Gateway B1 Unit 6 Test Standard Listening
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Listen again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?
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Listen to five people talking about rubbish and recycling. Match the speakers (1–5) with the comments (A–E).Speaker 1
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Companies don’t do enough.
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This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen.
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This is not a good solution. It just makes things worse.
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Different people can use our old things.
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We have to change our habits.
Correct Answer
C. This is not a good solution. It just makes things worse. -
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Speaker 2
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Companies don’t do enough.
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This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen.
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This is not a good solution. It just makes things worse.
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Different people can use our old things.
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We have to change our habits.
Correct Answer
B. This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen.Explanation
The speaker is discussing different ideas or solutions and expressing their opinion on them. They mention that "This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen." This suggests that the speaker believes that the idea being discussed would be beneficial or practical in a large kitchen.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3
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Companies don’t do enough.
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This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen.
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This is not a good solution. It just makes things worse.
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Different people can use our old things.
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We have to change our habits.
Correct Answer
A. Companies don’t do enough.Explanation
The answer "Companies don’t do enough" is supported by the statement "Companies don’t do enough" in the given text. The speaker emphasizes that companies are not doing enough, suggesting that they should take more responsibility or action in some aspect.Rate this question:
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Speaker 4
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Companies don’t do enough.
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This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen.
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This is not a good solution. It just makes things worse.
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Different people can use our old things.
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We have to change our habits.
Correct Answer
D. Different people can use our old things.Explanation
The speaker is suggesting that one way to address the issue is by allowing different people to use their old things. This implies that instead of throwing away or discarding old items, they can be given to others who may find value in them. This not only reduces waste but also promotes the idea of reusing and sharing resources.Rate this question:
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Speaker 5
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Companies don’t do enough.
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This is a good idea if you have a big kitchen.
- C.
This is not a good solution. It just makes things worse.
- D.
Different people can use our old things.
- E.
We have to change our habits.
Correct Answer
E. We have to change our habits.Explanation
The answer "We have to change our habits" is the correct answer because it aligns with the speaker's statement that "Companies don't do enough" and "Different people can use our old things." It suggests that instead of relying on companies to make changes, individuals should take responsibility and make changes in their own habits to address the issue at hand.Rate this question:
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Speaker 1: People throw away more rubbish now than before.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that people are not throwing away more rubbish now than before. This indicates that the amount of rubbish being discarded has either remained the same or decreased over time.Rate this question:
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Speaker 2:Many people don’t have space for different types of bins in their kitchens.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that there are individuals who do not have enough room in their kitchens to accommodate various types of bins. This implies that these people may struggle with managing waste properly, as they are unable to separate different types of waste for recycling or disposal. Therefore, the answer "True" is appropriate as it aligns with the information provided.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3: All of our shopping comes with paper and plastic.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The speaker states that "All of our shopping comes with paper and plastic." This means that every shopping experience includes both paper and plastic. However, the answer is false, indicating that this statement is not true. Therefore, the correct answer suggests that the speaker's statement is incorrect and not all shopping experiences involve paper and plastic.Rate this question:
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Speaker 4:It’s always more expensive to buy a new computer than repair an old one.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement provided by Speaker 4 is "It's always more expensive to buy a new computer than repair an old one." The correct answer is False. This means that it is not always more expensive to buy a new computer than repair an old one. There can be instances where the cost of repairing an old computer exceeds the cost of buying a new one. Therefore, the statement is not universally true.Rate this question:
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Speaker 5: People buy more food than they need.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement suggests that people tend to purchase more food than they actually require. This could be due to various reasons such as lack of meal planning, impulse buying, or fear of running out of food. It is a common behavior observed in many individuals, leading to food waste and unnecessary expenses.Rate this question:
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