All Listening Scripts in One File (4-3-2 AM)
All Listening Scripts in One File (4-3-2 AM)
All Listening Scripts in One File (4-3-2 AM)
Tasks 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23: I listen to the interview (Part 5)
Jenny:One last question, grandma. What is your best childhood memory?
Grandma:My first day at school. I went to elementary school the year WW2
ended, seventy years ago. I was about 6 at the time. I put on my new school
uniform: a nice black gymslip and a white blouse with a
nice big collar.
Jenny:What is a “gymslip”, grandma?
Grandma:It’s a dress without sleeves which we used to
wear over a blouse some sixty or seventy years ago. So, I
was very happy that morning when dad drove me to the
village school in his cart. I was impatient to learn things, and I learnt a lot at school.
I will remember that day for the rest of my life! You’re still wearing school
uniforms today, Jenny.
Jenny:Yes, grandma but mine is quite different from yours. It’s more like a
“blazer-and-tie” uniform style: a black blazer and skirt, a
white blouse and socks, and a red tie. Plus, in winter, a
V-neck jumper, a black coat and trousers.
Tasks 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14: I listen to part (3) of the interview and do the tasks.
Dr. Riyadh Baghdadi:When was this?
Prof. Haba:In the nineties. By 1998, we started to see
results and the technology that we produced started to
get used from that point to this day.
Tasks 15 and 16: I listen to part (4) of the interview between Prof. Haba and
Dr. Baghdadi, and circle only the words I hear between brackets.
Tasks 17 and 18: I listen to my history teacher and complete the timeline(Part A)
Teacher:Our class today is about a famous Maghrebin scholar who invented
modern sociology, the study of the development and functioning of human society.
This eminent scholar was born on May 27 th 1332 in
Tunis. His ancestors immigrated to Tunisia from
Andalusia (al-Andalus) in the first half of the thirteenth
century. His parents died during an epidemic of the
plague,which hit Tunis in 1348–1349, leaving
IbnKhaldunorphan at the age of 17. In 1354, he
accompanied his teacher to Fez, where he became a
secretary of the sultan of Morocco. From 1365 to 1374,
he travelled a lot, moving from Bejaia to Biskra, Tlemcen, Fez, Granada, Seville
and then returned to North Africa after many political problems.
Tasks 19 and 20: I listen to my history teacher and complete the timeline (Part B)
Teacher:Our great Maghribi scholar then withdrew
from politics and found refuge in QalatbeniSellam, near
Frenda, Algeria. He spent 4 years there – from 1375 to
1378 – writing his “Muqaddimah” and part of “Kitab al-
Ibar” or the history of Muslim North Africa. A few
years later, in 1383, he settled in Cairo, Egypt where he
became a teacher and a Cadi or a judge. The following
year, his wife and four daughters died in a shipwreck on their way to join him in
Cairo but his two sons survived. Three years later, he went to Mecca on the
pilgrimage and returned to Cairo 18 months later, where he died on 17 th March
1406.
Level: Third Year (3AM)
Sequence Four: Me and My Environment
Tasks 1, 2, 3 and 4:I listen to the UNESCO representative speaking on BBC
radio about biodiversity in Algeria, and tick the box next to the name of each
national park I hear.
Text (Part 1):
Algeria is a North African country that lies between
Morocco and Tunisia alongthe Mediterranean coast of
North Africa. It is Africa’s largest country, covering an
area of 2,381,741 square kilometers. Algeria’s vast
landscape is endowed with a variety of ecosystems.
Algeria is home to a number of national parks with
great ecological and cultural significance. The country
has established these national parks to preserve
biodiversity. Notable National parks include Belezma National Park, Chrea National
Park, El Kala National Park, Djurdjura National Park, Gouraya National Park, Hoggar
National Park, Tassilin’Ajjer National Park, Taza National Park, Tlemcen National Park,
Mount Aissa National Park and Theniet el-Had National Park.
Tasks 6 and 7:I listen to the UNESCO representative (Part 2) and I write
down on the map the number corresponding to the name of each Algerian
national park I hear and the name of the nearest town.
