Listening — Practice Test 1

Part 1

Listen to seven short recordings. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.

1

What did the boy leave at his friend's house?

APhone charger BHeadphones CBag

2

Which activity will the family do this afternoon?

AGo to the cinema BRent boats CVisit a museum

3

What time will the train arrive?

A10:15 B10:35 C10:55

4

What is the girl going to buy for her mum?

AScarf BBook CNecklace

5

How will the man travel to the meeting?

ACar BBus CTrain

6

Where did the woman leave her glasses?

ALiving room BKitchen CBedroom

7

What is the boy's favorite subject?

AMath BHistory CScience

Part 2

Listen to six short conversations. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.

8

You hear two friends talking about a film they just saw. What does the girl think?

AThe special effects were disappointing. BThe story was hard to follow. CThe acting wasn't very good.

9

You hear a boy telling his friend about a holiday. What was the worst part?

AThe food. BThe weather. CThe flight home.

10

You hear two friends talking about a new sports center. What do they agree on?

AThe pool is small. BIt costs a lot. CThe equipment is old.

11

You hear a girl telling her friend about a competition. What did she win?

AMoney. BA display of her work. CA camera.

12

You hear two friends talking about a school project. What advice does the boy give?

ADo it all at once. BAsk a teacher for help. CDivide the work into parts.

13

You hear a boy talking to his sister about a concert. Why is she hesitating?

AShe doesn't like the music. BShe is feeling tired. CShe has too much homework.

Part 3

Listen to a tour guide talking about a visit to a castle. Complete the notes.

14

Built in the century.

15

Kitchens located in the .

16

Queen's Bedroom contains original .

17

View from North Tower goes to the .

18

Tour takes hours.

19

Photos allowed only in the .

Part 4

Listen to an interview with a young musician. Choose the best answer, A, B or C.

20

When did Alex start formal piano lessons?

AWhen he was four. BWhen he was seven. CWhen he was sixteen.

21

How much does he normally practice each day?

AAbout two hours. BUp to four hours. COnly on weekends.

22

What is his favorite thing about playing piano?

ARelaxing after school. BExpressing emotions. CPerforming for an audience.

23

How did he feel about winning the competition?

AHe expected to win. BHe felt very surprised. CHe thought others were better.

24

What are his plans for the future?

ATo teach music. BTo become a professional concert pianist. CTo compose music for films.

25

What is he focusing on right now?

AHis school exams. BA new competition. CTraveling the world.

Listening Practice 1

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Part 2

Part 3

Part 4