Copy Of Gateway B1 Unit 4 Test Standard Listening
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Listen to four people talking about health care. Match the speakers (1–4) with the comments (A–D).Speaker 1 ………………………
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I don’t think the new centres are good for everyone in the area.
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A new system would be better for people who can’t go to a doctor in normal working hours.
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My doctor doesn’t take enough time with his patients.
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My last visit was a better experience than previous visits.
Correct Answer
C. My doctor doesn’t take enough time with his patients.Explanation
Speaker 3 states that their doctor doesn't take enough time with his patients. This suggests that the speaker is dissatisfied with the amount of attention or care they receive during their doctor visits.Rate this question:
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Speaker 2 ………………………
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I don’t think the new centres are good for everyone in the area.
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A new system would be better for people who can’t go to a doctor in normal working hours.
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My doctor doesn’t take enough time with his patients.
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My last visit was a better experience than previous visits.
Correct Answer
D. My last visit was a better experience than previous visits.Explanation
The given answer, "My last visit was a better experience than previous visits," is the correct explanation because it directly relates to the statement made by Speaker 2. The speaker mentions that their last visit was a better experience, implying that the new centres may have improved the quality of care or service provided. This aligns with the speaker's opinion that the new centres are not good for everyone in the area, suggesting that they have had positive experiences with the new system.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3 ………………………
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I don’t think the new centres are good for everyone in the area.
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A new system would be better for people who can’t go to a doctor in normal working hours.
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My doctor doesn’t take enough time with his patients.
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My last visit was a better experience than previous visits.
Correct Answer
A. I don’t think the new centres are good for everyone in the area.Explanation
The answer suggests that the speaker does not believe that the new centers are beneficial for everyone in the area. This could be due to various reasons such as limited accessibility for some individuals or dissatisfaction with the quality of care provided. The speaker may believe that a different system or approach would be more suitable, especially for those who are unable to visit a doctor during regular working hours. Additionally, the speaker may have had a better experience during their last visit, indicating that there may be inconsistencies in the quality of care provided by the new centers.Rate this question:
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Speaker 4 ………………………
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I don’t think the new centres are good for everyone in the area.
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A new system would be better for people who can’t go to a doctor in normal working hours.
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My doctor doesn’t take enough time with his patients.
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My last visit was a better experience than previous visits.
Correct Answer
B. A new system would be better for people who can’t go to a doctor in normal working hours.Explanation
The correct answer is supported by the statement "A new system would be better for people who can't go to a doctor in normal working hours." This statement suggests that the new centres would provide alternative options for individuals who are unable to access healthcare during regular working hours. It implies that the new system would offer extended hours or flexible appointments to accommodate the needs of those who cannot visit a doctor during typical office hours.Rate this question:
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Listen again and complete the notes with one word in each gap.Speaker 1Her last doctor was very good.Doesn’t like new (1) ……………………… . ________
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doctorExplanation
The speaker is saying that they do not like their new doctor.Rate this question:
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Speaker 2Thinks new medical centre is nicer than old one.Beautiful new buildingPlay (2) ……………………… ________ in the waiting room.
Correct Answer
musicExplanation
The speaker thinks the new medical center is nicer than the old one because of the beautiful new building. They also mention that there is something in the waiting room that is not mentioned in the given options, which is music.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3No doctor in her villageHer doctor is in the next (3) ……………………… .
Correct Answer
townExplanation
The speaker mentions that there is no doctor in her village and that her doctor is in the next town. This implies that the village does not have a doctor and the nearest doctor is located in the neighboring town.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3Bus journey takes (4) ……………………… minutes.
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45, forty-five, forty fiveExplanation
The speaker is stating that a bus journey takes a certain amount of time, which is 45 minutes. They are providing different ways to express the number 45, including "forty-five" and "forty five".Rate this question:
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Speaker 4Would like to email doctor with (5) ……………………… .Doctor can look at you with a webcam.
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Speaker 4Doctor’s surgery not open in the (6) ……………………… or at weekends.
Correct Answer
evenings, eveningExplanation
The correct answer is "evenings, evening." This is because the sentence states that the doctor's surgery is not open in the (6) ______ or at weekends. Since the word "evenings" is plural and matches the word "weekends," it is the correct answer. Additionally, "evening" is the singular form of the word and does not match the plural "weekends," so it is not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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