LEVEL B1.

3 - STUDENT’S VERSION
RECORDING 1
Listen to an interview with Janice Barber and choose the correct answers.
1 Which of the following is true about Janice Barber?
A She writes for a magazine.
B She is often interviewed.

C She is a well-known celebrity.

D She works on the Breakfast Show.

2 What does Janice say about trying to arrange an interview with a famous person?
A The best thing to do is to try to contact them directly.
B It involves getting in touch with someone other than the star.
C It was never a good idea to simply phone them up.

D It used to be much harder to contact big stars than it is now.

3 What does Janice describe as an advantage of working for her magazine?

A She gets help in doing her job from other people she works with.
B Publicists often contact her magazine to get interviews for their clients.
C It makes it easier for her to do her own research into who she should call.
D She’s more likely to know when someone is out of town or unavailable.

4 Which of the following issues that inexperienced reporters might have when trying to get an interview does Janice not
mention?
A They might find it difficult to work out who to phone up.
B They might not work for the right local paper or radio station.
C They might contact celebrities when they are on holiday.

D They might be ignored by some PAs.

5 What advice does Janice give inexperienced reporters?

A Be prepared to ask a lot of demanding questions.
B Be tough with publicists and don’t take no for an answer.
C Be ready to say exactly why you want to do an interview.
D Be insistent about the sort of questions you want to ask.

RECORDING 2

You will hear three texts. Choose the correct answers.

Text 1

1 What was Elliot’s main motivation for going to Spain in the first place?

A He wished to further his education.

B He felt Spain was more suited to his personality.

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C He wanted to see someone he loved.

2 Which of the following is true about Elliot?

A He always wanted to live abroad one day.

B He doesn’t regret his decision to go to Spain.

C It was the food and music that first drew him to Granada.

Text 2

3 Why did Tony go to Milan in the first place?

A to take up the offer of a university place

B to take up the offer of a job

C to do a course to qualify for a new profession

4 In the interview, which of the following does Tony do?

A make an offer

B express a regret

C offer advice

Text 3

5 What do the three main guests on the programme have in common?

A They all know a lot about foreign travel.

B They are all well-known travel writers.

C They have all lived abroad at some time.

RECORDING 3

Listen to an interview with a traveller and choose the correct answers.

1 How does the presenter describe Colin?

A She says he’s had a serious physical disability since birth.

B She says he’s confessed to problems with alcohol addiction.

C She says he’s shown more bravery than average travellers.

D She says he’s been held back by his disability.

2 How does Colin describe the place he is in when the presenter speaks to him?

A He says it’s not at all attractive.

B He describes it in positive terms.

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C He says it has an unusual name.

D He says it’s situated near Alice Springs.

3 How does Colin describe his own personality?

A He says that because of his limitations, he can lack confidence sometimes.

B He says he’s always felt that he should have a go at things despite what others say.

C He says he’s become more fearless as he’s grown up and matured.

D He says he now has a better understanding of what he can and can’t do.

4 What does Colin say about the preparations he makes for his journeys?

A He generally plans his holidays abroad with his mother and brothers.

B He usually stays in hotels that are more accessible rather than in hostels.

C He always has everything sorted out long before he sets off on a trip.

D He never uses public transport, so has to organise his own vehicle in advance.

5 What does Colin say about next year’s trip to Canada?

A He will be travelling down the west coast.

B He expects it will be cheaper than other people’s holidays.

C He’ll book places to stay as he travels.

D He won’t be going on his own.

RECORDING 4

You will hear three texts. Choose the correct answers.

Text 1

1 The speaker compares the kiwi to other fruits in terms of …

A how many vitamins it contains.

B the way it looks and how big it is.

C how firm, smooth, or creamy it is.

2 A study of children in Italy discovered that kiwi fruit …

A had more nutrients than other fruit.

B helped kids with breathing difficulties.

C helped prevent diabetes.

Text 2

3 In the interview, how does Dr Smith describe nuts?

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A He says they are healthy so long as they don’t have any additives.

B He says that some contain more proteins and minerals than others.

C He says that eating too many can be bad for your heart.

4 What does Dr Smith say about macadamia nuts?

A They tend to be processed in some way.

B They are more fattening than some other nuts.

C They aren’t as healthy as other nuts such as pecans.

Text 3

5 How should the piece of news be headlined?

A Food with ‘healthy eating’ labels are high in fat

B Call to add ‘healthy eating’ labels to food

C ‘Healthy eating’ labels make obesity crisis worse

RECORDING 5

Listen to an interview with a campaigner and choose the correct answers.

