Gateway B1+ Unit 4 Listening
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- 2.
Dialogue 1 ………………………
- 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
A. It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key.Explanation
The correct answer is "It was a bit disappointing. I just did something low key."
This answer is correct because it accurately reflects the first statement in the dialogue. The speaker expresses their disappointment and mentions that they did something low key. The other statements in the dialogue do not mention disappointment or doing something low key, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Dialogue 5 ………………………
- 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
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 suggests a topic of conversation that is interesting to people. The other statements either express disappointment, a change in opinion, or a personal preference, which do not indicate a widely discussed and intriguing subject.Rate this question:
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- 4.
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." This answer is supported by the dialogue where the speaker mentions that they have reconsidered their previous approach and now believe that the new plan will be more effective.Rate this question:
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- 5.
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 positive feelings towards someone, indicating that they are pleased with the news they received about that person.Rate this question:
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- 6.
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 speaker expresses their feelings of being tired or fed up with a certain type of thing. This suggests that they have had enough of it and are not interested in it anymore.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Listen again and choose the best answers, A, B or C. How did the girl celebrate her birthday?
- A.
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 the best answer because it directly states how the girl celebrated her birthday. The other options, going to Paris or going out with friends, are not mentioned and therefore cannot be considered correct.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What’s the cookery programme about?
- A.
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 the best cook is. The focus of the show is likely on showcasing different cooks and their skills, and then evaluating and comparing their abilities to determine the ultimate winner. The programme may involve various cooking challenges, competitions, and judging criteria to determine the best cook among the participants.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Where is Jack going to work?
- A.
In a supermarket
- B.
In a restaurant
- C.
In a clothes shop
Correct Answer
B. In a restaurantExplanation
Jack is going to work in a restaurant. This can be inferred from the given options where the locations mentioned are a supermarket, a restaurant, and a clothes shop. Among these options, the correct answer is "in a restaurant", indicating that Jack will be working in a restaurant.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why is Megan phoning Emily?
- A.
To make an arrangement
- B.
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 arrangement between them, but Megan wants to modify it for some reason. The other options of making or canceling an arrangement would imply different intentions or actions, which are not indicated in the given answer. Therefore, the most appropriate explanation is that Megan is contacting Emily to alter their initial agreement.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What does Rob want to talk to Vanessa about?
- A.
An article he has read
- B.
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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