A2 Listening Practice Test 1

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Anna: Hi Ben, are you free on Saturday? Ben: I think so. Why? Anna: There's a new film about dolphins at the cinema. Let's go at six. Ben: Oh, wait. I have football practice until half past five. I can't be there by six. Anna: OK. What about seven? Ben: Seven is better. Let's have pizza before the film. Anna: Good idea. I know a cheap place near the cinema. Ben: Great. Shall I buy the tickets online? Anna: Yes, please. They cost eight pounds each. Ben: Fine. See you at the cinema door at ten to seven.

1. What time will they meet?

A) At ten to seven B) At six C) At half past five D) At seven

2. Why can't Ben go to the cinema at six?

A) He has homework B) He is eating with his family C) He has football practice D) The cinema is closed

3. What does Ben agree to do?

A) Choose the film B) Buy the tickets online C) Bring some snacks D) Book a table

Recording 2 of 3

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Carla: Good morning, Lakeside Health Centre. How can I help? David: Hello. I'd like to make an appointment for my daughter. She needs a check-up for school. Carla: Of course. Is Tuesday afternoon OK? David: Tuesday is difficult. I work until five. Is there anything on Wednesday? Carla: Let me look. I can see Wednesday at four fifteen, or Thursday at nine. David: Thursday morning is her maths test. Wednesday at four fifteen is fine. Carla: Good. Dr. Lee will see her. Please bring her school card. David: OK, I will. Thank you very much.

1. Which day do they choose?

A) Tuesday B) Thursday C) Friday D) Wednesday

2. Why doesn't David choose Thursday?

A) The doctor is away B) His daughter has a maths test C) He is at work D) The centre is closed

3. What should David bring?

A) His daughter's school card B) A letter from the school C) Some money D) A photo

Recording 3 of 3

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Isla: Excuse me, which platform is the train to Izmir? Jack: It's usually platform four, but today there's a change. It leaves from platform seven. Isla: Platform seven. And what time does it leave? Jack: At ten forty. But it's twenty minutes late today, so it will leave at eleven o'clock. Isla: I see. Can I buy a ticket on the train? Jack: No, you have to buy it here. The ticket office is on the left, next to the café. Isla: How much is a one-way ticket? Jack: It's one hundred and twenty lira. Isla: Thanks. I'll get a coffee while I wait.

1. Which platform does the train leave from today?

A) Platform four B) Platform eleven C) Platform seven D) Platform ten

2. When will the train leave?

A) At eleven o'clock B) At ten forty C) At twenty past ten D) At eleven twenty

3. Where is the ticket office?

A) On the train B) Next to platform seven C) Opposite the café D) Next to the café

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