B1 Listening Practice Test 1

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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is an announcement for passengers on flight four eight two to Berlin. Because of thick fog at the airport this morning, the flight has been delayed. It was due to leave at half past two, but it is now expected to depart at four fifteen. Please note that the gate has also been changed. Passengers should now go to gate twenty-two, not gate twelve. While you are waiting, you can collect a meal voucher from the information desk, which is located near the main entrance. The voucher is worth ten euros and can be used in any café in the terminal. If you have a connecting flight, please speak to a member of staff as soon as possible, because they may be able to book you on a later one. We are sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience.

1. Why has the flight been delayed?

A) Because of fog B) Because of a technical problem C) Because the crew is late D) Because the plane arrived late

2. What time is the flight now expected to leave?

A) Half past two B) Four o'clock C) Four fifteen D) Five fifteen

3. Where should passengers go now?

A) Gate twelve B) Gate twenty-two C) Gate two D) The main entrance

4. What should passengers with a connecting flight do?

A) Collect a meal voucher B) Wait at the gate C) Go to the main entrance D) Speak to a member of staff

Recording 2 of 3

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Workplace listening

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Carla: Good morning, Frank. It's Carla from Bright Office Supplies. I'm calling about the order for your new meeting room. Frank: Hello, Carla. I hope the chairs are ready. A team is moving in on Monday. Carla: Unfortunately, there's been a small delay. The table will arrive on Monday as planned, but the twelve chairs won't come until Wednesday. Frank: That's a problem. Is there any way to speed things up? Carla: I could send six chairs from our shop on Monday afternoon, and the other six will follow on Wednesday. Would that work? Frank: Yes, I think so. The team can use the small room if necessary. Will there be an extra charge? Carla: No, we won't charge for delivery, since the delay was our mistake. I'll email you today to confirm everything in writing. Frank: That would be great. Please send it to the office address, not my personal one.

1. Why is Carla calling?

A) To ask for payment B) To take a new order C) To report a delivery delay D) To offer a discount

2. How many chairs can be delivered on Monday afternoon?

A) All twelve B) Six C) Four D) None

3. Why will Frank not pay for delivery?

A) He is a regular customer B) The order is very large C) Carla is his friend D) The delay was the company's mistake

4. Where should Carla send the email?

A) To the office address B) To his personal address C) To the team manager D) To the shop

Recording 3 of 3

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David: Hi, I dropped my phone yesterday, and the screen is cracked. Can you fix it? Isla: Let me have a look. Yes, we can replace the screen. It should take about an hour. David: How much will it cost? Isla: For your model, the original screen is ninety pounds. There's a cheaper one for sixty, but it isn't as bright, and it only has a three-month guarantee. David: Hmm. I'd rather pay more if it lasts longer. What's the guarantee on the original? Isla: One year. David: OK, I'll go for the original. Could I wait while you do it? Isla: If you wait, you might be here for two hours, because we have two phones in front of yours. If you leave it with us, we'll have it ready by four. David: Then I'll go to the library and come back at four. Do you need my number? Isla: Yes, please. We'll send you a text when it's ready.

1. What is wrong with David's phone?

A) The battery is dead B) The screen is broken C) It won't switch on D) It is lost

2. Why does David choose the original screen?

A) It is cheaper B) It can be fitted faster C) It comes in a better colour D) It has a longer guarantee

3. What will David do while the phone is being repaired?

A) Go to the library B) Wait in the shop C) Go home D) Visit a friend

4. How will the shop tell David the phone is ready?

A) By phone call B) By email C) By text message D) By letter

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