Gateway B2+ Unit 2 Listening

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.

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.

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.

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.

The first speaker did not pass his first driving test because he should have checked his mirror more often.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.