Listening Part 1

Questions 1-5

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which book does David want to buy?

2   What size sweater does the girl want?

3   What’s Robert doing now?

4   How much will the man’s mineral water cost?

5   Where’s the magazine now?

Answer & Audioscript

1 C   2 A   3 B   4 A   5 C

Audioscript

1   Which book does David want to buy?

Woman:   Look at this book, David. It’s about sailing on the lakes in Switzerland.

Man:   Wonderful! But I prefer this one. I’d like to learn to ski next year. I think I’ll buy it.

Woman:   And this book about swimming is great, too. Look at the photos!

Man:   Oh yes. But that sport doesn’t interest me really, Ellie.

2   What size sweater does the girl want?

Man:   Can I help you?

Girl:   Yes, please. I’d like this sweater, but you’ve only got a size 44 here. Have you got a size 40?

Man:   I’ve got that sweater in a size 42… or there’s this other one in your size. It’s really nice.

Girl:   No. I wanted the other one. What a pity!

3   What’s Robert doing now?

Woman:   Hello, Robert! It’s Emma. Are you busy today?

Man:   Hi! I am at the moment. I wrote lots of emails earlier and now I’m reading that story for my project. Why?

Woman:   Well, I’ve got that DVD you wanted to watch.

Man:   Great! I’ll come round in about an hour.

4   How much will the man’s mineral water cost?

Man:   I’d like one of those litre bottles of mineral water, please.

Woman:   Which one? There’s Allspring. That one’s €3.25, or our most popular which costs €3.95 …

Man:   But that other one’s only €2.75, isn’t it? I’ll take that one, please.

Woman:   OK.

5   Where’s the magazine now?

Dad:   Have you seen that travel magazine, Sophie? It was next to the TV.

Sophie:   Yes, it’s good isn’t it, Dad? I was reading it in bed last night. There are some great photos in it. I’ll go and get it.

Dad:   Thanks. I want to take it with me to read on the train today.

Sophie:   Oh, OK!

Listening Part 2

Questions 6-10

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.

You will hear a museum guide giving some information about a science museum.

Science Museum

New exhibition is about:

(6) ……………………

It includes:

interesting (7) …………………… and photos

Food available on:

the (8) …………………… floor

Student science quiz

Groups of:

(9) …………………… people

Date of quiz:

30th (10) ……………………

Answer & Audioscript

6 weather   7 videos   8 5th/ fifth   9 4 / four   10 August

Audioscript

Guide:   Thank you for calling the Science Museum Information Line. We have two exciting pieces of news!

As well as our usual exhibitions at the museum, if you visit us this month, you can see our latest exhibition which is all about weather. Do you know where the coldest and hottest places are in the world? You will, if you visit this exhibition in the science gallery on the first floor. Everything you ever wanted to know about thunderstorms and windy weather. There are recordings of interviews with the weather experts and some interesting videos and photos. Then come and have lunch in our new café on the fifth floor. Our new menu includes cakes, sandwiches, salads and an excellent variety of teas, coffees and cold drinks.

Secondly, we are pleased to say that there will be a student science quiz again this year. There should be 4 people in each team, so find three friends who are good at science and between the ages of 15 and 18. You can register your team online. The quiz will be just before the new September term, in the afternoon of August 30th. Group discounts are…

Listening Part 3

Questions 11-15

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear Paul talking to his friend, Anna, about a school trip.

11   The group of students are going to visit

        A   a newspaper office.

        B   the city hospital.

        C   a sports stadium.

12   How does Anna feel about going on the underground?

        A   She prefers travelling by bus because it’s cheaper.

        B   She doesn’t like it because you can’t see the city.

        C   She doesn’t like it because it takes too long.

13   The students must meet at school at

        A   8.10 a.m.

        B   8.20 a.m.

        C   8.30 a.m.

14   The students need to take

        A   their raincoats.

        B   their project books.

        C   their mobile phones.

15   The total price for the trip is

        A   £5.75 each.

        B   £8.25 each.

        C   £9.25 each.

Answer & Audioscript

11 A   12 B   13 C   14 C   15 B

Audioscript

Anna:   Are you coming on Mr Fox’s school trip tomorrow, Paul?

Paul:   Where? I haven’t been in class. I’ve been ill.

Anna:   Oh! We’re going to meet some journalists – the ones that write the sports pages in the newspaper.

Paul:   At the stadium?

Anna:   No, in their city office!

Paul:   Are we going there on the underground?

Anna:   It’s quicker that way, yes. I prefer travelling by bus or coach because you can look at all the shops on the way.

Paul:   What time are we leaving?

Anna:   I’ll be at the school gates at about 8.20 because my dad always brings me, but we don’t have to be there until half past. I don’t mind waiting outside for ten minutes.

Paul:   OK. Do we have to bring anything? What about project work?

Anna:   No, but Mr Fox said we should bring our mobiles. He doesn’t want to lose anyone! And I might take a raincoat with me.

Paul:   Right.

