Gateway B1+ Unit 6 Listening
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Speaker A ………………………
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I didn’t have an interest in science.
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I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school.
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I now work in a school.
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I think science is taught in a better way today.
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I intend to make a career in science.
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This listening exercise from Gateway B1+ Unit 6 assesses understanding of speakers' attitudes towards science. It evaluates comprehension and preference for subjects, highlighting individual perspectives on educational interests.
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Speaker E ………………………
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I didn’t have an interest in science.
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I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school.
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I now work in a school.
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I think science is taught in a better way today.
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I intend to make a career in science.
Correct Answer
A. I now work in a school.Explanation
The statement "I now work in a school" suggests that the speaker's interest in science has changed because they are now working in a school. Working in a school may have exposed the speaker to different teaching methods and resources, which could have sparked an interest in science. Additionally, being in a school environment may have provided opportunities for the speaker to learn and engage with science in a more practical and hands-on way.Rate this question:
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Speaker D ...
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Used to want to be a science teacher.
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Always got bad marks in science.
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Only liked biology.
Correct Answer
A. Used to want to be a science teacher.Explanation
The correct answer is "used to want to be a science teacher." This is because the statement suggests that Speaker D had a previous desire to become a science teacher. The other options, such as always getting bad marks in science or only liking biology, do not directly relate to the statement about wanting to be a science teacher.Rate this question:
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Speaker B says that ...
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The science books were boring.
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He didn’t attend all the science lessons.
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His daughter thinks science is exciting.
Correct Answer
A. He didn’t attend all the science lessons.Explanation
Speaker B didn't attend all the science lessons. This can be inferred from the statement that the science books were boring. If Speaker B had attended all the science lessons, they would have had a firsthand experience of the subject and would not have solely relied on the books to form an opinion. Therefore, the fact that Speaker B found the books boring suggests that they missed some of the lessons.Rate this question:
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Speaker D ………………………
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I didn’t have an interest in science.
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I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school.
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I now work in a school.
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I think science is taught in a better way today.
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I intend to make a career in science.
Correct Answer
A. I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school.Explanation
The speaker's statement "I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school" explains why they now have an interest in science. It suggests that their perspective on science changed during their time in school, which led to their current interest in the subject.Rate this question:
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Speaker C ...
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Has loved science since she was eight.
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Loves science and doing magic tricks.
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Is passionate about science.
Correct Answer
A. Is passionate about science.Explanation
The given answer "is passionate about science" is the most appropriate explanation for Speaker C. This is because the statement "has loved science since she was eight" implies a long-standing interest in science, while "loves science and doing magic tricks" suggests a broader range of interests. However, "is passionate about science" captures the intensity and enthusiasm that Speaker C has for the subject.Rate this question:
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Speaker E ...
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Didn't go to school but learned at home.
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Is a science teacher now. is a science teacher now. is a science teacher now. is a science teacher now.
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Was quite naughty at school.
Correct Answer
A. Was quite naughty at school.Explanation
The correct answer is "was quite naughty at school." This can be inferred from the statement "didn't go to school but learned at home." If Speaker E didn't go to school, it implies that they were not able to be naughty at school. Therefore, the correct answer must be the opposite, indicating that Speaker E was quite naughty at school.Rate this question:
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Speaker B ………………………
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I didn’t have an interest in science.
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I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school.
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I now work in a school.
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I think science is taught in a better way today.
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I intend to make a career in science.
Correct Answer
A. I think science is taught in a better way today.Explanation
The speaker's statement "I think science is taught in a better way today" suggests that their attitude towards science has changed and they now have a positive view of how it is taught. This change in attitude could be a result of their personal experience in school or their current work in a school environment. Additionally, the speaker's intention to make a career in science further supports their belief that science education has improved.Rate this question:
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Listen again and choose the best answers, A, B or C. Speaker A disliked science because ...
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It was difficult.
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It was badly taught.
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He preferred arts subjects.
Correct Answer
A. He preferred arts subjects.Explanation
The correct answer is "he preferred arts subjects." This suggests that Speaker A had a personal preference for arts subjects over science, which is why they disliked science. It implies that their interest and inclination were towards subjects related to arts rather than science.Rate this question:
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Speaker C ………………………
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I didn’t have an interest in science.
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I changed my attitude to science lessons when I was at school.
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I now work in a school.
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I think science is taught in a better way today.
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I intend to make a career in science.
Correct Answer
A. I intend to make a career in science.Explanation
The speaker's intention to make a career in science is supported by their statement that they now work in a school and believe that science is taught in a better way today. This suggests that they have developed a strong interest and passion for science, leading them to pursue a career in the field.Rate this question:
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