PET L4 - Test 15 - Tapescript

Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a student called Peter, and his father, about their plans for the summer.

Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, put a tick in the box under A for YES. If it is not correct, put a tick in the box under B for NO. You now have 20 seconds to look at the questions for Part 4.

Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the recording twice.

 

Man: Hi Peter. I wanted to ask you something. Do you know when your summer holidays start? Boy: It’s the middle of June, about the 13th I think. Why?

Man: Well, you know when Mum goes on her painting course in France the week of the 16th . . . I’ve decided to go to Scotland.

Boy: Yeah?

Man: A friend of mine called Jim has asked if I want to go with him and spend a week camping there . . . we’ll do lots of hill walking and climbing . . .

Boy: Sounds great. Go for it Dad! I suppose you want me to stay and look after the house, don't you?

Man: Well actually, I was wondering if you wanted to come with me . . . Jim has got a son your age, and he’s coming too ... I thought you might enjoy going off and doing a few things together . . . and it would be good to have a proper break before you start your summer job.

Boy: Oh, I see - that's a great idea Dad ... I’d love to come ... but I really don’t have the money for a holiday.

Man: Well. It won’t cost much. I’ll drive us up to Scotland. The campsite belongs to a friend of Jim’s, so that won’t cost anything . . . and of course Jim and I will pay for food and drink and things like that.

Boy: In that case, I’d love to come. Have you ever met Jim’s son?

Man: Oh yes, several times, when he was a bit younger.

Boy: What's he like?

Man: He’s very similar to Jim - easy to get on with, enjoys sport and good food ... I’m sure you’ll find plenty to talk about.

Boy: Perhaps we could all get together some time soon . . . you know, have a chat and plan a few things . . .

Man: We could try, but it might be difficult. Jim’s job takes him all over the world, but let’s ask. Shall I phone him tonight?

Boy: Good idea. Catch you later, Dad.

Man: Okay then.