Big City Small World S3 E1 – A Burglary
Introduction
This support pack accompanies:
Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode 1
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This support pack contains the following materials:
Before you listen: Vocabulary match up
Audio script
Comprehension Task
Grammar Task: Verb Forms
Vocabulary Task: Phrasal Verbs
Grammar: Tenses

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Match the words and phrases in the boxes to their definitions.

e) a burglary (n)

2. Someone stealing from your house (colloquial)
3. Someone who steals something.
4. Not happy
5. To go into a place for a short time
6. A big bin

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c) to nip into (somewhere)

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a) a break-in (n)


BCSW Series 3 Episode 1 – A Burglary
Audio script
Tony: Oh no... Oh no... I don’t believe it!

Tony: There’s been a break-in!

Harry (still outside): Let’s just nip into the café for

breakfast.

Harry: A burglary?
Olivia: Thieves?

Bindyu: OK, sure.

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Magda/Sarah: Oh no!

Harry (entering): Hi there, Tony! What’s the
problem?

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Olivia: Has anything been stolen?
Magda: Quick! Check!

Harry: Ermm... Everything looks normal to me!

Tony: I never leave any money in the café overnight,
so that’s not a danger.

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Tony: Just have a look!


Harry: Is there anything else? Anything valuable?

Bindyu: Tony’s upset about something.

Tony: Well, there were those special pieces of fish.

Olivia: I can’t see anything unusual.

All: Fish?

Harry: Me neither.

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Olivia: Hi, everyone! Just thought I’d nip in to get a
coffee before work... er... what’s going on?

Tony: Yeah... I had some really nice fish.

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Carlos: Hey, everyone! What’s going on?


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Tony: What?! Are you mad? Look – all these cups
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Olivia: Oh, yeah. Now you mention it...

Harry: Who the...?

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Tony: And look at the mess here!

Sarah: What the...?
Fadi: How did...?
All: A cat!!????

Fadi: Hi, all! What’s going on? What’s wrong with the
Olivia: There’s your burglar!
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Tony: The dustbins!

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Harry: Some broken plates on the floor.

Tony: There’s rubbish everywhere!

Tony: That explains the fish.

Bindyu: Oh yeah.

Johnny: Hello all! Ooohhh. Hello, puss! Is this the
new café cat?

Magda Hi, all!
Sarah: What’s up?


BCSW Series 3 Episode 1 – A Burglary
Comprehension Task
Choose the correct word in each sentence.

1 Harry suggests going into the café for lunch / breakfast.
2 Tony is angry / upset.

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3 The cups and plates are broken / missing.


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5 A dog / cat is responsible for the mess.

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into in to at

1 Let’s nip... the café.

3 Look... the mess here!

6 What’s wrong... the dustbins?

4 everywhere / evrywhere
5 theives/ thieves
6 special/ especial
7 burgler / burglar

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3 rubbish / rubish

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2 mes/ mess

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1 breakfast / brekfast

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Vocabulary Task 2

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5 There’s been a break-...!

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2 Everything looks normal... me.

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BCSW Series 3 Episode 1 – A Burglary
Grammar Task
Choose the correct sentence (a or b).

1a I don’t believe it!
1b I’m not believing it!

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2a What is going on?
2b What goes on?

4a Had anything been stolen?
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1. breakfast; 2. mess; 3. rubbish; 4.
everywhere; 5. thieves; 6. special; 7.
burglar

1. a; 2. a; 3. b; 4. b; 5. a

Grammar:

Vocabulary 2:

1. into; 2. to; 3. at; 4. on; 5. in; 6. with

Vocabulary 1:

1. breakfast; 2. upset; 3. broken; 4.
never; 5. cat

Comprehension:

1. e; 2. a; 3. b; 4. f; 5. c; 6. d

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5a I had some really nice fish.
5b I was having some really nice fish.

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3a There’ll be a break-in.
3b There’s been a break-in.