Text (Part 2):
Belezma National Park is located in the Belezma
Mountains, the north-western part of the Aures
Mountains, near the town of Batna. Chrea National Park
is named after the neighbouring town of Chrea. It is
located in the mountainous region of Blida. Djurdjura
National Park, Gouraya national Park and Taza National
Park all three are located in north-western Algeria, in
the Kabylie region. Djurdjura National Park took its
name from the Djurdjura Mountains found within the
park, not far from the town of Tizi-Ouzou. Gouraya National Park lies on the
Mediterranean coast. It occupies a mountainous massif which dominates the north-west
of the town of Bejaïa. Taza National Park is located in Jijel province, on the
Mediterranean coast about 90 km east of Bejaia. El Kala National Park is also in the
north-eastern region of Algeria. El Kala is a seaside town about 80 km east of Annaba,
not very far from the Tunisian border. Tlemcen National Park is situated around the town
of Tlemcen, not far from the Moroccan border. Mount Issa National Park is located in the
western High Plateaux, about 100 km southeast of the town of Naama whereas Theniet
el-Had National Park is about 50 km north of the town of Tissemsilt, in the Tell Atlas
Mountains. Both the Hoggar and Tassilin’ajjer National Parks are in the Great South.
The former is near the town of Tamanrasset and the latter near Djanet.
Tasks 9 and 10:I listen to the UNESCO representative (Part3) and complete
the information he gives about “Biosphere Reserves”.
Text (Part 3)
Biosphere reserves are areas including terrestrial,
marine and coastal ecosystems. Each reserve gives
solutions for the conservation of biodiversity and
prevention of conflicts or problems between man,
animals and plants. Biosphere reserves are special
places for scientists and researchers to understand
changes and interactions between man and
ecological systems. As Algerian national parks have a rich variety of ecosystems,
we have turned eight of them into Biosphere Reserves, and these are:
Tassilin’Ajjer. It was the first Algerian park to be designated in 1986 as a
Biosphere Reserve. Then comes El Kala, followed by Djurdjura, Chrea, Taza,
Gouraya, Belezma and, finally, Tlemcen Mountains – the last Algerian Biosphere
Reserve to be designated in 2016.
Tasks 11, 12, 13 and 14:I listen to the UNESCO representative (Part 4) and
complete the table.
Text (Part 4):
Belezma National Park was designated as a
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in June2015. It covers
an area of 262.5 square kilometres. The diverse
ecological regions of the park accommodate over 300
animal species and 440 plant species. Endangered
species such as Cuvier’s gazelle, Dorcas gazelle,
Barbary sheep and the serval inhabit the park.
Additionally, the park has rare plants such as the Atlas cedar, which is native to Algeria
and Morocco. Belezma contains one third of the cedar forests in Algeria.
Gouraya National Park, which covers an area of 20.8 square kilometres, was designated
as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2004. It is smaller than Belezma. There is rich flora
and fauna. The forests contain troops of Barbary apes or macaques and other endangered
mammals such as the jackal and Algerian hedgehog.
Taza Biosphere Reserve (designated in 2004) is characterized by spectacular cliffs,
beaches, mountains and valleys and is noted for the Barbary ape, an endangered species
of monkey and the only macaque primate in North Africa. Taza Biosphere Reserve is
also home to the Algerian nuthatch, a small rare sparrow endemic to the Babors Region
and Algeria. The park covers an area of 3,807 square kilometres. It is more important
than the first two parks in terms of area.
The Tlemcen Mountains Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2016, covers the same area
as the Tlemcen National Park: 985.32 square kilometres. The biosphere reserve is home
to a diverse flora with over 1,130 species, 40 of which are protected such as The
Montpellier maple, the Atlas pistachio, the green oak and the Thuya. So, this reserve
needs great care.
Tasks 16 and 17:I listen to the IUCN representative talking to Algerian
journalists about protected animal and plant species in
Algeria, and I complete the fact file.
Many Algerian plants, trees and animals have been inscribed
on the red list of our organization – the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – as vulnerable or
endangered species. Therefore, the country’s environmental authorities and
Algerian people themselves must protect all these species.
The Atlas cedar has been registered as an endangered
species on the IUCN red list since 2013. Barbary sheep
has been listed as a vulnerable species on the same list
since 1986. Barbary macaques have been inscribed on
the IUCN red list of endangered species since 2008. The
Algerian nuthatch has been classified as an endangered
species since 1994. Dorcas gazelles have been
considered as vulnerable species since 1988, and Cuvier’s ones since 2016. The
Saharan cheetah, which lives in the Hoggar Mountains, has not been evaluated and
classified but it is considered as a rare species. The Atlas or Barbary lion became
extinct in the wild around 1942 but there are some descendants still living in
captivity in many zoos around the world.
Tasks 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26: Saving the Barbary Macaque. I listen to the
interview with Dr. Sian Waters.
The Barbary macaque occupied in the past the
entirety of North Africa. It now dwells in isolated parts
of Morocco and Algeria. This species has been
classified as endangered by the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because it is
threatened in the wild by a loss of habitat developed
for tourism, by local and international wildlife
trafficking and hunting. Dr. Sian Waters, from the
University of Durham in England, has studied this forgotten animal population for
the last ten years.
