Listening and Speaking 1 Achievement Tests Answer Key

UNIT 1 Part 2B
16. I think 19. In my opinion
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS 17. If you ask me 20. I feel
Part 1A 18. I believe
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. D
PART 3: VOCABULARY
Part 1B
Part 3A
7. T 8. F 9. T 10. T
21. B 23. B 25. A 27. C
22. A 24. C 26. A 28. B
PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS
Part 3B
Part 2A
29. It is terrible. 31. It is okay.
11. C 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. A
30. I don’t like it. 32. I really love it.
Part 2B
17. Is it different from the United States? PART 4: GRAMMAR
18. What are the people like there? Part 4A
19. Did you make many friends?
20. Are they interested in the same things as you? 33. like 35. have
21. Do you plan to go back to visit them? 34. makes 36. seems
22. When are they coming? Part 4B
37. is 39. moves
PART 3: VOCABULARY 38. looks 40. show
23. interested in 28. make
24. application 29. international
25. stay 30. spend
UNIT 3
26. traveled 31. culture
27. became 32. anything else PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS

PART 4: GRAMMAR Part 1A

33. am 37. is 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B
34. wasn’t 38. aren’t Part 1B
35. were 39. isn’t 5. T 6. F 7. F
36. wasn’t 40. are
Part 1C
8. A 9. B
UNIT 2
PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS Part 2A
Part 1A 10. /z/ 12. /z/ 14. /s/
1. SD 2. SD 3. MI 4. SD 11. /s/ 13. /әz/ 15. /әz/
Part 1B Part 2B
5. B 6. A 7. D 16. Do you have one?
17. Does it work for you?
Part 1C
18. Where do you keep it?
8. A 9. B 19. How about good luck charms?
20. Does that count?
PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS
Part 2A PART 3: VOCABULARY
10. up 13. up-down Part 3A
11. up 14. up 21. D 23. A 25. B 27. F
12. up-down 15. up-down 22. H 24. G 26. C 28. E

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Part 3B PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS
29. traditional 32. sentimental value Part 2A
30. passed 33. pack rats
11. /d/ 13. /t/ 15. /d/
31. popular
12. /id/ 14. /t/ 16. /id/
Part 4: GRAMMAR Part 2B
34. always 38. always 17. Take swimming lessons at the public pool.
35. never 39. usually 18. Remember what I showed you.
36. always 40. sometimes 19. Believe me, I know that this is hard for you.
37. often 20. Do not feel that way.
21. Call the number.

PART 3: VOCABULARY
UNIT 4
Part 3A
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS 22. F 24. G 26. D 28. E
Part 1A 23. C 25. A 27. B
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. C Part 3B
Part 1B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. B 33. C
7. B 8. B
PART 4: GRAMMAR
PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS 34. tried 38. helped
35. made 39. went
Part 2A
36. had 40. needed
9. A 10. B 11. B 12. A 13. A 37. got
Part 2B
14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B
UNIT 6
PART 3: VOCABULARY
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Part 3A
Part 1A
19. afraid 23. experience
20. exciting 24. employee 1. F 3. F 5. T 7. T
21. come up with 25. owner 2. T 4. F 6. T
22. creativity Part 1B
Part 3B 8. B 9. A
26. A 28. C 30. A 32. C
27. C 29. A 31. B 33. A PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS
Part 2A
Part 4: GRAMMAR 10. /i/ 12. /iy/ 14. /i/
34. Is there 38. there are 11. /i/ 13. /iy/ 15. /iy/
35. There was 39. There is
36. there were 40. Was there Part 2B
37. Are there 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. A 21. B

PART 3: VOCABULARY
UNIT 5 Part 3A
22. A 24. A 26. C 28. B
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS 23. C 25. B 27. C
Part 1A
Part 3B
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 29. amazing 31. challenged
Part 1B 30. amazed 32. challenging
5. B 6. C 7. C 8. A
Part C
9. A 10. B

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PART 4: GRAMMAR UNIT 8
33. is trying 37. is doing
34. is having 38. want PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
35. giving 39. love Part 1A
36. thinking 40. is walking 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. A
Part 1B
UNIT 7 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F

PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS

Part 1A Part 2A
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. D 11. A 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B 16. C
Part 1B Part 2B
7. no 8. yes 9. no 17. That’s why 20. That’s why
18. because 21. so
PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS 19. so 22. because of
Part 2A
PART 3: VOCABULARY
10. A 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. B
Part 3A
Part 2B
23. favorite 26. match
16. A 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. C 24. fans 27. players
25. team
PART 3: VOCABULARY
Part 3B
Part 3A 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. A
21. having a baby 24. siblings
22. can’t afford 25. lonely PART 4: GRAMMAR
23. take care of 26. have fun
34. better than 38. more popular than
Part 3B 35. faster than 39. more popular
27. F 29. A 31. B 33. E 36. stronger 40. more fun
28. D 30. G 32. C 37. larger than