Big City Small World S3 E2 – A Prize
Introduction
This support pack accompanies:

Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode 2
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This support pack contains the following materials:
Before you listen: Vocabulary match up

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Audio script

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Comprehension Task

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Grammar Task: verb forms

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Vocabulary Task: spelling


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Vocabulary Task: phrasal verbs

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2. Shy (adj.)

4. Doorway (n.)


5. Proud (adj.)

3. A decision (n.)

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1. A prize (n.)

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6. Champagne (n.)

a. The space where a door hangs.
b. Expensive fizzy white wine from an area of France.
c. An award for winning a competition.
d. Timid.
e. Feeling good about something you have achieved.
f. A choice.

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Big City Small World S3 E2 – A Prize
Transcript
Olivia: Come on! Who’s being shy now?

Sarah, Olivia: Hi! Hello there!
Magda: Could I have a coffee, please, Tony?

Sarah: It’s great, actually. I mean, we’re really
different as people, but we get on so well together.

Tony: As usual?

Magda: Sounds good …

Magda: Yeah. By the way, do you have any
champagne?

Sarah: Yeah, it is, but I mean it’s difficult. He doesn’t
really like his job here – he’s thinking about going
back to Brazil soon. I don’t know if I want to go there!

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Magda: Hi, everyone!

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Tony: Champagne? Not in this café, Magda! Wrong
Olivia: Decisions, decisions.
place, sorry!
Sarah: Is that you, Magda?
Olivia: Did I hear you asking for champagne,

Magda: Yes, it is. Now I’ll find out if we’ve won ...

Magda: Yes you did!

Sarah/Olivia: (squeal of excitement)

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Sarah. What are you celebrating?
Olivia: Go on!

Sarah/Olivia: Hooray!!!!!

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Magda: Well, nothing yet.

Magda: Hello? Yes. Yes. Oh. So? Erm, I see. And?
Yes? YES!!!!!!!

Sarah: You did it!

Sarah: Your architect’s company?

Magda: Yes! We won!

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Magda: The company I work for ...

Magda: Yeah – we’ve been listed for a prize!

Sarah: So was this a building you designed?

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Sarah: Hey – that’s great!

Olivia: Fantastic! Well done!

Sarah: When will you find out if you’ve won?
Magda: Really soon – I’m expecting a phone call
any minute!

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Olivia: “Listed”? So you haven’t won the prize yet? Magda: Erm, no, not exactly ...

Olivia: But you designed a lot of it?
Magda: No – but we’re in with a good chance!
Magda: Erm, no, not exactly ...
Sarah: The doorway?
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Olivia: The windows?

Olivia: Fingers crossed!

Magda: No.

Sarah: So, Olivia – tell me. How are things going
with Fadi? Have you been out with him again?

Sarah: What did you design, then?

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Sarah: Wow! How exciting!

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Magda: Erm, actually, just the handles. On the
doors.

Magda: Go on! Tell us everything!


Sarah: Oh.

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Olivia: Oh ... well ... you know ...

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Olivia: There’s nothing to tell! Really! Yeah, we’ve Olivia: The door handles?
been out a couple of times, we went to a movie last Magda: Yes.
night, but we’re just good friends.
Olivia: I see.
Sarah: “Just good friends”?
Sarah: Well, that’s good! Door handles are
Olivia: Yeah – really! I like him, he’s great, but
important! You should be proud!
nothing more than that.
Magda: Yes. I guess so. It’s a start!
Magda: I’m not sure I believe you!
Tony: Sorry, girls – no champagne, but I’ll put extra
Olivia: It’s true! Anyway, let’s change the subject – sugar in your coffee. Free!
how are things going with you and Carlos, Sarah?
Olivia (sarcastically): Thanks, Tony!
Sarah: Oh, OK.


Big City Small World S3 E2 – A Prize
Comprehension Task
Which of these sentences are true, and which false?

1. Magda orders champagne.
2. Magda is expecting a phone call.

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3. Carlos loves his job.
4. Magda’s company didn’t win the prize.

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5. Magda designed the windows and doors.

