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 is the correct match for the comment "My doctor doesn't take enough time with his patients." This implies that the speaker is dissatisfied with the amount of time their doctor spends with them during appointments.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 correct answer is "My last visit was a better experience than previous visits." This answer is supported by the statement "My doctor doesn't take enough time with his patients." This implies that the speaker had a better experience during their last visit, which suggests that the new centres may not be good for everyone in the area. The other statements do not directly support this conclusion.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 is correct because it directly reflects the main point made by Speaker 3. Speaker 3 expresses their opinion that the new centres are not beneficial for everyone in the area. This implies that there are certain individuals who may not find the new centres suitable for their needs. The other statements mentioned by Speaker 3 are supporting points that further explain their reasoning for this opinion.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 "A new system would be better for people who can’t go to a doctor in normal working hours." This answer aligns with the statement made by Speaker 4, who expresses the opinion that the new centres are not good for everyone in the area. The speaker suggests that a new system would be beneficial for individuals who are unable to see a doctor during regular working hours. This implies that the current system does not adequately accommodate those who have scheduling constraints, and a new system would provide better access to healthcare for this specific group of people.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 stating 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 believes that the new medical center is nicer than the old one because it has a beautiful new building. In addition, there is music playing in the waiting room, which adds to the overall pleasant experience.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 suggests that the speaker has to travel to the next town in order to see her doctor.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3Bus journey takes (4) ……………………… minutes.
Correct Answer
45, forty-five, forty fiveExplanation
The answer is 45, forty-five, forty five because all three options represent the same number of minutes. "45" is the numerical representation, "forty-five" is the written form, and "forty five" is a variation of the written form with a space instead of a hyphen.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." The sentence states that the doctor's surgery is not open in the evenings or at weekends. This means that the doctor's surgery is closed during the evenings and also on weekends.Rate this question:
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