KEY LISTENING 2 SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICE – PREPARATION FOR EXAM 1 You will hear the manager of a cycling club giving information about a bike race Answer the following questions in short forms 1 When is the race? 22 September 2 What color are their shorts and T shirts? blue 3 How many people are there in each team? 3 4 What time does the race start? 8 30 5 What is the prize for the winner this year? The latest sport watch 2 Listen to the question and choose the best answer 1 A B C 2 A B C 3 A B.
KEY LISTENING SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICE – PREPARATION FOR EXAM 1/ You will hear the manager of a cycling club giving information about a bike race Answer the following questions in short forms When is the race? 22 September What color are their shorts and T-shirts? blue How many people are there in each team? What time does the race start? 8:30 What is the prize for the winner this year? The latest sport watch 2/ Listen to the question and choose the best answer: A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C 3/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question: Where does the woman want to go next What is true about the man? A He thinks he is a great singer week? B He didn’t like the woman’s voice A To a play C He really liked the woman’s voice B To a musical D He was at karaoke two nights ago C To the opera What did the woman think? D To the movies A She thought she was in tune What does the man say about the B She didn’t really like the way she musical? sang A He says he doesn’t want to go C She was happy with her singing B He says he might enjoy it D She had been practicing that song a C He says the woman might enjoy it D He says he wants to see it before it lot What does the man want? finishes next week A He wants to practice more What does the woman say at the end? B He wishes that he could sing better A She will go to see the play C He wants lessons from the woman B She really wants to see the musical D He wants to hear the woman sing C She says that she will go to the again musical, but she gets to pick next time D She won’t go to see the musical 4/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question Where is John Rogers? A On a cruise ship B On an island C On an airplane D In the studio What kind of advice is this? A Where to go B What to C When to travel D How to save money What does John Rogers do? What time does the man suggest A He is a reporter staying inside? B He is a tourist A 12 am – pm C He is a host B 11 am – pm D He is a farmer C 12 am – pm In which part of the show will they talk D 11 am – pm about saving money? What does the man recommend doing? A Part A Buying sunscreen B Part B Eating tropical fruits C Part C Changing your hair color D Part D Going on vacation 5/ You will hear some information about a competition to win a holiday Answer the following questions in short forms Where will the winner spend his/ her holiday? In the Scottish countryside For how long will the holiday last? nights Where will the winner stay during the holiday? In the Old castle What is the name of the hotel? Falkirk On which day will the name of the winner be announced? Saturday 6/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question: Why did the woman enjoy her How many times has it rained that vacation? week? A She enjoyed the beach A Five B The weather was great B Six C She met a lot of people C Seven D She slept a lot D Eight How does the woman feel now? What does the man want to do? A She is relaxed A Swim at the beach B She feels great B Surf C She feels sleepy C Relax on the beach D She is not tired D Go for a drive What does the man tell the woman to What are they going to do? A Drive along the coast do? B Get on a ship A Tell him about the holiday C Take a walk in the bay B Get some sleep D Go surfing C Eat some food D Go home 7/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question: Swing shift jobs are during what times of the day? A 9:00 am – 5: 00 pm B pm – am C 11 pm – am D 4:30 am – pm When people on graveyard shifts usually work? A During the day How many hours a day did the person work in his old job? A Six B Eight C Ten D Twelve What kinds of benefits does his new job have? A Medical insurance B During the night C On the weekends D Only during holidays What is flexi-time? A You work eight to hour B You can choose your own hours C You work at night D You work only during the day B Home insurance C Life insurance D A company car How does the man save money on gasoline? A By taking the bus B By walking to work C By parking close to the office D By riding with a co-worker 8/ You will hear some information for new students about a college Answer the following questions in short forms When are the first classes? Next Wednesday What is the cost to become a member of the sports centre for 12 months? 79 pounds What is open from 10 am to pm on weekdays? A café What is the receptionist’s name? Myatt What is the receptionist’s phone number? 99365412704 9/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question: Why did Lisa quit her old job? What does the man want to do? A She didn’t like her boss A Buy dinner for Jean B The pay was too low B Have breakfast with Jean C She got offered a better job C Have lunch D She never got a raise D Buy dinner for Jean When did she apply for a job? Why can’t Jean go with Steve? A Three weeks ago A She has a business meeting to go to B One week ago B She is not hungry C Four weeks ago C She has no money D Two weeks ago D Steve is eating a business lunch What is true about Lisa’s new job? What is true about Steve? A The hours are longer, but the pay is A He is annoyed B He knows some good restaurants more B The hours are shorter, but the pay is nearby C He will take her tomorrow less D He has a busy day C The hours and pay are the same, but she likes it more D The hours are shorter, and the pay is more 10/ You will hear some information on the radio about a new cooking program Answer the following questions in short forms How often is the cooking lesson delivered? Once a week On which day is the program? Friday What time does the cooking program start? 