. . . . .P1-21:unit1, P22-43:unit2, P44-65:unit3, P66-88:unit4, P89-113:unit5, P114-133:unit6, P134-144:unit7, P145- 166:unit8 UNIT 1Section OnePart 1 Spot DictationHouses in the FutureWell, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think theyll be (2) well-insulated so that you dont need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I dont know, in this country, perhaps we (7) wont be able to do that so much. Yes, I think theyll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up . the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, youll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted depending on what you use them for, so perhaps therell be a bit more (20) flexibility about that. Part 2Listening for GistA: Tuesday two fifteen. Let me look in my diary. B: No, Thursday. A: Oh, Im sorry. I thought you said Tuesday. B: Thursday two fifteen. No, Im sorry. Ive got an appointment until three. Could we make it later? Say three fifteen? A: Well, theres a lot to talk about. Itll take a couple of hours, at least. B: Shall we say Monday morning, then? A: Monday morning. All right. Nine oclock? B: Nine. I think that will be all right. Ill ring you back and confirm. A: All right. But ring before five, could you? B: All right. A: Right you are. Bye. B: Bye. Exercise. Directions: Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide. 1. This dialogue is about making an appointment. 2. The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Mondaymorning. nine oclock. Section Two Listening comprehensionPart 1 Dialogue Im terribly sorry Im late Woman: Listen! Im terribly sorry Im late. Man: Oh, thats all right. It doesnt really matter, does it? I havent got anything better to do, have I? Woman: Just let me explain, will you? Man: Ive only been waiting for over an hour. Thats all. Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have . Man: After all, my time isnt really that important, is it? Woman: Please dont be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.) Woman: I . I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down. Man: The car broke down? Woman: Yes, and . well . luckily . there was a garage near me. And . and it took them a while to repair it. Man: Why didnt you at least phone? Woman: I would have! But I didnt know the number of the restaurant. Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book! Woman: Yes, but . youll never believe this . I couldnt remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name. Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car. Woman: Yes. It was something I couldnt do myself. It didnt take too long, but thats why Im late, you see. Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way? Woman: Pardon? Man: Which garage did you take it to? Woman: Uh . the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers. Man: Yes, I know that garage. Its the only one near your flat. Woman: Hmm, well now, lets have something to eat. Uh, what about some . Man: I know the garage very well! Woman: Yes. Lets see now. Yes, I think Ill have some . Man: A pity its Sunday. Woman: Pardon? Man: A pity its Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday! ExerciseDirections: Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide. 1. They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend. 2. In a restaurant. 3. It doesnt really matter, does it? I havent got anything better to do, have I? Ive only been waiting for over an hour.Thats allAfter all, my time isnt really that important, is it?Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car. 4. Because she wants to stop the conversation like this. 5.Because he knows the girl is lying. Part 2 PassageThe Oscar Statuette1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award the Academy statuette, the golden trophy or the statue of merit, but the term never stuck. 2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnis