B1 Pre-Test Listening and Pronunciation U1,2

Listen. (TRACK 1.1) Then choose the best answer. 

Carolyn Bratton can really connect with the children because...

• they all live in Brooklyn.

• she has a similar background in foster care.

• she is a social worker.

• the children are easy to talk to.

Listen. (TRACK 1.1) Then choose the best answer. 

Steve Williamson wants to...

• become a lawyer in Brooklyn.

• give speeches to high-school students.

• give students jobs in different industries.

• help students think about their lives after high school.

Listen. (TRACK 1.1) Then choose the best answer. 

Juana Pascal shows us that...

• working in a laundromat is not an easy job.

• it’s easy to get a job in the United States.

• volunteering in your community can connect you to others.

• many people get their food from a food bank.

Listen. (TRACK 1.2) Then choose True or False.

Carolyn started to work full-time as a social worker.

• True

• False

Listen. (TRACK 1.2) Then choose True or False.

Steve finds jobs for his students.

• True

• False

Listen. (TRACK 1.2) Then choose True or False.

Juana gives food to people who need it.

• True

• False

Listen. Then choose the best answer.

____positive (TRACK 1.4)

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

Listen. Then choose the best answer.

____generous (TRACK 1.5)

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

Listen. Then choose the best answer.

____obligation (TRACK 1.6)

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Listen. Then choose the best answer.

____appear (TRACK 1.7)

• 1st

• 2nd