Listening

A man and a woman are talking. What are they discussing?

A rush hour traffic
B travelling to school
C ways of saving time
D working terms and conditions

A in the countryside
B in the mountains
C on the coast
D in the city

Two people are talking about how they spend their free time. How does the woman like to spend
her time?
A writing
B reading
C studying
D exercising

A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house. They first met ...
A on a course.
B at a farm shop.
C in a flower shop.
D in a doctor’s surgery.

Two people are talking on a university campus. The woman now lives in ..
A Canada.
B England.
C Australia.
D South Africa.

Two people are talking about memory. What comment does the man make about memory?
A Lie-detectors are an effective way of making people recall past events.
B Our recollection of past events can be influenced by outside factors.
C Our memories of dramatic events are more vivid than other emories.
D The long-term memory helps us to recreate events in our childhood.

Two people are talking about a presentation they both attended at work. They agree with each
other that ...
A they would have liked the chance to ask the speaker some questions.
B they would like to hear the speaker give another presentation.
C the speaker tried to fit too much information into the talk.
D the speaker shared some new and interesting ideas.

A man is talking to his mother about his father's accident. When did the accident happen?
A when the woman was out
B when the woman got home
C when the husband was at work
D when the husband was on the phone

Why is the woman worried about her husband?

A He has broken his leg.
B He doesn’t like being in hospital.
C He could have a bad accident in future.
D He has had a lot of accidents in the past.
A woman is talking about how to save time. What does the woman say about time management
courses?
A They're quite unusual.
B They're very expensive.
C They're a waste of time.
D They're fashionable now.

Two people are talking about the best way to get into town. Why does the man want to go into town
today?
A to look for a new car
B to see a play with a friend
C to talk to someone about a job
D to take his old car to the garage

A woman is talking to a man about her recent holiday. What does the woman say about her trip?
A It was fun being in a large group of other nature lovers.
B It was worth going to have a brief view of some whales.
C She found it difficult to tell the dolphins from the porpoises.
D She was upset that she didn't manage to see any humpback whales.

The woman suggests that the photos she took included .

A good ones of dolphins.
B great shots of the water.
C close-ups of whale backs.
D many shots of the other travellers.

A woman is interviewing a man about his attempts to reach the North Pole. What does the man say
made his walk to the Pole surprisingly difficult?
A the weight of the sled
B the distance he had to cover
C the dreadful weather conditions
D the exceptionally low temperatures

Two people are talking about going swimming. Who does the man want to go swimming with?
A his son
B his wife
C his friends
D his brother

A man and woman are talking about someone they both know. The man says Kostas . . .
A was easy-going.
B always left the kitchen clean.
C worked hard most of the time.
D liked things to be neat and tidy.

Two hikers are walking up a hill. They agree to ...

A have a rest.
B stop for lunch.
C take another route.
D return to their hotel.

Two people are talking about a new flat (apartment). How does the woman feel about her new
home?
A pleased with the location of the flat
B fed up with the noise from the street
C disappointed with the size of the kitchen
D happy that she can spend more time at home

Two people are talking about some female pop singers. What does the woman say about the
singers?
A Some of these singers won't be popular for very long.
B She prefers to listen to other kinds of music.
C She thinks their music is quite conventional.
D They all look quite similar to each other.

Two business people are discussing foreign trade. Why, according to the man, have exports of a
particular product fallen recently?
A The current version of the product is of inferior quality.
B Some countries are making their own, similar products.
C Interest rates in the country of manufacture fell sharply.
D The product has become more expensive in key markets.

A woman is talking about the influence her mother had on her. What did the woman learn from her
mother about work?
A a natural ability to work hard
B only to work if she was getting paid
C making money is the most important thing
D work is something you have to accept in life

You will hear a scientist being interviewed about a different way of producing fuel. The woman
argues that making fuel from coal . . .
A is a revolutionary process which is not yet proven.
B will help to solve the energy crisis in the short term.
C produces a more environmentally-friendly type of fuel.
D might prove difficult to deal with given the carbon pollution.

A man is talking on the radio about a man with a new business idea. Why did the investors decide
to support the man's business idea?
A They thought he had a unique product.
B They felt the risk in backing him was low.
C They found his personality very appealing.
D They were impressed by his ambition for his business.

How does the man now view the future of his business?
A He is determined to expand his business.
B He is unwilling to change his business approach.
C He is realistic about the limitations of his product.
D He is worried he won't be able to repeat his first success.

Two people are talking at the gym. What does the man think about his gym membership?
A The fees are more than he can afford.
B Being a gym member fits his life well.
C The money could be better spent on social activities.
D He plans to cancel his gym membership next month.

A woman is interviewing a man about a newspaper called Metro. The man thinks the Metro
newspaper is more successful than other free newspapers because ...
A it was the first free newspaper to be published.
B it has taken more risks than other newspapers.
C its appearance is different from that of other newspapers.
D its business methods differ from those of other newspapers.

A woman is talking to a group of students. What is her current job?

A a surgeon
B an inventor
C a scientist
D a designer

What advice does she give the students?

A find a job with a good salary
B work with a pleasant team of people
C do something that is continually demanding
D make sure any job has good prospects for promotion

A patient is speaking to a doctor. Where is the pain?

