B2.

5 Listening Assessment
The Big Picture B2, Units 10-
12

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Approximate time: 20 minutes

Part 1
Instructions: Listen to a technology expert talking about a new computer game. Write T for true and F for false.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
1. Caz is a technology expert for a magazine. F
2. Caz is quite positive that this year no other music or movie release will sell more than the
latest CKW4 version.
3. Each version of the game features totally different missions and characters.
4. Caz thinks that visual distractors make it confusing and it’s easy to lose the target.
5. Caz believes that the last mission, which is set in a temple in an Asian country, is astonishing.
6. According to Caz, if you are playing in the new multi-player mode, more settings and missions are
available.
7. Caz especially recommends CKW4 to computer game enthusiasts who have played the
previous versions.
Part 2
Instructions: Listen to two people talking about a holiday. Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. Alan Jackson is calling because...
a. he has booked a holiday and wants to change it.
b. he has booked a holiday and wants to complain.
c. he has booked a holiday and wants further information.
1. Alan Jackson was unhappy because…
a. they were changed to a room near a karaoke which was opposite his hotel.
b. the guests weren’t exclusively retired people and was not quiet as promised.
c. he dislikes children and he hadn’t expected to see any in the hotel.
2. The travel agent explains…
a. most of the resorts they offer are peaceful, it was just an unfortunate coincidence.
b. they personally supervise all the resorts they offer, but this one is an exception.
c. the brochure describes it as a relaxing quiet resort for all people.
3. With regard to the room, Mr Jackson
said…
a. that it was on the wrong side of the hotel.
b. that it needed painting, but was comfortable.
c. that it was uncomfortable, but the TV worked.
4. Mr Jackson was also unhappy with the package because …
a. it was all-inclusive but the hotel didn’t offer any variety.
b. it wasn’t all-inclusive and they had to go out to buy lunch.
c. the food was inedible, so they decided to eat out.
5. The travel agent offers the Jacksons…
a. 30% compensation plus a discount on a future reservation.
b. an attractive discount of 30% on any Caribbean holiday.
c. an attractive 30% discount on a European destination.
6. In response to the offer, Mr Jackson says that…
a. his wife will refuse it, she wants to go to a more unusual destination.
b. he may be interested, but will have to talk it over with his wife.
c. he’s uncertain of what his wife might want to do next holiday.