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company
chance


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friends

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Magda’s architects’ (1) ........ has been listed for a (2) .......... She thinks they are in with a good (3)
........ of winning so she orders (4) ............ The girls discuss their relationships. Olivia says that her
and Fadi are just good (5) .......... Sarah says that she and Carlos are very different people. The
girls find out that Magda only designed the (6) .......... handles on the building. Tony offers
everyone extra (7) ..........

2 architect / arcitect
3 dificult / difficult
4 desing / design
5 actualy / actually


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Vocabulary Task 2


Vocabulary 2:

1. are you celebrating; 2. for; 3. won
the prize; 4. any; 5. we’ve; 6. should be

Grammar:

1. champagne; 2. architect; 3. difficult;
4. design; 5. actually

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1. company; 2. prize; 3. chance; 4.
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6 You should be / to be proud!

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Big City Small World S3 E2 – A Prize

Grammar Task

Choose the correct verb form.

1 What are you celebrating / do you celebrate?

2 The company I work for / by.


3 So you haven’t winning the prize / won the prize yet?


Big City Small World S3 E3 – The Boys Talk
Introduction
This support pack accompanies:
Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode 3
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Before you listen: Vocabulary match up

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Audio script

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Comprehension Task

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Comprehension Task 2: Match the Speakers

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Vocabulary Task: Wordsearch

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Grammar: Question Forms

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Match the words and phrases in the boxes to their definitions.
b) Good on her

d) Actually (adv.)

e) A bunch (n.)

2. Being good at something
3. To like someone romantically
4. A group
5. She's done well
6. To be bored

f) To be fed up

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c) To fancy someone

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Big City Small World S3 E3 – The Boys Talk
Audio script
Johnny: Hey, guys! Did you hear about Magda?
All: No.

Johnny: Hey! Speak for yourself! I’m very
successful!
All: (laugh)

Johnny: She won a prize for her architecture!

Harry: In that case, Johnny – you should buy us all a
coffee!

All: That’s great!

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Johnny: ... but it turned out she’d only designed the
Johnny: OK, then! Tony – a cappuccino for
door handles for the winning building!
everyone, please!
Harry: Ha ha ha! Yeah, but c’mon, that’s not funny.
Tony: All right, all right ...
She’s really talented! It’s a great place to start.
Harry: So, Carlos, we were just talking about
Johnny: What? Do you fancy her or something?
girlfriends.
Harry: No! Get out of here! I’m just being nice.
Fadi: Wait, Harry – you were talking about girlfriends.
Fadi: Yeah, Johnny, come on ...
Harry. Whatever! Have you seen Sarah again,
Johnny: Guys! I’m only joking – good on her, really! Carlos?
Talking of girlfriends ...
Carlos: Yeah. It was difficult at first – we’re quite
All: Yeah?
different people.
Harry: Tell me about it ...!

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Johnny: I hear you’ve been going out with Olivia,

Fadi!

Carlos: But we both like cinema, and cooking - so
we go out to see a movie, then go and get something
to eat somewhere. It’s good.

Harry: Are you going to see her again?

Harry: You know what I mean! Are you going to go
out with her again?

Harry: Nothing more?
Carlos: Well, no ... I’m taking it slowly. I’m a bit fed
up with my job here, y’know, thinking about maybe
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Fadi: Probably – she’s in this café every day!

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Fadi: OK, yeah, just once or twice, though. She’s
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Fadi: Oh ... I don’t know ... maybe ... Anyway – let’s Fadi: Really? Wow, well, we’d be sorry to see you go!
change the subject: what about you and Bindyu?
Harry: Yeah – we’d miss you!

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Harry: Yeah. It’s good, y’know, we’re really different Carlos: What about you and Bindyu, Harry?
as people, but we get on pretty well actually.
Harry: Well, I was just telling the guys, we’re getting
All: Carlos!
on really well. I’m even … I mean ... I’ve thought
about ...
Carlos: Hello there, guys! Only you lot today?