A his finger
B his back
C his hand
D his arm

Two people are talking about football. The man believes that ...
A footballers today are just as skilled now as they were in the past.
B football receives too much attention from the media these days.
C the atmosphere at football games is more exciting nowadays.
D nowadays the game has fundamentally changed.

Two managers are discussing a problem with an employee. The woman decides to . . .
A fire Johnson straightaway.
B make Johnson sign a new contract.
C do nothing, unless Johnson is late again.
D tell Johnson he will be sacked if he's late again.

A mother and son are talking. The mother is thinking about …

A taking the bus.
B selling her big car.
C buying a motorbike.
D buying a second car.

A man is asking a friend for help. He cannot collect his daughter, Imogen, from the bus stop
because …
A he does not know when his meeting finishes.
B because his train might be delayed.
C his car has not been repaired.
D he will not be home in time.

man is interviewing an actor about her work. How does the woman feel about her current work?
A She can't wait to get back to working on TV.
B She's happiest when she's working on stage.
C She's keeping her plans secret for the moment.
D She'd like to be able to spend more time at home.

A man is talking about a member of his sports team. What sport is the man talking about?
A tennis
B football
C volleyball
D basketball
A man is interviewing a woman about her career as a cinematographer. Anna says that being a
cinematographer includes
A being able to fix film cameras.
B managing the director’s team.
C working closely with the film director.
D training new film crew members how to improve lighting.

Why did Anna wait to go into a cinematography job?

A She didn’t have the right qualifications.
B She wanted to know about the whole filming process.
C She wasn’t confident about her cinematography skills.
D She wanted to learn how to be a regular photographer first.

A woman is telephoning a restaurant. The woman wants .

A to book a table.
B to apply for a job.
C to talk to a friend.
D to speak to Mr. Banks.

Mr Jones is the . . .
A chef.
B owner.
C cleaner.
D assistant.

A woman is asking a man for directions. Where does the conversation take place?
A in a bank
B at an airport
C in a ticket office
D at a train station

A man meets a woman from the village he used to live in. The woman says that she ...
A likes using the village shop.
B does not want to move again.
C is pleased that there is a school.
D prefers the village she used to live in.

A woman is talking to an electrician. Which of the following is correct?

A She does not want to replace the lights.
B She thinks that the wiring is dangerous.
C She previously ignored the electrician's advice.
D She believes that the electrician is responsible for the problem.

A policeman speaks to a woman in her car. His purpose is ...

A to warn her of a danger.
B to arrest her for a crime.
C to stop her breaking the law.
D to tell her to put her lights on.

Two friends are talking about an exam. The man says that he ...
A did not study before the exam.
B wishes he had studied more.
C studied hard for two months.
D wants to continue studying.

A woman is asking a man for directions. Where does the woman want to go?
A to the library
B to Carlton Road
C to the post office
D to the art gallery

A man and woman are looking at a catalogue. What are they discussing?
A televisions
B computers
C mp3 players
D hi-fi music systems

A woman is talking to a group of children. What do we know about the children?

A They’re having their first lesson.
B They don’t want to do the lesson.
C They’re worried about getting hurt.
D They want to make some new friends.

A woman is talking to a man about her recent holiday. Why did the woman decide to go on a
cycling holiday?
A She wanted a cheap holiday.
B Her sister recommended it to her.
C She thought it would help her get fit.
D She was keen to try something different.

A woman is talking about a new radio programme. The main aim of the radio programme is to …
A help children learn to read.
B tell children stories on the radio.
C encourage children to read more.
D teach children how to write good stories.

A man is talking about how he feels about mornings. How does the man feel about mornings?
A He would rather get up early than stay out late.
B He finds mornings far more dangerous than nights.
C He is the type of person who doesn't like mornings.
D He doesn't mind mornings, if he has to get up early for work.

Two friends are talking. Why is the boy tired?

A He stayed out late.
B He went for a walk.
C He did a lot of work.
D He went to the cinema.

The girl is going to meet the boy . . .

A at the café.
B at the cinema.
C at Pete's party.
D at the shopping centre.

Two people are talking about what they have been doing. What was the main reason that the man
left his old job?
A His salary was too low.
B He had to travel too far.
C His work schedule was too inflexible.
D He found the patients too demanding.

Two people are talking at a railway station. Which platform does the woman need to go to?
A 4
B 6
C 2
D 10

Two people are talking about travelling to work. Why does the woman prefer
travelling by car?
A it’s warmer
B it’s quicker
C it’s more reliable
D it's more economical

A man is calling a woman. What does the man ask the

woman to do?
A drive his daughter home
B go to Birmingham with him
C take his car into the garage
D attend a meeting in the afternoon

Two people are talking about a visit to London. What does the man regret?
A visiting London last week
B spending a lot of money in London
C staying in London as long as he did
D travelling on the London Underground

Two friends are on holiday. When does their holiday end?

A Monday
B Tuesday
C Thursday
D Wednesday

Two business people are talking about investing money in a newly-launched newspaper for
children. What do they agree about?
A The potential market for a children's newspaper is enormous.
B Some adult newspapers have managed to cater to younger readers.
C It is hard for a children's newspaper to compete with electronic media.
D A children's newspaper would stimulate children's interest in topical issues.

A woman is talking about her son playing computer games. What comment does she make about
it?
A She's worried that the games he plays are very violent.
B She thinks he spends too much time playing computer games.
C She doesn't understand why he's so interested in computer games.
D She feels the games are damaging his relationships with other children.

