Part A
Task 1
Ben and Meredith are on holiday in New York and are planning their first day.
Listen to the conversation and fill in the missing details. There is an example (0) at the beginning.
INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS IN NEW YORK
Lots of things to do
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hundreds of sights
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famous buildings
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shopping
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(0) theaters
What is Broadway?
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a (1) ____________________________________ in Manhattan
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famous for its theaters
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more than (2) ________________________________ theaters
Tickets
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(3) ______________________________________ tickets at
Times Square, because they are often sold out.
The New York Pass –
a special ticket
Attractions
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gives you (4) ______________________________________ to over
a hundred tourist attractions
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even includes a (5) ______________________________________
and the ferry to Ellis Island
Price
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$ 204 per person for (6) __________________________________
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(7) _________________________________ and more practical to
download it onto your phone
Task 2
Ben and Meredith are at the ticket counter at Times Square talking to the sales assistant. Listen and answer the questions. Write short answers. There is an example (0) at the beginning.
0. What do they want to buy tickets for? a musical
1. Where on Broadway is Hamilton Theater?
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2. How can Ben and Meredith get to the theater? (Give one option.)
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3. Which of tomorrow’s shows do they choose?
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4. Which seats do they take?
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5. How do they pay?
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Task 3
In the afternoon Ben and Meredith go on a guided tour around Madison Square Garden. Listen to the guide and tick () the correct ending to the sentences. There is an example (0) at the beginning.
0. The Madison Square Garden tour takes ...
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35 minutes. |
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55 minutes. |
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75 minutes. |
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95 minutes. |
1. At one of our interactive stations you can ...
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play with your favorite team. |
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go on a virtual backstage tour. |
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interview famous basketball players. |
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compare your hand with a professional’s. |
2. The arena has been a center for ...
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music since 1987. |
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sports since 1978. |
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entertainment since 1879. |
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political events since 1798. |
3. The Garden got its name from a ...
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local celebrity. |
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successful boxer. |
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former president. |
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famous comedian. |
4. It takes three and a half hours to ...
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clean the arena. |
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change the floor. |
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freeze the ice rink.. |
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have a guided tour. |
5. One of the biggest boxing events is also called ...
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‘The Fight of the Century’. |
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‘Best Boxing Night ever’. |
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‘Match of the Giants’. |
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‘The Greatest Fight’. |
6. A very special event in the arena was ...
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Joe Frazier’s worst fight. |
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the NY Knicks’ best match. |
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Michael Jordan’s first game. |
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Muhammad Ali’s last performance. |
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INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS IN NEW YORK
Lots of things to do
-
hundreds of sights
-
famous buildings
-
shopping
-
(0) theaters
What is Broadway?
-
a (1) (long) street in Manhattan
-
famous for its theaters
-
more than (2) 40/forty theaters
Tickets
-
(3) last-minute tickets at
Times Square, because they are often sold out.
The New York Pass –
a special ticket
Attractions
-
gives you (4) free entry to over
a hundred tourist attractions
-
even includes a (5) bus tour
and the ferry to Ellis Island
Price
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$ 204 per person for (6) three days
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(7) cheaper and more practical to
download it onto your phone
Task 2
1. Where on Broadway is Hamilton Theater? (a bit) (further) north, west of Central Park
2. How can Ben and Meredith get to the theater? (Give one option.) subway / cab / walk
3. Which of tomorrow’s shows do they choose? (the show at) 8.30 (pm)
4. Which seats do they take? ground floor (seats)
5. How do they pay? (by) (credit) card
Task 3
0. The Madison Square Garden tour takes ...
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|
35 minutes. |
|
|
55 minutes. |
|
|
75 minutes. |
|
|
95 minutes. |
1. At one of our interactive stations you can ...
|
|
play with your favorite team. |
|
|
go on a virtual backstage tour. |
|
|
interview famous basketball players. |
|
|
compare your hand with a professional’s. |
2. The arena has been a center for ...
|
|
music since 1987. |
|
|
sports since 1978. |
|
|
entertainment since 1879. |
|
|
political events since 1798. |
3. The Garden got its name from a ...
|
|
local celebrity. |
|
|
successful boxer. |
|
|
former president. |
|
|
famous comedian. |
4. It takes three and a half hours to ...
|
|
clean the arena. |
|
|
change the floor. |
|
|
freeze the ice rink.. |
|
|
have a guided tour. |
5. One of the biggest boxing events is also called ...
|
|
‘The Fight of the Century’. |
|
|
‘Best Boxing Night ever’. |
|
|
‘Match of the Giants’. |
|
|
‘The Greatest Fight’. |
6. A very special event in the arena was ...
|
|
Joe Frazier’s worst fight. |
|
|
the NY Knicks’ best match. |
|
|
Michael Jordan’s first game. |
|
|
Muhammad Ali’s last performance. |