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Johnny: Looks like it. Don’t know where all the girls All: What?
are today ...
Harry: Asking her to marry me!
Fadi: Gone shopping, probably.

All: No!!!!!!!

Carlos: I think those girls have more interests than
just shopping. They’re a pretty intelligent bunch of
people!

Harry: Well, only, y’know, like ... maybe ... just a

thought ...

Harry: That’s true actually. They’re all more
successful than we are!

Johnny: Blimey – Tony – I think we’ll need those
coffees extra strong!


Big City Small World S3 E3 – The Boys Talk
Comprehension Task
Decide whether these statements are true or false.
1. Harry thinks Magda is talented.
2. Fadi has been out with Magda a few times.
3. Harry thinks that he and Bindyu are very different people.

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4. Carlos is thinking about moving to China.

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5. Harry is thinking of asking Bindyu to marry him.

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Comprehension Task 2

Match the sentences with the speakers.
Johnny

Carlos

Harry

Fadi

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1 Well, only, y’know, like ... maybe ... just a thought ...
2 Probably – she’s in this café every day!

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3 I think those girls have more interests than just shopping.

Vocabulary Task

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4 Hey! Speak for yourself! I’m very successful!

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clues to help you!
1. When you like someone romantically

3. Carlos’s country

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2. Another word for films

4. An Italian coffee with milk

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5. A group

6. To make someone your husband or wife
7. Being good at something
8. Houses, shopping centres, skyscrapers …


1. Do you fancy her or something?; 2. Are you going to

see her again?; 3. Are you going to go out with her
again?; 4. What about you and BIndyu?; 5. Have you
seen Sarah again, Carlos?

Grammar:

Vocabulary Task:

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1. Harry; 2. Carlos; 3. Fadi; 4. Johnny

Comprehension Task 2:

1. T; 2. F; 3. T; 4. F; 5. T

Comprehension Task 1:

1. d; 2. a; 3. c; 4. e; 5. b; 6. f

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Big City Small World S3 E3 – The Boys Talk

Grammar Task

Order the words to make questions from the episode.


1 you/something?/fancy/do/or/her

2 again?/see/you/going/to/her/are

3 with/going/are/out/you/to/again?/go/her

4 and/about/Bindyu?/you/what

5 Sarah/again,/have/you/Carlos?/seen


Big City Small World S3 E4 – A New Chef
Introduction
This support pack accompanies:
Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode 4
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Before you listen: Vocabulary match up

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Audio script

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Comprehension Task 1: Put the events in order

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Comprehension Task 2: Choose the correct word

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Vocabulary Task: Useful phrases

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Grammar: Countable and uncountable

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Match the words and phrases in the boxes to their definitions.

e) Omelette (n.)

2. A dish made with beaten eggs.
3. Quite, a bit.
4. A person who feels superior to others.
5. Regular.
6. A big fish.

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1. Available for a particular, limited time in the year.

f) Standard (adj.)

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d) Tuna (n.)

c) Pretty + adj. (intensifier)

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a) Snob (n.)


Big City Small World S3 E4 – A New Chef
Transcript
Carlos: Hi, Tony! Could I have a coffee,
please?

Johnny: Shhh! Here comes Tony now!

Tony: OK ...

Tony: Here you go, Olivia – that egg sandwich
you ordered!

Carlos: What food have you got on today?

Olivia: Thanks, Tony!


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Tony: The usual – I’ve got some sandwiches – Tony: No problem!
you can have tuna, chicken, cheese or ham. I
Carlos: See what I mean?
can do some fried eggs, or an omelette. I’ve got
Olivia: OK, OK. Maybe you’ve got a point.
some nice sausages, some chicken curry ...
Carlos: Erm, that’s OK, thanks, I’ll just have the Johnny: Oh no ... Here comes Tony! He must
have heard you complaining about his food!
coffee.
Tony: Erm … listen, guys ... erm … I’m not
Tony: Fair enough. Suit yourself.
feeling too well ... not good at all ... I think I’ll
Olivia: Hi there, Carlos! Come and sit over
have to go home. There’s no one else in today,
here!
so I’m afraid you’ll all have to go home.