Two people are talking about buying a pet. What do the man and the woman agree about?
A Dogs are expensive to keep.
B Dogs make good companions.
C Looking after a dog is hard work.
D People feel safer with a dog in the house.

Why does the woman’s mother NOT want to have a bird as a pet?
A She thinks it would make a lot of noise.
B It might be difficult to get the right sort of food.
C Cleaning out a cage every day would be hard for her.
D She thinks animals should be able to move around freely.

A woman is talking about her work. What does the woman say about her work?
A She doesn't really find it interesting.
B She sometimes loves it but also hates it.
C She has enjoyed setting up her business.
D She is happy to do as little work as possible.

A man is giving the weather forecast on the radio. What was the weather like yesterday?
A cold and wet
B windy and wet
C warm and sunny
D cloudy and rainy

A woman is asking a man about where to stay. The woman tells the man that she wants to stay
in ...
A a big hotel.
B a small villa.
C a room by the beach.
D a house with a view of the sea.

The man says that the room will cost about ...
A 20 euros per week.
B 20 euros per night.
C 20 euros per person.
D 20 euros extra if near the beach.

A woman is leaving a message on an answering machine. The woman asks her friend to ...
A arrange a doctor's appointment.
B get some work from the teacher.
C tell the college why she is absent.
D buy some food and other basic things.

The woman thinks she will return to college ...

A tomorrow.
B after the weekend.
C the day after tomorrow.
D at the end of next week.

Two people are talking about an acting experience. How did the girl feel about the experience?
A Terrified of forgetting her lines.
B Worried about feeling unwell while on stage.
C Excited at the thought of her first stage role.
D Nervous about performing with experienced actors.

A girl is talking to her father about her homework. For history homework, the girl has to ...
A do a short project.
B look at some websites.
C read part of a text book .
D read a magazine article.

You will hear part of a travel programme. Where is the presenter speaking from?
A a boat on a lake
B a bridge over a river
C a village by the sea
D a hill overlooking a bay

Two people are talking about a website. What does the man think of the website?
A It's easy to find your way around it.
B The advertising doesn't bother him.
C You need to adapt it to suit your own interests.
D It's reasonable that users should pay to see certain pages.

Two people are talking about a problem with a computer. How are the man and woman going to
solve the computer problem?
A repair it themselves
B contact a technician
C buy a new computer
D ask a neighbour to look at it

A man is talking about his company. What does the man promise his customers?
A expert help if needed
B compensation for injury
C complete freedom from worry
D fast replacement of lost property

A woman has a problem with her car. What does the man think is the cause of the problem?
A the pedals
B the oil level
C a broken cable
D the cold weather

Two people are talking about the woman’s son. What does she think her son Peter should do?
A change course
B do something he likes
C stay on the same course
D get help with his problems

A woman is talking about a bicycle race she saw. What does the woman say about the race?
A Seeing the race made her feel like buying a bicycle for herself.
B She was impressed by the level of public interest in the race .
C She found the commercial activities at the event annoying.
D She was surprised at how fast the cyclists were travelling.

Two people are talking about a holiday. The man left the hotel because …
A it was too expensive.
B the food was terrible.
C it was too far from the beach.
D there was a problem with the reservation.

A woman is asking a bank assistant about the bank's business hours. What time does the bank
close on a Tuesday?
A 6:00
B 7:00
C 9:00
D 12:00

Two people at the animal hospital are talking about pets. What does the man think about cats?
A They are good company for older people.
B They are safe for children to play with.
C They need very little looking after.
D They are very clean animals.

Two people are talking about a novel they have both read. They agree with each
other that ...
A there is too much violence in the novel.
B none of the main characters is easy to like.
C the storyline doesn't seem to represent the reality of the period.
D the physical descriptions of places and people are very well done.

A man is leaving a message on an answering machine. The room in Sara’s flat is ...
A not very large.
B very expensive.
C not free at the moment.
D very near the university.

The room in the flat becomes available:

A this weekend.
B at the end of next week.
C at the end of next month.
D in the middle of next month.

A girl is talking to her father about her swimming class. What does the girl like about her swimming
class?
A the races
B the teacher
C the lesson time
D the other students

Two friends are talking about buying books. What does the man like most about the book he’s
reading?
A the story
B the cover
C the price of it
D the people in it

Where does the woman buy her books?

A from a friend
B at the market
C at a bookshop
D on the Internet

A man and his daughter are talking about pets. The man says that the grey kitten ...
A is already sold.
B is very healthy.
C is an outdoor cat.
D is gentle with children.

A man is giving information about a travel programme. This week's programme is aimed at people
who want to ...
A explore their own country.
B go on an expensive holiday.
C have a reasonably priced holiday.
D choose the right destination for a family.

Two people are talking about booking train tickets. The woman is ...
A giving advice.
B giving instructions.
C making an apology.
D making a complaint.

The man and woman agree to buy their train tickets ...
A from the website.
B over the telephone.
C on the day they travel.
D in advance from the station.

Two people are talking about a holiday. What does the woman decide to do?
A borrow some money
B go on holiday to Spain
C try to find a cheap flight
D visit her sister at another time

Two people are talking about a trip to France. The man advises the woman to go ...
A by car.
B by boat.
C by train.
D by plane.