3:15 What dish may not be included in the program? Soup When does the first program start? 5th July 11/ You will hear some information about a pop concert Answer following questions in short forms 3 Where will the group Red River come to first? South Bank Hall When will they leave that place? 2nd november How much are the tickets? 37 pounds What is the telephone to book the tickets? 2830065 In which street is the concert hall? Trinity Street 12/ You will hear a woman giving information on the radio about a theatre school Answer the following questions in short forms What can you study at Silver Star Theatre School? DRAWING How much will a 15-year-old student have to pay for a week’s study? .89 How much will a 12 year old student have to pay for a week’s study? 95 On which day can students perform in a show? Friday When does the summer course start? 21st July 13/ You will hear some information about a day trip Answer the following questions in short forms Where is the day trip to tomorrow? North Lake How will they go on the trip? By railway What time should people be present before departure? .1.15 Why can’t people go swimming in the lake? Because of cold water How much is the ticket? 6.70 pound 14/ You will hear some information about a pop concert Answer following questions in short forms Where will the group Red River come to first? South Bank Hall When will they leave that place? 2nd november How much are the tickets? 37 pounds What is the telephone to book the tickets? 2830065 In which street is the concert hall? Trinity Street 15/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question: What job is the talk about? A Animal trainer B Animal doctor C Sports doctor D Professor According to the talk, what is the most important quality a person in this job should have? A A sense of humor B Lots of money C Basic medical information D A good understanding of animals What is different about being an animal doctor? A The training is easier B You need to know where all the different animals’ organs are Which part of the body did the person injure? A Her elbow B Her wrist C Her foot D Her ankle What treatment did the doctor suggest? A Take two tablets of medicine a day and go to bed B Take two tablets of medicine a day and wrap the ankle C Wrap the ankle for one week and then have an operation D Play more basketball How did she injure herself? A She kicked the ball too hard B She was hit in the leg with a C You need to spend more time in university D You earn more money basketball C She fell down D A little dog bit her 16/ You will hear a man on the radio giving information about an art class Answer the following questions in short forms What is the name of the art class? Paint with your parents What time does the class finish? 12:15 What is the famous writer’s name? .HAYWARD What is the writer’s latest book? Dark Lake How much does a family ticket cost? 8.17 pounds 17/ Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer Example Name of agent: Areas dealt with Rent Depends on Properties available Flagstone .city centre North suburbs From (2) £.250 to £500 a month The area Availability of (3) garden Garage West Park Road Rent (4) £325 .a month Including (5) water bills Tithe Road Rent £380 a month Including (6) phone rental Viewing arrangements Need Meet at office on (7) wednesday at 5.00 pm Letter from bank Must Reference from (8) employer Give (9) weeks notice of moving in Give deposit of (10) .one month’s rent Pay for contract 18/ You will hear some information on the radio about a summer music school Answer the following questions in short forms 5 When will the classes finish? 30th July Who will be able to attend these classes? .9-year-old children On which of the following days can you go to school? .Monday At what time the classes finish every day? 11:45 How much will the students pay for a week? 15 pound 19/ Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer GOODBYE PARTY FOR JOHN Example: Date: 22nd December Venue: (1) College Dining Room Invitations (Tony) Who to invite: -John and his wife - Director - the (2) office staf - all the teachers - all the (3) students Date for sending invitations: (4) 10th December Present (Lisa) Collect money during the (5) cofee break(s) Suggested amount per person: (6) $.6 Check prices for: - CD players - (7) set of dictionaries - cofee maker Ask guests to bring: - snacks (8) .tapes Ask student representative to prepare a (9) photographs (10) .speech 20/ You will hear someone talking on the radio about a hotel in Ireland Answer the following questions in short forms Where is the speaker’s favorite hotel? In the West of Ireland What is the name of the hotel? FALKIRK The White Hotel What is the name of one island mentioned in the talk? ACHILL What may you not see from every room? Modern buildings How many rooms are there in the hotel? 