Listening test 1

8 You will hear two friends talking about a play.

Why did the girl leave the theatre early?
A She felt unwell.
B She hated the play.
C She had an appointment.
9 You will hear two friends talking about the food at a school party.
They agree that
A there was lots of variety.
B everything there was tasty.
C the food they took was popular.
10 You will hear two friends talking about a soccer match they both watched on TV.
Why was the boy disappointed?
A The team he supports lost.
B His favourite player was injured.
C The quality of the match was bad.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a new science building at their school.
They agree that
A it looks great from the outside.
B the equipment is very good.
C it is very well decorated.
12 You will hear a girl talking about a blog she has started writing.
How does she feel about it?
A delighted that other people like it
B surprised it was so easy to set up
C satisfied with its appearance
13 You will hear a girl telling her friend about learning Chinese.
The boy suggests that the girl should
A use websites to help her.
B find a conversation class.
C buy a good textbook.

Key:
8A 9 B 10 C 11 A 12 A 13 B
Listening task 2

You will hear an interview with a 17-year-old boy called Erik who went cycling across the USA
with his dad.
20 Erik and his dad wanted to do a long cycle ride to
A make money for charity.
B break their usual routine.
C spend lots of time together.
21 Why did they choose to cycle in the USA and not in other countries?
A To avoid difficulties with language.
B They thought it would be safer.
C It was easier to organise.
22 How did Erik feel as they were setting off?
A surprised at how relaxed they were
B excited about all the things they’d see
C nervous they wouldn’t succeed
23 Erik’s favourite days were those on which
A they didn’t cycle as far as usual.
B the weather was warm and dry.
C they had a chance to be sociable.
24 Erik says that during the ride, he and his dad
A talked about many personal issues.
B became comfortable with silence.
C disagreed about many things.
25 In the future, Erik plans to
A start taking part in races.
B go on another long ride.
C only cycle during his free time.

Key:
20 B 21 C 22 A 23 C 24 B 25 A
Listening test 3

1 You hear two friends talking about going to a new chess club at their school.
They both hope that playing chess will
A encourage them to reduce their screen time.
B improve their problem-solving skills.
C help to increase their self-confidence.
2 You hear a teacher telling her class about a shelter they are going to build in the woods.
What is she doing?
A warning them not to make their design too sophisticated
B advising them of the best way to approach the task
C encouraging them to be as creative as possible
3 You hear a boy talking to a friend about seeing his painting displayed in a competition.
How does he feel about the competition now?
A concerned that the message he tried to put across is too difficult
B astonished at the level of entries he’s competing against
C confident that his work is up to the standard of other entrants
4 You hear a student telling his class about a special boat race he took part in.
What does he think contributed to his team’s success?
A the level of their knowledge of engineering
B a chance event near the end of their race
C their determination to row as hard as possible
5 You hear a girl phoning her father.
Why is she phoning him?
A to ask him to do her a favour
B to remind him about what they’d agreed
C to give him more information about a plan
6 You hear two friends talking about a summer reading project they’re involved in.
What does the girl say about her progress?
A She is further behind schedule than their classmates.
B She has struggled to find a book that she’s really enjoyed.
C She has had too many recommendations to get through.
7 You hear a teacher telling her class about a tour of a film studio she has organised for
them.
What does she think the students will gain from the trip?
A a better understanding of the director’s influence on the film
B a unique insight into where one particular film was made
C more appreciation for what happens behind the scenes in a film
8 You hear a boy telling a friend about a book he’s reading.
How does the book compare with his expectation?
A The subject matter is more serious.
B The quality of the images is better.
C The storyline is more complex.

Key: 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C 6B 7 C 8 A
Listening test 4

You will hear an interview with a young guitarist called Tom, whose band has just won a
national music competition. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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24 Tom started playing the electric guitar because

A he was encouraged to do so by his parents.
B he found certain pieces of guitar music appealing.
C he failed to make progress on other instruments.
25 What did Tom love about his new electric guitar?
A It filled him with confidence when he performed in public.
B It helped him make friends because he could play so well.
C It made him look like a rock star in his photos.
26 What did Tom realise when he started looking for a personal guitar tutor?
A He would prefer to be taught by a tutor online.
B Progress would depend on his relationship with his tutor.
C It would be possible for him improve quickly without a tutor’s help.
27 How did Tom feel when he discovered he’d lost his guitar?
A furious with himself for having been so careless
B pessimistic about his chances of getting it back
C determined to replace it as quickly as possible
28 Once Tom was reunited with his electric guitar, he found
A the instrument looked more sophisticated than he’d remembered
B it was easier than he’d thought to instantly start playing.
C the discomfort of playing was far less than he’d expected.
29 Tom thinks that in comparison with other instruments, the electric guitar
A can produce a greater volume.
B is easier to transport and practise on.
C is more suited to being played in a group.
30 What did Tom feel about the response of an audience member during the
competition?
A put off by the way he copied Tom’s actions.
B flattered that he was so impressed by Tom’s playing.
C embarrassed that he valued Tom’s talent so highly.

Key:
24 B 25 A 26 B 27 B 28 A 29 C 30 B