TEST 1

1 What is the girl going to bring for the picnic?

2 Which activity did the boy enjoy most during his holiday?

3 What homework does the girl have to do tonight?

4 Where did the students go on their school trip?

5 Which present has the boy already bought?

6 Where did the boy go with his family at the weekend?

7 How will the girl get to her friend’s house?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a film they’ve just seen.
Why didn’t the boy enjoy the film?
A It was very frightening.
B It lasted too long.
C It had terrible acting.
9 You will hear two friends talking about some biology homework.
The girl suggests that the boy should
A ask his teacher for help.
B get information from the internet.
C look in the biology textbook.
10 You will hear two friends talking about an interview with a singer they’ve seen on TV.
They agree that
A the singer’s answers were interesting.
B the interviewer was quite rude.
C the questions were confusing.
11 You will hear a girl telling her friend about a diving trip.
How did the girl feel about it?
A sure she will go again
B glad she went with a relative
C pleased with her diving skills
12 You will hear a girl talking to a friend about basketball.
The girl is trying to
A explain the rules of the game.
B describe a game she took part in.
C encourage the boy to start playing.
13 You will hear a boy talking about a trip to a city with his family.
Why did the boy’s family get lost?
A They couldn’t understand their map.
B Someone gave them the wrong directions.
 C The guidebook contained incorrect information.
Listening Part 3

You will hear a student giving a review of a new video game to his class.

Video game review

Action takes place in: a (14) ………………………………

Players answer questions about: (15) ………………………………

Name of most difficult level of game: the (16) ………………………………

Best thing about the game: the (17) ………………………………

Maximum number of players: (18) ………………………………

Website for more details: www.(19) ……………………………… .co

Answer & Audioscript

Listening Part 4

You will hear an interview with a 15-year-old girl called Andrea, who plays ice hockey for her
National Under-16s Team.
20 Which sport does Andrea say she started playing first?
A football
B ice hockey
C basketball
21 Andrea says that she first started playing ice hockey after
A watching a family member play.
B seeing a game on television.
C talking about it with her friends.
22 Why does Andrea think that playing against boys is important?
A It improves her own playing skills.
B It proves there are many girls playing the sport.
 C It increases respect for female players.
23 How did Andrea feel when she was chosen for the national under-16s team?
A surprised to be asked
B sorry to leave her club
C confident in her abilities
24 Andrea’s favourite games are those which are
A easy to win.
B shown on TV.
C exciting to watch.
25 Andrea says that people who want to start playing ice hockey should
A find a club.
B buy good equipment.
C learn the rules.
TEST 2
Listening Part 1

1 Where did the boy find his mobile phone?

2 Which programme does the girl want to watch?

3 Which animals did the girl enjoy seeing the most?

4 What will the boy look like in his school play?

5 What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?

6 Where does the girl want to meet her friend?

7 How much did the book cost?

Listening Part 2

8 You will hear two friends talking about a music performance.

The friends agree that
A the concert hall was too big.
B the performance was too short.
C the musicians needed more practice.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a play they have seen recently.
What surprised the girl about the play?
A how young the audience was
B how unusual the ending was
C how good the acting was
10 You will hear a boy telling a friend about an art course he went on.
What did the boy enjoy most about it?
A the strong focus on drawing and painting
 B the teacher’s sense of humour
C the variety of practice activities
11 You will hear two friends talking about getting to school.
The girl thinks that walking to school with her friends
A is a good way to be sociable.
B takes longer than walking alone.
C causes problems for other pedestrians.
12 You will hear a boy talking to a friend about his new house.
How does the boy feel about it?
A pleased with its location
B amazed at how big it is
C satisfied with how it’s decorated
13 You will hear a girl talking about a day out with her family.
Why did the girl’s family choose to go to the river?
A There are many things to do.
B It’s close to where they live.
C It’s a good place for a picnic.
Listening Part 3

You will hear a teacher giving some information about a school photography competition.
School photography competition
The subject of this year’s competition is (14) ……………………………… .
Photos must show some (15) ……………………………… .
A local (16) ……………………………… will judge the competition.
First prize is a photography (17) ……………………………… .
Send your entries in by (18) ……………………………… at the latest.
School secretary’s email address is (19) k. ……………………………… @school.com
Listening Part 4

Questions 20-25
You will hear an interview with a 15-year-old boy called Callum, who runs a successful book
review website for teenagers.
20 How did Callum learn about setting up a website?
A through lessons at school
B by using information online
C a family member taught him
21 Why did Callum decide to set up a book review website?
A to develop teenagers’ writing skills
B to encourage teenagers to read more
C to create an online discussion among teenagers
22 How did Callum feel when his site first went online?
A pleased with its quality
B certain it would be popular
C positive it would achieve its aims
23 What does Callum say about a typical day?
A It’s usually full of variety.
B It’s always extremely busy.
C It’s impossible to predict what will happen.
24 When Callum is eighteen he’d like to
A work for a big company.
B study for a degree.
C run a business.
25 What is Callum’s new website for?
A using music to help people
B presenting new music
C learning how to play music
TEST 3
Listening Part 1
1 Which was the girl’s favourite film?

2 What did the boy see at the transport museum?

3 Where does the girl hope her family will go on holiday?

4 What did the girl lose at the show?

5 Which appointment did the boy have today?

6 Which book can the girl collect today?

7 Which sport is the boy going to try?

Part 2

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.
Listening Part 3

You will hear a student giving some information to his class about an acting club he’s a member
of.
My acting club
Teacher:
Appeared on TV as a (14) ………………………………
Has mostly appeared in (15) ……………………………… shows
Sessions:
First part – using your (16) ……………………………… well
Second part – practising performance skills
Take place at the (17) ………………………………
Acting Club play:
Called (18) ………………………………
First performance – on (19) ………………………………
Listening Part 4

You will hear an interview with a girl called Jasmine, talking about her experiences of flying a
plane.
20 Why did Jasmine decide to try a flying experience day?
A Someone recommended it.
B She wants to become a pilot.
C To see her area from high up.
21 How did Jasmine feel at the beginning of the flying experience day?
A nervous about making mistakes
B worried about how small the plane was
C disappointed with the arrangements
22 What did Jasmine think about the training she did before the flight?
 A It was badly presented.
B It was done too quickly.
C Some of it wasn’t useful.
23 Jasmine says that during the flight her instructor
A said very little.
B stayed very calm.
C joked with her a lot.
24 Jasmine says that the flight
A made her feel tired.
B seemed to last a long time.
C was better than she had hoped.
25 Which experience day would Jasmine like to try most?
A horse riding
B deep-sea fishing
C sports car driving
TEST 4
Listening Part 1
1 Which coat did the girl buy?

2 Which musical instrument would the boy prefer to learn?

3 What does the girl miss about her old apartment?

4 Which sport does the boy not do any more?

5 Who has won the school poetry competition?

6 Which programme is on TV next?

7 What present is the girl going to buy for her mum’s birthday?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about travelling into the town centre.
Why does the girl prefer taking the bus to the town centre?
A There’s a bus stop hear her home.
B She meets someone she knows on it.
C The service is very frequent.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a music video they’ve seen.
The friends agree that
A the song is excellent.
B the dancing is original.
C the video is well made.
10 You will hear two friends talking about buying a mobile phone.
The boy thinks the girl should
A get the newest model.
B go to the phone shop.
C look at lots of reviews.
11 You will hear two friends talking about school.
The girl is feeling pleased because she
A was given a reward for her school work.
B was chosen to play in a sports match.
C got a high mark for her homework.
12 You will hear a boy telling his friend about a family visit to some relatives.
How did he feel about it?
A worried that he annoyed someone
B upset that they stayed so long
C sorry when they had to leave
13 You will hear two friends talking about a new swimming pool.
What did the girl like best about it?
A The water is very warm.
B There are fun things to do.
C Lost of young people use it.
Listening Part 3

You will hear a student called Matilde giving a presentation to her class about a science museum
she visited.
Science museum visit
Matilde’s favourite room contained displays about (14) ……………………………… .
The (15) ……………………………… exhibition is currently closed.
Matilde made a (16) ……………………………… at the museum.
The shop had a really good range of (17) ……………………………… .
The guided tour lasts for (18) ……………………………… minutes.
Visitors must use the entrance on (19) ……………………………… Road.
Listening Part 4

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
TEST 5
Listening Part 1

1 Where is the boy’s family going to eat?

2 Which lesson does the girl have next?

3 Where has the boy just been on holiday?

4 Which work experience would the girl like to try?

5 What did the boy leave at his friend’s house?

6 Which painting did the girl like best?

7 Where will the students’ tour of the town end?

Listening Part 2

8 You will hear a boy telling his friend about a snowboarding trip.
What problem did the boy have on the trip?
A He damaged some equipment.
B He injured himself.
C He became ill.
9 You will hear two friends talking about the new library at their school.
The girl thinks that
 A the staff are helpful.
B there should be more books.
C it’s a good place to do homework.
10 You will hear two friends talking about a new clothes shop.
They agree the shop would be better if
A the assistants were more friendly.
B there was more choice of clothes.
C it was in the town centre.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a new classmate.
The boy thinks the new classmate.
A is very clever.
B likes playing sport.
C talks too much.
12 You will hear a girl talking about her big brother going away to college.
How does she feel about it?
A pleased there’s less noise
B surprised than she’s so sad
C upset he’s gone so far away
13 You will hear two friends talking about playing tennis.
The boy wants the girl to
A practise with him regularly.
B recommend a tennis coach.
C teach him some new techniques.
Listening Part 3

You will hear a teacher giving his students information about a school trip to a farm.