36 21/ Questions 1-4 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM Example: Name: Age: Length of time in Australia: Present address: Present course: Accommodation required from: Sara Lim 23 (1) .1.5 year Flat 1, 539, (2) forest Road Canterbury 2036 (3) academic English (4) thursday 7th September Questions 5-7 Choose the correct answer A, B or C Sara requires a A single room B twin room C triple room She would prefer to live with a A family B single person C couple She would like to live in a A flat B house C studio apartment Questions 8-10 Complete the sentences below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer The deposit will be 320 She needs to pay the rent by cash or cheque on a monthly basis 10 She needs to pay her part of the telephone bill 22/ You will hear some information about a place called Sea World Answer the following questions in short forms On which days is Sea World open? from Tuesday to Sunday In which month is Sea World close? in March Why is it close that time? painting and repairs What are on sale at the shop? toys and books What time does the dolphin show begin in the afternoon? 2:15 23/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question: How often does Bill lift weights? A Twice a week B Three times a week C Four times a week D Every day Which of the following does Bill NOT do? A Go swimming B Play basketball C Go jogging D Lift weights What is true about the woman? A She thinks Bill should exercise more B She thinks Bill looks healthy C She goes swimming every week D She runs two times a week Why does the woman want to yoga? A Her friend does yoga, and she wants to join, too B She wants to become an instructor C She wants to improve her health D She knows that it is cheap What are two good things about The New Health Yoga Center? A It is not far away and the instructors are friendly B It is close and very cheap C It is near, and the instructions are good D It is clean and cheap Why should the woman join this month? A There is a discount B Her friend is joining C A new class is starting D She knows the instructor 24/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question: What is John’s job? A He is a soccer player B He is a soccer coach C He is a soccer referee D He is a sports writer What is true about John? A He has refereed before B His first game is next week C His first game is next month D He hasn’t played soccer so long How long has John been playing soccer? A years B years C years How old are the children who play Tball? A Under 10 years old B Over 10 years old C From 11 to 15 years old D All ages What is special about T-ball? A The ball is thrown to the hitter B The ball is placed on a stand, and the child tries to hit it C They learn many complicated rules D The children exercise very hard What is true about baseball? A It is more popular with girls B Some parents coach during practice D years sessions C Children younger than 15 not play it D They not play it in middle school 25/ You will hear Andre telling a friend about his tennis lessons Listen and complete questions below You will hear the conversation twice ANDRE’S TENNIS LESSONS Teacher’s name Day Cost At tennis court in Starting time Wear Paul 16 ……Wednesday(s)……………………… …… 17 £12…………………….……per hour 18 …….GERALD (Street)……… street 19……………6.15………………… …pm 20 ………short(s)……….…………and T-shirt 26/ You will hear someone talking on the radio about a Language Study Fair For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space THE LANGUAGE STUDY FAIR Dates: 17th to 19th (1)……of March…………………… Place: National Education Centre Fair includes: - stands with textbooks -(2)……talk(s)………………by educational speakers - exhibition of furniture - demonstrations of latest (3) computer program… Opening hours: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm Thursday and Friday 9.30 am – 4.00 pm (4)…Saturday…… Tickets: £5 Or £3 for (5)…full-time student……………………………… 27/ You will hear a girl asking for information about a summer job Listen and complete questions below You will hear the conversation twice Type of job Time working day ends You need to be You will earn SUMMER HOLIDAY JOB Farmer worker 16 ………………………………… 17 ………………………and careful 18 £ …….……………………a week What you must pay for Date work begins 19…………………………………… 20 ………………………………May 28/ You will hear a radio program in which young people from different parts of the country are interviewed For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space INFORMATION SHEET Name: Mike Davis Ages: 13 years Favorite subject: (1)……………………… Favorite sport: (2)……………………… Usual transport: (3)……………………… On Saturday: (4)………………………… On: (5)……………………………… :Young farmers’ Group 29/ Listen to Stephen talking to Jenny about making some soup Choose the best answer You will hear the conversation twice Jenny was shown how to make the soup by A Her aunt B Her friend C Her mother How has Jenny improved the soup? A She adds less water B She makes it thinner C She uses bigger cups To make it really good, Jenny adds A Milk B Butter C Cream How long does the soup take to make? A About 15 minutes B About 10 minutes C About 20 minutes What will they eat next? A Fruit cake B Pasta C Lemon chicken 30/ Listen to Duncan talking to a friend about a tennis course Choose the best answer You will hear the conversation twice Duncan stayed in a hotel A In a town 10 B Near the sea C In the mountains Duncan’s teacher comes from A England B France C Canada How much did Duncan pay for the course? A £185 B £205 C £265 Before the course, Duncan bought himself some tennis A Shoes B Clothes C Balls On the last evening, there was A A party B A film show C A tennis match 31/ You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C Which day is the man’s appointment? A Thursday B Friday C Monday What is the woman going to eat? A Sandwiches B Chicken and salad C Soup Which train will the woman take? A 11.30 B 12.45 C 2.15 How much did the man pay for the camera? A £150 B £160 C £175 11 Which race did the girl win? A Bike race B Swimming C Running 32/ You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C What