Gateway B1 Unit 7 Test Standard Listening
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Listen to five people talking about why they have their jobs. Match the speakers (1–5) with the comments (A–E).Speaker 1 _______
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I tried something else first.
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I’ve always wanted to do this job.
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I wanted to be like someone else.
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A family member suggested this job.
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My job isn’t always interesting.
Correct Answer
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Speaker 2 _______
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I tried something else first.
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I’ve always wanted to do this job.
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I wanted to be like someone else.
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A family member suggested this job.
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My job isn’t always interesting.
Correct Answer
A. I tried something else first.Explanation
This answer suggests that Speaker 2 had previously attempted a different job or career before their current one. This could imply that they have explored different options and made a deliberate choice to try something else before settling into their current job. It also indicates that they have some level of experience and may have learned from their previous job, which could contribute to their current role.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3 _______
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I tried something else first.
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I’ve always wanted to do this job.
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I wanted to be like someone else.
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A family member suggested this job.
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My job isn’t always interesting.
Correct Answer
C. I wanted to be like someone else.Explanation
The speaker states that they wanted to be like someone else. This suggests that their motivation for pursuing their current job was influenced by their desire to emulate someone they admire or look up to. It implies that they may have chosen this job based on the qualities or characteristics they associate with the person they want to be like.Rate this question:
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Speaker 4 _______
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I tried something else first.
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I’ve always wanted to do this job.
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I wanted to be like someone else.
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A family member suggested this job.
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My job isn’t always interesting.
Correct Answer
E. My job isn’t always interesting.Explanation
The given answer, "My job isn't always interesting," is the correct answer because it aligns with the previous statements made by Speaker 4. They mention trying something else first, indicating a lack of satisfaction in their previous job. They also express a desire to do the current job, suggesting that they had high expectations. However, they then mention that their job isn't always interesting, implying that it may not meet their initial expectations. This statement provides a logical conclusion to the previous statements and explains the speaker's perspective on their job.Rate this question:
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Speaker 5 _______
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I tried something else first.
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I’ve always wanted to do this job.
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I wanted to be like someone else.
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A family member suggested this job.
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My job isn’t always interesting.
Correct Answer
D. A family member suggested this job.Explanation
The correct answer is "A family member suggested this job." The other statements provided do not explain why the speaker chose their current job. The fact that a family member suggested the job implies that the speaker may have been influenced or persuaded by someone close to them to pursue this particular career path.Rate this question:
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Listen again. Choose the best answers, A, B or C.When she was young, Speaker 1
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Watched a lot of different programmes.
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Decided to be a lawyer.
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wanted to be on television.
Correct Answer
B. Decided to be a lawyer.Explanation
The correct answer is "decided to be a lawyer". This is because the speaker is talking about their past and their aspirations when they were young. Out of the given options, "decided to be a lawyer" is the most relevant choice as it reflects a career choice or ambition rather than simply watching TV programmes or wanting to be on television.Rate this question:
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Speaker 2 _____
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Works as a car designer.
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Works as a waiter in a restaurant.
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Works as a manager in a restaurant.
Correct Answer
C. Works as a manager in a restaurant.Explanation
The correct answer is "works as a manager in a restaurant." This answer is supported by the information provided in the question, which states that Speaker 2 works in a restaurant. Since being a manager is a higher position than being a waiter, it is more likely that Speaker 2 is a manager rather than a waiter. Additionally, the question does not provide any information that suggests Speaker 2 is a car designer, so that option can be ruled out.Rate this question:
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When she was young, Speaker 3
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Wanted to be a maths teacher.
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Didn’t know what she wanted to do.
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Didn’t like her maths teacher.
Correct Answer
B. Didn’t know what she wanted to do.Explanation
The correct answer is "didn’t know what she wanted to do." because the statement "When she was young, Speaker 3 wanted to be a maths teacher" does not provide any information about what Speaker 3 actually ended up doing or if they pursued a career in teaching. Therefore, it can be inferred that Speaker 3 didn't have a clear idea of what they wanted to do when they were young.Rate this question:
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Speaker 4 thinks _________
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He’s quite well-off.
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The people at work are boring.
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He’ll earn a lot of money.
Correct Answer
C. He’ll earn a lot of money.Explanation
Speaker 4 believes that he will earn a significant amount of money. This suggests that he has a positive outlook on his financial prospects and expects to have a high income in the future.Rate this question:
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Speaker 5 _______
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Likes being a receptionist.
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Is an ambitious person.
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Isn’t very happy in her job.
Correct Answer
A. Likes being a receptionist.Explanation
The correct answer is "likes being a receptionist." This can be inferred from the information given in the question that Speaker 5 likes their job. The other options, "is an ambitious person" and "isn't very happy in her job," are not supported by the given information.Rate this question:
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