PART 4: GRAMMAR
34. going to have 38. going to wait
35. Are you going to have 39. going to move
36. not going to have 40. you going to start
37. going to start

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Listening and Speaking 1 Achievement Tests Audioscript
UNIT 1
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Study Abroad Director: Good morning, everyone. This is Don.
He spent last year in Frankfurt, Germany. He’s here to tell you
about his study abroad experience.
Don: Hello. I am twenty years old, and I’m a senior here at
Boston University. I’m from New York. I’m glad you’re interested
in studying in a foreign country. I had an amazing time in
Germany. Who wants to ask the first question?
Student 1: I have a question. Why did you go to Germany?
Don: I study history and German. I wanted to improve my
German and learn more about the culture of Germany.
Student 2: Where did you live?
Don: I stayed with a warm and friendly host family. They lived
very close to the university. From the beginning, I felt like I was
their son.
Student 1: Did you have problems speaking with them?
Don: At first, it was hard. My host family spoke a little English,
but many of the students at the university spoke only German.
Everyone spoke very fast. It was hard to understand, but it
became easier. I made many German friends. Now we email
each other in German every week. My German is great.
Student 3: Did you have time to travel?
Don: Yes, I did! I traveled all around Germany. I also spent time
in Belgium, France, and the Czech Republic. Is there anything
else you want to know?
Student 2: I’m so excited about studying abroad. I’m very
interested in international cultures. What do I do first?
Don: First, fill out an application. You can go to the study
abroad website and fill out the application online. Good luck to
all of you!
PART 2: PRONUNCIATION & SPEAKING SKILLS
Part 2A
Example: Hi, there.
11. Good morning, everyone.
12. This is Don.
13. Don is a good speaker.
14. I have a question.
15. Don is from Spain.
16. It’s nice to meet you.
UNIT 2
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Paula: Hi, Dawn. I love this sculpture you created. It is very
different and interesting. I really like how it looks like a tree but
with unusual colors that you wouldn’t normally see.
Dawn: Thanks. Guess what! I put it together from materials I
found in nature.
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Paula: Really? Well, I like nature, too, but I never thought to
include it in my art. How did you do it?
Dawn: First, I found tree branches and leaves that had fallen
outside . . . the types of things that people would normally
throw away. Then, I drew a picture of what I wanted to create.
I cut part of the branches and painted the leaves. It worked out
perfectly! It looks like a tree, but it also looks like art. Does that
make sense?
Paula: Wow! I can’t believe how good it looks. I see that you
used specific rocks that are smooth and round, as well. What a
great way to fill the space. You also get to enjoy nature inside.
The sculpture is made of living things, though. Will it last for
very long?
Dawn: No, it will probably fall apart as the branches and leaves
die. I can’t control how long the sculpture will last, but at least it
wasn’t expensive to make. Right?
Paula: Interesting! Do you make gifts for your friends? You
know, my birthday is next month . . .
Dawn: Sure! I have a great idea for a flower sculpture that I
think you’ll love!
Part 1C
Dawn: First, I found tree branches and leaves that had fallen
outside . . . the types of things that people would normally
throw away. Then, I drew a picture of what I wanted to create.
I cut part of the branches and painted the leaves. It worked out
perfectly! It looks like a tree, but it also looks like art. Does that
make sense?
Paula: Wow! I can’t believe how good it looks. I see that you
used specific rocks that are smooth and round, as well. What a
great way to fill the space.
UNIT 3
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Dr. Alvarez: Good morning. Today I’d like to spend some time
discussing family culture and the traditional items that are
passed down from parents to children. Does anyone have any
items of sentimental value?
Ana: Well, my parents have an old family chest. It’s actually
pretty ugly and doesn’t go with the modern style of furniture in
the house. But my parents don’t care. They keep it because they
appreciate that it has been in the family for years. In my mind, I
secretly think it’s pretty cool that I’ll have it one day!
Dr. Alvarez: That’s a great example. The chest connects your
family through the years and helps you remember them. Does
anyone else want to share?
Eric: I’m a bit of a pack rat, so I try not to hold on to things from
the past. I do have a pocket watch from my great-grandfather,
though. I carry it with me as a good luck charm.
Dr. Alvarez: Does it bring you luck?
