Gateway B1 Unit 3 Test Standard Listening

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    Gateway B1 Unit 3 Listening

  • 2. 

    Listen to part of an interview with a writer. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?The book tells people about one secret language.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The book does not tell people about one secret language.

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  • 3. 

    Children can make up their own languages.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Children have the ability to create their own languages as a form of imaginative play. This is a common behavior observed in children during their early language development stage. It allows them to explore and experiment with sounds, words, and grammar, fostering their creativity and cognitive skills. Additionally, creating their own language can also serve as a means of communication and bonding with peers, further enhancing their social development. Therefore, it is true that children can make up their own languages.

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  • 4. 

    The development of secret languages is quite a new thing.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the development of secret languages is not a new thing, implying that it has been around for a while.

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  • 5. 

    You need to be very clever to speak a secret language.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    To speak a secret language, one does not necessarily need to be very clever. While cleverness can certainly help in understanding and creating complex codes, speaking a secret language primarily requires knowledge of the language itself and the ability to communicate using it. Intelligence may aid in deciphering codes or coming up with new ones, but it is not a prerequisite for speaking a secret language. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 6. 

    There’s no reason for adults to have secret languages.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that there is no reason for adults to have secret languages, implying that adults should not have secret languages. However, this statement is not universally true. Adults may have secret languages for various reasons such as for fun, to maintain privacy, or as a form of coded communication. Therefore, the correct answer is False, as there can be valid reasons for adults to have secret languages.

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  • 7. 

    Listen again and complete the notes with one word in each gap.•  ‘Tutnese’ started in the……………………… .

    Correct Answer
    USA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "USA" because the question asks for the country where "Tutnese" started. The answer "USA" indicates that "Tutnese" originated in the United States.

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  • 8. 

    •  Speakers must think ……………………… .

    Correct Answer
    quickly
    Explanation
    Speakers must think quickly in order to respond and communicate effectively in real-time situations. Quick thinking allows speakers to process information rapidly, make decisions on the spot, and articulate their thoughts and ideas promptly. It enables them to keep up with the pace of conversations, engage in spontaneous discussions, and adapt to unexpected situations. Thinking quickly also helps speakers to avoid long pauses or delays in their speech, ensuring smooth and fluent communication.

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  • 9. 

    •  It’s ……………………… for adults to learn them.

    Correct Answer
    difficult
    Explanation
    Learning new things can be challenging for adults due to various reasons such as busy schedules, established habits, and cognitive limitations. Therefore, the word "difficult" fits appropriately in the given sentence as it suggests that it is not easy for adults to learn those things.

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  • 10. 

    •  Criminals use secret languages so the police   don’t……………………… them.

    Correct Answer
    understand
    Explanation
    Criminals use secret languages to prevent the police from understanding them. By using a language that is unfamiliar to law enforcement, criminals can communicate without fear of being intercepted or deciphered. This allows them to plan and carry out illegal activities without detection or interference from the authorities.

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  • 11. 

    •  Some people speak Cockney in ………………… . 

    Correct Answer
    London
    Explanation
    Cockney is a dialect of English that is traditionally associated with the working-class people in the East End of London. Therefore, it can be inferred that the correct answer is London, as it is the place where Cockney is spoken.

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