Listening 1

Activity 1: Track 01: People are talking about transportation. Listen and number the
pictures.
Activity 2: Listen and correct the information about Alfio. There are six mistakes including
the example.

Alfio is a French chef. He lives in Tivoli with his wife and daughter. He is a chef and the owner
of the restaurant, Buon Cibo. Alfio’s wife is a waitress at Buon Cibo. Alfio cooks with
Bramasole olive oil from Tuscany. His friend, Pedro, delivers the oil to his restaurant every
week. Alfio and his wife own three restaurants. Their favourite city is New York, and they want
to open a Buon Cibo there one day. Saturday is their free day. They walk their dogs and visit
Alfio’s brother and his family at their beautiful farm.

Activity 03: Track 03 - Match the questions and answers. Then listen and check.

1 How do you come to school? a They start at nine o’clock.

2 What do you have for breakfast? b In an office in the centre of town.
3 Who’s your favourite pop singer? c By bus.
4 Where does your father work? d I don’t have a favourite.
5 Why do you want to learn English? e Not a lot. About £5.
6 How much money do you have on you? f Three.
7 What time do lessons start at your g Because it’s an international
school? language.
8 How many languages does your teacher h Toast and coffee.
speak?
Activity 4: Match the jobs and the photos. Then listen and repeat.

a teacher a police officer a taxi driver

a builder a receptionist a businessman
a nurse an architect
Activity 5: Match the words and pictures. Then listen and repeat.

golf coffee chicken strawberries tea tennis Italian food crisps

baseball milkshake tomatoes wine beer chocolate water swimming
 Listening Strategy 2
Some words sound similar, but have very different meanings. Being able to detect the small
difference in pronunciation will help you to understand them when you hear them. Use the context
to help you too.

Activity 6. Read Listening Strategy 2. Circle the word you hear.

1 a and b end
2 a match b much
3 a park b pack
4 a let b late
5 a eat b it

Activity 07: Listen. Circle the correct answer.

1 Her name is ………………… . 4 Her e-mail address is ………………… .

a Alina Smith a coolgar@rol.com
b Elena Smith b coolpal@rol.com
2 His name is ………………… . 5 His phone number is ………………… .
a Matt Rosenblum a 555-2358
b Matt Rosenbloom b 555-2398
3 His e-mail address is ………………… . 6 Her phone number is ………………… .
a mattnelson@tmail.com a 555-7125
b natwilson@tmail.com b 555-7216
Activity 08:
Part 1: Listen to these descriptions of people. Check the correct picture.

Part 2: Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check the correct answer.

True False

1. Cindy isn’t so tall. ◻ ◻

2. Bob is in his teens. ◻ ◻

3. Anne is 29. ◻ ◻

4. Paul’s cousin has blond hair. ◻ ◻

Activity 09: Questions 1-5
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Activity 10: Track 10
Questions 6-10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a
date or a time.

You will hear a teacher talking to students about a sports day.

Sports Day Information

New sport event: swimming

Date of sports day: (6) ……………………

Events list next to: (7) ……………………

List open until: (8) ……………………

For more info ask: (9) Miss ……………………

Sport race for teachers: (10) ……………………

Activity 11: You will hear an announcement about an outdoor cinema.

For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

Outdoor cinema
The cinema is surrounded by (14) ……………………… and there are beautiful views.
It’s possible to watch the (15) ……………………… during a film.
Cinema visitors are advised to take a (16) ……………………… with them to sit on.
The cinema is (17) ……………………… kilometres from the city if you go on foot.
It’s a good idea to have a (18) ……………………… when the film is over.
Cinema tickets can be bought online at www. (19) ……………………… org.
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Track 12