Journalist:Thank you Dr Waters for accepting to answer our questions.
Macaquesface many dangers. What is the primary threat in your opinion?
Dr. Waters:The main threat is development for tourism without thought for the
environment. However, illegal trade in Barbary macaques is more dangerous.
Journalist:Is the wildlife trade a local or an international problem?
Dr. Waters:It is an international one because many Barbary macaques are
smuggled by tourists as pets from Morocco to Europe. We must put an end to this
illegal trade of wild animals.
Journalist:Your project is involved in educating local communities. How can
football games change people’s attitude towards macaques?
Dr. Waters:Traditionally, the macaque is thought of as funny or shameful. So, the
football tournament is a way to reward the boys and men of the villages for their
change in behaviour: becoming macaque protectors instead of persecutors.
Macaques shouldn’t be kept as pets or used to entertain people and make money.
They should live in the wild, in nature.
Tasks 3 and 4: I listen to part (1) of the phone conversation between Liz and
her Algerian friend Razane.
Liz:Hello, Razane. How are you?
Razane:Fine, thanks. Glad to hear your voice again!
Liz:Me, too. Listen, I’m sending you the photos of
some of my relatives via my cell phone right now.
Razane:That’s a good idea, I’d love to know more about your family but you have
to explain to me who is who.
Liz:Sure. I’m going to do it right away. First, turn on your speaker. Can you look at
the photos on your phone and speak at the same time?
Razane:Yes, I can.
Liz:Good. On the first photo, you see two women in red dresses, with long straight
fair hair and a white bandana. They look alike because they are twin sisters. They
are my aunties, my father’s sisters.
Razane:Sorry, Liz. What does “twin” mean?
Liz:It means they were born on the same day. Aunt
Carla is on the right; she’s the slim one. Aunt Susan
is on the left; she’s the fat one. She doesn’t like to
hear anyone say that she’s fat!
Razane:They look very elegant and charming. And
who are the two boys with crossed arms on the
second photo? The old one looks handsome and the
young one is really cute!
Liz:The tall one with a beard and dark hair is my
cousin Peter, Aunt Carla’s eldest son. He’s good-looking. Jack is the short one with
red hair. He’s also my cousin. He’s Aunt Susan’s youngest son. They always dress
casual: T-shirts or sweaters, cargo trousers with side pockets and sports shoes or
trainers ... Oh, no! Not now! Sorry, Razane. My phone battery is very low ... I have
to charge it right away ... I ring you back when it’s charged ... Bye.
Razane:Bye, Liz.
Tasks 5 and 6: I listen to Part (2) of the phone conversation between Liz and
Razane.
Liz:Hello! I’m back again! Are you looking at the photos, now?
Razane:Yes, but there are two persons I still don’t know who they are.
Liz:Well, the thin boy on the third photo is my little
nephew Richard. He’s my sister Juliet’s eldest son.
He’s thin because he doesn’t eat much. You can see
his belt is too long for his trousers, and his trousers
are too big for him. He weighs 40 kilos; he’s skinny.
Razane:Poor little boy! And who is the slim, tall girl
with long straight blonde hair on the fourth photo?
Liz:That’s my niece, Katie. She’s my brother’s
youngest daughter. She’s a teenager like us, so she
loves fashion wear! You can see how slim she is and
how she’s dressed in a pink top, a short black skirt
and high-heeled shoes. She’s pretty. I like her very much.
Razane:Thanks for showing me your family photos. I’ll send you mine, soon. It’s
nice to talk to you over the phone. Bye, Liz.
Liz:Bye, Razane.
Tasks 7 and 8. I listen to the end of Part (2) of the phone conversation between
Liz and Razane.
Razane:Poor little boy! And who is the slim, tall
girl with long straight blonde hair on the fourth
photo?
Liz:That’s my favourite niece, Katie. She’s my
brother’s youngest daughter. She’s a teenager like
us, so she loves fashion wear! You can see how
slim she is and how she’s dressed in a pink top, a
short black skirt and high-heeled shoes. She’s
pretty. I like her very much.
Razane:Thanks for showing me your family photos. I’ll send you mine, soon. It’s
nice to talk to you over the phone. Bye, Liz.
Liz:Bye, Razane.
Tasks 11 and 12: I listen to Sami and Rachid chatting about their weekend on
Sunday morning during the break.
Rachid:Hi, Sami. How was your weekend?
Sami:Hi, Rachid. Don’t ask me about my weekend. It was awful!
Rachid:Why?