A man is talking about a train journey he went on. What does he say about the experience?
A He wishes he had checked the weather forecast before he left.
B He thinks the railway company handled a difficult situation well.
C He enjoyed the company of the other people travelling on the train.
D He has decided to stop travelling by train because of what happened.

Two people are talking about what they have been doing.
Where are they?
A in a café
B at a hospital
C in a supermarket
D at an open air market

A woman is leaving a message. Why is the woman telephoning her friend?

A to tell him about her cat
B to ask him for some help
C to apologise for being late
D to change an arrangement

A woman is talking about a new radio programme called 'Get Reading'. A child might join the ‘Get
Reading’ club in order to ...
A get some free books.
B enter a writing competition.
C read some stories on the website.
D get a letter read out on the programme.

Two people are talking about a problem with a computer. When did the computer problem start?
A a week ago
B that morning
C a month ago
D twenty minutes ago

A woman is talking about the influence her mother had on her. How did the woman's mother feel
about the family business?
A She was scrupulously honest when dealing with customers.
B She realised that business always had to come before pleasure.
C She insisted that customers were served as efficiently as possible.
D She was aware of how important it was to build relationships with customers.
Two students are talking about careers' advice. What does the man say about his visit to a
careers' advice centre?
A He was surprised by the recommendation made to him.
B He objected to having to fill in the questionnaire.
C He felt the advisor was aggressive with him.
D He had gone there with the wrong attitude.

A man and a woman are talking. The man recommends a place to have …
A a good meal.
B a birthday party.
C a business lunch.
D a day out in the forest.

Two people are talking about the train schedule. What time is it now?
A 12:00
B 12:15
C 1:30
D 2:00

A tourist asks a local man about the weather. The man says it will . . .
A rain.
B snow.
C be cold.
D be stormy.

A man and his daughter are talking about pets. Where are the man and his daughter?
A at a farm
B at the vets
C in a pet shop
D in someone's house

A man is talking about tracing your family history. What does the speaker suggest about tracing
your ancestors?
A A range of methods is needed to achieve your goals.
B Technology is not as helpful as it should be.
C People are not as interested in the idea as they used to be.
D Older family members can often provide the information you need.

The speaker is . . .
A encouraging people to travel around to trace their ancestors.
B warning people about what's involved in tracing their ancestors.
C advertising a service to assist people in tracing their ancestors.
D providing access to records for people to trace their ancestors.

A woman is talking about a new musical, Peter Pan. What comment does the woman make about
staging the musical Peter Pan?
A It was not well-received when it was first staged in Spain.
B Its London run has made it more popular than ever in Spain.
C The producer is disappointed it has not been more successful.
D It had never been staged anywhere else before coming to London.

What does the woman suggest about the musical?

A The cast didn't really want to bring the musical to London.
B The musical may end up losing the producers a lot of money.
C The producer is worried about the lack of support for the show.
D A lack of money meant that the show was not staged properly.
Two people are talking about holidays. What does the man think is stressful about a holiday?
A packing
B travelling
C the expense
D returning to work

Two people are talking. What is the woman looking for?

A her sunglasses
B her handbag
C her car keys
D her gloves

Two people have failed to meet for lunch. The arrangement went wrong because the woman . . .
A did not hear the man ring the bell.
B had gone to the shop to get some salad.
C was listening to music when the man called.
D was not in the house when the man knocked.

A man and woman are talking. The woman does not want to ...
A buy a new TV.
B buy a new computer.
C go on a training course.
D get a new music system.

A man and woman are talking. They say that ...

A the weather is unusual.
B it has been cold for weeks.
C the weather forecast was wrong.
D there has been a lot of snow this month.

Two people are talking about the past. What was their relationship?
A college friends
B former colleagues
C doctor and patient
D teacher and student

Two people are in the street. The man wants to travel on ...
A the train.
B bus number 46.
C bus number 52.
D the underground.

A man is announcing some sports results. Who is the speaker?

A someone at Preston College
B someone at Milchester High
C someone at the news station
D someone at Charlton High School

Who is a tennis player?

A Gary Price
B Fred Marks
C Helen Jakes
D Elizabeth White

Two people are talking about booking train tickets. The woman is ...
A giving advice.
B giving instructions.
C making an apology.
D making a complaint

The man and woman agree to buy their train tickets ...
A from the website.
B over the telephone.
C on the day they travel.
D in advance from the station.

A man is giving information about a travel programme. This week's programme is aimed at people
who want to ...
A explore their own country.
B go on an expensive holiday.
C have a reasonably priced holiday.
D choose the right destination for a family.

A woman is speaking to a young man. What relationship is the woman to the young man?
A his doctor
B his teacher
C his employer
D his colleague

What does she advise him to do?

A get more sleep
B take some time off
C have healthy snacks
D eat more at meal times

A woman is talking on the radio about a footballer's wedding. The woman suggests that the
footballer's team ...
A will win next week’s game easily.
B will play better because of the celebrations.
C will not play as well as they did last season.
D will only win the championship if they are very lucky.

Two people are talking about a problem with a computer. How are the man and woman going to
?solve the computer problem
A repair it themselves
B contact a technician
C buy a new computer
D ask a neighbour to look at it

?You will hear part of a travel programme. Where is the presenter speaking from
A a boat on a lake
B a bridge over a river
C a village by the sea
D a hill overlooking a bay

A woman is interviewing a man about a newspaper called Metro. The man thinks the Metro
... newspaper is more successful than other free newspapers because
A it was the first free newspaper to be published.