1 What does the presenter say about Stacey’s personality in his introduction?

A He only mentions positive aspects of her personality.

B He says she is both thoughtful and sociable.

C He says being passionate is her strongest characteristic.

D He says her personality is not like that of most teenagers.

2 What does Stacey say about the medical condition she suffers from?

A It isn’t easy to manage the disorder effectively.

B She gets a lot of bruising on her skin.

C She expects to get better at some time in the future.

D It’s something that many others suffer from.

3 What is Stacey trying to do with her campaign?

A Make sure as many people as possible understand her disorder.

B Help doctors know more about how the disorder develops in people.

C Help medical professionals create effective new drugs.

D Fund research into the lesser-known symptoms of the disease.

4 What has Stacey done on her campaign?

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A She has designed her own website.

B She has organised a sponsored event.

C She has contacted other sufferers.

D She has organised a poster campaign.

5 Which of the following has Stacey already done in support of her campaign?

A She has made a short documentary to be broadcast on television.

B She has launched further campaigns in other countries.

C She has spoken to journalists in the print media.

D She has got a job as a presenter on a radio programme.

RECORDING 6

You will hear three texts. Choose the correct answers.

Text 1

1 Why did advertisers rarely use actual pop songs in commercials before the 1970s?

A They didn’t realise consumers made a connection between songs they liked and products they wanted to
buy.

B Using an original pop recording was beyond the budget of advertising companies.

C Artists refused to allow them to change the words of their songs in order to sell their products.

2 In the last thirty years, how has the attitude of pop stars changed towards the use of their songs in
commercials?

A Today, pop stars expect to be paid a lot more money if advertisers use one of their songs.

B Nowadays, pop stars know that commercials can help improve sales of their songs.

C These days, pop stars no longer have to sign music licensing agreements with advertisers.

Text 2

3 According to the expert, how are TV commercials different from fifty years ago?

A They no longer appeal to a broad range of viewers.

B They are technologically a lot more sophisticated.

C They have to do more than just sell.

4 Which of the following does the presenter express?

A a realisation that the expert’s argument is a good one

B disagreement with the expert’s main point

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C a demand for a clearer explanation

Text 3

5 What is the speaker asking you to buy?

A a talk by a well-known advertising executive

B a film about the life of a famous advertising executive

C a book by a successful advertising executive

RECORDING 7

1. The woman has been

a on holiday at this time of year before.

b to Spain many times before.

c to many hot countries before.

d to only one country before.

2. It was a dangerous situation because

a neither of the women had the correct clothes.

b they had lost their map.

c they were extremely tired.

d they met bad guys.

3. The women couldn’t go back down the mountain because

a they were so cold.

b they didn’t know the way.

c it was difficult to see.

d it was slippery.

4. They stayed alive on the mountain

a because they called for help.

b by entering illegally into a shop.

c because there was tea in the hut.

D because there was food in the hut.

5. They spent the night

a fixing the door.

b sleeping in a very small space.

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c drinking tea.

d enjoying the fresh air.

6. They felt that damaging the hut

a was a crime and they would be caught.

b was wrong but necessary.

c kept them warm and cosy.

d was a not necessary.

RECORDING 8

1. The woman began as a/an…….in Peru.

a. assistant

b. teacher

c. tourist

d. translator

2. She lost contact with her friends because

a. she didn’t have a phone or computer.

b. communication was often difficult where she worked.

c. Peru has no mobile phones or internet.

d. her phone was lost.

3. Her reasons for returning to the UK were

a. complicated.

b. economical.

c. she missed her friends.

d. simple

4. She started her new job because

a. of a suggestion by an old colleague.

b. she had no money.

c. she loves charity work.

d. it is her life-long dream

5. The woman isn’t worried about Sue missing her because

a. Sue’s going out with someone.

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b. Sue’s boyfriend works in films.

c. Sue will be in the US too.

d. Sue is sick

6. Darren’s film company is in

a. the US

b. Cusco

c.Glasgow

d. South America

RECORDING 9

Listen to a man talking about behaviour and underline the correct option.

1. The man thinks travelling is interesting because

a you can behave badly in other countries

b you can see the different ways in which people behave in other countries.

c in other countries people behave better than in his country.

d you can enjoy different kinds of food.

2. He is unsure if

a children are taught not to drop litter.

b it’s OK to drop litter in his country.

c it’s illegal to drop litter in his country.

d people are fined if dropping litter.

