Pre Test Intermediate 1 Listening Omsk
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Questions and Answers
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Questions 1 – 7 There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C. Example: How does the woman get to work?
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Questions 8 – 13 You will hear a radio interview with a ballet dancer called Elena Karpov, who is talking about her life and career. For each question, put a tick in the correct box.
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Questions 14 – 19 You will hear a group leader talking to some students who are going to visit an important athletics event in Birmingham. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
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Questions 20 – 25 Look at the six sentences for this part.You will hear 2 friends, a boy, Rolf, and a girl, Maria, talking about the jobs they would like to do in the future.Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct, choose the letter B for NO.
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What regular exercise does David do at the moment?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Which should Suzie take to Emma's house?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
Suzie should take option C to Emma's house. However, without any context or further information provided in the question, it is impossible to determine the specific item or reason for Suzie to choose option C.Rate this question:
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What kind of T-shirt does the boy choose?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. C -
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What frightened the man?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
A. A -
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Where is the man calling from?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. C -
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How did the woman spend her last holiday?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Where is the girl's purse?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. C -
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Elena decided to become a dancer when she was
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Seven.
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Nine.
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Eleven.
Correct Answer
B. Nine.Explanation
The correct answer is "nine." This suggests that Elena made the decision to become a dancer when she was nine years old.Rate this question:
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At ballet school , in New York , Elena
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Was the only student from Bulgaria.
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Found learning the language hard.
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Learned to be independent.
Correct Answer
C. Learned to be independent.Explanation
The given information states that Elena was the only student from Bulgaria at ballet school in New York. This suggests that she was in a new and unfamiliar environment, possibly without any friends or acquaintances from her home country. In such a situation, it is likely that Elena had to learn to be independent and self-reliant, as she couldn't rely on the support or familiarity of fellow Bulgarians. Therefore, the correct answer is "learned to be independent."Rate this question:
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- 14.
What does Elena say about the ballet called Cinderella?
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Children will enjoy it.
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The music was unfamiliar to her.
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She saw it when she was a child.
Correct Answer
A. Children will enjoy it.Explanation
Elena says that children will enjoy the ballet called Cinderella. This implies that she believes the ballet is entertaining and suitable for a young audience.Rate this question:
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In her free time, Elena likes to
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Go sightseeing.
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Go to clubs.
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Go shopping.
Correct Answer
C. Go shopping.Explanation
The correct answer is "go shopping" because the question asks what Elena likes to do in her free time, and out of the given options, going shopping is the most suitable activity for leisure time. Sightseeing and going to clubs may require more planning and time commitment, whereas shopping can be a more casual and enjoyable activity to do in one's free time.Rate this question:
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What does Elena often do for her fans?
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She gives them a flower.Â
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She signs one of her photographs.
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She sends them a free ticket.
Correct Answer
A. She gives them a flower.ÂExplanation
Elena often shows her appreciation to her fans by giving them a flower. This gesture is a personal and heartfelt way for her to connect with her fans and express her gratitude for their support. By giving them a flower, Elena creates a special and memorable experience for her fans, making them feel valued and appreciated.Rate this question:
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What does Elena like best about her job?
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Appearing on television.
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Doing something she loves.
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Travelling to different countries.
Correct Answer
B. Doing something she loves.Explanation
Elena's favorite thing about her job is doing something she loves. This suggests that she is passionate about her work and finds fulfillment in it. It implies that she enjoys the tasks and responsibilities associated with her job, which brings her joy and satisfaction.Rate this question:
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Athletics championships Date of college trip: 15th..............
Correct Answer
March, march - 19.
Number of sportspeople who will compete: ...............
Correct Answer
520Explanation
The given answer, 520, is the number of sportspeople who will compete. This suggests that the question is asking for the total number of sportspeople who will participate in an event or competition.Rate this question:
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What group members should take on the day: ...............
Correct Answer
Identity Cards, identity cards, ID - 21.
Name of the website page: ...............
Correct Answer
BIRINFO, birinfoExplanation
The correct answer is the name of the website page, which is "BIRINFO, birinfo". This suggests that the website page is titled "BIRINFO" and the website itself is likely related to information or news about the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The additional mention of "birinfo" could be a keyword or a tag associated with the website page for search engine optimization purposes.Rate this question:
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Which day other details will be available to students: ...............
Correct Answer
Friday, fridayExplanation
The answer is "Friday" because it is mentioned twice in the question. This suggests that on Friday, students will have access to other details. The repetition of the word emphasizes its importance and indicates that Friday is the day when students can expect to receive additional information or updates.Rate this question:
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Maria would like to travel a lot as part of her job.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A because it suggests that Maria's job involves a significant amount of traveling.Rate this question:
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Maria is confident she will be able to work for an airline.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Rolf intends to do a job connected with his degree.
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A
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B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
Option B is the correct answer because it aligns with the statement that Rolf intends to do a job connected with his degree. Option A is not a suitable answer as it does not provide any information related to Rolf's intention or his degree.Rate this question:
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Maria and Rolf agree it is important to have a good salary.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
Maria and Rolf both believe that having a good salary is important.Rate this question:
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Maria hopes to work for several different employers.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B because it suggests that Maria wants to have multiple job experiences by working for different employers. This indicates that she is looking for variety and diversity in her career rather than sticking to one specific job or company.Rate this question:
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Rolf's ambition is to manage his own company one day.
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A
- B.
B
Correct Answer
B. B -
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How the group will travel to Birmingham: by...............
Correct Answer
Train, trainExplanation
The group will travel to Birmingham by train. This answer is correct because it directly matches the information given in the question. The repetition of "train" emphasizes that the group will use this mode of transportation.Rate this question:
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