Listening Tests


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Test 1


Test 2


Test 3





Test 2

1. Why is the woman phoning?

  • (A) To arrange an appointment
  • (B) To inquire about an order
  • (C) To complain about an error
  • (D) To change a deadline

2. When will the copies probably be available

  • (A) Today
  • (B) Friday
  • (C) Saturday
  • (D) Monday

3. At what time is the woman most likely to arrive?

  • (A) 11.00 am
  • (B) 3.00 pm
  • (C) 4.30 pm
  • (D) 5.00 pm


4. What will the man have to do on Monday?

  • (A) See a client
  • (B) Cancel an appointment
  • (C) Attend a training session
  • (D) Chair a meeting

5. On which day of the week does the conversation take place?

  • (A) Wednesday
  • (B) Thursday
  • (C) Friday
  • (D) Saturday

6. How does the man feel about the woman's request?

  • (A) Happy
  • (B) Calm
  • (C) Annoyed
  • (D) Confused


7. How many children does the woman from Greendale have?

  • (A) One
  • (B) Two
  • (C) Three
  • (D) Four

8. What is not said about Greendale?

  • (A) Property is inexpensive
  • (B) It has a good bus service
  • (C) It is quiet
  • (D) The schools are good

9. Where does the conversation most likely take place?

  • (A) At a coffee shop
  • (B) In the street
  • (C) On the phone
  • (D) In an office


10. When does the conversation take place?

  • (A) In March
  • (B) At the beginning of April
  • (C) Near the end of April
  • (D) In the middle of May

11. Why does the woman want the appointment made soon?

  • (A) The deadline has already passed
  • (B) There are too many candidates
  • (C) The marketing department cannot function
  • (D) The person hired will need to learn about the job

12. How many candidates are likely to attend the group interview?

  • (A) Two
  • (B) Three or four
  • (C) Five
  • (D) More than five


13. How often will the sofa be used as a bed?

  • (A) Every day
  • (B) Very frequently
  • (C) Occasionally
  • (D) Almost never

14. What style of sofa does the woman prefer?

  • (A) Classic
  • (B) Contemporary
  • (C) A futon
  • (D) She has no preference

15. What is not mentioned in the conversation?

  • (A) The quality of the mattress
  • (B) Other guest room furniture
  • (C) The price of a leather sofa
  • (D) Access to the woman's apartment

Test 3

1. Who is the speaker addressing?

  • (A) Charity workers
  • (B) News reporters
  • (C) Work colleagues
  • (D) Clients of a company

2. What will she do soon?

  • (A) Start her own company
  • (B) Go to live in Mumbai
  • (C) Accept a promotion
  • (D) Begin a new activity

3. What will probably happen shortly?

  • (A) A film will be shown
  • (B) Food and drink will be served
  • (C) There will be a tour of the building
  • (D) A conference will take place


4. Why is the bridge still closed?

  • (A) It has not been completed
  • (B) It's safety needs to be verified
  • (C) It does not meet city regulations
  • (D) It is costing taxpayers too much

5. On what day of the week is it likely to be opened?

  • (A) Monday
  • (B) Wednesday
  • (C) Thursday
  • (D) Saturday

6. What are drivers asked to consider?

  • (A) Staying at home
  • (B) Using public transportation
  • (C) Phoning a radio station
  • (D) Sharing their car


7. Who is the speaker?

  • (A) A professional musician
  • (B) An administrator
  • (C) A secretary
  • (D) A real estate agent

8. What financial problem does he mention?

  • (A) The lack of subcriptions
  • (B) The cost of new accommodation
  • (C) Taxation
  • (D) The high level of fees

9. At what time of the year does the talk take place?

  • (A) During the winter vacation
  • (B) In early fall
  • (C) Late spring or early summer
  • (D) The end of the summer


10. What is the speaker's place of work?

  • (A) An airplane
  • (B) A restaurant
  • (C) A train
  • (D) A cafĂ©

11. What time is it when she makes her announcement?

  • (A) Ten o'clock
  • (B) Ten thirty
  • (C) Eleven o'clock
  • (D) Eleven thirty

12. How long will lunch be available?

  • (A) One hour
  • (B) Two hours
  • (C) Three hours
  • (D) All afternoon


13. Who is the speaker probably addressing?

  • (A) Tourists
  • (B) Tour guides
  • (C) Rock climbers
  • (D) Historians

14. What is the interest of visiting the main gallery?

  • (A) It has a subterranean lake
  • (B) It contains human artefacts
  • (C) It has never been visited before
  • (D) It dates from the eighteenth century

15. What is likely to be the biggest problem during the visit?

  • (A) The humidity
  • (B) Insufficient light
  • (C) The cold
  • (D) The lack of time