Gateway B2+ Unit 2 Listening
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Listen again and complete the notes with ONE word in each gap. Speaker 1 His first examiner was grumpy and ________ . In his second test he made errors which were …………………………. He passed on his third attempt.
Explanation
The speaker describes their first examiner as "grumpy and serious". In their second test, they made errors that were serious as well. Despite these challenges, they were able to pass on their third attempt.Rate this question:
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Listen to three people talking about their driving test experiences. Choose the best answers, A, B or C. Why didn’t the first speaker pass his first test?
- A.
The test examiner didn’t like him.
- B.
He didn’t look in his mirror when setting off.
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He should have checked his mirror more often.
Correct Answer
C. He should have checked his mirror more often.Explanation
The first speaker did not pass his first driving test because he should have checked his mirror more often.Rate this question:
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How did he react to passing his test?
- A.
He was calm and relaxed.
- B.
He didn’t believe the examiner.
- C.
He was grateful to the examiner.
Correct Answer
B. He didn’t believe the examiner.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the person did not believe the examiner when they informed him that he passed the test. This implies that the person might have expected to fail the test or had doubts about their performance. It could also indicate a lack of trust in the examiner's judgment or the testing process.Rate this question:
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How did the second speaker feel before her test?
- A.
Under pressure to be like her friends
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Excited about being more independent
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Jealous of her best friend’s car
Correct Answer
A. Under pressure to be like her friendsExplanation
The second speaker felt under pressure to be like her friends before her test. This suggests that she may have felt the need to conform to the expectations or standards set by her friends, possibly leading to feelings of stress or anxiety. This pressure could have stemmed from a desire to fit in or fear of being judged by her peers.Rate this question:
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Why did she fail her test?
- A.
She crashed into the cars ahead of her.
- B.
She misunderstood a traffic signal.
- C.
She stopped the car at the wrong place.
Correct Answer
B. She misunderstood a traffic signal.Explanation
The reason she failed her test is because she misunderstood a traffic signal. This means that she did not correctly interpret the meaning of a signal while driving, leading to a mistake or violation that resulted in her failure.Rate this question:
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How was the third speaker affected by taking her test the day after she applied?
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She didn’t have time to feel nervous.
- B.
She lost her memory during the test.
- C.
She got anxious and told her instructor to stop the test.
Correct Answer
A. She didn’t have time to feel nervous.Explanation
The third speaker was not affected by taking her test the day after she applied because she didn't have time to feel nervous. This suggests that by taking the test immediately after applying, she didn't have enough time to worry or stress about it, which may have helped her perform better.Rate this question:
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Speaker 1 His first examiner was grumpy and ...................... . In his second test he made errors which were ________ . He passed on his third attempt.
Correct Answer
sillyExplanation
The missing word in the sentence is "silly." The speaker is describing their experience with their first examiner, who was grumpy and silly. In their second test, the speaker made errors that were also silly. Despite these setbacks, the speaker managed to pass on their third attempt.Rate this question:
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Speaker 2 She had just become 17 and being the youngest of her friends she had to listen to them ________ about how independent they were with their new cars. She panicked during the test when the examiner stopped the car to prevent them from crashing into the ………………………… traffic. She failed the test.
Correct Answer
boastingExplanation
The word "boasting" means to talk with excessive pride or self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. In this context, the speaker's friends were bragging about their new cars and how independent they felt. The speaker felt pressured and insecure because she didn't have a car and couldn't relate to their experiences. This made her panic during the driving test, causing her to fail.Rate this question:
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Speaker 2 She had just become 17 and being the youngest of her friends she had to listen to them ………………………… about how independent they were with their new cars. She panicked during the test when the examiner stopped the car to prevent them from crashing into the ________ traffic. She failed the test.
Correct Answer
oncomingExplanation
The word "oncoming" accurately fills in the blank because it fits the context of the sentence. The speaker mentions that the examiner stopped the car to prevent them from crashing into something related to traffic. "Oncoming" refers to traffic that is coming towards the speaker's car, so it makes sense that the examiner would stop the car to avoid a collision with oncoming traffic. This explains why the speaker panicked and ultimately failed the test.Rate this question:
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Speaker 3 She was given an early test due to a ________ . She doesn’t remember much but was so happy to pass that she cried.
Correct Answer
cancellationExplanation
The speaker was given an early test due to a cancellation. They do not remember much about the circumstances surrounding the cancellation, but they were extremely happy to pass the test.Rate this question:
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