B it has taken more risks than other newspapers.

C its appearance is different from that of other newspapers.

D its business methods differ from those of other newspapers.

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Two people are talking about a new flat (apartment). How does the woman feel about her new
?home
A pleased with the location of the flat
B fed up with the noise from the street
C disappointed with the size of the kitchen
D happy that she can spend more time at home

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The man is phoning a helpline for advice. What is he
?phoning about
A the purpose of a part
B how to order spare parts
C buying a new dishwasher
D downloading an instruction manual

?A woman is talking about a bicycle race she saw. What does the woman say about the race
A Seeing the race made her feel like buying a bicycle for herself.
B She was impressed by the level of public interest in the race.
C She found the commercial activities at the event annoying.
D She was surprised at how fast the cyclists were travelling.

A man is asking a friend for help. He cannot collect his daughter, Imogen, from the bus stop
… because
.A he does not know when his meeting finishes
.B because his train might be delayed
.C his car has not been repaired
.D he will not be home in time

... Two friends are talking about electrical equipment in the home. The man agrees that
A kitchen appliances use less electricity than some other domestic appliances.
 B eliminating kitchen appliances would have negative consequences.
C people ought to go to restaurants instead of cooking at home.
D it is not necessary to have a washing machine in the house.

?A woman is leaving a message. Why is the woman telephoning her friend

A to tell him about her cat
B to ask him for some help
C to apologise for being late
D to change an arrangement

A man is addressing an audience. Who is the

?man talking to
A parents
B students
C kitchen staff
D teaching staff

?Why is the man so pleased with the new dining room

A it could be used for social events
B it could be used as an extra classroom
C it will be a good place for food preparation
D it will be a good place for students using computers

A man is talking about running his own restaurant. What does he imply about his career in the
?restaurant business
A If he'd accepted the airport contract, it would have been a disaster.
B He had a better opportunity to learn innovative techniques working abroad.
C If he'd had less adventurous menus, he wouldn't have achieved what he has.

D If he'd continued working abroad, he might have been even more successful.

?A man is talking about his life in music. Why did he first get involved in music
A for reasons of health
B to keep up with his friends
C as a result of pressure at school
D because his parents wanted him to

?What is his occupation now

A a composer
B a conductor
C a music teacher
D a member of an orchestra

A woman is talking about the influence her mother had on her. What did the woman learn from her
?mother about work
A a natural ability to work hard
B only to work if she was getting paid
C making money is the most important thing
D work is something you have to accept in life

Two people are talking about a new flat (apartment). How does the woman feel about her new
?home
A pleased with the location of the flat
B fed up with the noise from the street
C disappointed with the size of the kitchen
D happy that she can spend more time at home

?Two friends are talking about homes. Where does the woman live
A in the countryside
B in the mountains
C on the coast
D in the city

?You will hear part of a travel programme. Where is the presenter speaking from
A a boat on a lake
B a bridge over a river
C a village by the sea
D a hill overlooking a bay

You will hear an advertisement for a health centre. The speaker says that you can get a reduced
. . . rate at the centre if
.A you are aged over 50
.B you book a place early
.C you don't stay for lunch
.D you have regular check-ups

A woman is talking about the influence her mother had on her. What did the woman learn from
?her mother about work
A a natural ability to work hard
B only to work if she was getting paid
C making money is the most important thing
D work is something you have to accept in life
A man is talking about his new flat (apartment). What does
?he say about it
.A He doesn't think the flat is big enough
.B He thinks the rent is cheap
.C He doesn’t like the area
.D He likes the view

Two people are talking about a novel they have both read. They agree with
... each other that
A there is too much violence in the novel.
B none of the main characters is easy to like.
C the storyline doesn't seem to represent the reality of the period.
D the physical descriptions of places and people are very well done.

A woman is talking about her son playing computer games. What comment does
?she make about it
A She's worried that the games he plays are very violent.
B She thinks he spends too much time playing computer games.
C She doesn't understand why he's so interested in computer games.
D She feels the games are damaging his relationships with other children.

A man and woman are talking about someone they both know. The
. . . man says Kostas
.A was easy-going
.B always left the kitchen clean
.C worked hard most of the time
.D liked things to be neat and tidy

You will hear an advertisement for a health centre. The speaker says that you can get a reduced
. . . rate at the centre if
.A you are aged over 50
.B you book a place early
.C you don't stay for lunch
.D you have regular check-ups

You will hear part of a travel programme. Where is the presenter

?speaking from
A a boat on a lake
B a bridge over a river
C a village by the sea
D a hill overlooking a bay

You will hear a scientist being interviewed about a different way of producing fuel. The woman
. . . argues that making fuel from coal
A is a revolutionary process which is not yet proven.
B will help to solve the energy crisis in the short term.
C produces a more environmentally-friendly type of fuel.
D might prove difficult to deal with given the carbon pollution.

A man is asking a friend for help. He cannot collect his daughter, Imogen, from the
… bus stop because
.A he does not know when his meeting finishes
.B because his train might be delayed
.C his car has not been repaired
.D he will not be home in time

Two people are talking about an acting experience. How did the girl feel
?about the experience
A Terrified of forgetting her lines.
B Worried about feeling unwell while on stage.
C Excited at the thought of her first stage role.

