Practice English Listening Test for B1 with answer and audioscript – Test #10

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

Audioscript

1   How did the film end?

Man:   … and in this film a young man and his girlfriend try to rob a bank so they can afford to get married and go round the world together. But he gets caught outside the bank, and their dream never comes true.

2   What time does the train to Rome leave?

Man:   Excuse me – what time does this train leave?

Woman:   This train leaves for Paris at five to three.

Man:   Paris? Isn’t it the Rome train?

Woman:   No – that goes at twenty five past three from platform four.

3   What is broken?

Man:   I’m terribly sorry, Mum – I’ve just broken something.

Woman:   Oh dear – what was it?

Man:   Well, I got up too quickly from the table to answer the phone and knocked one of your plates on to the floor – at least it wasn’t your new lamp!

Woman:   Ah – I thought I heard a crash.

4   Where are the man’s shoes?

Man:   Have you seen my old shoes? I thought they were under the chair by the television.

Woman:   Not any more! They’re by the door with the other rubbish. I’ve been tidying the flat.

Man:   Well, the living room looks very nice … but you’re not throwing my old shoes away, all the same.

5   What will Paul get at the shop?

Woman:   … Right, now what do we need for this sauce so Paul can get it for me … let me see … onions, tomatoes, one red pepper, mushrooms and two carrots … so what have I got … onions … I’ve always got those … tomatoes … yes … red pepper … no, I’ll need one of those … I’ve got mushrooms … oh dear … no carrots … Paul, could you go to shop for me please?

6   How were they told to do their homework?

Boy:   Wow, your homework looks great!

Girl:   Thanks … I typed it on my Dad’s computer.

Boy:   But didn’t Mrs Smith tell us we had to write it in our books?

Girl:   Oh no, you’re right! … Oh, what am I going to do now?

7   What did Helen buy?

Woman:   Look, Roger – I’ve been shopping. They’ve got some great things in StyleRight.

Man:   Hey! That’s brilliant. Lovely colours and it’ll keep you warm in the winter.

Woman:   Yes – but are the sleeves too short for me?

Man:   No – they look fine.

8 A   9 B   10 C   11 B   12 C   13 A

Audioscript

Presenter:   In today’s programme, David Green has come along to tell us all about Waterside Shopping Centre near Northport. Good morning, David.

David:   Good morning. Well, I visited Waterside last week and I think it has something for everyone and I would recommend it for a day out. It’s taken three years to build and finally opened three weeks ago, two months later than planned.

Firstly, getting there; there are organised coach trips from most towns in the area but they leave early and come home very late, so I drove. There are 12,000 free parking spaces, so parking is no problem. You can also get there by train, but the station is 15 minutes from Waterside by bus, and the buses are really crowded so you sometimes have a long wait.

Presenter:   And what about opening times?

David:   Well, one thing to remember is that the shops don’t open till 10.00 in the morning except on Saturday when they open at 9.00. So don’t get there too early on a weekday. They close at 8 o’clock every day except Friday when they’re open until 9 pm.

Presenter:   Can you tell us some more about the facilities at the shopping centre?

David:   Yes, it’s arranged on three levels. You’ll find all your favourites here. In fact if you want to buy a pair of shoes there are 15 different shops to choose from on levels one and two. When you run out of money there are seven different banks, but collect your money before you get to the third level as there aren’t any banks up there. On that level, however, there are several restaurants as well as a cinema with seven screens. And don’t get lost like I did, go to the information desk on the first level and get a map.

Presenter:   What else can you do at Waterside?

David:   Before you go back to your car or the bus – and in fact it might be better to do this before you go shopping and have too much to carry – go and see the late. Take a walk or have a go at fishing, sailing or wind surfing if you have time. Or you can rest your tired feet and watch the birds and ducks, but you are asked not to feed them.

Presenter:   Was there anything you didn’t like about the shopping centre?

David:   Oh. Well, although I had a good day I would complain about one thing, but not the usual thing – the service in the shops was good and I had an excellent lunch in a café. No, the silly thing was that everywhere was quite clean but people were dropping their sweet papers and empty drink cans on the ground because there wasn’t anywhere else to throw them. Apart from that I would recommend it.

Presenter:   And so that’s all for today’s programme …

14 glasses   15 luggage / cases / bags

16 (a) lunch   17 America / American (friends)

18 9.30 (am)   19 (new) office(s)

Audioscript

Woman:   … Hello Ann … it’s Sarah Smith. I think I left my glasses in your house yesterday. I had my bag with me but they’re not in there. Can you have a look and see if you can find them? I’ll be in all day if you want to call back.

Man:   … Hi Mum, it’s Alex. I should be arriving about 6 o’clock tomorrow evening. Could you come and get me from the station? I’ve got lots of luggage, it’ll fill the car! I’ll give you a call when the train gets in. Thanks … see you tomorrow.

Woman:   … Morning Ann, it’s Helen here. I was wondering if you could come to lunch this Saturday? About 12 o’clock. If you can’t mange Saturday, Sunday would be fine. I’d like you to meet some American friends who are visiting. Look forward to hearing from you.

Man:   … Mrs Jackson, this is Premier Travel. I’m just calling to tell you that your holiday tickets have arrived and you can come and get them any time. There’s one small change in flight time, but it simply means that your flight out to Spain leaves at 9.30 am rather than 7.30. I thought you’d probably be pleased! It means checking in at 7.30 instead of 5.30, so you won’t be quite so exhausted when you arrive. Call if you have any queries. Bye.

Woman:   … Hello Ann, sorry to trouble you on your day off, but it’s Mary at the office. There’s a real problem at the new Australian office and the manager needs to speak to you urgently. Can you ring me whenever you get in – call me at home if it’s after 7.00. Thanks a lot.

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

Audioscript

Matthew:   … Bye, Mum, see you later.

Mother:   How are you getting to college? It’s already five to nine. You’ve missed the bus. Are you going to walk?

Matthew:   No, I’m borrowing your car, remember?

Mother:   Oh Matthew, I need it today. If you want to borrow the car you need to ask me several days before. Sorry, you’re going to have to walk. It just isn’t convenient today.

Matthew:   But I did ask you. We talked about it last week. Don’t you remember? I’ve promised to help Alan move all his books and things after my lecture today. He’s moving to a new flat and his car’s broken down. I’ve got to help him move his things – he can’t stay in the old flat after today. I promised him.

Mother:   All right, all right. Of course, you must keep your promise. I remember now, you did tell me, but I thought you said next Wednesday. You said the 9th and that’s next week when I’m in Birmingham for a meeting so I shan’t need the car.

Matthew:   I didn’t ask for it next Wednesday! I’ve got an exam next Wednesday! I can’t help Alan when I’m doing an exam, can I?

Mother:   No, I suppose not. Well, I expect you’re right. I didn’t write it down so it’s my fault. Next time we must both write it down, and make sure we write down the same date!

Matthew:   OK. So can I have it today? I need to go or I’ll miss my lecture.

Mother:   Well, what am I supposed to do? I need to be at work in half an hour.

Matthew:   I’ll give you a lift there on my way to college. How about that?

Mother:   I suppose I haven’t got much choice. Come on, then.