3. He has been to countries where

a it may be OK to drop litter.

b it’s illegal to throw litter out of your car window.

c it’s normal to pay poor people to drop litter.

d it is against the law to litter on the street

4. He thinks that jumping the queue

a is not a problem if you pay for a ticket.

b might be a problem if you use technology.

c makes people angry in the UK.

d is a taboo

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5. The man knows that students cheat at exams

a in one country because a friend told him.

b in every country except the UK.

c because teachers help them.

d because it is quite common.

6. The man

a thinks examinations are a good idea.

b believes examinations are stressful if you don’t know the subject.

c understands why students cheat at examinations.

d thinks students face many problems

RECORDING 10

1. Becky took her course because

a she was bored of her job.

b she needed help to understand her job.

c she wanted to improve her understanding of her job.

d her job was repetitive

2. The man

a thinks that his good job was a result of doing a business degree.

b thinks that his degree was interesting but he hated studying.

c had always had an interest in doing a business degree.

d believed it was a good idea to choose a different job.

3. If his girlfriend hadn’t done her course,

a he would done his course anyway.

b he probably wouldn’t have done his course.

c he would have had more time to watch TV.

d he would have had more time for her.

4. The types of photographs his father took

a were not of animals.

b were the same as his own.

c were different to the photos the man takes now.

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d were not of landscapes.

5. He thinks that what he learned about pre-digital photography

a will be useful to him in the future.

b is unlikely to be interesting to him in the future.

c is unlikely to be useful to him in the future.

d is a very good choice.

6. His photography work

a is a result of uploading his photos to websites.

b is good because it is about people.

c is why he has started a business

d is his passion

RECORDING 11

1. Francesca liked the cave house because

a. it was very warm inside.
b. it wasn't too hot or too cold.
c. it wasn't very big.
2. She was surprised that
a. the weather in Granada was hot and sunny.
b. she wasn't prepared for the temperatures in Granada.
c. Granada can get very cold in the winter.
3. The Alhambra Palace
a. was rebuilt in the 13th century.
b. was built by the Romans.
c. is sometimes called the Generalife.
4. The worst thing about the Alhambra is that
a. a cool wind blows from the hills on to the palace.
b. you need to wait a long time to buy tickets.
c. you have to buy your tickets online.
5. Granada's street market
a. is a good place to buy things from North Africa.
b. was destroyed by a fire 500 years ago.
c. is in a narrow street in the old town.
6. Francesca's friend really liked
a. tasting traditional teas.
b. eating the local cakes.
c. taking part in Spanish flamenco dancing.

RECORDING 12

1. What happened to Caroline last holiday?

a. She bought herself some new shoes.

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 b. The boots she took didn't fit her.
c. She had to borrow her sister's boots.
2. What do Rob and his girlfriend do on holiday?
a. They relax most of the time.
b. They do lots of activities.
c. They go out for dinner.
3. What was wrong with the cheese that Fiona and Charles tried in a restaurant?
a. It looked awful.
b. It tasted horrible.
c. It smelled terrible.
4. What happened to Mark last holiday?
a. He had to speak English all the time.
b. He spoke Greek to his neighbours.
c. Nobody wanted to speak to him.
5. Why couldn't Keisha get into the art gallery?
a. Because it's closed on Mondays.
b. Because it was being repaired.
c. Because a broken pipe had flooded the gallery.
6. What happened on Pete's last holiday?
a. He got a flat tyre.
b. It snowed very heavily.
c. He fell off his bicycle.

RECORDING 13

1. Kirsty misses
a. her friends
b. her kitchen
c. her husband
2. Daniel misses
a. his friends
b. the weather
c. British food
3. Ferdinand misses
a. his gym
b. the rain
c. his girlfriend
4. Ilsa misses
a. Shopping
b. her pets
c. her friends
5. Aakesh misses
a. food from home
b. his friends
c. watching the news
6. Luisa misses
a. city life

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 b. doing sport
c. speaking English

RECORDING 14

1. Speaker 1
a. got told off for being late.
b. put something back in the wrong place.
c. made a loud noise.
2. Speaker 2
a. was 10 minutes late.
b. wore the wrong clothes.
c. went to the wrong office.
3. Speaker 3
a. had an accident.
b. misunderstood his instructions.
c. went in the wrong entrance.
4. Speaker 4
a. sat at the wrong desk.
b. broke a phone.
c. rang the wrong number.
5. Speaker 5
a. had an argument with a customer.
b. gave a customer the wrong change.
c. served the wrong customer.
6. Speaker 6
a. burned her hand.
b. gave someone the wrong order.
c. charged someone too little.

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