Sami:Well, I like swimming. I go to the swimming pool every Saturday afternoon
but I spent this weekend at home, doing nothing interesting because there’s a
problem with hot water at the pool. And how was your weekend?
Rachid:It was fine. A football match with my mates on Friday morning as usual
and
judo training in the afternoon.
Sami:So, you do judo! Can you use a judo throw
on me?
Rachid:Of course I can! I can knock you down
in two seconds! I’m a green belt in judo, you
know!
Sami:Well, I don’t like this kind of sport. It
doesn’t mean I’m not sporty; I like swimming,
and I’m also a fan of cycling and tennis. I love
bikes. Cycling is my favourite weekend activity.
Rachid:What about the weekdays? What do you do?
Sami:Nothing much except the daily routine: school every day, mornings and
afternoons. After school, it’s homework as usual. After dinner, it’s time to go to
bed. On Tuesday afternoon, I play tennis. I have training sessions every Tuesday.
Well, that’s it!
Rachid:Oh! The school bell’s ringing. It’s time for class. Let’s go.
Tasks 13 and 14: I listen to the first part of the conversation between Sami and
Rachid.
Rachid:Hi, Sami. How was your weekend?
Sami:Hi, Rachid. Do not ask me about my
weekend. It was awful!
Rachid:Why?
Sami:Well, I like swimming. I go to the
swimming pool every Saturday afternoon but I
spent this weekend at home, doing nothing
interesting because there’s a problem with hot water at the pool. And how was your
weekend?
Rachid:It was fine. A football match with my mates on Friday morning as usual and
Judo training in the afternoon.
Tasks 15 and 16: I listen to the second part of the conversation between Sami
and Rachid.
Sami:So, you do judo! Can you use a judo throw on me?
Rachid:Of course I can! I can knock you down in two seconds! I’m a green belt in
judo, you know!
Sami:Well, I don’t like this kind of sport:It doesn’t
mean I’m not sporty; I like swimming and I’m also a
fan of cycling and tennis. I love bikes. Cycling is my
favourite weekend activity.
Rachid:What about the weekdays? What do you do?
Sami:Nothing much except the daily routine: school
every day, mornings and afternoons. After school,
it’s homework as usual. After dinner, it’s time to go
to bed. On Tuesday afternoon, I play tennis. I have training sessions every Tuesday.
Well, that’s it!
Rachid:Oh! The school bell’s ringing. It’s time for class. Let’s go.
Tasks 23 and 24: I listen to Liz and her Algerian friend Razane chatting on the
Internet.
Liz:Hello, Razane. How are you?
Razane:Fine, thanks. Glad to see you again!
Liz:I can hear you Razane, but I can’t see you ... Is your webcam on? Oh, it’s all
right. I can see you now, I know you want me
to tell you more about my home. Well, I live in
a beautiful cottage with two storeys, not far
from London. I don’t live in a flat with so
many neighbours around. Cottages are
traditional English country houses. In England,
most houses with two storeys have the kitchen,
the living room and the dining room
downstairs, on the ground floor. The bedrooms
and the bathroom are upstairs, on the first
floor. We have another bathroom downstairs,
next to the garage. There’re stairsleading to the first floor. I’m drawing a plan of the
ground floor to make it easy for you to understand. Here it is on your computer
screen. Can you see it, Razane?
Razane:Yes, it’s clear. I can see the stairs in the entrance hall, on the left. Let me
guess ... hmm, is that the living room on the right of the hall? I can see a sofa and
an armchair.
Liz:Yes, you’re right. The dining room’s on the left, opposite the living room and
the kitchen’s at the back of the house. The kitchen and the living room lead into the
back garden.
Tasks 25 and 26: I listen again to Liz and her Algerian friend Razane chatting
on the Internet.
Liz:I’m drawing a quick plan of the first floor of my house. Here it is. Can you see
it on your screen?
Razane:Yes, but what does “dressing room”
mean, Liz?
Liz:Oh, it’s a small room next to a bedroom in
which we keep our clothes and get dressed.
You can see that there’re three bedrooms
upstairs on the first floor, each with a dressing
room.
Razane:Which one is your bedroom, Liz?
Liz:It’s the one with two balconies. The one
next to mine is Mike’s, my elder brother, and
the big one next to the bathroom is my
parents′. We have a terrace, too. In the summer
when it gets hot, we always have dinner there.
Razane:You have a very beautiful house, Liz. Next time, I’ll tell you about mine.
Let’s disconnect and say good bye. It’s time for me to go to bed. I have class at
eight tomorrow!
Liz:Have a good night, Razane. Sleep well.
Razane:You, too, Liz.