School trip to farm

Meeting place: 8 a.m. next to the(14) ………………………………

Need to bring: a (15) ………………………………

 Morning activity: feeding the (16) ………………………………

Afternoon activity: (17) ………………………………

Return to school at: (18) ………………………………

For more information: (19) www. ……………………………… .farm.com

Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a young hairdresser called Carlotta.
20 Carlotta first become interested in cutting people’s hair when she saw
A a hairdressing magazine.
B a cartoon character doing it.
C a friend having it done.
21 The first hair that Carlotta cut belonged to
A her father.
B her sister.
C her mother.
22 At college, Carlotta’s teachers said she should
A talk to customers more.
B spend more time planning.
C improve her cutting technique.
23 How did Carlotta feel during the Young Hairdresser competition?
A sure she would lose
B angry with the model
C confused by the rules
24 What does Carlotta say is the biggest benefit of working for a well-known company?
A meeting famous people
B making plenty of money
C gaining a variety of experience
25 What would Carlotta like to do next?
 A open a hairdressing school
B create a range of beauty products
C start a business in another country
TEST 6
Listening Part 1
1 How is the girl going to help her dad?

2 Which place would the boy most like to visit?

3 What’s the girl learning to do?

4 What did the boy forget to buy?

5 Where did the girl leave her glasses?

6 Why was the boy late for school?

7 What does Lisa’s dad want her to do?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about working with other students in class.
The girl thinks that working with other students in class
A is more useful for the lesson.
B takes longer than working alone.
C makes classes more fun.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a school trip to a museum.
The friends agree that
A the exhibitions were all interesting.
B there were nice things in the shop.
C it was too large to see in one visit.
10 You will hear two friends talking about a football match.
The boy is feeling happy because
A his team won.
B he scored a goal.
C his parents came to watch.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a poem they’ve read.
They think the poem would be better if
A it was shorter.
B it had a clearer meaning.
C the sections were in a different order.
12 You will hear a boy asking a girl about an essay he has written.
The girl thinks the boy should
A add more detail.
B change the subject.
C improve the style.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a video game.
Why is the boy talking to the girl about the video game?
A to apologise
B to make a request
 C to thank her
Answer & Audioscript
Listening Part 3
You will hear a music teacher giving some information to students about Saturday music classes.

Saturday music classes

● drums
Classes available
● (14) …………………
● guitar

On arrival
● go to the (15) ………………… to pick up your instrument

Cost
● (16) £ ………………… per class

● on (17) …………………
End-of-term concert
● play alone or with the (18) …………………
● friends and family welcome

For more information

● contact music teacher on (19) …………………@school.net

Answer & Audioscript

Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a young woman called Lin, who makes online videos about
environmental issues.
20 How did Lin learn how to start putting videos online?
A She did a short course.
B She used information online.
C She asked someone she knew.
21 Why did Lin choose to focus on the environment?
 A A teacher recommended this topic.
B There were so few online videos about it.
C She’s been interested in it for a long time.
22 How did Lin feel when her online videos first became successful?
A surprised it happened so quickly
B anxious about being seen by so many people
C certain that she would get even more followers
23 Lin says that to become successful, people should put videos online
A every day.
B once a week.
C once a month.
24 Lin’s latest video is about
A climate change.
B public transport.
C recycling.
25 Why does Lin think it’s important for her to try new things?
A to stop herself becoming bored
B to learn more about the subject
C to create discussion about the topic
TEST 7
Listening Part 1
1 When does John offer to come?

2 What did the woman enjoy doing at the party?

3 What will the weather be like in the morning?

4 What time does the tour of the hospital start?

5 What isn’t the daughter having for her birthday?

6 What size shirt does the man want?

7 What are the police checking for next week?

Answer & Audioscript

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a film.
What does the woman say about it?
A It’s only suitable for young people.
B The director doesn’t usually make action films.
C It has already been on TV.
9 You will hear two friends talking about someone the woman lives with.
They think it would be a good idea
A to ask him to leave.
B to remind him to do the washing-up.
C to leave him a note of things to do.
10 You will hear a woman telling a friend about a holiday she is going on.
How does she feel about it?
 A She is worried it might be expensive.
B She doesn’t think she will be lonely.
C She doesn’t like doing long walks.
11 You will hear two friends talking about meeting a relation at the airport.
To help the person find him, the man has decided
A to take a sign.
B to wear something colourful.
C to email her when she arrives.
12 You will hear two friends talking about getting to the train station.
The man thinks
A the bus will take a long time.
B a taxi is too expensive.
C the train will be late.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a new laptop.
What does the man say about the old one?
A He took it to work for a while.
B It was slow to start.
C It stopped working.
Answer & Audioscript
Listening Part 3
You will hear a radio presenter called Erica talking about how we can help the environment.
How to help the environment
Remember that when we’re (14) ……………….. . we always have the choice to buy something
somewhere else.
Take (15) ……………….. with you the next time you go shopping.
Recycle unwanted things by giving them to (16) ………………..
See how you might be able to help with (17) ……………….. problems where you live.
Ask your friends to help you clear rubbish and litter from (18) ……………….. and streets in
your area.
Try car-sharing with your (19) ……………….. if you work in the same area.
Answer & Audioscript
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a woman called Sally Wainwright, who recently started singing
classes.
20 Sally explained that
A people kept telling her to try something different.
B she didn’t enjoy art classes.
C she had never been to a singing class.
21 Sally wanted to sing because
A her husband wanted her to.
B her mother told her she would love it.
C she didn’t want to feel embarrassed about singing.
22 What does Sally say she likes about the group?
A The people are very kind.
B You don’t need to show you can sing well to join.
C You only sing on your own if you want to.
23 What does Sally say about the first session?
A She had problems with her car.
B She felt better after talking with the organiser.
C She was asked to stand at the back.
24 Since she has been singing with the group
A Sally now sings with her children.
B Sally has achieved all her goals.
C Sally is more confident about singing on her own.
25 What does Sally say about singing?
A It can make you physically stronger.
B She is sure it is good for her health.
C She ends a session feeling cheerful.
TEST 8
Listening Part 1
1 What does mum say Helen’s brother can eat?

2 What does the man complain about?

3 At what time might the road be OK to use?

4 How much is a return flight to Paris at the moment?

5 Which programme has been cancelled?

6 Which day has the most lectures?

7 Which item of food is not available?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a new cafe in town.
What does the woman say about it?
A It has just opened.
B The choice of food is too simple.
C She thinks it will be successful.
9 You will hear two friends talking about litter.
They both agree
A there aren’t enough street cleaners.
B people drop litter without thinking.
C people should tidy up litter in their street.
10 You will hear a woman telling a friend about a new car.
What does she say about it?
A She has seen one she likes in town.
B A colleague has a similar car.
C She plans to drive to work.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a website they use.
They both think
A it can be difficult to choose a date or time.
B it’s cheaper if you book immediately.
C you get the tickets very quickly.
12 You will hear two friends talking about a photography competition.
The man’s brother
A gets permission before using a photo.
B has strangers asking him to take a photo of them.
C has never deleted a photo.
13 You will hear two friends talking about the man’s birthday.
What does he say about the morning?
A He usually has breakfast in bed.
B His son got up late.
 C His son and daughter were laughing and joking.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a radio presenter called Jonathan talking about the programmes on during the week.
Radio Programmes
There are (14) …………………. to some of our programmes this week.
The wildlife documentary looks at (15) …………………. and how to identify them.
In Writers’ World, discover how to get your work (16) …………………. by using the web.
On Sports Night, there will be no discussions on last week’s matches as they were (17)
………………….
Join Sally at the new time of (18) …………………. to ask questions on Money Matters.
You’ll find Sally at the entrance to the (19) …………………. on Friday.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a man called Tom Walker, who is a personal trainer.
20 Tom explains that
A he is injured.
B he used to compete against other cyclists.
C he no longer cycles.
21 Tom thinks that
A people don’t train properly.
B he found it hard to push himself.
C his injury was a useful experience.
22 What does Tom say about his business?
A It’s difficult to get enough work.
B He doesn’t only train cyclists.
C There are some people he chooses not to help.
23 What does Tom say about using a gym for training?
A He prefers to use the gym.
B The gym can get too warm.
C People work harder in a gym.
24 Tom says that some customers
 A don’t like being watched while they exercise.
B dislike early morning sessions.
C have training sessions before they go to work.
25 What does Tom think about the summer period?
A It is his busiest time.
B He has to take a holiday.
C It has advantages and disadvantages.
TEST 9
Listening Part 1
1 Which day is the carnival taking place this year?