Eric: Well, I think it does! I keep it with me when I take a test.
If I hold my breath and rub the watch, I get a good grade!
(Everyone laughs.) I also feel like it protects me from harm in
general. It’s hard to explain, I guess.
Dr. Alvarez: No, not at all! Many people have items that seem
to bring them luck or that make them feel more peaceful in
some way. Things like coins and four-leaf clovers are popular
good luck charms in this culture. Sometimes these items are
temporary and sometimes people keep them for a long time.
Who else has an item they want to talk about?
Part 1C
Dr. Alvarez: Does it bring you luck?
Eric: Well, I think it does! I keep it with me when I take a test.
If I hold my breath and rub the watch, I get a good grade!
(Everyone laughs.)
UNIT 4
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Dr. Kim: Today we’ll talk about starting a new business. First,
you must decide what to sell. Any ideas?
Student 1: You have to be creative and think of something
completely new.
Dr. Kim: Well, that’s not easy to do.
Student 1: Really? Why not?
Dr. Kim: One reason is that it isn’t easy to sell a new product for
the first time. For example, maybe you make a bicycle, but it has
four wheels and you can get around more quickly. People might
think, “I already have a bicycle. I don’t need a bike with this new
feature.”
Student 1: Oh, I see.
Dr. Kim: And there’s another important reason why it’s hard
to come up with a new idea. Creativity. It’s not easy to think of
something that people don’t already have.
Student 2: Have you heard of a new pencil called “Write
Forever”? You never need to sharpen it. You can use it forever. A
boy named Martin Green came up with this idea. People really
liked it, and now Martin is the owner of a successful company.
Student 1: Wow! That’s amazing!
Dr. Kim: That’s a good example. Martin was only twelve years
old. He had no business experience or employees to give him
advice. But he had a creative idea and started an exciting new
business.
Student 2: Only twelve years old? That’s incredible.
Dr. Kim: Often, kids are more creative than adults. As people
get older, it’s more difficult to be creative.
Student 1: Yeah, when I was a kid I had lots of creative ideas.
Now, it makes me feel afraid to try anything new. I guess I think
that I’ll make a mistake.
Dr. Kim: Also when you’re older, you don’t have any free time.
You’re always working. To increase creativity, sometimes you
just need to relax.
Part 1B
Dr. Kim: That’s a good example. Martin was only twelve years
old. He had no business experience or employees to give him
advice. But he had a creative idea and started an exciting new
business.
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UNIT 5
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
[phone ringing]
Megan: Hello?
Eduardo: Hi, Megan. It’s Eduardo.
Megan: Oh, hi, Eduardo! How are you?
Eduardo: I’m doing well. I just thought I’d call to see if you’d like
to come to my poetry reading this Friday.
Megan: Oh, well, I . . . you’ll probably be angry with me, but I’m
still not comfortable leaving the house.
Eduardo: I’m not angry, Megan. I know it’s hard for you to go
outside. But you really need to get over this fear. Nothing is
going to hurt you if you leave the house, you know? You aren’t
in danger.
Megan: I know, I know. I just can’t help being afraid. When I
start to step outside, I shake and I can’t calm down. I just can’t
keep going past the door. What’s wrong with me?
Eduardo: There is nothing is wrong with you! It’s not your fault
that you feel this way. I just want you to believe in yourself and
not give up. You are the strongest woman in the world! Besides,
I miss seeing you and having fun together. Come on! I can come
over and carry you out.
Megan: No! (laughing)
Eduardo: I’m just kidding, don’t worry. I know this is a serious
issue. I’m your friend, and I’ll always be here for you. Give me a
call if you’re confused or if you just want to talk, okay?
Megan: Okay, thanks. I will keep trying this week. Maybe I will
get to your poetry reading after all.
Eduardo: That would be great! I’ll call you later this week, okay?
Megan: Okay, and thanks, Eduardo. You really made me feel
better about things. Bye!
Eduardo: Bye!
Part 1C
Megan: Oh, well, I . . . you’ll probably be angry with me, but I’m
still not comfortable leaving the house.
Eduardo: I’m not angry, Megan. I know it’s hard for you to go
outside. But you really need to get over this fear. Nothing is
going to hurt you if you leave the house, you know? You aren’t
in danger.
UNIT 6
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Host: We’re here with Matt Bolden. Matt and his dog, Shadow,
found two lost hikers on the mountain last month during that
awful snowstorm. Matt, tell us what made you decide to take
such a risk. Who would walk miles through a storm when there
was little hope of finding anyone at all?
Matt: Well, it was a big challenge, but I didn’t let that stop me.
It’s not that I wanted to prove something. I really just wanted
