LISTENING

PART 1: You will hear people talking in ten different situations. For questions 1-10
choose the best answer A,B or C.

1.Where’s the girl hat?

a) In the table
b) In the school bag
c) Hanging on the wall

2. Which dish did Mark cook at the competition?

a) Meat dishes
b) Fish
c) Vegetables

3.Where is the girl's book now?

a) On the table
b) In the manager’s drawer
c) Inside the café

4.Who lives with Josh in his house?

a) His sister, grandmother and mother
b) His dad, mum and grandmother
c) His sister, mum and grandmother

5.What will the girl take with her on holiday?

a) A suitcase
b) A backpack
c) A sport bag

6.What time the will the train to Manchester leave?

a) At 11.45
b) At 11.30
c) At 11.50

7.Where will the friends meet?

a) Outside the cinema
b) At the bus station
c) In a cafe

8.Which sport will the boy do soon in the centre?

a) Diving
b) Swimming
c) Sailing

9.What can ́t the woman find?

a) The new hammer
b) The paintbrush
c) The knife
10.What ́s the weather forecast for tomorrow?
a) Heavy rain
b) Sunny
c) Hot and dry

PART 2: You will hear five different employees talking about what makes a good boss.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list A-F which of the opinions each speaker
expresses. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter you don ́t need to use.

A good boss should...

a) allow staff to take decisions

b) encourage staff to work in teams
c) listen to complaints from staff
d) give information on individual progress
e) have good qualifications
f) seta an example of hard work

Speaker 1 ( ) / Speaker 2 ( ) / Speaker 3 ( ) / Speaker 4 ( ) / Speaker 5 ( )

PART 3: You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about
her life in Berlin, the capital of Germany. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer A,
B or C.

1.How long has Britta lived in Berlin?

a) four years
b) six years
c) twenty years

2.What does Britta say about living in Berlin?

a) She can ́t sleep at night because of the traffic noise
b) She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn
c) She likes living in a big, busy city

3.The area of Berlin where Britta lives is...

a) rather expensive place to live
b) a good place to eat out
c) a long way from the city centre

4.How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?

a) She walks
b) She uses her bicycle
c) She uses the tram or bus

5.Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going...

a) to the park with her
b) to the shops with his parents
c) to a gallery with her
6.Britta has lots of friends who...
a) live near her
b) work with her
c) are still in England

PART 4: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8
choose the best answer A, B or C

1. You hear a restaurant manager talking about the cooks who work for him. What does he
say about them?
a) they dislike cleaning tasks
b) they have a choice of jobs
c) they help to decide the menu

2.You hear a woman talking about a new book. What does she particularly like about the
book?
a) it ́s educational
b) it ́s well organised
c) it ́s enjoyable

3.You hear the writer of a television soap opera being interviewed about the programme.
What will happen next in the story?
a) someone will make an important decision
b) someone will go away unexpectedly
c) someone will learn the truth at last

4.You hear part of a radio interview. Who is speaking?

a) a taxi driver
b) a porter
c) a tourist guide

5.You hear a woman talking about how she keeps fit. Why did she decide to take up line
dancing?
a) she thought the pace would suit her
b) she had heard about it on television
c) she wanted to try exercising to music

6.You overhear a conversation in a restaurant. What does the woman think about the food
she has just eaten?
a) it was expensive
b) it was delicious
c) it looked wonderful

7.You turn on the radio and hear a man talking. What is he talking about?
a) drawing pictures
b) writing fiction
c) composing music
8.You overhear a student phoning her parents. What is her opinion of the place she is living
in while at college?
a) she isn ́t sure she ́ll have enough room to study
b) she has the difficulty in working because of the noise
c) she doesn ́t get on well with her roommates

TOTAL SCORE:___​/50

LISTENING PRACTICE 1

1. Ken calls to plan a visit. When does Ken want to visit? Ken wants to visit
_______.
1. at 8.30
2. at 11.00
3. before 7.30
4. after 2.00

2. Alan calls his friend to suggest ways of travelling to his city. How do most
people get there? Most people travel to Alan’s city by _______.
1. boat
2. car
3. train
4. taxi

