Listening 1
Questions 11-15
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Tim talking to his friend, Sarah, about a party he’s going to have.
11 Sarah didn’t
A know about Tim’s party.
B receive a text message.
C remember Tim’s party.
12 At Tim’s party, there will be
A some parents.
B a lot of people.
C very few people.
13 Sarah
A would prefer a party at Tim’s house.
B likes Jack’s house.
C wants more people at the party.
14 What can’t Tim do?
A play loud music at his party at all
B continue the party after midnight
C invite a lot of friends
15 Why does Tim like winter parties better?
A He can be as noisy as he likes.
B More people usually come.
C He prefers the windows to be closed.
Answer & Audioscript
11 B 12 B 13 A 14 B 15 A
Audioscript
Tim: (11) Hi Sarah. Did you get my text message about the party?
Sarah: (11) For next weekend?
Tim: (11) So you didn’t, then. It’s going to be a week late. I forgot we have exams next week!
Sarah: Right! So, where’s your party going to be? Your house?
Tim: No. My parents will be at home the night I want my party.
Sarah: Oh no! So what will we do, Tim?
Tim: (12) Jack said we could go to his house. Well, at least we can invite all our friends.
Sarah: (12) Yes, but (13) it’s quite far from here and it’s not as large as yours.
Tim: I know. (14) Jack also said that because he lives in a quiet area, the party must finish at midnight. He will have problems with his neighbours if it doesn’t.
Sarah: That’s a pity. It was great last time when your party finished at three in the morning.
Tim: (15) That’s why I prefer parties in the winter. The doors and windows are closed. Now it’s summer; everyone will hear the noise from the music and dancing.
Sarah: I suppose so. Can’t we close the windows?
Tim: Actually, I thought I would have the party in the garden. This way the guests will have more space.
Sarah: That sounds great!
Listening 2
Questions 16-20
For each question, choose the correct answer.
16 You will hear a mum talking to her son.
Where were they a few minutes ago?
A at school
B at home
C at a supermarket
17 You will hear two friends talking.
Why is the boy going to Bob’s house?
A to find his football kit
B to play computer games
C to study
18 You will hear a husband and wife talking.
Why doesn’t the woman want the ring?
A It’s very cheap.
B She thinks she’ll lose it.
C She likes necklaces better.
19 You will hear a girl talking about her plans for the next month.
Why can’t she go to the school party?
A She will be in Paris that day.
B She has an early flight the next morning.
C She has to get up early the next day.
20 You will hear two neighbours talking.
Why are they upset?
A They have got the wrong letters.
B The post office lost their letters.
C No other neighbour has the same problem.
Answer & Audioscript
16 C 17 A 18 B 19 C 20 A
Audioscript
16 You will hear a mum talking to her son. Where were they a few minutes ago?
Mum: Have you got everything you need, from the supermarket, Gary?
Boy: Yes mum. I didn’t get the chocolate cake, however.
Mum: It’s too expensive, isn’t it?
Boy: Yes, but it’s still popular. There was none left on the shelf!
Mum: Never mind. I’m sure you have some at home. We just left the place. We haven’t got time now to go somewhere else.
Boy: Yes, I know. You need to collect my sister from school!
17 You will hear two friends talking. Why is the boy going to Bob’s house?
Girl: Are you going to football practice, Harry?
Boy: No. I can’t today.
Girl: Why? Are you busy doing the new school project?
Boy: You know me! I only study when I have to!
Girl: So? Where are you going?
Boy: To Bob’s house. I think I left my sports kit there. So I have to find it first. If I don’t, at least we’ll play some computer games at the internet cafe.
18 You will hear a husband and wife talking. Why doesn’t the woman want the ring?
Woman: What a beautiful ring! But I’m sure it is expensive, Bob.
Man: I’ll buy it for you, Mary!
Woman: Thank you. But I don’t think it’s a good idea.
Man: Why not?
Woman: I do a lot of washing up every day.
Man: Take off your ring before you put on your washing up gloves. That way it will always be nice.
Woman: But I’m afraid that way I’ll lose it.
Man: OK, then. How about a necklace?
19 You will hear a girl talking about her plans for the next month. Why can’t she go to the school party?
Girl: Sorry Abdul, but I can’t come to the school party next month. I know it’ll be fun, but if I have a late night, I won’t be able to wake up early the next day. I know that we don’t need to go to school because the holiday starts then, but my parents have booked a flight to Paris for the whole family. It isn’t an early flight, but the bus to the airport leaves really early.
20 You will hear two neighbours talking. Why are they upset?
Boy: Here are your letters. Are these mine?
Girl: Yes. I really think we should phone the post office.
Boy: My parents have tried a few times. Every time they say they’ll do something about it.
Girl: I don’t understand why this is happening. The addresses are clearly written on the envelopes.
Boy: Do you think this is happening to other people, as well?
Girl: Probably!
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