to help. I was determined to find those hikers, and I knew that
Shadow wouldn’t let me down.
Host: Explain exactly how your dog helped you.
Matt: Shadow has a great sense of smell. I knew that if I got her
up that mountain, she could lead me right to the hikers. I also
had a radio connection to the town, so they always knew where
I was. It wasn’t as dangerous as it seemed.
Host: Well, I’m not so sure about that, but tell us how you found
the hikers.
Matt: We had been walking for some distance when Shadow
suddenly got excited and started pulling on her leash. I could
tell she discovered something. Unfortunately, she was too strong
for me and she pulled the leash out of my hands. Then she ran
across the snow like she wanted to set a new world record!
Host: What happened next?
Matt: I knew I would get lost without her, so I was very careful
to follow the tracks she left in the snow. Soon enough, I reached
my goal! I came around the bend and found Shadow and the
hikers. It took us only three hours to find them even though the
storm was one of the worst I’d ever seen.
Host: Amazing! What a great story! Now let’s take a few
questions from our listeners. They’ve been waiting to talk to you.
Part 1B, Question 8
Host: We’re here with Matt Bolden. Matt and his dog, Shadow,
found two lost hikers on the mountain last month during that
awful snowstorm. Matt, tell us what made you decide to take
such a risk. Who would walk miles through a storm when there
was little hope of finding anyone at all?
Part 1B, Question 9
Matt: It took us only three hours to find them even though the
storm was one of the worst I’d ever seen.
UNIT 7
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
Julia Vega: Welcome back to the show. I’m Julia Vega. Today
we’re going to talk to children who have siblings. Some studies
of the population show that children who have siblings are
happier than only children. They show that they act less selfish
than only children. Let’s hear what two children have to say.
First, I’m going to talk to Alicia. Hi, Alicia. Do you have brothers
and sisters?
Alicia: I have two brothers.
Julia Vega: Oh, that’s nice. I bet you have opportunities to have
fun at home!
Alicia: Well, yes. But they like to be with their friends a lot. And
sometimes we don’t get along with each other.
Julia: Oh, how does that make you feel?
Alicia: Sometimes I feel lonely. I told my mom and dad that I
want a little sister. Mom said we can’t afford any more kids. Dad
would need to make more money.
Julia: Well, it’s a personal choice. When you are an adult, you
will also make a decision about whether to have a baby. Now I’m
going to talk to Vincent. Vincent, how many brothers and sisters
do you have?
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Vincent: Two brothers and two sisters.
Julia: Wow! That’s such a wonderful family. You don’t ever feel
alone, I guess.
Vincent: No way!
Julia: You’re the oldest, right?
Vincent: Yeah.
Julia: So you have to help take care of your siblings, I bet.
Vincent: Yeah. Both my parents work. They’re pretty tired when
they get home, so I help raise the other kids.
Julia: That’s a big job for a 15-year-old.
Vincent: Yeah. I think it makes me responsible, though. I’m
really glad I have a large family.
Julia: I agree. You seem very mature. Thank you for talking with
us today.
UNIT 8
PART 1: LISTENING SKILLS
John Martin: Hello, this is John Martin, your host on Sports
Line. Today we’re taking calls from sports fans around the world.
Tell us about the national sport of your country. Our first caller
is James, from the United Kingdom.
James: Hello. Yes, well of course soccer is the universal sport.
But in England, rugby is also a favorite sport. Unfortunately,
even though I love to watch a rugby match, I rarely go anymore.
It’s gotten quite expensive, you see. We really should try to keep
our national sport alive.
John: Yes, that is so true. Our next caller is Jean-Pierre, from
Paris.
Jean-Pierre: As you know, our national soccer team is the
best in the world. Soccer is the only sport for us. Every
neighborhood has a soccer field and kids know the rules before
they even become players. Of course, we know about baseball.
What a boring sport! A soccer match is much more exciting
even though the scores of most games are low. Baseball scores
are much higher. For the French, soccer is just like food or
water!
John: OK, then. Let’s hear from Soledad in Madrid.
Soledad: It’s amazing! I agree with the French about something.
Baseball is boring. For us, the answer is simple: soccer! Kids
begin to kick a soccer ball and join teams at a young age. Win,
lose, or tie, everyone loves to play it. Bullfighting is a national
sport. People think it is cruel because the bull gets hurt. This
sport is not as popular as it used to be.
John: OK, we’re out of time. Please send us an email. Tell us
what your favorite sport is.
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