the trade deal last year.

W: I hadn't thought about that. You're right. We should go with her, as she's been with us longer.

M: Let's inform Mr. Duncan that we've reached a decision.

(Text 8)

W: At lunchtime, I watched that good cooking show, Chef's Special, and I've got some great ideas for some meals we can try out for dinner.

M: Well, that sounds good. So what's on your list?

W: Let's see. We've got some meat at home already, but we need something for a salad. We need some tomatoes, carrots and green onions.

M: Sounds very healthy.

W: The apples look really good today. Let's pick up some, too. Plus we need to get some bananas. Would you like some milk or cheese?

M: No, they are not my taste.

W: Then can you get a box of ice cream?

M: Sure, I love ice cream best.

W: I think that's everything we need. Let's go home and cook dinner.

(Text 9)

M: Hello, Freya. Mountain biking is a popular sport among teenagers but there are fewer girls doing it. Am I right?

W: Yes, although we're growing in numbers. When I was 13, my dad bought my brother a mountain bike but I was given an ordinary one. I really wanted to join my brother, so in the end my uncle got one for me.

M: And now you're a winner?

W: Yes. I just won the Regional Championship. It was a difficult course with lots of rocks. At one point I thought I wasn't going to win. I was ahead and then I had to slow down because a photographer jumped out from behind a tree.

M: What do you think is the most important before a race?

W: Well, there's much to do. Take plenty of exercise to keep fit. Check the route in advance. And the most important I think is you must make sure everything's working on the bike. If there's anything wrong with the bike, I'll be in trouble. And the clothes shouldn't slow you down so they need to be tight. They might feel a bit uncomfortable when you first put them on but you soon get used to it. I'm not bothered about not looking pretty - I just want to win.

(Text 10)

W: Hello, this is Greenhill Studies College. I'm leaving this message in answer to your questions about the Business Studies course. Firstly, you asked when the course starts. It begins on the 12th of June, and finishes on the 11th of July. At the beginning of the course, there are no lectures because we spend time watching business videos. So you won't need to bring anything for the class, as everything is provided. Don't forget, however, that although you can bring your own notebook computer if you wish, mobile phones are not allowed in the classroom. I'm afraid these can disturb the classes. You said you're coming by car. Well, as it's only a short course, you can use the visitor's car park which is just beside the main entrance. We're only a short walk away. Just turn right after the science center, cross the staff car park, and you'll see the door to the Business Studies Department in front of you. Finally,