Anna:   And we have to pay Mr Fox £8.25. That includes lunch which is £5.75. I’m going to take one pound extra.

Paul:   What for?

Anna:   An ice cream!

Listening Part 4

Questions 16-20

For each question, choose the correct answer.

16   You will hear a boy, Andy, talking to his mother.

        What’s the matter with Andy?

        A   He’s forgotten to do his homework.

        B   He was late for his doctor’s appointment.

        C   He hasn’t been able to eat anything.

17   You will hear a girl talking to her father.

        What’s the problem?

        A   She can’t find her schoolwork.

        B   The dog has eaten her English homework.

        C   She hasn’t done her homework for today’s lessons.

18   You will hear a woman telling passengers in an airport about their flight.

        How can they find out when it will leave?

        A   They can ask the staff at the check-in desks.

        B   They can look at the message boards.

        C   They can go to the gate in the airport.

19   You will hear a woman talking to her son.

        What does he think about what she’s bought?

        A   He’s excited to have it because it’s new.

        B   He thinks it will help him study.

        C   He wants to see it working.

20   You will hear a boy, Antonio, talking to a girl.

        Why did Antonio fail his driving test?

        A   He bit an animal that was on the road.

        B   He drove through traffic lights when they said stop.

        C   He went the wrong way down a one-way street.

Answer & Audioscript

16 C   17 A   18 B   19 C   20 C

Audioscript

16   You will hear a boy, Andy, talking to his mother. What’s the matter with Andy?

Boy:   Mum, I don’t feel very well. Can I stay at home today?

Mum:   Mm, yes, you look very tired. Did you eat any breakfast?

Boy:   No, I’ve got a stomach-ache. I’m not hungry.

Mum:   OK, I’ll phone the doctor and ask for an appointment this morning.

Boy:   Thanks, Mum. I’ll text Harry later and ask him to tell me what homework I have to catch up on.

17   You will hear a girl talking to her father. What’s the problem?

Girl:   Dad, have you seen my English schoolwork? It was in my blue project folder on the sofa.

Dad:   Let me have a look. Hmm, there are some keys under the sofa but no folder.

Girl:   My teacher will be angry if I don’t take it to school.

Dad:   Oh look! It’s in the dog’s bed!

Girl:   Oh, Rex, you naughty dog! Give it here.

18   You will hear a woman telling passengers in an airport about their flight. How can they find out when it will leave?

Woman:   This is an announcement for passengers waiting for flight AB193 from London to Mallorca. This flight will be delayed because there are storms over this part of the Mediterranean Sea. Passengers should check the message boards for the latest information about the flight departure before going to the gate. Please do not go back to the check-in desks, as staff there are very busy.

19   You will hear a woman talking to her son. What does he think about what she’s bought?

Mum:   Harry, I got something new for you when I was at the shops today.

Boy:   Is it a computer game? I’d like the new Race to the Stars game.

Mum:   No, I didn’t get that. It’s more useful than a computer game.

Boy:   Oh, it’s a lamp. Let’s switch it on.

Mum:   Sure. You need one for when you’re doing your homework.

20   You will hear a boy, Antonio, talking to a girl. Why did Antonio fail his driving test?

Girl:   How did your driving test go, Antonio?

Boy:   It was terrible and I failed it. I nearly hit a cat and had to stop suddenly.

Girl:   The poor cat! Was it OK?

Boy:   It was, but I was so shocked I almost drove through a red light.

Girl:   Oh no! But you didn’t make any mistakes, did you?

Boy:   Unfortunately, I went the wrong way down a one-way street so I have to take it again.

Listening Part 5

Questions 20-25

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear Peter talking to his teenage daughter about what he needs to do next week.

What must he do on each day?

Days

Things to do

21   Monday

22   Tuesday

23   Wednesday

24   Friday

25   Sunday

A   visit dentist

B   collect flight tickets

C   repair bike

D   get theatre tickets

E   play hockey

F   phone friend

G   do food shopping

H   buy desk

Answer & Audioscript

21 B   22 H   23 G   24 C   25 F

Audioscript

Peter:   I’ve got a lot to do next week…

Daughter:   Yes. You’re going to be busy, Dad. On Monday, you need to get our tickets.

Peter:   Tickets for what? For the play at the theatre? I can’t remember the name…

Daughter:   No! The plane tickets for our summer holiday!

Peter:   Oh yes. And on Tuesday, I want to get a table for you to study on after work.

Daughter:   Can I come with you? And then we can go to the supermarket, too.

Peter:   Wednesday will be better for that. It’s always quieter then. What do you want to get?

Daughter:   Oh… just some fruit and snacks to take to school. And what about Friday? Aren’t we going to the dentist then?

Peter:   No, we’re going to the dentist next week. I want to fix my bike that evening so I can use it at the weekend.

Daughter:   Good idea.

Peter:   And on Sunday, I’ve got to call Bill about the game at the end of the month.

Daughter:   The hockey game?

Peter:   Yes, that’s right.

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