2 Why has the woman decided to leave her job?

3 What should customers who have a problem with their telephone do?
4 What does the man say he can’t do?

5 What is today’s special offer?

6 What time does Jamie suggest meeting?

7 What should passengers for the 10.15 train do?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a dance performance.
What is the woman worried about?
A They need more lessons.
B They don’t have anyone who can lead the group.
C They don’t have enough people in the group.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a book they’ve read.
The man
A finished reading it quickly.
B thinks the author’s other books are more complicated.
C suggests trying a different author.
10 You will hear a man telling a friend about a football match.
He thinks
A there will be more people there than usual.
B it was difficult to get tickets.
C he might get a job selling tickets.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a visit to the dentist.
What does the woman say about the appointment?
A It was earlier than she wanted.
B There wasn’t a morning one available.
C It’s with a dentist she prefers.
12 You will hear two friends talking about their evening meal.
 What does the man say?
A He’d like pasta.
B They always eat takeaways.
C He’d prefer a mild curry.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a friend’s birthday present.
What does the man say about Sandra?
A She doesn’t like reading books.
B She isn’t doing anything on Friday.
C She doesn’t like surprises.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a manager called Sandra talking about a company training day.
Company Training Day
Some of the training sessions may take place in a (14) ………….. to the one in the programme.
Your training sessions will be confirmed by email on (15) …………..
Please complete the (16) ………….. in the materials before you come to the training event.
Please give your completed questionnaire to the (17) ………….. after the training day.
The (18) ………….. will be closed on the training day.
Remember to check the noticeboard outside room (19) ………….. for any last-minute changes.
Answer & Audioscript
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a woman called Maggie Taylor, who is talking about garlic.
20 Maggie explains that
A she discovered garlic at university.
B you often find garlic in an English kitchen.
C people in the older generation don’t like garlic.
21 Maggie says that because of learning about garlic
A she did a cookery course.
B she can now cook meals from other countries.
C she has travelled all over the world.
22 What does Maggie say about the health benefits of garlic?
 A She thinks it can cure the common cold.
B It has been used as a medicine for many years.
C She has used it to help with a skin condition.
23 Maggie explains that
A garlic from the supermarket is OK to grow in an English garden.
B you can grow garlic in any climate.
C in the past it was harder to buy suitable garlic to grow in an English garden.
24 What does Maggie say about growing garlic?
A she wasn’t successful the first time she tried.
B she has always had great results.
C you shouldn’t dig it up while it’s still green.
25 Maggie explains that
A her family like the soup she makes.
B her family dislike the smell of garlic.
C she doesn’t worry what her family think.
TEST 10
Listening Part 1
1 Which activity wasn’t available?

2 How does the man travel if there’s a problem?

3 What is the building going to be used for?

4 Which membership allows a person to attend a presentation?

5 When does the woman want to book a library computer?

6 What is the man doing on Saturday?

7 Which item of food has the man’s mother tried before?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a trip to the theatre.
What does the woman say about it?
A The theatre offers cheaper entry to some students.
B It’s not always necessary to show student ID.
C She is a part-time student.
9 You will hear two friends talking about the man’s job.
The man
A is looking for work as an accountant.
B is prepared to earn less money.
C knows what qualifications he needs.
10 You will hear a husband and wife talking about breakfast.
What does the wife say?
A There isn’t any cereal left.
B They need to buy bread.
 C She would like to have the same drink as usual.
11 You will hear two friends talking about buying a bed.
The woman thinks the ones online
A are better quality.
B might be cheaper.
C cost less in the furniture store.
12 You will hear two friends talking about going for a walk.
What do they both agree about?
A The need to take an umbrella.
B The walk will be a healthy thing to do.
C They need to check the weather forecast.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a passport photograph.
What does the man say?
A The shop assistants are really helpful.
B The post office is open in the evening.
C The nearest machine doesn’t work.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a man called Russell talking about a new club in the community centre.
The Speakers’ Club
For business presentations to colleagues or to get ready for an (14) ……………….. Workshop
leaders have a background in business or (15) ……………….. Sessions start at (16)
……………….. Members are invited to try one of our (17) ……………….. once a year. The first
meeting is (18) ……………….. but remember to reserve a place. Membership costs (19)
……………….. per year or payment can be made each month.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a student called Emily, who walks people’s dogs.
20 What does Emily say about walking dogs?
A It’s a good business idea.
B It pays for some of her living expenses.
C It helps people get out of their house.
21 Emily says her first customer
A was her neighbour.
 B was in hospital at the time.
C made her accept some money.
22 What does Emily say about becoming a dog walker?
A She enjoyed what she was doing.
B She had trouble arranging the walks around her studies.
C She spoke to people in the local shops.
23 Emily explains that
A she didn’t get any work straightaway.
B she went to a customer’s house.
C she met her first customer at the weekend.
24 Emily says that her customers
A are very busy.
B expect her to help them whenever they need it.
C have well-behaved dogs.
25 What does Emily say about payment?
A She charges people per hour.
B She discusses it with the customer.
C She charges what her friends recommended.
TEST 11
Listening Part 1
1 Which of the following needs attention?