Carlos: OK. Thanks!
Olivia: Oh no! I’m sorry, Tony – don’t worry.
Carlos: No, don’t worry! I’m a trained chef!!!

Carlos: No. I don’t want to sound rude, but ...
well ... the food here isn’t very good!

Johnny: That’s true – he is!

Olivia: Go on ... It’s not bad! Just standard
British food, that’s all.

Olivia: I guess this is your chance, Carlos!
Tony: Er ... Are you sure?

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Carlos: Yeah. Exactly.

Carlos: I’ll take over for you! I love cooking!

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Olivia: You didn’t fancy anything to eat then?

Johnny: What’s going on?

Tony: I’ll just show you where everything is,

then you can get on with it!

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Olivia: Oh, don’t be such a snob! We eat pretty Carlos: Yeah, it’s no problem. I’ve worked in
restaurants before – I’ll make sure the café stays
well in Britain!
open, and then you won’t lose a day’s business!
Johnny: Hi, all! Mind if I join you?
Tony: Oh … er ... well ... erm ... yeah ... I guess
Carlos/Olivia: Hey! Oh hi!
so. Yeah. I mean, thanks!
Carlos: No, not at all.
Carlos: No problem!

Sarah: Hi, all!

Johnny: Yeah. He’s got a point.

Tony: Right then, Carlos, I’ll be off. Hope
everything goes OK!


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All: Hi, Sarah ...

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Olivia: Carlos was just saying how much he
hates British food.

Johnny: There are some good Chinese places Carlos: I’ll be fine!
in Soho.
Sarah: Carlos!?
Carlos: Yeah – there are some good
Carlos: Hi, Sarah!
restaurants in London, but they’re so expensive.
Sarah: What are you doing there?
Olivia: If you eat fresh, seasonal, local food in
Carlos: I’m the new chef in Tony’s Café!
Britain, it’s great.
Carlos: Maybe, yeah – but you can’t always findSarah: Oh no!
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Big City Small World S3 E4 – A New Chef
Comprehension Task 1
Put the events in order:

1. Sarah arrives.
2. Tony brings Olivia some food.
3. Tony tells Carlos what food he has.
4. Carlos comes into the café.

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6. Johnny agrees with Carlos about British food.

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7. Tony doesn't feel well.
8. Carlos offers to run the café.

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Comprehension Task 2
Choose the correct word in each sentence.

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2. Tony serves Chinese / British food.

3. Carlos thinks London restaurants are rubbish / expensive.

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4. Olivia ordered a ham / egg sandwich.

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5. Tony / Carlos isn’t feeling well.

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6. Carlos has / hasn’t worked in a restaurant before.

7. Sarah is unhappy / surprised to see Carlos behind the counter.

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1. A: I'll do the dishes, and you clear the table.
B: _____ enough.
2. A: I just want a coffee, thanks.
B: Suit ___________.
3. A: Have you tried Carlos's food?
B: Yes! He cooks ________ well.
4. A: You should try to buy ________ food. It's better for the environment, and fresher too.
5. A: Can I sit here?
B: Sure. No _________.

Grammar Task
Decide if the words are countable or uncountable.
bread egg omelette toast sausage pasta spaghetti sandwich apple meat


uncount: bread; toast; pasta;
spaghetti; meat

count: egg; omelette; sausage;
sandwich; apple

Grammar:

1. Fair; 2. yourself; 3. pretty; 4.

local; 5. problem;

Vocabulary:

1. bad; 2. British; 3. expensive; 4.
egg; 5. Tony; 6. has; 7. unhappy

Comprehension Task 2:

4; 3; 5; 6; 2; 7; 8; 1;

Comprehension Task 1:

1. b; 2. e; 3. c; 4. a; 5. f; 6. d

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Big City Small World S3 E5 – Environmental Issues
Introduction
This support pack accompanies:
Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode 5
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Before you listen: Vocabulary match up

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Audio script

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Comprehension Task

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Comprehension Task 2: Match the Speakers

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Vocabulary Task: Wordsearch

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Grammar: Question Forms

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Match the words and phrases in the boxes to their definitions.

e) traffic (n.)

