Spot on: Listen

1) Cheer up!

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:20:33 +0200

In the magazine this month, you can read about laughter clubs in Zimbabwe that are trying to help people cheer up. Now try the listening exercises in your MORE! workbook about laughing and getting out of bad situations.

2) Bold words

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:19:34 +0200

Listen to James and Abigail again. Find the words in the dialogue that have the same meaning as the bold words on page 17 of your MORE! workbook.

3) From bad to better

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:17:28 +0200

In the film Run Fat Boy Run, Dennis (Simon Pegg) wants to run a marathon to win back his ex-girlfriend, Libby. But Libby's new boyfriend, Whit (Hank Azaria), is also taking part in the marathon.

1) Driving test

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:15:45 +0200

In VocAB! this month, we give you all the words you need about getting your driving licence and driving a car. Using pages 16 and 17 in your MORE! workbook try these listening exercises about cars and driving.

2) Hot rod

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:15:14 +0200

Listen to the dialogue between Trish and Nathan again. Then on page 17 of your MORE! workbook, cross out the incorrect word in each sentence and write in the correct word.

3) Car trouble

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:14:22 +0200

In the film Taxi, a young policeman called Andy (Jimmy Fallon) has to work with fast-talking New York taxi driver Belle (Queen Latifah). In this scene, we find out that Andy isn't a very good driver, and Belle doesn't like being a passenger.

1) Job hunting

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:42:04 +0200

In Spot on in June, you can read that many young Brits are having trouble finding a job. Using pages 16-17 in your MORE! workbook, try some listening exercises about young people and jobs!

2) Tough questions

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:42:04 +0200

Listen to Eddie and Iris again. Fill in the missing letters to write key words from the dialogue on page 17 of your MORE! workbook.

3) A real job

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:42:07 +0200

In the film Knocked Up, career woman Alison (Katherine Heigl) meets Ben (Seth Rogan). In this scene, Alison is trying to find out more about him. First try to understand what the characters are saying. Then listen again while you answer the questions on page 17 in your MORE! workbook.

1) Just a game

Carrie Andrews — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:19:01 +0200

In Spot on in May, you can read about young Amish people in the US. One of those teens tells us how much she enjoys playing sports like basketball and softball. Using pages 16-17 in your MORE! workbook, try some listening exercises about a very different sport – rugby!