A woman is talking about the influence her mother had on her. What did the woman learn from
?her mother about work
A a natural ability to work hard
B only to work if she was getting paid
C making money is the most important thing
D work is something you have to accept in life

You will hear a scientist being interviewed about a different way of producing fuel. The woman
. . . argues that making fuel from coal
A is a revolutionary process which is not yet proven.
B will help to solve the energy crisis in the short term.
C produces a more environmentally-friendly type of fuel.
D might prove difficult to deal with given the carbon pollution.

Two people are talking about a problem with a computer. How are the man and woman going to
?solve the computer problem
A repair it themselves
B contact a technician
C buy a new computer
D ask a neighbour to look at it

Two people are talking about a new flat (apartment). How does the woman feel
?about her new home
A pleased with the location of the flat
B fed up with the noise from the street
C disappointed with the size of the kitchen
D happy that she can spend more time at home

Two friends are talking about homes. Where does the

?woman live
A in the countryside
B in the mountains
C on the coast
D in the city

Two business people are discussing foreign trade. Why, according to the man, have exports of a
?particular product fallen recently
The current version of the product is of inferior quality.
Some countries are making their own, similar products.
Interest rates in the country of manufacture fell sharply.
The product has become more expensive in key markets.

A woman is talking about the influence her mother had on her. What did the woman learn from
?her mother about work
A a natural ability to work hard
B only to work if she was getting paid
C making money is the most important thing
D work is something you have to accept in life

You will hear a scientist being interviewed about a different way of producing fuel. The woman
. . . argues that making fuel from coal
is a revolutionary process which is not yet proven.
will help to solve the energy crisis in the short term.
produces a more environmentally-friendly type of fuel.
might prove difficult to deal with given the carbon pollution.

A woman is interviewing a man about a newspaper called Metro. The man thinks the Metro
... newspaper is more successful than other free newspapers because
it was the first free newspaper to be published.
it has taken more risks than other newspapers.
its appearance is different from that of other newspapers.
its business methods differ from those of other newspapers.
?Two people are talking at the gym. What does the man think about his gym membership
.The fees are more than he can afford
.Being a gym member fits his life well
.The money could be better spent on social activities
.He plans to cancel his gym membership next month

A woman is talking about her job. Why does she want to 31

?find another job
.A She doesn’t get paid enough
.B She doesn’t like the other staff
.C She doesn’t get enough time off
.D She doesn’t find the work interesting

A man and woman are looking at a catalogue. What are 32

?they discussing
A televisions
B computers
C mp3 players
D hi-fi music systems

A father is talking to his daughter about animals. 37

... The father is
A nervous about one of the animals.
B surprised that the colours are so bright.
C worried about the flowers in his garden.
D pleased that his daughter has got a new hobby.

38 Two people are talking about going ice-skating. The man feels . . .

A pleased to have an opportunity to do it again.

B convinced that he would make a fool of himself.

C excited at the thought of doing something with others.

 D certain he wouldn't be able to leave the side of the rink.

?How does the woman feel about the ice-skating lessons 39

A You can make progress and it is healthy.
B There is very little time for practising alone.
C It takes a long time to learn difficult moves.
D The warm-up session is the easiest part of all.

A woman is talking to a man about her recent holiday. Why did the woman decide to go
?on a cycling holiday
.A She wanted a cheap holiday
.B Her sister recommended it to her
.C She thought it would help her get fit
.D She was keen to try something different

:The room in the flat becomes available 43

.A this weekend
.B at the end of next week
.C at the end of next month
.D in the middle of next month

... A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house. They first met
.A on a course
.B at a farm shop
.C in a flower shop
.D in a doctor’s surgery

?Two people are talking about a website. What does the man think of the website 32
.It's easy to find your way around it
.The advertising doesn't bother him
.You need to adapt it to suit your own interests
.It's reasonable that users should pay to see certain pages

A man is asking a friend for help. He cannot collect his daughter, Imogen, from the bus stop
… because
.A he does not know when his meeting finishes
.B because his train might be delayed
.C his car has not been repaired
.D he will not be home in time

Two students are talking about careers' advice. What does the man say about his visit to a 35
?careers' advice centre
 He was surprised by the recommendation made to him.
He objected to having to fill in the questionnaire.
He felt the advisor was aggressive with him.
He had gone there with the wrong attitude.

An announcer is giving information about some television programmes. Which of the 36

?following will be at its usual time
A Sherlock
B the news
C Barber Street
D the film premier

. . . The announcer is 37
.apologising for the quality of the programmes
.providing information on the evening’s schedule
.explaining why the football programme was late
.explaining why some programmes have to be shown

. . . Two people are talking about going ice-skating. The man feels 38
.pleased to have an opportunity to do it again
.convinced that he would make a fool of himself
.excited at the thought of doing something with others
.certain he wouldn't be able to leave the side of the rink

?How does the woman feel about the ice-skating lessons 39

You can make progress and it is healthy.
There is very little time for practising alone.
It takes a long time to learn difficult moves.
The warm-up session is the easiest part of all.