2. To take control of something.
3. The London underground/subway system.
4. Cars and other vehicles on the road.

5. Not wanting to do any work.
6. The field where football is played.

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1. Move from place to place.

f) the tube (n.)

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Definitions:

c) lazy (adj.)

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d) pitch (n.)

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Big City Small World S3 E5 – Environmental Issues
Transcript
Harry: Hey there!

Johnny: What’s he doing there?

Olivia: Hi, Harry, come and have a seat!

Olivia: Long story!

Harry: OK – I’ll just get a coffee. Hang on ...
Where’s Tony?

Johnny: Blimey ... Have you seen the traffic out
there?

Magda: He’s off sick.

Olivia: Not you as well?!

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Olivia: And you’ll notice that there’s a new chef Johnny: Me what?
in here!

Olivia: Driving!
Harry: Carlos! What’s he doing working here? Johnny: Of course I drive. How else would I get
around?

Magda: He’s taken over while Tony’s away.

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Magda: I always use public transport. It’s very
Harry: Well, good on him – he’s always wanted good here in London, even if it’s quite expensive.
his own restaurant! I guess this café will have to
Olivia: Not as expensive as a car.
do for now.
Harry: That’s true.
Olivia: Yeah. It’s good experience for him!
Olivia: You should all cycle more!

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Harry: Carlos! Hey, Carlos! Could I have a
coffee, mate?

Johnny: I’m not cycling. It’s tiring, and
dangerous!
Harry: And the weather here is terrible – cycling
in the rain isn’t any fun!


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Olivia: Oh, go on. Give him a break!

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Harry: Carlos? Hello!? ... Well, I hope he’s a
good chef, because he’s a terrible waiter!

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Magda: Yeah – it’s really busy in here right now. Magda: That’s true. That’s why I get the tube or
the bus.
Be patient!
Olivia: Well, I think you should all think about
Harry: Busy? Yeah – tell me about it!
Everywhere is today – I couldn’t find anywhere your health and the future of the planet!
to park my car. I had to leave it miles away.
Harry: Yeah, yeah, yeah ... whatever ...
Olivia: Park your car? I thought you took your Olivia: It’s important! Cars make so much
bike everywhere!
pollution!
Harry: Well, I used to, but sometimes it’s just
Magda: Yeah – Olivia’s right!

easier to drive, isn’t it?
Johnny: Scientists are finding ways to stop
Magda: Lazy!
pollution – that’s their job.
Harry: I’m not lazy! I do lots of sport – play
Olivia: Maybe, but we should all help to help the
football every week.
planet!
Olivia: Do you drive to the football pitch?
Harry: I don’t know about the planet. I just think

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Harry: Erm, yeah … Usually ...
Olivia: You should use your bike more often. It’s
better for you, and for the environment!
Johnny: Hello, all! Hey, is that Carlos behind the
counter?
All: Yes, it is.

right now we should try to help Carlos!


Big City Small World S3 E5 – Environmental Issues
Comprehension Task 1

Decide whether these statements are true or false.
1. Tony isn’t at work because he is ill.
2. Harry has cycled in to the café.
3. Harry plays football every day.
4. Johnny drives everywhere.

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5. Magda thinks the public transport in London is good.

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6. Johnny thinks cycling is safe in London.

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7. Olivia is concerned about the planet.
8. Carlos is not very busy.

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Comprehension Task 2

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Harry


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1. ______: "Phew! I'm really busy!"

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What are they thinking? Listen again, and see if you can match the thoughts with the characters
who are thinking them.

2. ______ : "Public transport in London is a bit expensive but very good!"
3. ______: "I think saving the planet is really important – I wish people would try harder!"


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4. ______ : "I could use my bike to go to football ... but driving to the pitch is much easier."

