listening scripts

Practice Test 1
Part 1 (page 14)
Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct picture.

Narrator: 1 When will the woman’s tablet be ready?

Woman: Can you fix my tablet? The touchscreen is broken.
Man: I can, but it won’t be ready till next Monday.
Woman: That’s 26th of March, isn’t it?
Man: No, it’s the 27th.
Woman: Right. But I’m too busy next week. Is it OK if I collect it on the 29th?
Man: Of course.

Narrator: 2 What time should the boy turn off the oven?
Mum: Sam, I’m going out to do some shopping. Can you put the chicken in the oven in half an hour?
Boy: At 6.30? No problem. When should I take it out?
Mum: You can turn off the oven at 7.25. Wait, actually, I think 7.35 would be better.
Boy: OK. But please call me at 7.30 or I’ll forget.

Narrator: 3 Which flash drive will the girl buy?

Man: How can I help you?
Girl: I need a flash drive.
Man: We’ve got different sizes. Here’s a 16 GB one, but we’ve got bigger ones, too.
Girl: Is 16 GB big enough to store videos?
Man: A 64 GB drive would be big enough, but a 32 GB is probably all right, too.
Girl: I’ll take that one – I don’t think I need 64 GB.

Narrator: 4 What has the boy just found?

Boy: Margie, look what I’ve just found. It was under the sofa.
Girl: Thanks, Jerry, for finding my shoe. Why do we always find things there?!
Boy: Well, that’s where Charlie likes hiding things. On Monday, I found my scarf under the sofa.
And yesterday I couldn’t find his lead. Where was it? Under the sofa!

Narrator: 5 What is the tourist information centre next to?

Man: Hello, I’m looking for the tourist information centre. I was told it was next to the hotel before the
traffic lights. But I can’t find it.
Woman: They’ve moved it. It’s after the school next to the bank, at the zebra crossing.
Man: Thanks.
Woman: Enjoy your holiday!

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Part 2 (page 15)

Narrator: You will hear a teacher talking to his students about a new mentoring programme. For each
question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
Hello everyone. We’re starting a new mentoring programme with Meadhill Primary School,
a new school that will open its doors on 7th September. Our head teacher and theirs have
decided to start a joint reading and maths programme. Students from Meadhill High will give
after-school aid in maths and reading to Meadhill Primary School children. The programme will
be open to all students from our school who are in year 10 and up. Students taking part in the
programme must come to a training day on 3rd September at 8.45. The day will start with some
fun warm-up activities. Teacher trainers from the local teachers college will join us at 10. The
training day will finish at 3.30 in the afternoon. If you want to take part, tomorrow morning you
will find the forms outside the library. If you have more questions about the programme, you
can email Mrs Jameson – that’s [email protected].

Part 3 (page 16)

Narrator: You will hear two friends talking about the environment. For each question, choose the correct
answer.
Boy: Rachel, are you coming to the beach clean-up on Saturday?
Girl: I don’t know. The last one was fun, but after a week there was rubbish everywhere again.
Boy: That’s why we need more people to help.
Girl: Have you put up posters at school?
Boy: I wanted to put some up by the music department, but not many students go there. So I’ve put
one up outside, by the main gate.
Girl: Make sure there’s a poster in each classroom, too.
Boy: You’re right. By the way, my sister is bringing some friends.
Girl: Is your sister an environmentalist, too?
Boy: Well, sometimes she recycles, but she always forgets to turn off the lights when she leaves the
room.
Girl: My mum promised to get recycling bins for plastic. But then she said the kitchen wasn’t big
enough. It made me angry.
Boy: So your family doesn’t recycle.
Girl: No! I collect our plastic and take it to the bin by the roundabout.
Boy: There’s a closer one by the stop sign on Pearl Street.
Girl: That’s for paper.