does the woman order? A The burger with chips B The burger with salad C The burger with chips and salad What size boots is the woman going to try on next? A Size 37 B Size 38 C Size 39 Where will the man get off the bus? A The stop by the college B The stop by the supermarket C The stop by the park How many books does the boy want to borrow now? A B C 10 What job does Mark’s brother do? A Waiter B Chef C Receptionist 33/ Listen to Jessica talking to Frank about a dance class Choose the best answer You will hear the conversation twice The class takes A Half an hour B Three quarters of an hour C An hour What doesn’t Frank need to take? A Trainers B Sports clothes C Drink The teacher needs to know A If people are beginners B How fit people are C People’s age The normal price of classes is A £5 B £6 12 C £8 They will meet A At Jessica’s house B At college C In the café 34/ You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C Which T-shirt does the woman buy? A The one with flower for £8 B The one with flower for £7 C The one with flower for £10 When is the girl’s swimming lesson next week? A At o’clock B At 10 o’clock C At 11 o’clock Which bus stop does the woman need? A The one by the train station B The one in front of the supermarket C The one in front of the sports centre Which is the man’s raincoat? A The long raincoat with a belt B The short raincoat without a belt C The short raincoat with a belt 10 Which is the office manager? A The long hair women with glasses B The short hair women with glasses C The short hair women without glasses 35/ You will hear a man called Stephen Mills talking to a group of people about a trip to India to see tigers For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space THE TIGER TOUR Stephen’s profession Date of departure Number of tourists in group Type of accommodation Means of transport in the park 1……artist………………………… 2……6 November………………………… 3……18………………………… 4……hotel………………………… - Open truck in the north - 5………elephants………….in the south 36/ You will hear a telephone message about a Business Studies course For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space BUSINESS STUDIES COURSE 13 Course start date Course begins with What students mustn’t bring to class Visitors’ car park Language classes available 1…… 12 June…………………… 2…… video(s)…………………about business 3………mobile phone……… Next to (4)… main entrance……… Spanish and (5)… Italian………… 37/ Listen to a Michael talking to Marina about a new sports centre Choose the best answer You will hear the conversation twice 11 What sport can’t you at the sports centre? A Tennis B Table-tennis C Volleyball 12 How much must Marina pay? A £14 a year B £30 a year C £50 a year 13 How many days a week is the sports centre? A B C 14 Which bus goes to the sports centre? A number 10 B number 16 C number 60 15 When will Michael and Marina go to the sports centre? A Tuesday B Thursday C Friday 38/ You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C How will Mary travel to Scotland? A By coach B By car C By train Where are the shoes? A Under the window 14 B Under the table C On the chair When will the football match start next week? A 11.45 am B 12.15 p.m C 2.00 pm Which box of chocolate they buy? A Small round box B Big round box C Square box When’s Wendy’s birthday? A 16 May B 18 May C 21 May 39/ Listen to a woman talking to a policeman Choose the best answer You will hear the conversation twice How much money was in the bag? A £20 B £40 C £50 What else was in the bag? A Credit card B Driving license C Gloves The bag was A Old B Expensive C Big What time did the woman lose the bag? A 9.30 B 10.00 C 10.30 15 The policeman will telephone her in the A Morning B Afternoon C Evening 40/ You will hear a man talking about Tanya Perry’s life For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space TANYA PERRY Born in London in 1948 In 1952 family moved to (1)……North West…………………… At school with Jack Peters, the famous (2)………………………… Wrote some (3)…short stories………………….while still as school During the early 1970s worked as a (4)…Waitress…………………… The film called (5)………………… won a prize at a French Film Festival 41/ You will listen to conversations There is a question for each conversation Choose the best answer for the question You will listen twice Where is the station? A Take the second right, it’s at the end of that road B Take the first right, it’s at the end of that road C Take the third right, it’s at the end of that road Where did the woman put the calculator? A In the drawer of the desk B Next to the lamp C On the pile of books Where is Helen? A Next to the man in shorts B Next to the short man C Next to the tall man Which building was hit by lightning? A An apartment B A factory C A church What does the woman want to buy? A Boots B Sandals C Fat shoes 42/ You will hear Judy asking about music lessons Listen and complete questions below You will hear the conversation twice GUITAR LESSONS FOR JUDY 16 Class Day Starting time Price of each lesson Teacher’s name Room number Beginners 16 Wednesday 17 ……7.30……………….…………… 18 ……5.50………………………… 19 …….Capelle …………… ……………… 20 …… 328……………………………… 17 .. .2 What does John Rogers do? What time does the man suggest A He is a reporter staying inside? B He is a tourist A 12 am – pm C He is a host B 11 am – pm D He is a farmer C 12 am – pm... they leave that place? 2nd november How much are the tickets? 37 pounds What is the telephone to book the tickets? 28 30065 In which street is the concert hall? Trinity Street 12/ You will hear a... Flagstone .city centre North suburbs From (2) £ .25 0 to £500 a month The area Availability of (3) garden Garage West Park Road Rent (4) £ 325 .a month Including (5) water bills Tithe