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6. ______ : "I wish London had more parking spaces."

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5. ______ : "I don't want to cycle – it's dangerous!"

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7. ______ : "I like taking the bus or tube because the weather in London is so bad."
8. ______ : "It's not my job to stop pollution – I'll leave it to scientists."

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Vocabulary Task
What vehicles do these definitions describe?
A vehicle with two wheels and no engine: ______
A car with a driver whom you pay to take you somewhere: _______
A two wheeled vehicle with an engine: ______
A large passenger vehicle with many seats which travels in the city: ______
A large passenger vehicle with many seats which travels long distances on the road:
______

6. A vehicle which has wings for air travel: ______
7. A train system which works in the city, often underground: ______
8. A vehicle which travels on rails, often between cities: ______

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Choose the best verb form.

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You may need the base verb, used on its own or with will or should.

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You may need verb-ing, used as a noun or to complete a verb form like the present continuous.
You may need to + verb, used after some verbs.

a) work

b) doing

a) park

b) parking

b) cycling

6. I always _______ public transport.
a) use

c) to cycle

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c) to park

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5. You should all _______ more!


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4. I couldn’t find anywhere _______ my car.

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3. I guess this café will have _____ for now.

c) to get

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2. What’s he doing ______ here?

b) getting

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1. I’ll just ______ a coffee.

b) using

c) to use

b) cycling

c) to cycle

7. _______ in the rain isn’t any fun!
a) cycle

8. Scientists are _______ ways to stop pollution.
a) find

b) finding

c) to find


1. a; 2. b; 3. c; 4. c; 5. a; 6. a; 7.
b; 8. b

Grammar:

1. Bike (bicycle); 2. Taxi (cab); 3.

Motorcycle (or scooter); 4. Bus;
5. Coach; 6. Aeroplane (plane);
7. Subway; 8. Train

Vocabulary:

1. Carlos; 2. Magda; 3. Olivia; 4.
Harry; 5. Johnny; 6. Harry; 7.
Magda; 8. Johnny

Comprehension Task 2:

1. T; 2. F; 3. F; 4. T; 5. T; 6. F; 7.
T; 8. F

Comprehension Task 1:

1. b; 2. a; 3. f; 4. e; 5. e; 6. d

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Big City Small World S3 E6 – I’m in!

Introduction
This support pack accompanies:
Big City Small World – Series 3 Episode 6
To listen to the recording, go to:

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This support pack contains the following materials:
Before you listen: Vocabulary match up

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Audio script

3.

Comprehension Task

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Vocabulary Task 1

5.

Vocabulary Task 2


6.

Grammar: Question forms

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Before you listen

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We suggest you do the vocabulary activity below before you listen. Then listen to the episode and
do the first task to check your understanding. Finally, practise some vocabulary and grammar.

b) proposition (n.)

d) high-class

(adj.)

e) eventually (adv.)

1. A person who translates orally

3. Finally, at the end
4. Belief in something
5. A business offer
6. High level

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f) interpreter (n.)

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Definitions:

c) bunch (n.)

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a) faith (n.)

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Match the words and phrases in the boxes to their definitions.


Big City Small World S3 E6 – I’m in!
Transcript
Olivia: Hi, Sarah! How are you?

Sarah: Yeah! An offer you can’t refuse.

Sarah: Hmmmm ...

Johnny: Sounds good – go on!

Olivia: What’s up?

Harry: I’m all ears.

Sarah: Well, now it seems I’m going out with the Fadi: Well, seeing as we’re such a mixed
bunch ...
chef in a café!

