Listening 1
Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
8 You will hear a girl telling a friend about a class presentation she has to do.
What is she worrying about?
A holding people’s interest
B forgetting what comes next
C using a piece of technology
9 You will hear two friends talking about the village where they live.
What do they both think the village needs more of?
A sports facilities
B seats for the elderly
C children’s play areas
10 You will hear a brother and sister talking about a birthday party.
What does the boy agree to do?
A organise the entertainments
B prepare the refreshments
C send out the invitations
11 You will hear two friends talking about a new shopping centre.
What do they agree about it?
A The range of shops is good.
B The places to eat look interesting.
C The transport links are convenient.
12 You will hear a girl telling a friend about changes at her school.
What is she doing?
A explaining the reasons for them
B suggesting some alternatives to them
C complaining about how they’ll affect her
13 You will hear two friends talking about a museum visit.
What is the purpose of the visit?
A to see one object in particular
B to watch one very interesting video
C to take notes about one period of history
Answer
8 A: ‘… but what about if it’s really dull and everyone stops listening?’
9 B: ‘Maybe it’s time they spent something on the old folks – like somewhere for them to rest when they’re out for a walk.’; ‘You’re right.’
10 C: ‘How about you send out emails to everyone on our list telling them the date and time and stuff?’; ‘I’ll get started. Where’s that list?’
11 B: ‘There are all sorts of different places – including quite a few restaurants that I wouldn’t mind trying – like that Mexican one.’; ‘Well I wouldn’t choose that one – but there are one or two others that looked OK.’
12 A: ‘It’s because the school’s really full and the corridors get really crowded and noisy at the change of lesson. Basically, you lose five minutes out of every lesson.’
13 C: ‘We’re meant to write down interesting facts about the age of exploration – there’s a special exhibition on.’
Listening 2
Questions 20-25
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear an interview with a young breakdancer called Chelsea Fordham, who appears on music videos.
20 Why did Chelsea decide to take up breakdancing?
A She was impressed by some dancers she saw.
B Dancing used skills she’s learnt doing sports.
C Her family always wanted her to dance.
21 How did Chelsea learn breakdancing?
A She went on a course.
B She got some advice online.
C She watched what the experts did.
22 When she’s creating a new dance routine, Chelsea likes to
A plan how long it’s going to take.
B get to know the piece of music first.
C discuss her ideas with other people.
23 The type of singers that Chelsea enjoys making videos with
A have a relaxed attitude to their work.
B come up with good ideas on the day of filming.
C know what’s expected of them and follow instructions.
24 When she works with her ‘crew’, Chelsea’s role is to
A take the lead in performances.
B provide them with ideas and support.
C encourage them to try a range of styles.
25 What are Chelsea’s plans for the immediate future?
A She’s hopping to have a career in films.
B She’s doing some work with a famous singer.
C She’s thinking of starting a school for young dancers.
Answer
20 A: ‘… there were some breakdancers performing in the mall. It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen.’
21 C: ‘I just studied what really experienced dancers did on music videos’
22 B: ‘… the singer sends me a recording. I play it over and again until I’m really familiar with it, then I plan the moves.’
23 C: ‘Well, I know the type I like. They arrive on time and do what they’re told.’
24 B: ‘My job’s to set them a challenge and they work on it. When I go in next time, I can see how it’s going and make suggestions.’
25 B: ‘But I am appearing in some new music videos with a big-name star.’
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