Practice English Listening Tests for B1 – Listening Test 43

1 T   2 F   3 T   4 F   5 T   6 F

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Judy:   Hi, Ralph! It’s Judy!

Ralph:   Judy! Where are you?

Judy:   I’m at home—in Chicago. How are things in Los Angeles?

Ralph:   Good, good. I’m in the middle of a new movie. It’s hard work, but it’s all going really well. It’s gonna be a big success!

Judy:   It sounds great, Ralph. You’ll have to tell me all about it when I see you.

Ralph:   So you’re finally coming to visit me?!

Judy:   I hope so. I just checked the flights on the Internet. I haven’t booked one yet—I wanted to speak to you first. What are your plans?

Ralph:   For when?

Judy:   Well, I was thinking … in about a month’s time? Would it be possible to come at the end of May, beginning of June?

Ralph:   Hang on, let me check my calendar … Great—we finish filming on May 21st, and then I’ll be free for a while.

Judy:   OK, so I’ll reserve for the 25th of May if that suits you.

Ralph:   Wonderful! How long can you stay for?

Judy:   About two weeks, maybe three—if I can get the time off. There are so many things I want to see in L.A.

Ralph:   And so many places I want to show you! You need at least two months, not two weeks!

Judy:   Yes, I know. But I’m not coming alone—a couple of friends of mine want to come along as well. Could you recommend a hotel for us?

Ralph:   Oh, come on Judy! You can all stay at my place here in Beverly Hills. I do have eight bedrooms, you know—and five bathrooms—so we won’t need to share! The house is much too big for just me. It’ll be great to have some company.

Judy:   Are you sure, Ralph? That would be fantastic.

Ralph:   No problem, Judy. I can’t wait to meet your friends. And you’ll be here for David’s pool party on the June 5th.

Judy:   David? Do I know him?

Ralph:   David Arquette? Yeah, I guess you’ve heard of him.

Judy:   You can’t be serious, Ralph. David Arquette?!

I … I … I don’t know what to say… you mean, THE David Arquette…

2 the U.S.   3 12.7   4 80–200  

5 $1,475   6 HD2   7 2/two   8 400  

9 $2,995   10 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

11 www.technokings.com

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Assistant:   Good afternoon. Can I help you?

Customer:   Yes, please. I’m looking to buy a 3D printer, but I need some help.

Assistant:   Sure. Well, we have two different ones for sale. We order them direct from our supplier. Let me tell you about the first one.

Customer:   OK. That sounds good.

Assistant:   This one is the M2. The company that makes it is based in the U.S. It’s the highest quality 3D printer money can buy. It has a strong metal frame that weighs 12.7 kg, and it can print layers thinner than a piece of paper.

Customer:   And how fast does it print?

Assistant:   Oh, it’s very fast. It can print between 80 and 200 millimeters a second.

Customer:   That sounds amazing! Is it expensive?

Assistant:   Well, a new one will cost $1,475, but, actually, that’s good value.

Customer:   Mmm…and what about the other 3D printer you sell?

Assistant:   OK. Well, this one is the HD2. It’s also made in the U.S. This one weighs 18 kg and can print in two colors or two different materials at the same time.

Customer:   Really? What else can it do?

Assistant:   Well, it’s quite special because you can print larger parts, and it’s one of the fastest 3D printers available, too. Its maximum speed is 400 millimeters a second.

Customer:   Really? And how much does it cost?

Assistant:   This one will cost you $2,995.

Customer:   Mmm… I think I’ll have to think about this a bit. What are your opening hours for the rest of the week?

Assistant:   9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. We also have a website if that’s easier for you.

Customer:   That sounds like a good idea. What’s the address?

Assistant:   It’s www.technokings.com. That’s www. T-E-C-H-N-O-K-I-N-G-S dot com.

Customer:   Fantastic. Well, thanks for your help. I’ll be in touch.