Practice English Listening Test for B1 with answer and audioscript – Test #06

1 C   2 C   3 C   4 A   5 C   6 A   7 A

Audioscript

1   When and where are they meeting?

Woman:   What time are we meeting Jane?

Man:   At half past seven outside the restaurant.

Woman:   I told her to wait inside, at a table.

Man:   I know, but she said she’s prefer to meet us outside.

2   What will Chris get for his birthday?

Girl:   It’s Chris’s birthday on Friday. What shall we get him?

Boy:   Mmm, it’s difficult. Tapes? CDs? But he’s already got a lot of those …

Girl:   We could get him something to wear. No, let’s get him a book on sport – he’s really keen on that.

Boy:   Why not?

3   What does Mr Jones look like?

Man:   So, could you describe Mr Jones for me please, madam?

Woman:   Well, he’s about 40 years old, bald, with a moustache. He’s got large ears and he wears glasses.

4   Where is he going to plant the tree?

Woman:   Where are you going to plant the tree? By the front door?

Man:   No, that would be silly. It’ll grow too big. I’m going to put it at the back of the garage. When it’s grown, it’ll give us some shade in the summer.

Woman:   I thought it would be better right at the other end of the lawn.

Man:   Oh, no.

5   What is the man going to buy?

Man:   Shall I get some fruit for the picnic?

Woman:   Yes, can you get some oranges and bananas?

Man:   I’m not very keen on oranges. How about grapes instead?

Woman:   They’re so expensive at the moment. Just get the bananas.

6   Which is Gary’s room?

Woman:   Look, Gary’s sent us a postcard of his hotel, and he’s put a cross to show us his window!

Man:   Ah, right in the middle.

Woman:   Yes, he says he wanted a room on the top floor, but the only room available was on the floor below that.

7   Which is the best vehicle for the man?

Woman:   Good morning, sir, how can I help you?

Man:   Well, I’d like to hire a car, please. Something fast and comfortable, with enough room for four adults and a child.

8 C   9 B   10 B   11 A   12 C   13 A

Audioscript

Message:   This is the Arts Festival Box Office. There is no one here to take your call, but do not hang up, as further information follows.

The Festival begins on the 12th of May and continues to the 28th. There are things happening in several parts of the town itself, and outside it.

At the Theatre Royal, there will be a series of concerts, starting with jazz singer Elaine Delmar on the 12th of May. George Melly brings his own special kind of jazz and fun to the theatre on the 13th of May. On Thursday the 19th of May, there is the opera Faust. For classical music fans, the Brodsky String Quartet appear on the 23rd of May.

There are also concerts at the Corn Exchange. For people who prefer dance music, we have the London All Stars Steel Band on Sunday the 15th of May. On Thursday the 19th of May we welcome back the Viennese Gala Orchestra, who are regular performers at the Festival. Finally, also at the Corn Exchange, there will be a series of jazz concerts each Friday at 1 o’clock. During these lunch-time concerts a bar will be open for the sale of wine and we are offering free sort drinks. Sandwiches will also be on sale. Light meals can be bought in the restaurant afterwards.

There are various other musical performances in the cathedral, and poetry readings in one of the town’s churches. The Film Society has arranged to show a film of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni at the theatre. Our programme has full details.

Ickworth House, just outside the town is joining in the Festival as usual. There is a guided walk around Ickworth Park on Sunday the 15th, which will last about two and a half hours. Also, on the 19th of May, we have a special concert of piano music, given by Oliver Davies in the beautiful Ickworth Library. The price of tickets includes coffee and biscuits and you are advised to book early, as this is always especially popular.

For more information, send for our Festival programme or visit the Box Office from 10.00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, or 12.00 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Bookings can be made in person (cash, cheque or credit card), by post (cheques only), or by telephone (credit cards only). We also accept credit card bookings by fax, on 0284 706035. For these bookings, you must use our booking form.

Thank you for calling.

14   (of) March   15 talk(s)

16   computer program(s) / programme(s)

17   Saturday

18   (full)(-)(time) student(s)

19   984 7711

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Organiser:   If you’re studying English, the Language Study Fair that’s being held this month will certainly interest you. The show is taking place between the 17th and 19th of March at the National Education Centre. It aims to answer all your questions about self-study (that’s studying by yourself), whatever your level.

That Language Study Fair provides a perfect opportunity for you to see, compare and get advice on everything that’s available to help you improve the way you study. Over 350 leading producers of educational materials will be present. Come along to this, and you won’t waste your money in the future on materials that are out-of-date, or books that you just don’t need.

We’ve got lots of different things for you to see and hear. There will be stands showing different types of self-study textbooks and talks by educational speakers on the best ways to study by yourself. You’ll be able to see the latest furniture available for people who study at home. We’re sure you’ll also enjoy watching people using the latest computer programs, which can make studying English alone so much easier.

This is your chance to make good decisions about what you buy. You can attend the fair between nine-thirty and five on Thursday and Friday, and from nine-thirty to four on Saturday.

Tickets cost £5 each, or £3 if you’re a full-time student. All tickets can be booked by ringing the ticket hotline. The number is 984 7711. Parking can be really difficult around the National Education Centre. However, an all-day space can be booked for only £2.50 per vehicle.

So, we look forward to seeing you there!

20 B   21 A   22 B   23 A   24 A   25 B

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Kate:   I don’t remember much of that lecture. The doctor gave me this medicine for my cough, but I don’t like it – it seems to make me awfully sleepy and I can’t follow my lectures.

George:   Well, if you don’t take it, none of us will be able to follow our lectures – all we’ll hear is you coughing!

Kate:   Oh dear, do you think I’ll annoy everybody?

George:   Yes. You could study at home for a couple of days – you know, have some time off until it gets better.

Kate:   Oh I couldn’t do that! I’d miss too much and I get really uncomfortable when I have a lot of catching up to do. Last year I missed a whole week when I fell off my bike and had that enormous bandage on my hand. It took me ages to do all the work when I came back.

George:   Oh, you worry to much. You can work at home. Just get Mr Gray to tell you which parts of the coursebook we’ll be covering and read it yourself at home. All he does is go through the book anyway – you might as well do it yourself.

Kate:   Oh, that’s a bit unfair! I think Mr Gray’s really nice. He’s always willing to stay behind after class if you don’t understand something.

George:   Being ‘really nice’ and never in a hurry doesn’t make him a good lecturer. Anyway I think you should look after your health first – and ours! If we sit in that small, hot room with you for the next three days, we’ll all have our cough by the end of it.

Kate:   Mmm, perhaps you’re right. I don’t care about myself, but I wouldn’t like other people to blame me for their illnesses. I have got a bit of a temperature now, too – so maybe I’ll go and see Mr Gray after lunch and tell him I won’t be at this afternoon’s lecture.

George:   Or the next two … come on, you’ve got to get better.

Kate:   I suppose you’re right.

George:   Then we can all go out as we planned at the weekend.

Kate:   OK then, I don’t want to miss that … and I do feel ill …