2 Which item will be cheaper soon?

3 When is the man starting his course?

4 What does the woman say they need for the party?

5 What did the man leave at work?

6 Where is the woman going on holiday?

7 Which platform is the 9.30 train to London leaving from?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends discussing what to do in the afternoon.
What do they agree to do?
A Go shopping.
B Decide after the next weather report.
C Buy something in town.
9 You will hear two friends talking about keeping fit.
What does the man say about swimming?
A He doesn’t think the woman should try it.
B It’s the best form of exercise.
C The new swimming pool gets crowded.
10 You will hear a woman telling a friend about a handbag.
What does she say?
A It is damaged.
 B It costs a lot to return it.
C The one she has now is the wrong colour.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a new doctor.
The woman thinks
A he’s too young.
B he’ll probably be busy.
C he doesn’t listen to his patients.
12 You will hear two friends talking about a storm.
The man says
A the storm was worse in the north.
B the next storm is going to be even worse.
C the storm will last until the end of the week.
13 You will hear a woman telling a friend about her noisy neighbours.
What is the woman planning to do?
A Ask them to be quiet.
B Offer to have them for a meal.
C Get her husband to knock on their door.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a radio presenter called William talking about a photography course he did.
How to Take a Great Photo
The photography course lasted (14) ………………. and was for beginners.
Useful tips:
Make sure the camera is at the same (15) ………………. as the person.
Stand the person in front of a (16) ………………. background.
Taking photos in daylight can help make sure colours are (17) ……………….
Take a photo of your subject when they are (18) ………………. or looking out of the window.
Try to take at least (19) ………………. of people every day.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a woman called Penelope Leigh, giving advice on how to revise.
20 What does Penelope say about understanding a subject?
 A It’s easy to do.
B Students don’t like to do this.
C It helps you remember things.
21 Penelope thinks that
A explaining things to others can help you understand the subject.
B friends or relatives might be able to explain things to you.
C reading something more than once never works.
22 Why does Penelope say about managing revision?
A You should never revise just before an exam.
B Try to do it over a period of time.
C Only make notes occasionally.
23 What does Penelope say about some subjects?
A You should avoid studying boring subjects.
B They can be difficult if you don’t find them interesting.
C Everyone has a subject they don’t find interesting.
24 Penelope thinks listening to music while revising
A does not help.
B is OK if you listen to tunes you love.
C needs to be researched.
25 What is Penelope’s final tip?
A Learning lists can help you remember.
B Imagine yourself being successful.
C Use creative ways to help you remember key points.
TEST 12
Listening Part 1
1 Where does the man think he last saw his keys?
2 What does the man want to eat more of?

3 What is the woman going to do next Wednesday?

4 What is the woman interested in buying?

5 Why has the walk been cancelled?

6 What did the woman enjoy most about her holiday?

7 Which day does the man want to meet?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear a wife and her husband talking about housework.
The woman thinks
A the husband could be more organised.
B they should get the children to do more.
C they should employ a cleaner.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a university.
 What does the man think about the woman’s choice?
A She has picked the best university for her subject.
B She already has friends at the university.
C Accommodation might not cost a lot.
10 You will hear two friends talking about the weather.
The woman says
A she prefers it when it’s cooler.
B the weather has been hotter than usual.
C they need it to rain.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a journey to work.
What does the man say?
A The trains aren’t reliable.
B He enjoys driving his car.
C He’s thinking of using his bicycle.
12 You will hear two friends talking about the local swimming pool.
The man doesn’t use it because
A it gets too crowded.
B he doesn’t have time.
C the changing rooms aren’t safe.
13 You will hear two friends talking about visiting someone in hospital.
What does the woman decide to do?
A Visit the following week.
B Take some grapes.
C Go by bus to the hospital.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a radio presenter called Ellen talking about activities taking place over the summer.
Summer Activities
For a full programme of events, text (14) ………………….
The Activity Centre is running indoor (15) …………………. sessions for beginners.
There are also walks along the (16) …………………. to learn about the local wildlife.
The Activity Centre is running an open day on (17) …………………. June.
On the History Group walk you can learn about a famous (18) …………………. who was born
in the area.
If you’re interested in writing (19) …………………. don’t forget to book a place with the Arts
Centre.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a man called Matt Jennings, who helps people with online
security.
20 Matt says that
A people are taking better care about email safety.
B criminals notice when we don’t do things correctly.
C we are inventing ways to beat the criminals.
21 What does Matt say about some emails.
A He deletes them accidentally.
B He gets similar ones daily.
C They always come from the same company website.
22 When you receive an email telling you to change your password, Matt says you should
A change your email password.
B keep a copy of the email.
C change your password on the company website if necessary.
23 What does Matt say about an email he received?
A It came from an address he recognised.
B He thought it was OK.
C He replied to one the other day.
24 After Matt received the email,
A he sent his friend an email.
B he phoned his friend.
C he received a second email.
25 What does Matt say about passwords?
A People never remember them.
B Most passwords can be guessed easily.
 C Try to use more than just letters and numbers.
TEST 13
Listening Part 1
1 What time is the man’s appointment?