3. Monica leaves you a message about her son Mark. What does he eat every
morning? In the morning, Mark usually has _______.
1. cake
2. fish
3. milk
4. eggs

4. Ana calls you to change when her party is. What day will the party be?
Ana’s party next week will be on _______.
1. Saturday
2. Thursday
3. Friday
4. Tuesday

5. Martin leaves his friend Maggie a message after a party. What did he lose?
Martin lost his _______.
1. shoes
2. car
3. glasses
4. book
6. Listen to two friends discussing their plans. What do they decide to do?
The friends are going to _______.
1. go to the park
2. watch a football game
3. go swimming
4. go to the woods

7. Listen to a woman in a shop. What type of TV does she want to buy?

The woman wants to buy _______.
1. an old-fashioned TV
2. a flat screen TV
3. an expensive TV
4. a 40-inch screen TV

8. Listen to a person talking about a house. What doesn’t she like about it?
She is going to remove the _______.
1. floors
2. doors
3. carpet
4. windows

9. Listen to the radio announcement. Whose birthday is it in May?

The person who has a birthday in May is _______.
1. Pete
2. Kitty
3. George
4. Paul

10. Alana calls her colleague. What time is the car getting her?
The car is coming at _______.
1. 2.30
2. 12.45
3. 5.00
4. 12.30

11. Two friends are talking about a job. Why is the job difficult?
The difficult thing about the job is _______.
1. getting up early
2. working with the doctors
3. working many hours
4. working at weekends

12. Listen to an announcement in a department store. Which items have the best
reductions this weekend? This weekend, the best reductions are on _______.
1. fridges
2. shirts
3. casual shoes
4. beauty products
13. Listen to the announcement about a new shop. Who is the new shop for?
The new shop is for people who _______.
1. like good deals
2. like a good read
3. like a bit of luxury
4. love to cook

14. Listen to the recorded information. What film is on in the morning only?
The film that’s only on in the morning is _______.
1. Abdul’s Adventures
2. Alice
3. Nasty Shark
4. Swimming with Pink Fishes

15. Listen to the announcement about some sports events. When and where will
the 3K race start? The 3K race starts at the _______.
1. main gate at 8.00
2. east gate at 7.30
3. main gate at 7.00
4. east gate at 5.00

16. Listen to the guide introducing the tour. Where will you have lunch?
You will have lunch at the _______.
1. museum
2. gallery
3. castle
4. department store

17. Listen to the message from David’s friend. How does he advise David to get the
equipment? David should _______.
1. hire it
2. buy it second hand
3. buy it new
4. get it from his brother

18. Listen to the news announcement about a robbery. Where did the robbery take
place? The robbery took place at a _______.
1. bank
2. pet shop
3. petrol station
4. church

19. Listen to the message.

Why does Paul call Anita?
1. To say sorry.
2. To say goodbye.
3. To say thank you.
4. To say hello.
20. Listen to a message about a house. When is the house available?
The house is available from _______.
1. next Tuesday
2. next Thursday
3. this Tuesday
4. this Thursday

21. Listen to the message. What is Miss Jones’ telephone number?

Miss Jones’ telephone number is _______.
1. 071 367714
2. 071 366714
3. 071 336714
4. 071 367414

22. Listen to the message.

Where does Tom want to meet Ameera?
1. In the park.
2. At work.
3. At the station.
4. At Pete’s house.

23. Listen to the conversation.

Why hasn’t Khalid finished his report?
1. His computer isn’t working.
2. He’s feeling sick.
3. He didn’t sleep well.
4. He’s got a cold.

24. Listen to two friends, Amal and Sally.

What does Amal decide to buy as a present?
1. A hat.
2. Books.
3. Chocolates.
4. A belt.