Part 4 (page 17)

Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Narrator: 16 You will hear a girl talking about an electronic dictionary. Why did she buy one?
Girl: Johnny, you’re still using a paper dictionary?
Boy: Yes, I can’t find words in an electronic one.
Girl: That’s because you haven’t learnt to use it properly. It really helps you to learn English, because
you can listen to the pronunciation. That’s why I got mine. It’s also really light, so you can take it
anywhere you want.

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17 You will hear two friends talking about after-school clubs. Which club is the girl going to join
this term?
Boy: Have you decided which club to join?
Girl: I heard that the drama club is planning a show, and I’ll be sad not to be in it. But last term I learnt
so much about paintbrush techniques! I don’t want to change activities yet.
Boy: What about learning to code at computer club?
Girl: My dad is going to teach me.

Narrator: 18 You will hear two friends talking about their film project. What is the girl unhappy about?
Boy: We’re nearly finished with our film project, Ella.
Girl: Yes, but if we had more time, we could do a better job. It’s not fair. For a start, finding good
actors was really difficult.
Boy: But it was great your sister could make the costumes.
Girl: We didn’t have much choice! We couldn’t pay a professional dressmaker. Luckily, she did a good
job.

Narrator: 19 You will hear a man telling his friend about a problem. Why is he angry?
There was a big New Year’s Eve party at the pub next door last night. People were celebrating till
really late. They didn’t make too much noise. But, when I went outside this morning, there were
broken bottles everywhere. It was horrible! There used to be a sign saying “Please put rubbish in
bins”, but it fell down.

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20 You will hear a woman telling a friend about her trip abroad. What did she do on her last
night?
The trip was wonderful! We had such a good time! And our last night was really special. Adam
wanted to take a boat tour along the coast, but at the hotel we found out that there was going
to be an opera in an old castle that night. Of course, I bought tickets for that right away.

Part 5 (page 18)

Narrator: For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear a boy talking to his mum about
moving to a new flat. Who is getting their appliances?
Boy: Mum, are we taking our old appliances when we move to the new flat?
Mum: No. It comes with new appliances.
Boy: Then, can we give our old washing machine and fridge to my sports club?
Mum: No, we can’t. I’ve already promised the washing machine to your aunt Sarah and the fridge to
your cousin Peter.
Boy: Why does Peter need a fridge?
Mum: He’s moving with friends into a new flat. Oh, and his sister Betty is taking the microwave oven.
Boy: What about the vacuum cleaner? Is there one in the flat?
Mum: No, there isn’t, so I’m taking it with us of course.
Boy: Oh, OK. Can I keep my old television?
Mum: I’m afraid not. Uncle Dave asked me to give it your cousin Bert.
Boy: Is there central heating in the new flat?

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Mum: No, but there’s a heater in every room.

Boy: Then can we give our heaters to my sports club?
Mum: Sorry, Harry! Uncle Dave is going to take them to his workshop.

Practice Test 2
Part 1 (page 28)
Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct picture.

Narrator: 1 What hasn’t the restaurant got at the moment?

Waiter: Hello. Are you ready to order dessert?
Woman: Yes, please.
Waiter: What would you like?
Woman: Could I have the chocolate cake, please? And I’d like a cup of coffee, too.
Waiter: Sorry, but there isn’t any chocolate cake left. There’s chocolate ice cream though.
Woman: OK, I’ll have that, please.

Narrator: 2 Where is Alex going to stay?

Boy: I’m going to study French at a summer school in France.
Girl: Really? Wow! Are you going to stay in a hotel?
Boy: No, I’m living with a family in their house. So I’ll sleep and eat there, and I’ll go to school during
the day.
Girl: That sounds great!

Narrator: 3 What will the temperature be tomorrow?

Girl: Hi, Mum! I’m calling to let you know we’ve arrived.
Mum: Oh, hi Lily. What’s the weather like there? It’s cold here – it’s only 12 degrees.
Girl: It’s really hot here. It’s 29 degrees today, and tomorrow it’s going up another 3.
Mum: Wow! Put lots of sunscreen on – and a hat.