. . . A woman is telephoning a restaurant. The woman wants

.A to book a table
.B to apply for a job
.C to talk to a friend
.D to speak to Mr. Banks

A man is giving information about a travel programme. What does the man say about today's 43
?travellers
.A People prefer travelling to other countries
.B More and more people are travelling alone
.C People are worried about the cost of living
.D Fewer people than usual are going on holiday
?A woman is talking about her job. Why does she want to find another job
.A She doesn’t get paid enough
.B She doesn’t like the other staff
.C She doesn’t get enough time off
.D She doesn’t find the work interesting

A man and woman are looking at a catalogue. What are 32

?they discussing
A televisions
B computers
C mp3 players
D hi-fi music systems

... A father is talking to his daughter about animals. The father is 37

A nervous about one of the animals.
B surprised that the colours are so bright.
C worried about the flowers in his garden.
D pleased that his daughter has got a new hobby.

?How does the woman feel about the ice-skating lessons 39

A You can make progress and it is healthy.
B There is very little time for practising alone.
C It takes a long time to learn difficult moves.
D The warm-up session is the easiest part of all.

41A woman is talking to a man about her recent holiday. Why did the woman decide to go
?on a cycling holiday
.A She wanted a cheap holiday
.B Her sister recommended it to her
.C She thought it would help her get fit
.D She was keen to try something different

:The room in the flat becomes available

.A this weekend
.B at the end of next week
.C at the end of next month
.D in the middle of next month

A woman has a problem with her car. What does the man think is the
?cause of the problem
A the pedals
B the oil level
C a broken cable
D the cold weather

Two people are talking about a visit to a museum. What did the woman think
?of the exhibition
A She would have preferred a larger exhibition.
B She found the whole exhibition surprisingly good.
C She thought the models of the dinosaurs were uninteresting.
D She felt there was far too much information for people to read.

?Two people are talking about a holiday (vacation). What sort of holiday are they going on
A a city holiday
B a skiing holiday
C a beach holiday
D a walking holiday

?A woman is talking about a bicycle race she saw. What does the woman say about the race
A Seeing the race made her feel like buying a bicycle for herself.
B She was impressed by the level of public interest in the race.
C She found the commercial activities at the event annoying.
D She was surprised at how fast the cyclists were travelling.

A woman is telling a friend about her new job. What did she
?find difficult
A learning the names of her new colleagues
B doing all the work she was expected to do
C understanding what she was supposed to do
D making friends with other people in the office

A man and a woman are talking. What are they

?discussing
A rush hour traffic
B travelling to school
C ways of saving time
D working terms and conditions

A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house.

... They first met
 .A on a course
.B at a farm shop
.C in a flower shop
.D in a doctor’s surgery

A woman is talking on a radio programme. What type of

?programme is it
A a news broadcast
B a sports summary
C an arts programme
D a travel programme

?A woman is leaving a message. Why is the woman telephoning her friend 36

A to tell him about her cat
B to ask him for some help
C to apologise for being late
D to change an arrangement

A woman is leaving a message about a dinner party. What has the woman already
?decided to take with her
A a special dish
B a chocolate cake
C something to drink
D some home-made biscuits

Two people are talking about moving home. What does the woman plan to do
?with her new home
.A clean the floors
.B tidy the garden
.C get some new carpets
.D paint some of the house

A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house.

... They first met
.A on a course
.B at a farm shop
.C in a flower shop
.D in a doctor’s surgery

The man is phoning a helpline for advice. What is he

?phoning about
 A the purpose of a part
B how to order spare parts
C buying a new dishwasher
D downloading an instruction manual

A man telephones his friend. Why is he NOT going to his

?friend's party
.A He’s going away for the weekend
.B His relatives are visiting him
.C He has a lot to do at work
.D He’ll be on holiday

Two friends are on holiday. When does their

?holiday end
A Monday
B Tuesday
C Thursday
D Wednesday

A man is talking about tracing your family history. What does the speaker suggest about tracing
?your ancestors
A A range of methods is needed to achieve your goals.
B Technology is not as helpful as it should be.
C People are not as interested in the idea as they used to be.

D Older family members can often provide the information you need.

. . . The speaker is
A encouraging people to travel around to trace their ancestors.
B warning people about what's involved in tracing their ancestors.
C advertising a service to assist people in tracing their ancestors.
D providing access to records for people to trace their ancestors.

An announcer is giving information about some television programmes. Which of the

?following will be at its usual time
A Sherlock
B the news
C Barber Street
D the film premier

. . . The announcer is
 A apologising for the quality of the programmes.
B providing information on the evening’s schedule.
C explaining why the football programme was late.
D explaining why some programmes have to be shown.

A health centre is being advertised on the radio. During the one day
. . . check up you will
.A use the fitness centre
.B receive a personalised diet
.C learn the results of your tests
.D meet with a number of different doctors

A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house.

... They first met
.A on a course
.B at a farm shop
.C in a flower shop
.D in a doctor’s surgery

The man is phoning a helpline for advice. What is he

?phoning about
A the purpose of a part
B how to order spare parts
C buying a new dishwasher
D downloading an instruction manual

?Two people are talking at a railway station. Which platform does the woman need to go to
A 4
B 6
C 2
D 10

A man telephones his friend. Why is he NOT going to his

?friend's party
.A He’s going away for the weekend
.B His relatives are visiting him
.C He has a lot to do at work
.D He’ll be on holiday

Two friends are on holiday. When does their

?holiday end
 A Monday
B Tuesday
C Thursday
D Wednesday

Two people are talking about learning foreign languages. What does
?the woman say
A She had no real need to learn a foreign language as a child.
B She is now learning a language without working hard.
C She is glad she learned other languages as a child.
D She now finds learning a language enjoyable.

