Part 1 Online version Listening Activity to practise B2 (First for schools) Exam by Gio Coconi 1 You hear a young singer talking about his childhood. What is he grateful for? Choose one or more answers a being exposed to music at an early age b inheriting his mother's talent as a singer c being encouraged to sing by his father 2 You overhear a girl talking on the phone about a clothes shop. Choose one or more answers a the helpful attitude of the staff b the lively atmosphere created by the music c the low prices compared to other shops 3 You hear part of an interview with a farmer. Choose one or more answers a describing his lifestyle b justifying his choice of career c promoting an event he's involved in 4 You hear two friends talking about a school concert. Choose one or more answers a worried that she hasn't done enough practice b nervous about performing in front of her family c concerned that her clarinet doesn't sound right 5 You hear a news report about a football club. Who has suggested a change in club policy? Choose one or more answers a the club’s doctor b the club’s supporters c the club’s new manager 6 You hear two friends talking about a newspaper for teenagers. What do they agree about? Choose one or more answers a how boring it is to read one regularly b how interesting it would be to write for it c how important it is to keep up with the news 7 You hear a boy telling a friend about climbing a mountain with his father. What does he remember most clearly about reaching the top? Choose one or more answers a being glad that he’d followed his father’s advice b feeling quite a bit of physical discomfort c enjoying the beauty of the scenery around him 8 You hear a teacher talking about an environmental project. Why is she talking to her class? Choose one or more answers a to encourage them to remain involved in the project b to inform them about changes to the project c to remind them about a future project Feedback 1 B being exposed to music at an early age
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