Narrator: 4 What time did the concert start?

Girl 1: How was the concert last night?
Girl 2: It was great, but I’m tired today.
Girl 1: What time did it end?
Girl 2: It finished at 11 pm because it started an hour late. The tickets said half past eight, but we
waited for an hour for the concert to begin.
Girl 1: Oh, no! Did your dad pick you up?
Girl 2: Yes, but he wasn’t happy!

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Narrator: 5 What day is the lecture?

Teacher: So, you’ve got two important tests next week. The first is biology and the second is history.
Girl: What days are the tests on?
Teacher: Biology is on Wednesday and history is on Friday. Please don’t forget there isn’t a sports lesson
on Thursday because there’s going to be a lecture.
Girl: Oh, no! I love sport.

Part 2 (page 29)

Narrator: You will hear a teacher talking to her students about a school trip. For each question, write the
correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
OK, we’re here! I know it’s been a long coach journey, so first we’re going to sit on the beach and
have lunch. You can walk on the beach, but please stay with your group and meet me here at
the coach at 1 o’clock. There are lots of coaches in the car park, so remember the name of our
coach – Milton – M–I–L–T–O–N. After lunch, we’re going to walk to the castle – it’s about three
kilometres from here. I’ll show you some interesting points along the way. You don’t need to
bring your backpacks with you, but bring a bottle of water because it’s hot today. After the tour
of the castle and its beautiful gardens, we’ll come back to the coach at about 4 o’clock, and we
should be back home by 6. Good! Now, have your lunch and I’ll see you in an hour.

Part 3 (page 30)

Narrator: You will hear a boy called Ben talking to his grandmother about her laptop. For each question,
choose the correct answer.
Woman: Ben, can you please help me with my laptop?
Boy: Of course, Gran. What’s the problem?
Woman: The screen’s black. I can’t use the mouse or the keyboard. I want to check the bus timetable
online and I can’t.
Boy: How long have you had this laptop?
Woman: Oh, not long – less than 10 years.
Boy: Ten years?! That’s a very long time, Gran. Perhaps you should buy a new one.
Woman: Hmm, I’d prefer not to spend too much money – they’re so expensive.
Boy: You could go to the computer shop in town. I saw an advert in today’s newspaper – there are
laptops on sale for £200.
Woman: OK. Can you come with me?
Boy: Sure. What day would you like to go?
Woman: Well, I can’t go on Thursday because I’ve got a dentist’s appointment, but I could go on Friday
afternoon or Saturday morning.
Boy: How about Saturday morning?
Woman: OK. I’ll meet you in front of the post office.
Boy: No, that isn’t near the computer shop. I’ll meet you outside Alice’s Café.
Woman: Is that opposite the bookshop?
Boy: Yes, that’s right. And now let’s look at the bus timetable on my phone.
Woman: Thanks, Ben.

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Part 4 (page 31)

Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Narrator: 16 You will hear a boy talking to his mum. Where did he leave his watch?
Boy: Mum, I can’t find my watch. I thought I left it in the bathroom.
Mum: Sorry, I haven’t seen it. Have you looked in the living room?
Boy: Oh yes, you’re right. I think I put it on the bookcase. Here it is.
Mum: Tim, you should really look after your things more carefully.

Narrator: 17 You will hear two sisters talking about their day. What present did they buy?
Girl 1: Today’s been a fun day shopping.
Girl 2: Yes, it has. Let’s look at what we bought.
Girl 1: OK. So, I bought myself these jeans, and this tie is for Dad for his birthday.
Girl 2: I think he’ll love it, and those jeans will look great with your new blue trainers.
Girl 1: Thanks.

Narrator: 18 You will hear a doctor talking to a boy. What does he want the boy to do?
OK, your leg isn’t broken, but you’ve hurt it. So I’m going to put this bandage on it, and you must
rest it for the next few days. That means you mustn’t play football. This medicine will help with
the pain. So, let’s see … today’s Tuesday. You need to come back next Tuesday and see the nurse.
She’ll look at your leg to check it’s OK.

