Ashlie: You really were serious, weren’t you?
Stephen: Of course I was!
Ashlie: Stephen and I are going to York in the north of England today. We’re going to do some archaeology, but Stephen wants to take his metal detector.
Stephen: Well, I want to try out my new present. York is famous for its history. I want to find some real treasure! An old sword, an ancient coin...
Ashlie: …an old tin can! Yeah, right. It’ll be the same as every year; you get a new toy and then you get bored of it after five minutes.
Stephen: Oh, stop moaning. It's a long drive to York. And whatever you do, don't forget your wellies. History hunting's dirty work.
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Ashlie: Oh, wow Stephen, look. Look at this shop. They sell real pieces of history in here.
Stephen: Come on, let’s go in and have a look.
Ashlie: Excuse me. Are these real?
Shopkeeper: They are. Those are Roman.
Ashlie: Wow, where do they come from?
Shopkeeper: Generally the UK, but also in Europe as well.
Ashlie: Oh, this looks unusual. Is it very valuable?
Shopkeeper: That one, that’s about 75 pounds. That’s a Roman military cloak brooch. It would have been used to fasten a cloak or a toga. Lots of things were lost in those days.
Ashlie: Well, well I wouldn’t want to lose something like this.
Shopkeeper: I'm sure whoever lost that was very upset.
Ashlie: I bet. Wow, Stephen, come and look at this. This is so lovely. I would love to wear a piece of history.
Stephen: How much is it?
Shopkeeper: That one’s 120 pounds.
Stephen: I’ll take it!
Ashlie: No, Stephen. That's too expensive.
Stephen: No, it isn’t. It’s a present, Ashlie.
Ashlie: For who?
Stephen: For you, of course!
Ashlie: Oh, Stephen. That is so lovely of you. Thank you!
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Ashlie: Right, what now? More shopping maybe?
Stephen: Well, I thought we could have a look around the Viking museum.
Ashlie: A museum? Can't we do that tomorrow?
Stephen: You are going to love this museum.
Ashlie: Whatever.
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Ashlie: This is amazing.
Stephen: Wow, look at that! Imagine walking these streets in Viking times. The sights, the sounds.
Ashlie: The smells! It really stinks in here.
Stephen: Ashlie, it's all part of the experience. This is what a real Viking town would have looked like and smelt like.
Ashlie: Well, it smells pretty bad.
Stephen: Come on, Ash. Let’s do some authentic Viking shopping.
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Ashlie: Wow, what a beautiful city!
Stephen: Oh, you can have a look at the architecture later. Over there's the Viking excavation. We need to sign up for tomorrow and I can’t wait to use my metal detector.
Ashlie: Stephen, I’m not even sure they’re going to let you use that thing.
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Ashlie: Excuse me. Can you tell me where to go for tomorrow's dig, please?
Man: Yes, the dig is right over there and you'll need to be here for seven o'clock tomorrow to pick up your tools.
Ashlie: What? Seven o’clock?
Man: I’m afraid so.
Stephen: Well, I've got my metal detector. So I guess all I need is a spade to dig up the treasure.
Man: You won't be needing that! This is what we use.
Ashlie: Come on, Stephen. Thanks. See you tomorrow!
Comments
Excuse me, I´ve got a doubt about the Task 1, in which you´re supposed to order the sentences according to the video.
I think that it ´s first that Ashlie and Stephen enter a shop which sells old Roman things and later, when they ´re already in the shop Stephen decides to buy an old ring to Ashlie. It ´s even a spontaneous decision because he said " I´ll take it" so it wasn´t planned.
However this is not correct according to the system. According to the system goes first that Stephen buys a present for Ash, without entering the shop in which he bought it
Thanks a lot for all your kind support.
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You're absolutely right - thanks for pointing that out! I've fixed it now, so the answers should be logical. Please let us know if you find anything else, and enjoy the rest of the site!
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York and Viking Museum are both excellent places about history.
Some places in Uk, I have never been there .
I can still watch them from the programmed .
That's a great resource.
I really like this program. I'm quite interested in history and museums. I've never been to York, but your program provide a chance to know this amazing place.
I haven't been to York, England. I do wish that someday i can visit the place and if that happen, i would like to check out on the great places like the museum where i can learn a lot about the England culture and history.
Hello.
I have never been to York, but having watched York scene 1 I wish to know more about it. As I am interested in art, I would prefer going to the museum than shopping.
I have been there, York. It is wonderful place for everything. I felt York is really England. If I could have chance, I want to go there once more.
I can't swatch this video
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I'm using app to listening but I don't know what's happening? Sometime i can open to watch but sometime I can't .
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