A man is talking about tracing your family history. What does the speaker suggest about
?tracing your ancestors
A A range of methods is needed to achieve your goals.
B Technology is not as helpful as it should be.
C People are not as interested in the idea as they used to be.

D Older family members can often provide the information you need.

. . . The speaker is
A encouraging people to travel around to trace their ancestors.
B warning people about what's involved in tracing their ancestors.
C advertising a service to assist people in tracing their ancestors.
D providing access to records for people to trace their ancestors.

An announcer is giving information about some television programmes. Which of the

?following will be at its usual time
A Sherlock
B the news
C Barber Street
D the film premier

. . . The announcer is
A apologising for the quality of the programmes.
B providing information on the evening’s schedule.
C explaining why the football programme was late.
D explaining why some programmes have to be shown.

A health centre is being advertised on the radio. During the one day
. . . check up you will
 .A use the fitness centre
.B receive a personalised diet
.C learn the results of your tests
.D meet with a number of different doctors

A woman is interviewing a man about his attempts to reach the North Pole. What does the man say
?made his walk to the Pole surprisingly difficult
A the weight of the sled
B the distance he had to cover
C the dreadful weather conditions
D the exceptionally low temperatures

A presenter is talking about a holiday destination. The presenter thinks that the place
... would be best suited to
A active people who enjoy the outdoors.
B groups who wish to do some sightseeing.
C young people who want a range of activities.

D elderly visitors who enjoy natural surroundings.

A woman has a problem with her car. What does the man think is the
?cause of the problem
A the pedals
B the oil level
C a broken cable
D the cold weather

Two people are talking about a visit to a museum. What did the woman think
?of the exhibition
A She would have preferred a larger exhibition.
B She found the whole exhibition surprisingly good.
C She thought the models of the dinosaurs were uninteresting.

D She felt there was far too much information for people to read.

?Two people are talking about a holiday (vacation). What sort of holiday are they going on
A a city holiday
B a skiing holiday
C a beach holiday
D a walking holiday
 ?A woman is talking about a bicycle race she saw. What does the woman say about the race 31
A Seeing the race made her feel like buying a bicycle for herself.
B She was impressed by the level of public interest in the race.
C She found the commercial activities at the event annoying.
D She was surprised at how fast the cyclists were travelling.

A woman is telling a friend about her new job. What did she
?find difficult
A learning the names of her new colleagues
B doing all the work she was expected to do
C understanding what she was supposed to do
D making friends with other people in the office

A man and a woman are talking. What are they

?discussing
A rush hour traffic
B travelling to school
C ways of saving time
D working terms and conditions

A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house.

... They first met
.A on a course
.B at a farm shop
.C in a flower shop
.D in a doctor’s surgery

A woman is talking on a radio programme. What type of

?programme is it
A a news broadcast
B a sports summary
C an arts programme
D a travel programme

?A woman is leaving a message. Why is the woman telephoning her friend

A to tell him about her cat
B to ask him for some help
C to apologise for being late
D to change an arrangement

Two people are talking about a music festival. Why is the woman NOT going to stay
?overnight at the festival
.A It is too noisy for her
.B It goes on too late for her
.C She lives near the festival site
.D She thinks the weather is going to be bad

A woman is leaving a message about a dinner party. What has the woman already
?decided to take with her
A a special dish
B a chocolate cake
C something to drink
D some home-made biscuits

?Two people are talking. What is the woman looking for

A her sunglasses
B her handbag
C her car keys
D her gloves

A man and a woman are talking. The man recommends a

… place to have
.A a good meal
.B a birthday party
.C a business lunch
.D a day out in the forest

A man and a woman are talking at a friend’s house.

... They first met
.A on a course
.B at a farm shop
.C in a flower shop
.D in a doctor’s surgery

An announcer is giving information about some television programmes. Which of the

?following will be at its usual time
A Sherlock
B the news
C Barber Street
D the film premier

?How does the woman feel about the ice-skating lessons

 A You can make progress and it is healthy.
B There is very little time for practising alone.
C It takes a long time to learn difficult moves.
D The warm-up session is the easiest part of all.

. . . A woman is telephoning a restaurant. The woman wants

.A to book a table
.B to apply for a job
.C to talk to a friend
.D to speak to Mr. Banks

A man is giving information about a travel programme. What does the man say
?about today's travellers
.A People prefer travelling to other countries
.B More and more people are travelling alone
.C People are worried about the cost of living
.D Fewer people than usual are going on holiday

A head teacher is giving a talk. Why is he talking to his staff?

A to describe an educational event

B to tell them about a change of date

C to remind them about a history test

D to talk about a school trip to a museum

A man is talking about a clinic he runs. What comment does the man make about
his clinic in general?

A Health examinations often fail to identify the

cause of pain.

B Good health is often simply a question of

positive thinking.

C Suffering injuries as a child can lead to

continuing problems.

D Suffering an injury can make you more sympathetic to those

of your patients.

Two people are talking about a visit to an art gallery. What did the man think about children being at the art
gallery?
A disappointed at the way they were being
supervised

B annoyed because they were asking so

many questions

C angry at the way they reacted to the gallery

staff member

D concerned because they were too young to value the experience