25. Listen to Anya talking about Pawel. Why is he unsuitable for the new job?
Pawel is unsuitable for the new job because _______.
1. he doesn’t work hard
2. he doesn’t like other people
3. he can’t make decisions
4. he doesn’t have experience
 LISTENING PRACTICE 2

1. You have to collect someone from the station. What kind of bag will she have?
Her bag will be _______.
1. big and red
2. small and white
3. big and black
4. small and red

2. Your business colleague calls to say where the meeting will be? Where is room 308?
1. on the 4th floor
2. on the right of the hall
3. near the garden
4. after the copy machine

3. Your colleague calls to arrange a meeting. What time does he want to meet
you? He wants to meet you at _______.
1. 12.00
2. 11.30
3. 10.30
4. 11.00

4. Jooyeon asks her sister to go shopping. What does she want to buy?
Jooyeon wants to buy ______.
1. art
2. books
3. clothes
4. music

5. Listen to the message. What is Maggie’s phone number?

Maggie’s phone number is ______.
1. 210 732 4319
2. 210 732 4931
3. 210 732 3491
4. 210 732 3914

6. Listen to two friends discussing their plans. What do they decide to do?
The friends are going to _______.
1. go to the park
2. watch a football game
3. go swimming
4. go to the woods

7. A customer is talking to a waitress. What does he order for dessert?

He orders _______.
1. ice cream
2. apple pie
3. fruit
4. chocolate cake
8. Listen to a woman discussing holiday plans. Where do she and her husband
usually go?
For their holidays, they usually go to _______.
1. their children
2. warm and sunny places
3. Turkey or Egypt
4. Jack’s parents

9. Listen to two new friends talking. Which city does Maria says she prefers?
Maria prefers Madrid because _______.
1. she has family there
2. it is better than London
3. it has a good football club
4. she doesn’t like Manchester

10. Two friends are talking about the man’s new job. What did he use to do?
He used to be a _______.
1. doctor
2. computer programmer
3. factory worker
4. teacher

11. You hear this information in an airport. What time will the plane now leave?
The plane will now leave at _______.
1. 9.30
2. 11.30
3. 10.00
4. 11.00

12. Listen to the sports centre advertisement. When are the discounted fitness
training classes? The discounted fitness training classes are _______.
1. Thursday to Saturday
2. on weekends
3. Tuesday to Thursday
4. Monday to Wednesday

13. Listen to an advertisement. What is offered at the Albion School this year?
This year at the school you can _______.
1. do summer courses
2. get cheaper courses
3. get value for money
4. talk with locals

14. Listen to the message about a festival. What can visitors see every day?
Every day visitors can see _______.
1. films
2. well-known artists
3. national costumes
4. an art exhibition
15. Listen to your boss’s announcement. What is happening on Friday?
On Friday there will be _______.
1. an inspection
2. a survey
3. a one-hour meeting
4. a ten-minute interview

16. Francisco leaves a message for his colleague. What time is their flight home?
Their flight home is at _______.
1. 11.00 p.m.
2. 6.00 p.m.
3. 4.00 p.m.
4. 5.00 p.m.

17. Listen to a man giving some advice. What is the main tip the man gives?
The main tip the man gives is to _______.
1. write everything down
2. call after interviews
3. develop a system
4. develop relationships

18. David’s friend gives him some advice about camping equipment. How should
he get the equipment?
David should _______.
1. hire it
2. buy it second hand
3. buy it new
4. get it from his brother

19. Listen to an announcement about a day trip and find out where you can eat
lunch. Where can you have lunch?
1. The beach.
2. The kiosk.
3. The bus.
4. The cafe.

20. Listen to the conversation. What does the woman think about her new
country? The woman _______.
1. is still uncertain
2. is mostly negative
3. likes everything
4. doesn’t want to talk about it

21. You will hear a man describing a journey. How did he and his wife travel?
They travelled by _______.
1. plane
2. boat
3. train
4. car
22. Martha tells a friend about a job interview. How did she feel before it?
Before the interview, Martha felt _______.
1. bored
2. relieved
3. nervous
4. angry

23. Two friends are talking about books. What does the man think of the books the
woman recommends?
The man thinks the books the woman recommends are _______.
1. fantastic
2. educational
3. old-fashioned
4. difficult

24. A man and a woman are preparing a party for some friends. What are they
worried about?
The man and the woman are worried that _______.
1. there won’t be enough food
2. there will be too much cake
3. the team won’t want to eat if they lose
4. there will be too much food left over again

25. Listen to a man and woman talking. Where are they?

The couple is at _______.
1. a coffee shop
2. an antique shop
3. a furniture shop
4. a palace
 LISTENING PRACTICE 3

