LISTENING EXERCISES 2
INDEX EXERCISE 1 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE2 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE3 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE4 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE5 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE6 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE7 SOLUTIONS
EXERCISE1
Listen to Emma, Louise and Duncan talking about what they would do if they were millionaires (second conditional clauses).
Video time 02'35''
Choose the correct answer for the following 8 questions:
1.Who would give money to charity?
LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
2.Who would stop working? LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
3.Who would buy a big country house? LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
4.Who would study something creative? LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
5.Who would go travelling? LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
6.Who would give the money to family members? LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
7.Who would buy a horse?
LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
8.Who would save some of the money for later? LOUISE EMMA DUNCAN NOBODY
EXERCISE2
Listen to Philip speaking to Rose Jasper at an interview for a job at a children's camp.
Video time: 02'06''
Say if the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE:
1.Philip is applying for a job as an activity leader.
2.Philip worked as a teacher in a school.
3.Philip was responsible for communicating to team members.
4.Philip quit the team because he didn't get enough praise and encouragement.
5.Philip worked long hours when he worked at a factory.
6.Philip thought the work at the factiry was interesting.
7.Philip's co workers at the factory helped him a lot.
8.Some of Philip's co workers at the factory were often complaining to the boss.
EXERCISE3
Listen to four people talking about their future
Video time: 02'36''
Choose the correct answer for the following 6 questions:
Which speaker(s) will study drama?
Rebecca Greg Rebecca and Greg Sarah and Rebecca
1
Which speaker(s) will continue to do the job they are doing now? (choose 2 correct answers)
Rebecca Sarah Paul Greg
Which speaker(s) lost a job during COVID19 lockdown? (choose 2 correct answers) 5
Rebecca Sarah Paul Greg
Rebecca Sarah Rebecca and Sarah Sarah and Greg
Which speaker(s) will work with computers in the future? 4
Paul and Greg Paul Greg Rebecca and Paul
Which speaker(s) will study care work at the local college? 2 3
Which speaker(s) found a job during COVID19 lockdown? (choose 2 correct anwers)
Rebecca Sarah Paul Greg
6
EXERCISE4
Listen to two people talking about costs in London and New York.
Video time: 02'25''
Choose the correct answer for the following 9 questions:
Paul ...
1is living in New York. has been a few weeks in New York. has family in New York. has just moved to London.
The cost of an apartment in New York is ...... an apartment in London.
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than
The cost of a restaurant meal in New York is ...... a restaurant meal in London.
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than
2
3
The cost of healthy groceries at a supermarket in New York is ...... groceries in London.
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than
The cost of gasoline in New York is ...... petrol in London.
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than
The cost of new cars in the USA is ...... new cars in Britain.
7
The cost of taxis and public transport in New York is ...... in Britain.
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than
Electricity bill in New York are ...... in Britain.
8
9
4
5
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than 6
much higher than about the same as a little lower than much lower than
much higher / than about the same / as a little lower / than much lower / than
Medical costs are ... in the USA ... in Britain.
Listen to 5 people talking about recent life changes.
Video time 02'45''
For questions 1 to 6, match the person to their life change. There is one extra option that does not match any of the speakers.
Oliver ... 1
had a baby. started to spend more time with his / her children. started studying. was fired by his / her employer. stopped working full time. got a new job.
Louise ...
had a baby. started to spend more time with his / her children. started studying. was fired by his / her employer. stopped working full time. got a new job.
EXERCISE5
2
Karen
had a baby. started to spend more time with his / her children. started studying. was fired by his / her employer. stopped working full time. got a new job.
Sam ... 4
had a baby. started to spend more time with his / her children. started studying. was fired by his / her employer. stopped working full time. got a new job.
Oscar ...
had a baby. started to spend more time with his / her children. started studying. was fired by his / her employer. stopped working full time. got a new job.
None of the speakers ...
had a baby. started to spend more time with his / her children. started studying. were fired by his / her employer. stopped working full time. got a new job.
... 3
5
6
Watch the video about the main tourist attractions in London.
Video time: 02'54''
For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer.
The London Eye ...
1is 135 meters high. is more than 35 meters high. has 35 glass capsules.
You can't ... in the parks.
run fast walk and relax cycle
What happened with the Millennium Bridge?
They had to close it because of the bad weather. There was a problem and was closed temporarily. There was an accident.
EXERCISE6
2
3
At St. Paul's Cathedral, you can go up ...
530 steps and see a view of London. 513 steps and see the Gallery. 513 steps and see a view of London.
About the Changing of the Guard, they say that ...
it happens twice a day. it lasts thirty minutes. you should arrive early to see it.
About Tower Bridge, they say that you can ...
cross Tower Bridge in 15 minutes. walk from one tower to the other of the bridge. see big boats crossing the bridge every fifteen minutes.
5
6
4
EXERCISE7
Listen to Elisa talking about her family.
Video time: 01' 57''
Say if the following 10 questions are TRUE or FALSE:
1.Paul is Elisa's older brother.
2.Paul no longer lives permanently with his family.
3.Elisa and Paul used to have serious arguments.
4.Paul is often mean to Elisa when she is with her friends.
5.Elisa enjoys arguing, but her friends and father don't.
6.Elisa's father has built a house and is now building a boat.
7.Her father doesn't try to achieve his dreams.
8.Elisa's mother has just retired after working for over 20 years.
9.Elisa wants to lieave her parents' home.
10.Elisa's mother is not very good at entertaining herself.
SOLUTIONS
Paul is living in New York. The cost of an apartment in New York is much higher than an apartment in London.
The cost of a restaurant meal in New York is much lower than a restaurant meal in London.
The cost of healthy groceries at the supermarket in New York is much lower than groceries in London.
The cost of gasoline in New York is much lower than petrol in London.
The cost of new cars in the USA is a little lower than new cars in Britain. The cost of taxis and public transport in New York is a little lower than in Britain.
Electricity bills in New York are about the same as in Britain. Medical costs are much higher in the USA than in Britain.
EXERCISE1 1.Ducan 2.nobody 3.Emma 4.Louise 5.Duncan 6.nobody 7.Emma 8.Louise EXERCISE2 1.TRUE 2.FALSE 3.TRUE 4.FALSE 5.TRUE 6.FALSE 7.FALSE 8.FALSE EXERCISE3 EXERCISE4
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
1. 2.
1.Greg 2.Sarah 3.Sarah Paul 4.Paul 5.Sarah Greg 6.Sarah Paul
EXERCISE5
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EXERCISE6
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Oliver stopped working full time. Louise had a baby. Karen started studying. Sam got a new job.
Oscar started to spend more time with his / her children. None were fired with his / her employer.
The London Eye is 135 meters high. You can't cycle in the parks.
There was a problem and was closed temporarily. At St. Paul's Cathedral, you can go up 530 steps and see a view of London.
About the changing of the Guard, they say that you should arrive early to see it.
EXERCISE7 TRUE
About Tower Bridge, they say that you can walk from one tower to the other of the bridge. TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE TRUE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.