Copy Of Pretest November Intermediate 1 Listening
Questions and Answers
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Questions 1 – 7 There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C. Example: How doesthe woman get to work?
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Questions 8 – 13 You will hear a radio interview with a ballet dancer called Elena Karpov, who is talking about her life and career. For each question, put a tick in the correct box.
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Questions 14 – 19 You will hear a group leader talking to some students who are going to visit an important athletics event in Birmingham. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
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Questions 20 – 25 Look at the six sentences for this part.You will hear 2 friends, a boy, Rolf, and a girl, Maria, talking about the jobs they would like to do in the future.Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct, choose the letter B for NO.
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What regular exercise does David do at the moment?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Which should Suzie take to Emma's house?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
Suzie should take option C to Emma's house.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What kind of T-shirt does the boy choose?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. C -
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What frightened the man?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
A. A -
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Where is the man calling from?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. C -
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How did the woman spend her last holiday?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Where is the girl's purse?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. C -
- 12.
Elena decided to become a dancer when she was .....
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Seven.
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Nine.
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Eleven.
Correct Answer
B. Nine.Explanation
The correct answer is nine. This implies that Elena made the decision to become a dancer at the age of nine.Rate this question:
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At ballet school, in New York, Elena ...
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Was the only student from Bulgaria.
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Found learning the language hard.
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Learned to be independent.
Correct Answer
C. Learned to be independent.Explanation
The given answer suggests that Elena learned to be independent while at ballet school in New York. This implies that being the only student from Bulgaria and finding it hard to learn the language forced her to become self-reliant and capable of taking care of herself in a new and unfamiliar environment.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What does Elena say about the ballet called Cinderella?
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Children will enjoy it.
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The music was unfamiliar to her.
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She saw it when she was a child.
Correct Answer
A. Children will enjoy it.Explanation
Elena says that children will enjoy the ballet called Cinderella. This implies that Elena believes the ballet is entertaining and suitable for a younger audience. The statement does not mention anything about the music or Elena's personal experience with the ballet.Rate this question:
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- 15.
In her free time, Elena likes to ....
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Go sightseeing.
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Go to clubs.
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Go shopping.
Correct Answer
C. Go shopping.Explanation
The correct answer is "go shopping" because it is mentioned that Elena likes to do this activity in her free time.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What does Elena often do for her fans?
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She gives them a flower.Â
- B.
She signs one of her photographs.
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She sends them a free ticket.
Correct Answer
A. She gives them a flower.ÂExplanation
Elena often shows her appreciation to her fans by giving them a flower. This gesture is a personal and thoughtful way to connect with her fans and make them feel special. It is a simple yet meaningful act that shows her gratitude for their support and admiration.Rate this question:
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What does Elena like best about her job?
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Appearing on television.
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Doing something she loves.
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Travelling to different countries.
Correct Answer
B. Doing something she loves.Explanation
Elena's preference for her job is based on the fact that she enjoys doing something she loves. This implies that her job aligns with her passions and interests, making it more fulfilling and enjoyable for her. It suggests that the aspect she values the most is the opportunity to engage in work that brings her joy and satisfaction.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Athletics championships Date of college trip: 15th..............
Correct Answer
March, march - 19.
Number of sportspeople who will compete: ...............
Correct Answer
520Explanation
The given answer of 520 suggests that the number of sportspeople who will compete is 520.Rate this question:
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What group members should take on the day: ...............
Correct Answer
Identity Cards, identity cards, IDExplanation
On the given day, it is recommended for group members to bring their identity cards, which can also be referred to as ID or identity cards. This is important for identification purposes and to ensure that everyone in the group can be easily recognized and verified.Rate this question:
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Name of the website page: ...............
Correct Answer
BIRINFO, birinfoExplanation
The correct answer is the name of the website page, which is "BIRINFO, birinfo". This suggests that the website page is likely named "BIRINFO" and it is associated with the term "birinfo".Rate this question:
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Which day other details will be available to students: ...............
Correct Answer
Friday, friday - 23.
Maria would like to travel a lot as part of her job.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A because it states that Maria would like to travel a lot as part of her job. This implies that traveling is an important aspect of her job and something that she desires to do frequently.Rate this question:
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Maria is confident she will be able to work for an airline.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B because it is implied that Maria is confident about her ability to work for an airline. Option A does not provide any information about Maria's confidence or ability.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Rolf intends to do a job connected with his degree.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
Option B is the correct answer because it suggests that Rolf wants to find a job related to the field he studied in his degree. This implies that Rolf is looking for employment opportunities that align with his educational background and expertise. Option A does not provide any information about Rolf's intentions regarding his degree-related job search.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Maria and Rolf agree it is important to have a good salary.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
Maria and Rolf agree it is important to have a good salary. This statement suggests that both Maria and Rolf share the belief that having a good salary is significant. The answer choice "A" is the correct option because it aligns with the given information and accurately reflects the agreement between Maria and Rolf on the importance of a good salary.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Maria hopes to work for several different employers.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Rolf's ambition is to manage his own company one day.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The given correct answer is B. However, without any context or additional information provided, it is difficult to determine the exact reason why B is the correct answer. It could be because option B aligns with Rolf's ambition of managing his own company, while option A may not be related to his goal.Rate this question:
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- 29.
How the group will travel to Birmingham: by...............
Correct Answer
Train, trainExplanation
The group will travel to Birmingham by train. This is indicated by the repetition of the word "train" in the answer. The repetition emphasizes that the group will use this mode of transportation to reach their destination.Rate this question:
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