Natural English Elementary Tapescript

1. Unit eleven - best of all
11.1
The bike is smaller than the motorbike.
The motorbike is more expensive than the bike.
11.2
A How long does it take to walk to the station?
B Not long.
A How long does it take to get to work?
B It takes about half an hour.
A How long does it take by scooter?
B It takes a long time.
11.3
A Bikes are safer than motorbikes.
B Yes, I agree with that.
C Hmm … it depends.
A Computers are more useful than TVs.
B Yes, that’s true.
C Hmm … I’m not so sure.

2. 11.4
butcher’s
furniture shop
baker’s
shoe shop
record shop
chemist
clothes shop
supermarket
department store
post office
11.5
Nigel Ok, can you give me the name of a popular sport?
DeNica Erm, tennis.
N OK, good, and now can you tell me, what’s a healthy drink?
D Orange juice.
N And what’s your lucky number?
Hilary Twenty-one.
N Oh great! Erm, can you give me the name of a modern building.
Chris The Guggenheim Museum.
N Now name a busy place for me.
H Piccadilly Circus.
N And give me a common name.

3. C Er, Peter.
N And now give me the name of a wonderful actor.
D Hmm, Tom Cruise.
N OK, now tell me a rich country.
C Er, United States of America.
N And lastly give me the name of a poor country.
H Erm, India.
11.6
You should go and see the new Johnny Depp film – it’s great.
You should visit the Tate Modern – it’s a fantastic art gallery.
Don’t go to that new French restaurant – it’s not very good.
11.7
tune in
Presenter Hello, there, and welcome to this week’s ‘Travel Show’.
Coming up in today’s programme: do you go to the same place every year? Do you want some
new ideas? Well, on today’s show, our top travel experts recommend exciting places to go to on
your holidays so, from the very cheap to the very expensive, we’ve got plenty of ideas for you.

4. listen carefully
1
If you’re getting married soon and planning your honeymoon, why not try Venice – probably the
most romantic city in the world? The best time to visit is the winter. There aren’t so many
tourists, so you can enjoy the city much more, and for me, the most beautiful view in the city is
from San Marco to the church of Santa Maria della Salute. Winter is also the cheapest time to go
(but not Christmas or New Year). A ride in a gondola is good fun, but the cheapest way to get
around is by water bus – a vaporetto - that’s what the locals do. Some of the nicest restaurants
are in the Cannaregio area. There aren’t many tourists there, so the prices are a bit lower too.
2
The best time to visit Crete is in late spring. It’s warm enough to swim in the sea, but not too hot
– the hottest time is July and August. You can travel around the island by bus, but if you want to
see the most interesting places, then you should hire a car. You can do this in Iraklion, the
largest town on the island, and it’s not very expensive. While you’re there, you should visit the
Minoan palace at Knossos, near Iraklion. Then you could spend a few days in one of the quiet
villages on the south coast, or drive up into the mountains. The other thing is the food is great –
fantastic fruit and vegetables, fish straight from the sea, and retsina, the local wine.
3
If you want to visit a city with a difference go to Cairo. It's one of the most exciting cities in the
world with fantastic monuments and museums to visit, and some of the cheapest shops you can
find anywhere. You should go to Khan-el-Khalili, a very large oriental bazaar in the centre of
Cairo.

5. The quickest way to get around is a black and white taxi, but for me, the most relaxing way to
see the city is from the river Nile. Take a ride on one of the traditional fishing boats called
‘feluccas’. It's the perfect way to end a day spent sightseeing and shopping. But the best thing
about Cairo is the people - they really are the friendliest people I know!
11.8
listening challenge
Presenter Right, now, in the studio with me is Ben Robson, who is thinking about where to
go on his next holiday – so, Ben, what do you think of the recommendations you’ve heard?
Ben Well, I‘m sure Crete’s lovely in summer, but, erm, we’ll be going in winter, and
I’m worried that there just won’t be enough to do there, and that it won’t be hot enough to go to
the beach (hmm). Cairo, I’ve always wanted to visit, but my girlfriend went there last year (oh)
– so that leaves Venice. I’ve been to Venice before in summer, and I loved it, so, er, seeing it in
winter I think will be a very special experience.
Presenter Fantastic!
11.9
It’s the most beautiful place I know.
He’s the oldest man in the class.
She’s the best student.
That’s the most expensive chair.
It’s the worst place to eat in town.

6. 11.10
Patience What do you think is the most interesting tourist attraction in New York?
Roger Well, I like the Museum of Modern Art, (hmm) I like that a lot.
Lorelei I like the more touristy things, like Times Square (uh huh) and the Chrysler
Building (oh!) – I thought they were great, because I’d seen them in movies, (hmm) and to see
them in real life was fantastic. (hmm)
P Right, what about the most dangerous area?
R Well, I suppose the obvious answer is Harlem, but I don’t know.
L These days New York is so much safer and so much cleaner. I felt safe everywhere. I
never went to Harlem but I felt safe downtown.
P And what about the most famous café or restaurant?
L Hmm. Joe’s Café (hmm) in Greenwich Village is very famous, and well known
apparently throughout the world. A real, New York coffee shop. (right)
R And I love the Rainbow Rooms. (Oh, yes) You can go up there and have a drink or a
cocktail, and the views are fantastic.
P Hmm, hmm, so what’s the busiest street?
R Fifth Avenue?
L Or Broadway, I think (hmm). It's very, very busy, (hmm) with buses and cars and
pedestrians.
R11.1
1 The River Nile is the longest river in the world. In total, it’s 6,695 kilometres.
2 Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It’s 8,848 metres.

7. 3 Robert Wadlow is the tallest man in medical history. When he died in 1940, he was 2.72
metres tall.
4 Florence Griffith Joyner is the fastest recorded woman ever. In 1988, she ran 100 metres
in 10.49 seconds.
5 The shoes are the most expensive shoes in the world. They cost two million dollars, and
they’re covered in 565 diamonds.
6 The rabbit is the world’s biggest rabbit. He weighs 16 kilos and is called Roberto.
7 Jeanne Louise Calmant is the oldest woman in medical history. She lived in France and
was 122 years old when she died in 1997.