Pretest November Intermediate 1 Listening
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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. Unfortunately, without any context or additional information, it is not possible to provide a specific explanation for this answer choice.Rate this question:
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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. CExplanation
The man is calling from location C.Rate this question:
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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. CExplanation
The girl's purse is located at option C.Rate this question:
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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 suggests that Elena made the decision to become a dancer when she was nine years old.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 at ballet school in New York. This implies that being the only student from Bulgaria, she had to rely on herself and become self-sufficient. This could be due to the language barrier or the cultural differences she faced, which forced her to adapt and become independent.Rate this question:
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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 suitable and entertaining for young audiences.Rate this question:
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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." This can be inferred from the phrase "In her free time," which suggests that Elena engages in an activity that she enjoys during her leisure time. Among the given options, going shopping is a common leisure activity that many people engage in during their free time.Rate this question:
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What does Elena often do for her fans?
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She gives them a flower.Â
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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 for her fans by giving them a flower. This gesture is a personal and heartfelt way for her to connect with her fans and express her gratitude for their support. It creates a special moment between Elena and her fans, making them feel valued and cherished. By giving them a flower, Elena is able to bring joy and happiness to her fans' lives, leaving a lasting impression and strengthening their bond.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 likes best about her job because she gets to do something she loves. This implies that her job involves activities or tasks that she is passionate about and enjoys doing. It suggests that the main satisfaction she derives from her job comes from the fact that she is able to engage in work that aligns with her personal interests and brings her joy.Rate this question:
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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 is the number of sportspeople who will compete.Rate this question:
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What group members should take on the day: ...............
Correct Answer
Identity Cards, identity cards, IDExplanation
The group members should take their identity cards or IDs with them on the day. This is important for identification purposes and to ensure that everyone is authorized to be present at the location or event. By having their identity cards or IDs, the group members can easily prove their identity if required and avoid any issues or misunderstandings.Rate this question:
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Name of the website page: ...............
Correct Answer
BIRINFO, birinfoExplanation
The correct answer is BIRINFO, birinfo. This suggests that the name of the website page is likely "BIRINFO" and "birinfo" could be a keyword or tag associated with the page.Rate this question:
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Which day other details will be available to students: ...............
Correct Answer
Friday, fridayExplanation
The repetition of "Friday" in the answer suggests that the details will be available on Friday. The repetition may indicate emphasis or certainty.Rate this question:
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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
Maria's desire to travel a lot indicates that she is interested in a job that involves frequent travel. Option A suggests that her job would provide her with opportunities to travel extensively, which aligns with her preference. Option B does not provide any information about travel, so it is not a suitable choice for Maria.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. B -
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Rolf intends to do a job connected with his degree.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B.Rate this question:
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Maria and Rolf agree it is important to have a good salary.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
Maria and Rolf both agree that having a good salary is important.Rate this question:
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Maria hopes to work for several different employers.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
Maria hopes to work for several different employers because she wants to gain diverse experience, expand her professional network, and explore different industries or job roles. Working for multiple employers can provide her with opportunities to learn new skills, work on different projects, and enhance her career prospects. It also allows her to have more flexibility and autonomy in her work, as she can choose the projects and employers that align with her interests and goals. Overall, working for several different employers can contribute to Maria's professional growth and provide her with a well-rounded work experience.Rate this question:
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Rolf's ambition is to manage his own company one day.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B because it is implied that Rolf's ambition is to become a manager of his own company in the future.Rate this question:
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How the group will travel to Birmingham: by...............
Correct Answer
Train, trainExplanation
The group will travel to Birmingham by train. The repetition of the word "train" suggests that they will be using this mode of transportation multiple times, possibly for different legs of the journey or to accommodate the entire group.Rate this question:
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