1. Your friend calls to make dinner plans. What do her children have on Thursday?
On Thursday, Usha’s children have _______.
1. an exercise class
2. a dance class
3. an English class
4. a music class

2. Your friend calls to arrange lunch. What day does he suggest? He suggests _______.
1. Tuesday
2. Thursday
3. Saturday
4. Wednesday

3. Your colleague calls to arrange a meeting. What time does he want to meet
you? He wants to meet you at _______.
1. 12.00
2. 11.30
3. 10.30
4. 11.00

4. A colleague calls with a message from a client. When does he want to meet?
Your client wants to meet _______.
1. Monday
2. Thursday
3. Tuesday
4. Friday

5. Your mother calls to ask you to buy something. What do you need to buy?
You need to buy _______.
1. a book
2. coffee
3. water
4. food

6. You hear two people talking about what to eat. What do they decide to have?
They decide to have _______.
1. Italian food
2. fish and chips
3. Indian food
4. Chinese food

7. Emily is talking about her furutre. What is her plan for when she finishes
school? Her plan after school is to _______.
1. go to university
2. go to India
3. start working
4. start her own company
8. A woman calls her friend. Why is she calling him?
The woman is calling to _______.
1. say sorry
2. meet up
3. say hello
4. say goodbye

9. Listen to the phone message. What does the woman want Simon to get?
The woman wants Simon to get _______.
1. a game
2. some food
3. some water
4. some milk

10. Two friends are talking about a man’s new job. What did he used to do?
He used to be a _______.
1. doctor
2. computer programmer
3. factory worker
4. teacher

11. Listen to a conversation about a new teacher. Which word correctly describes
the teacher? The new teacher is _______.
1. kind
2. mean
3. lucky
4. fair

12. A woman talks about her holiday. What was the best thing about where she
stayed? The best thing about where she stayed was the _______.
1. location
2. bathroom
3. food
4. weather

13. Listen to a radio book club. What is the woman’s opinion of the book?
The woman thought the book was _______.
1. sad
2. simple
3. unbelievable
4. unemotional

14. Listen to a programme about advertising. In the speaker’s opinion, what do

adverts not guarantee?
The speaker says, adverts do not guarantee to give us _______.
1. good looks
2. the truth
3. our dreams
4. self-confidence
15. Listen to a tourist complain to his travel company. What did the company
advertise correctly?
The advert was right about _______.
1. local taxes
2. entertainment
3. sunny weather
4. great food

16. Listen to a climbing instructor give instructions. Which route is the hardest?
The most difficult route is marked _______.
1. white
2. blue
3. green
4. orange

17. A radio presenter recalls his first day at school. What frightened him?
The man was frightened of _______.
1. feeling alone
2. the teacher’s voice
3. the older children
4. the teacher’s annoyance

18. Listen to a woman talking about her education. What did she enjoy most at
school? At school, the activity she enjoyed most was _________.
1. sports
2. music
3. art
4. science

19. Listen to two friends talking about a film. What do they think of the film?
The two friends think the film was _______.
1. interesting
2. romantic
3. boring
4. confusing

20. Ewa is talking to her colleague about her holiday. Did she enjoy her time?
Ewa _______.
1. didn’t like it much
2. loved every minute
3. can’t wait to go back
4. didn’t have an opinion

21. A radio presenter is talking about TV news. What should it do to improve?

To improve, TV news should _______.
1. have stories about film stars
2. include more good news
3. be more interesting
4. be better than Internet news
22. Two friends are discussing a film. Why doesn’t the man like it?
The man doesn’t like the film because it was _______.
1. unbelievable
2. romantic
3. boring
4. unoriginal

23. Two friends are talking about books. What does the man think of the books the
woman recommends?
The man thinks the books the woman recommends are _______.
1. fantastic
2. educational
3. old-fashioned
4. difficult

24. Listen to the radio interview. Which type of issue does the man’s charity deal
with?
The charity deals with _______.
1. flood relief
2. heart disease
3. the environment
4. cancer support

25. Listen to two colleagues talking about a work event. Decide what that event is.
The important event is _______.
1. a staff party
2. a visit
3. a presentation
4. a team lunch