Listening Test 2 (Part 1)

1.     You hear someone talking about women’s football. What is she doing when she speaks?

• encouraging young girls to support a team.

• suggesting how to attract young girls to the sport

• asking young girls to take the sport seriously

2. You hear a man talking on the radio about a bag made for use on walking trips. How does this new bag differ from others?

• it has pockets on the side.

• you can take off the rain cover.

• there are some extra features.

3. On the radio, you hear a man discussing a cartoon film about dinosaurs. What aspect of the film disappointed him?

• the design of the backgrounds

• the quality of the sound effects

• the size of the dinosaurs

4. You overhear a couple talking about keeping fit. What do they agree about?

• the need to be more active

• the benefits of joining a gym

• the dangers of too much exercise

5. In a radio play, you hear a woman talking on the phone to a friend. Where does the woman want her friend to meet her?

• on the beach

• at the bank

• in a shop

6. You hear a student talking to his friend about a meeting with his tutor. What was the student’s purpose in meeting his tutor?

• to see if there was a part-time job available

• to ask for financial assistance

• to request more time to complete coursework

7. You hear a man talking about learning how to paint landscapes. What does he say about it?

• It proved easier than he had thought.

• It showed him he had some talent.

• It opened up opportunities for him.

8. You turn on the radio and hear a man talking. What is he talking about?

• finding friendship

• solving problems

• helping others