Listening Part 1
Questions 1-5
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.
For questions 1-5, put a tick (✓) under the right answer.
1 What have they forgotten?
2 What time does the train go?
3 Where is Room 22?
4 Which man wants to see him?
5 How did the woman get to work?
Answer & Audioscript
1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 C
Audioscript
1 What have they forgotten?
Male: I’ve got the passports here.
Female: And the tickets are in my bag.
Male: What about the camera?
Female: Oh no! I’ve left it at home. And I really wanted to take some holiday photos.
2 What time does the train go?
Male: Hurry up! We’ll be late.
Female: What time does the train go?
Male: At six fifteen. We’ve got to leave in ten minutes.
Female: I’m nearly ready.
3 Where is Room 22?
Male: Can you tell me the way to Room 22?
Female: Well … Go straight down here and it’s the second door on the right.
Male: Do I have to go through the main hall?
Female: No, it’s the door on the right, just before you get to the main hall.
4 Which man wants to see him?
Male: Which man wants to see me?
Female: The one over there, wearing a hat.
Male: The one with the glasses?
Female: No, not him. The other one.
5 How did the woman get to work?
Female: Oh, the traffic’s terrible today.
Male: Yes, it took me forty minutes by bus.
Female: Well, I drove and it took me an hour!
Male: An hour! It’s probably quicker by bicycle.
Listening Part 2
Questions 6-10
Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family.
What does each person do?
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
0 Sally H
|
PEOPLE |
JOBS |
|
6 Bill 7 David 8 Paul’s mother 9 Paul’s father 10 Paul |
A bank clerk B doctor C farmer D shop assistant E stopped work F student G teacher H writer |
Answer & Audioscript
6 F 7 G 8 E 9 B 10 A
Audioscript
Female: Tell me about your family, Paul.
Paul: Well, you know Sally, my sister – the writer – don’t you?
Female: Yes. Is she your only sister?
Paul: She is. But I’ve got two brothers. David’s older than me, and Bill’s younger.
Female: How old is Bill?
Paul: He’s nineteen. He’s studying French in Paris at the moment.
Female: That sounds interesting … And David? What does he do?
Paul: Oh, he’s a teacher, the same as my mother was. But she finished working last year.
Female: And what about your father?
Paul: Oh, he’s a doctor at the local hospital.
Female: Of course. I’ve seen him there.
Paul: My mother says he works too hard. She wants him to stop. She wants to go and live on a farm in the country, near David.
Female: Um … Are you a doctor too, Paul?
Paul: I’m not clever enough! I work in a bank – the one in the High Street, next to the bookshop.
Female: Do you? So does my sister!
Listening Part 3
Questions 11-15
Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend.
Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them.
For questions 11-15, tick (✓) A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
0 What does Carlos hate?
A shopping ✓
B museums
C football
11 When is the football match?
A Saturday morning
B Saturday afternoon
C Sunday afternoon
12 Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?
A at home
B in an Italian restaurant
C in a Chinese restaurant
13 What are they going to do on Sunday morning?
A go for a drive
B get up late
C go to the cinema
14 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?
A in a café
B in a pub
C at home
15 They can’t go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because
A Carlos doesn’t like films.
B Eric doesn’t like films.
C they don’t have time.
Answer & Audioscript
11 B 12 C 13 A 14 B 15 C
Audioscript
Eric: Mary … what do you want to do at the weekend, when Carlos comes?
Mary: Well, Eric, I must go shopping on Saturday morning.
Eric: He hates shopping. But we could go to the museum and then meet you for lunch.
Mary: Fine. What shall we do in the afternoon?
Eric: There’s a good football match on – Carlos’ll like that.
Mary: OK. Do you want to eat at home in the evening?
Eric: What about going to a restaurant? We haven’t been to that Italian one for months.
Mary: Or we could try that new Chinese one.
Eric: OK. Let’s do that. Now, what about Sunday?
Mary: If we get up early on Sunday, we could go for a drive in the countryside.
Eric: Yes, and we could have lunch in a pub somewhere.
Mary: Yes, the one near the river’s nice. Shall we go to the cinema after lunch?
Eric: We can’t. His train’s at four o’clock and I’ll have to take him back to the station.
Listening Part 4
Questions 16-20
You will hear a telephone conversation.
A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there.
Listen and complete questions 16-20.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Phone Message
To: Martin
From: 16_____________
Party at: 17_____________
Time: 18_____________
Please bring: 19_____________
Her phone number: 20_____________
Answer & Audioscript
16 Elaine 17 (the) Grand Hotel
18 8.30 p.m./ 20.30/ half past eight
19 friend 20 724 5936
Audioscript
Male: Hello. 785 3126.
Elaine: Hello. Could I speak to Martin please?
Male: I’m afraid he’s out at the moment. Can I take a message for him?
Elaine: Yes, please. My name’s Elaine.
Male: How do you spell that?
Elaine: E-L-A-I-N-E.
Male: Right, Elaine. And what’s the message?
Elaine: Tell Martin that the party tonight is at the Grand Hotel. I’ll meet him there.
Male: Does he know the address?
Elaine: Oh yes. Everyone knows the Grand Hotel.
Male: OK. I’ll tell him.
Elaine: And tell him I’ll try to be there at half past eight. But I may be a bit late.
Male: Oh, I’m sure he won’t mind waiting. I’ll tell him eight thirty … Is there anything else?
Elaine: Oh, yes … ask him to bring a friend.
Male: A friend? Oh good, that could be me.
Elaine: Hmm … well … and please ask him to phone me if he can’t come.
Male: Has he got your phone number?
Elaine: It’s 724 5936.
Male: Right, I’ve got that.
Elaine: Thanks a lot. Bye.
Male: Bye.
Listening Part 5
Questions 21-25
You will hear some information about a travel agency.
Listen and complete questions 21-25.
You will hear the information twice.
South Seas Travel Agency
New phone number: 847 2296
New address: 21 98_____________ Road
Opposite: 22_____________
Opens on: 23_____________
Book a holiday for: 24 £_____________
and get a free: 25_____________
Answer & Audioscript
21 Warnock 22 (the) bank 23 21st May
24 £350 (or more) 25 (travel) bag
Audioscript
Answerphone: Hello. This is the South Seas Travel Agency. I’m sorry, no one can speak to you right now. The South Seas Travel Agency has moved to another part of town. We also have a new phone number. Please ring us on 847 2296. Our new address is 98 Warnock Road, that’s W-A-R-N-O-C-K. It’s easy to find – it’s near the park, at the end of the road, opposite the bank. We will be open for business at our new office on 21st May. We hope to see you soon at our new address. We have many exciting holidays at special prices. And we have a present for anyone who spends £350 or more on a holiday. If your holiday costs £350, we will give you a travel bag absolutely free. This beautiful bag can carry everything you need on a plane journey. And it can be yours free. Thank you for calling the South Seas Travel Agency.
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