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Olivia: Oh Sarah, come on! This is a nice place. Harry: How do you mean?
Carlos is just helping out while Tony’s sick.
Fadi: Well – English, Chinese, Polish,
Brazilian, Lebanese ...
Sarah: Well, perhaps ... But it’s not exactly a
‘high-powered’ job, is it?
Harry: Oh, yeah, I see what you mean.
Fadi: Hi there! What’s happening?
Fadi: And we all know this city so well.
Olivia: Sarah’s not happy because her boyfriend
Johnny: We certainly do.
is the chef in a café.
Fadi: I thought we could form a company

Fadi: Oh, come on! He’s just helping out – it
offering services to visitors or tourists:
shows what a nice guy he is!
“FindLondon”.
Sarah: Well, hmm, maybe. But Carlos has
Johnny: What kind of services?
always talked about opening up his own
restaurant, a really good, high-class place
Fadi: All sorts of things ... Interpreters, help
serving South American food.
finding a place to stay, recommendations about
places to eat or things to see, guided tours, that
Olivia: And I’m sure he’ll do that ... eventually!
sort of thing.
Fadi: Yeah, he will. Just let him get a bit more
Johnny: Hmmm ...
experience here.
Harry: Not a bad idea that, use our own natural
Sarah: Well ... OK then ... We’ll see.
resources, like?
Fadi: Talking of business plans ... I’ve got an
Fadi: I’m only looking for a small investment at
idea!
the moment – we’re having a meeting next
week. Are you in?
Olivia: Oh no!
Johnny: Yeah! I’m in!

Sarah: Here are a couple of people who’ll listen
to you.


Harry: Me too!

Johnny/Harry: Hi there!
Olivia: Fadi’s got a business proposition for you
guys.

Olivia: Well, I’ve got enough problems with my
own business as it is – count me out!

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Fadi: Hi, Johnny! Hi, Harry!

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Fadi: Such faith! Come on, at least listen to me!

Sarah: Yeah ... Good luck, guys, but it’s not for
me either.
Fadi: Your loss! We’re going to be millionaires!


Big City Small World S3 E6 – I’m in!
Comprehension Task 1
Decide whether these statements are true or false.

1. Sarah is pleased that Carlos is working in the café.
2. Fadi wants to go into business with his friends.

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3. Carlos wants to open a South American restaurant.
4. Fadi thinks he and his friends are all very similar.

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5. Olivia and Sarah decide not to join in with the business proposal.

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6. Fadi’s idea is aimed at people from London.
7. There is a business meeting planned for the following week.

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8. Olivia's business is doing well.

Can you complete these compound adjectives?
good

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3. ______-thinking

5. world-______

7. ten-______

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6. ______-time

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4. ______-looking

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2. hard- ______

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Big City Small World S3 E6 – I’m in!
Vocabulary Task 2
Can you complete the sentences with the right compound adjective?
quick-thinking

ten-storey

high-powered

good-looking

part-time


hard-working

world-famous

1. Carlos is very _______. He hardly ever rests.

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2. My boss is _______. If we have a problem, he can think of a solution straight away.
3. He’s got a _______ job in the city.

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4. Have you seen her boyfriend? He's very _______.

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5. London is a _______ city.

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6. I'm not sure I would want to live in a_______ building – I'd worry about it falling over!
7. Well, my new job is _______, so I have time to look after the children.

Choose the best preposition.
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1. What's ____ ?

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2. I'm going out ____ a chef.
3. He's just helping ____ for a while.

1. up; 2. with; 3. out; 4. about; 5. for; 6.
to; 7. out; 8. for

Grammar:


Vocabulary Task 1:

1. F; 2. T; 3. T; 4. F; 5. T; 6. F; 7. T; 8. F

Comprehension Task:

1. f; 2. c; 3. e; 4. a; 5. b; 6. d

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Pre-listening:

8. It's not ____ me, either.

1. hard-working; 2. quick-thinking; 3.
high-powered; 4. good-looking; 5.
world-famous; 6. ten-storey; 7. parttime

7. Sorry, count me____!

Vocabulary Task 2:

6. It's a company offering services ____ visitors.

1. high-powered; 2. hard-working; 3.
quick-thinking; 4. good-looking; 5.
world-famous; 6. part-time; 7. tenstorey

5. I've got a business proposition ____ you guys.


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4. He has always talked ____ opening up his own restaurant.

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Grammar Task