Listening Comprehension

Special Conversation - 5
SECTION 1
Question 1 – 5
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

Example
Mr. Thomson has just been
A. Writing reports on the pupils.
B. Reading about the pupil’s progress.
C. Speaking to a class of pupils.

1. The camping trip will be held

A. The following month.
B. From the 24th to the 26th.
C. Over a five-day period.
2. Jami’s complaint about last year’s trip was that
A. The camo wasn’t big enough.
B. He was unhappy while at the camp.
C. He had problems finding the camp.
3. The campsite is located
A. In the Lake District
B. In Carlisle.
C. Beside Lake Brant.
4. Jamie thinks the forests will be good for children who
A. Are used to nature.
B. Live in cities.
C. Like sports.
5. Each child will pay
A. Less than £4 a night.
B. Approximately £5.
C. More than £10.

Questions 6 – 10
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

6. After they arrive, the children will have a ___________________ at 8 o’clock.

7. On Saturday morning the children will get up at _______________________.
8. During the “talk back” session the children can _______________________.
9. On Sunday the children will go on a day trip to visit ____________________.
10. At 6 o’clock on Sunday the children will be on the _____________________.
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Special Conversation - 5
SECTION 2
Questions 11-20
Listen and choose the correct answer.

11. What is the best title for the c. Go to the doctor

passage? d. Stay home from school
a. Film’s Famous Dogs e. Drink lots of water
b. The Dog Trainer Lee Duncan 17. Where is the conversation taking
c. Important Dog Trainers in place?
Silent Films a. At an airport
d. Rin Tin Tin: Film’s First Great b. At a gas station
Dog c. At a dry cleaner’s
e. Famous Dog in the War History d. In a gym
12. What word best describes the e. At a zoo
man’s friend in the story? 18. Which of the following best
a. Arrogant concludes the passage?
b. Sad It seems that _________________
c. Considerate a. It’s hard to remember all of
d. Embarrassed your dreams
e. Lazy b. CDs are better learning tools
13. What is the woman’s job? than books
a. A mail carrier c. Scientists are studying dreams
b. A musician d. Learning while asleep isn’t
c. A lawyer possible
d. A janitor e. You can learn a lot while
e. A babysitter sleeping
14. What is the probable relationship 19. What is being advertised?
between the speakers? a. Sandwiches
a. Mother – Son b. Potato chips
b. Coach – Player c. Mustard
c. Waiter – Customer d. Hot sauce
d. Brother – Sister e. Bread
e. Aunt – Nephew 20. Listen to four people’s opinions
15. What is the speaker talking about? about recycling. Choose two
a. A library people who have positive
b. The internet opinions.
c. A lesson a. A, C
d. A book b. B, C
e. A fax machine c. C, D
16. What will the man do? d. A, B
a. Take medicine e. B, D
b. Get more rest
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Special Conversation - 5
ANSWER KEY
TASKS
Section 1
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. Barbecue
7. 7 / seven
8. Discuss their day
9. (some) / (the) caves
10. buses
SECTION 2
11. d
12. c
13. e
14. d
15. b
16. c
17. e
18. d
19. c
20. e