2 Why is the woman going to be late for work?

3 Which sport was the man unable watch on TV?

4 Where are floods expected to cause problems?

5 How many people are going to the party so far?

6 What does the woman finally buy to drink?

7 When does the caller want to move into the flat?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear a man talking to his wife about a podcast.
The man thinks
A their daughter wouldn’t enjoy it.
B it would be useful for their daughter’s studies.
C it’s free.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a new mobile phone.
The woman says
A it’s not much better than her last one.
B it doesn’t seem to be working properly.
C the screen is damaged.
10 You will hear a woman talking to her husband about washing clothes.
The man says the washing machine
A could be fixed quite cheaply.
B has never worked properly.
C doesn’t need replacing.
11 You will hear two friends talking about living in the countryside.
What does the woman say?
A It would be good for her health.
B It’s difficult to do your shopping.
C It can feel lonely.
12 You will hear two friends talking about travelling by plane.
The man thinks
A we should take more holidays at home.
B flights are too expensive.
C flying is faster than going by train.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a local businesswoman.
What does the man say about her?
A She is looking for a business partner.
B She supports local businesses.
 C She is thinking of opening a new shop.
Listening Part 3
You will hear an announcement in a supermarket.
Milburn’s Stores
At this Thursday’s ‘Special Buy’ day you can get something for your (14) ……………………
There are jobs available for trainee managers and (15) ……………………
Collect a (16) …………………… by the exit for information about how to apply.
On Friday the supermarket will open until (17) ……………………
This month Milburn’s are supporting the local Arts Project and (18) …………………… Group.
You will be given a (19) …………………… when you pay to show your support.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a woman called Florence Adams, who helps people with job
interviews.
20 What does Florence say about starting preparation for a job interview?
A Find out more about the company first.
B Decide whether you would be happy to work in another country.
C Ask people in the local area about the company.
21 Florence feels it is very important that
A the job is good for your career plans.
B you focus on why you want to work for the company.
C you only take the job if you really want it.
22 If you don’t have much experience in an area, Florence suggests
A asking if the company can help.
B not talking about these areas.
C still arguing you are perfect for the job.
23 What does Florence say about asking questions?
A They should focus on what you will be responsible for doing in the job.
B You should wait to be invited to ask questions.
C They can tell employers more about you as a person.
24 Florence suggests
 A reading some example interview questions available on the internet.
B getting help from other people before the interview.
C preparing answers for the interview.
25 What does Florence say you should do when you walk into the room?
A Find a chair to sit down.
B Focus on the floor or ceiling to help you relax.
C Act as if you are happy to be there.
TEST 14
Listening Part 1
1 What time does reception open?

2 When is the best month to plant the seeds?

3 Where did the man buy his shirt?

4 How much is one adult ticket to the football match?

5 What is it that needs replacing?

6 Where does the man want his wife to come?

7 When is Janine’s birthday?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a sales assistant.
The woman thinks
A he knew when to ask for help.
B he hasn’t been working in the shop for long.
C he is likely to become manager there.
9 You will hear two friends talking about saving for when they retire.
The man thinks
A people retire too soon.
B younger people don’t care.
C people should start saving as early as possible.
10 You will hear a husband and wife talking about a holiday.
The woman says
A she would like to go somewhere they’ve visited before.
B it’s cheaper to book online.
C she would like to go with friends.
11 You will hear two friends talking about the local library.
The man says
A families don’t take their children to libraries.
B people should have more books at home.
C if a library closes it is unlikely to be replaced.
12 You will hear two friends talking about doing a presentation.
 What is the woman worried about?
A The technology might not work.
B She is worried about feeling too nervous.
C She isn’t sure of what to say.
13 You will hear two friends talking about working from home.
The man says
A it’s difficult to concentrate.
B he is more efficient.
C he misses talking to people.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a radio presenter telling new students about the first week at university.
Your First Week at University
Make sure you bring information about your course and (14) ………………..
Tell someone if you find anything that is (15) ………………..
The first place to meet new people is the (16) ………………..
Clubs and societies are a great way to meet people who are studying (17) ………………..
Avoid signing up for more than (18) ……………….. groups.
Register with the (19) ……………….. soon after you arrive.
Listening Part 4
You will hear an interview with a woman called Carrie Lewis, who is talking about her reasons
for travelling.
20 What does Carrie say about her reasons for having long holidays?
A They have interrupted her career.
B She might not be able to have them when she has a family.
C If it were possible she would travel for longer.
21 Carrie says she can afford a long holiday partly because
A she finds work before she goes travelling.
B she shares the cost with other people.
C she avoids spending too much on accommodation.
22 What does Carrie say about jobs?
A It’s not difficult to find work in a restaurant.
 B You have to start work early.
C She once worked in a hotel.
23 Carrie explained that this year
A she had been offered a job.
B she couldn’t find a job in the French cities.
C she wrote to a few restaurants while she was in France.
24 What does Carrie say about the family restaurant?
A nobody in the family spoke English.
B one of the children employed her.
C they had English-speaking customers.
25 Why was the job perfect for Carrie?
A The family had a boat she could use.
B It gave her time to travel.
C She could sometimes work on Sunday.
TEST 15
Listening Part 1
1 On which date did the boy’s grandparents get married?

