Copy Of Gateway B1+ Unit 4 Listening
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Dialogue 1 ………………………
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It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.
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I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better.
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Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff.
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I’m really pleased for him. It’s great news.
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To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing.
Correct Answer
A. It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.Explanation
The given answer, "It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key," accurately reflects the sentiment expressed in the dialogue. The speaker is expressing their disappointment and dissatisfaction with something they did, describing it as low key.Rate this question:
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Dialogue 5 ………………………
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It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.
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I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better.
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Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff.
- D.
I’m really pleased for him. It’s great news.
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To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing.
Correct Answer
C. Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff.Explanation
The correct answer is "Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff." because it is the only statement that indicates a topic of conversation that is interesting to people. The other statements either express disappointment, personal opinion, or being tired of something, which do not indicate a topic that is being discussed by everyone.Rate this question:
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Dialogue 4 ………………………
- A.
It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.
- B.
I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better.
- C.
Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff.
- D.
I’m really pleased for him. It’s great news.
- E.
To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing.
Correct Answer
B. I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better.Explanation
The correct answer is "I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better." The speaker expresses a change in their perspective and decision-making process, indicating that they have reconsidered something and now believe that a different approach will be more successful.Rate this question:
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Dialogue 3 ………………………
- A.
It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.
- B.
I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better.
- C.
Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff.
- D.
I’m really pleased for him. It’s great news.
- E.
To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing.
Correct Answer
D. I’m really pleased for him. It’s great news.Explanation
The speaker expresses their happiness and excitement for someone, indicating that they are pleased with the news and think it is great.Rate this question:
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Dialogue 2 ………………………
- A.
It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.
- B.
I’ve had a rethink and I believe that this will work better.
- C.
Everyone’s talking about it at the moment. It’s fascinating stuff.
- D.
I’m really pleased for him. It’s great news.
- E.
To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing.
Correct Answer
E. To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing.Explanation
The correct answer is "To be quite honest, I’m a bit sick of that type of thing." This statement suggests that the speaker is tired or bored of a certain type of activity or topic. The previous statements in the dialogue do not provide any context or clues to determine the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Listen again and choose the best answers, A, B or C. How did the girl celebrate her birthday?
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She went to Paris.
- B.
She went out with her friends.
- C.
She went to the theatre.
Correct Answer
C. She went to the theatre.Explanation
The correct answer is "She went to the theatre." This is because out of the three options given, going to the theatre is the only one that specifically relates to celebrating a birthday. Going to Paris or going out with friends could be activities done on any other day, but going to the theatre is more likely to be a special event for a birthday celebration.Rate this question:
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What’s the cookery programme about?
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New recipes
- B.
Who is the best cook
- C.
Food in other countries
Correct Answer
B. Who is the best cookExplanation
The cookery programme is about determining who is the best cook. It focuses on showcasing the cooking skills and abilities of different individuals and evaluates their performance to determine the ultimate winner. The programme likely involves various cooking challenges, competitions, and judging criteria to assess the participants' cooking expertise and decide who is the most skilled cook among them.Rate this question:
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Where is Jack going to work?
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In a supermarket
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In a restaurant
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In a clothes shop
Correct Answer
B. In a restaurantExplanation
Jack is going to work in a restaurant. This is evident from the given options where the location of Jack's work is mentioned. Out of the three options provided, the correct answer states that Jack is going to work in a restaurant.Rate this question:
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Why is Megan phoning Emily?
- A.
To make an arrangement
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To cancel an arrangement
- C.
To change an arrangement
Correct Answer
C. To change an arrangementExplanation
Megan is phoning Emily to change an arrangement. This suggests that there was already an existing plan or agreement between them, but Megan needs to modify it for some reason. It could be due to a change in schedule, preferences, or any other unforeseen circumstances. The fact that Megan is not canceling the arrangement entirely but rather seeking to make adjustments indicates that there is still a desire to proceed with some form of the original plan.Rate this question:
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What does Rob want to talk to Vanessa about?
- A.
An article he has read
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A TV programme he has seen
- C.
A radio programme he has listened to
Correct Answer
A. An article he has readExplanation
Rob wants to talk to Vanessa about an article he has read.Rate this question:
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