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Tapescript 5.3.1 damp,cool winters and rather mild summers. Brussels
is a fascinating place and the best seasons to visit the
Hi, I’m Adrian. I have long, straight, blonde hair and green city are spring and summer.
eyes. What are my best personal qualities? I think this is a tough Karen What’s the best thing to eat there?
question to answer, but I’ll try. Perhaps my best quality is that I Damien Chocolate!!!
have a good sense of humor. I like people and talking to them. Karen No doubt!
Most of my friends say that I’m hilarious and I make them laugh. Damien You can find chocolate everywhere in the city, but the
airport in Brussels is the largest chocolate selling point
My name is Chris. I have short, black hair and dark brown eyes. in the world!
I also have a thin beard and a goatee. What is my best personal Jason Wow, amazing. OK, Damien, thanks for joining us. Stay
quality? Being friendly and optimistic are exactly my best qualities. safe and happy!
I always try to be positive, polite and friendly. It’s not because I’m
supposed to be so, it’s just a part of my personality. Tapescript 6.2.2
1 The next train to arrive at Platform 4 is the 13:45 train to
Hello! This is Lindsay. I’m a short, dark wavy-haired and brown- London Euston. Take the Tube from London Euston to London
eyed young woman. I wear glasses because I can’t see well. If Victoria. Platform 4 for the 13:45 to London. First class is in the
you ask what my best personal quality is, I can say I’m very open rear carriage.
minded so I always ask questions and search for information. I’m 2 This is a platform announcement for passengers for the 13:45
open to new ideas and experiences and I’m not afraid of learning service to London Euston. This train is delayed by
new things. approximately 12 minutes. The train will now depart from
Platform 2. Passengers for the 13:45 train to London, please
Hey, I’m Phil. I have neck-length brown hair and blue eyes. What make your way to Platform 2.
about my best personal qualities? I guess I’m curious. I want to find 3 Passengers for Flight ES410 to Rome, please make your way
out new things, see different places and to have new experiences. to Gate 11 for boarding. Gate 11 for flight ES410 to Rome.
I don’t like to just sit around here because it’s no longer interesting Please have your passports and boarding passes ready. Your
and inspiring after a while. I’d like to experience new things and flight is ready to board.
meet new people. That’s what keeps me creative.
Tapescript 6.3.1
Tapescript 6.1.1
Staff member Hello, how may I help you?
Taj Mahal Jason I’d like to buy a ticket to Singapore.
Taj Mahal is the largest and one of the most visited monuments Staff member We have six services a week to Singapore with
in the world. It stands as a symbol of love. It is located in the city SGP Express except for Monday, but the ones on
of Agra, India. It is close the River Jumna. It is one of the most Wednesday and Saturday have a stopover at
important tourist attractions in the world. Phuket. When do you want to be in Singapore?
th
Jason Oh, I need to be there on Tuesday, 12 January.
Emperor Shah Cihan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal had a great love Staff member Which class would you like to travel? First class or
for each other. After his wife’s death, Shah Cihan wanted to build economy?
a monument for his beloved wife. The construction began in 1630 Jason Economy, please.
and lasted for 20 years. Staff member Will you travel alone?
Jason Yes.
There is a picture of Shah Cihan and his wife in Taj Mahal. You can Staff member Is this a round trip or do you want a one-way
also see many emeralds, diamonds and pearls in it. Thousands of ticket?
people visit this monument every year. It is fascinating. Jason Round trip, returning on Friday, 15 January.
th
Tapescript 6.2.1 Staff member OK, let me check the price and availability…
That’s good, several seats are available. The
Karen Hello, hello and welcome to City Life podcast once departure is at 9:40 and the arrival at Singapore is
more. This is Karen of London. at 13:05. The price is $85.
Jason And this is Jason of Cardiff. We have a lot to talk about Jason That’s fine with me.
today. Let’s move on to the first part of the program. Staff member Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
We call it ‘Travel and Explore’. Let’s see who’s on the Jason An aisle seat sounds better. What is the platform
line. Then, we will talk about his city. number?
Karen This time, Damien of Brussels is on the line. Hi, Damien! Staff member Platform 3. Would you like to pay in cash or by
Damien Hi, Karen, hi, Jason! credit card?
Karen All right, Damien, you have two minutes to tell about Jason I’ll pay in cash.
Brussels. Here you go! Staff member OK, thank you. Here is your change and your
Damien Well, Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and is well- ticket.
known for its history, architecture, cuisine and politics Jason Thank you, goodbye.
since it is the political capital of Europe at the same
time. Tapescript 6.3.2
Karen Oh, yes. I think it is because Brussels is home to many Waiter Hello, welcome to Grand Restaurant. May I help you,
important European institutions such as the European ma’am?
Parliament. Kate Yes, please.
Damien Absolutely! Waiter Would you like a starter?
Jason Is there anything to add, Damien? Kate Yes, I’d like a bowl of vegetable soup, please.
Damien Hmm… Belgians do not share one common language. Waiter And what would you like for your main course?
French, Dutch and German are the languages spoken. Kate I’d like spaghetti with Bolognese sauce.
In Brussels, people mostly speak French. The city has
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