2 What is the woman going to buy today?

3 What is the man going to do on Saturday?

4 What did the woman do last Sunday?

5 How did the man book his holiday?

6 What time is the exam?

7 What happens as soon as the man answers his phone?

Listening Part 2
8 How will hear two friends talking about a singer.
What do they say about her?
A Her music is better than it used to be.
B Her voice doesn’t sound as good as usual.
C Her new song isn’t as good as her older songs.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a new café.
 They think the café would be better if
A the dishes were named more clearly.
B the chairs were more comfortable.
C the staff were more polite.
10 You will hear a girl telling a friend about her art course.
How does the girl feel about it?
A She doesn’t like the other people.
B The classes don’t interest her.
C She doesn’t like starting the course so early.
11 You will hear two friends talking about their teacher.
The girl thinks that the teacher
A gives them too much work to do at the weekend.
B doesn’t explain things very well.
C is boring to listen to.
12 You will hear two friends talking about a film they watched.
The boy thinks the film
A was less exciting than the film he saw last week.
B didn’t have as much action as he’d hoped.
C was not as funny as he’d expected.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a website they use.
The girl thinks that the website
A is better than it used to be.
B is not as easy to use as before.
C has lost some of its best features.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a man talking to a class of students about a language course.
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS
Class numbers:
– Minimum 8 students
– Maximum (14) …………………… students
Day and time: Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. – (15) …………………… p.m.
Place: Room 26, second floor (opposite the (16) ……………………)
Coursebook title: (17) …………………… French
Price: £8 (if you order now, it will arrive on 1st (18) ……………………)
International evening: Each class will provide some (19) ……………………
Listening Part 4
You will hear a woman called Alice Parker talking on the radio about a new shop.
20 What kind of business has Alice started?
A a restaurant
B a shop with a café
C a travel agency
21 Why did she decide to start the business?
A She wanted to make a lot of money.
B She wanted some experience of selling.
C She wanted to be independent.
22 When did she decide to start a business?
A when she was abroad
B when she was shopping in England
C when she lived in India
23 When she goes abroad, she chooses items that are
A expensive.
B unusual.
C easy to carry.
24 What is Alice planning to do soon?
A open another shop
B employ more people
C sell more food
25 What does Alice dislike about her new business?
A the number of hours she works
B difficult customers
 C having to travel
TEST 16
Listening Part 1
1 What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

2 What does Paul look like?

3 What exercise does the girl do at the moment?

4 What can teenagers do at the new club?

5 What equipment is missing?

6 Where is the boy’s money?

7 How did Susie contact her friend?

Listening Part 2
8 You will hear two friends talking about a book they read.
The girl thinks that the book
A is too long.
B is not easy to understand.
C is worth reading again.
9 You will hear a boy telling a friend about his uncle.
The boy thinks his uncle
A has a lot of hobbies.
B is not very friendly.
C travels a lot.
10 You will hear two people talking about a friend.
What do they say about him?
A He is always late.
B He likes expensive things.
C He didn’t come last week.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a school trip.
The boy feels that
A there wasn’t enough to see at the museum.
B the trip was too long.
C they didn’t spend long enough at the museum.
12 You will hear a girl telling a friend about her new home.
 How does the girl feel about it?
A She thinks the neighbours are very noisy.
B She likes living in the city.
C She can’t sleep in the new flat.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a new department store.
They think the department store would be better if
A there were more people working there.
B there was a better selection of items.
C the prices were lower.
Listening Part 3
You will hear a travel writer talking about different holiday destinations.
HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS
The Canary Islands
Nice weather throughout the year.
La Gomera is a good place for (14) …………………… .
Prices start at (15) …………………… pounds each for a fortnight.
Sardinia
Variety of water sports available.
You can get a (16) …………………… certificate.
Adults travelling with children cannot go in (17) …………………… .
Iceland
Travel around Reykjavik on a (18) …………………… .
Askja region has beautiful mountains.
Cost for adults £1,200 – accommodation and (19) …………………… are included in the price.
Listening Part 4
You will hear someone talking about the Westbay Music Festival.
20 The first Westbay Festival
A involved 12 bands.
B took place in 1980.
C lasted for one full day.
21 The festival
A will attract a bigger crowd this year.
B goes on for a whole weekend.
C is aimed at adults and children.
22 The Big Smile Stage includes appearances by
A local comedians only.
B famous TV stars.
C a top American entertainer.
23 What can you do inside the Big Blue Tent?
A read the latest music biographies
B watch thrillers on Saturday and Sunday nights
C watch films about rock music
24 The presenter especially likes the fact that you can buy
A unusual CDs.
B outdoor clothes.
C presents for other people.
25 What is special about the food at the festival?
A The Mexican food is very hot.
B There is more choice than at other events.
C Everything is vegetarian.