Narrator: 19 You will hear two friends talking about a museum. Where is the girl going on Saturday evening?
Boy: Are you coming to Jamie’s party on Saturday, Lily?
Girl: This Saturday? I can’t – I’m going to the museum.
Boy: In the evening?
Girl: Yes. One of my photos won first prize in a competition. On Saturday, everyone can see my photos
and I’ll receive the prize.
Boy: Wow! That’s amazing!

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20 You will hear an assistant talking to a customer in an airport. What does the customer have to
pay for to check in?
Man: Have you got just one suitcase to check in?
Woman: No, I’ve got this small backpack and my guitar as well.
Man: Well, you can take the backpack with you on the plane. It’s small. But you’ve only paid for one big
piece of luggage.
Woman: Oh. So can I pay now?
Man: Yes, it’s €50.

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Part 5 (page 32)

Narrator: For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear two friends talking about the theatre
in their town. What job does each person do?
Boy: What are you doing at the weekend, Jane?
Girl: I’m going to the theatre. My mum’s in a play.
Boy: Really? Is your mum an actor?
Girl: Yes.
Boy: What’s her name?
Girl: Her name’s Julie Bond, but she isn’t famous. My dad is a singer, and you may know him – Michael
Bond.
Boy: Sure! Wow! You know, my uncle works at the theatre, too. His name’s Tony. He’s an artist.
He paints the sets.
Girl: That sounds interesting. According to my mum, the manager of the theatre isn’t very nice.
Her name’s Anna …
Boy: Oh yes, I know – my uncle said something about Anna. Did you know that Hugo works there as
well?
Girl: Your friend Hugo? No, what does he do?
Boy: He was a waiter at the theatre café, but now he’s an usher. He shows people to their seats at the
theatre. He only works on Saturdays, but he loves watching the plays when he finishes working.
Girl: My mum’s friend Helen is a secretary at the theatre and she often gets free tickets.
Boy: Lucky her!

Practice Test 3
Part 1 (page 42)
Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct picture.

Narrator: 1 What is happening on Tuesday?

Boy: I’m going to put some clothes in the washing machine that I want to wear for the party on
Tuesday.
Mum: You can’t use the washing machine. It’s broken.
Boy: Oh, no! Is someone coming to repair it?
Mum: I called the repair shop, but they can’t send anyone until Wednesday.

Narrator: 2 Where will Anne wear her sandals?

Girl 1: Have you packed for the school trip yet, Anne?
Girl 2: Yes, I’m taking shorts, T-shirts and sandals.
Girl 1: I’m not taking my sandals. We’re going to walk in the countryside every day, so I’m taking trainers.
Girl 2: I’m going to wear sandals when we go out to eat. I’ve also packed a swimsuit to go swimming in
the lake.

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Narrator: 3 What day is it?

Man: Well, here we are in London. What shall we do first?
Woman: Why don’t we go to the British Museum?
Man: What time is it open till?
Woman: It says it’s open from Mondays to Sundays from 10 am until 5.30 pm.
Man: Oh, no! It’s already 4 o’clock.
Woman: No wait … on Fridays, it’s open until 8.30 pm. We have plenty of time.

Narrator: 4 How did Jake get to school yesterday?

Teacher: Jake, you didn’t come to the maths lesson yesterday.
Boy: Sorry, Ms Davis. My dad had an accident while he was driving me to school.
Teacher: What happened?
Boy: A van hit our car. So I had to call for a taxi to take me to school.

Narrator: 5 What did the characters in the book use to find their way in the rainforest?
Woman: I’ve just finished reading a great book.
Man: What’s it about?
Woman: It’s an adventure story. Three friends decide to hike through the Amazon Rainforest and discover
how dangerous it is.
Man: Did they have a local guide with them?
Woman: No, they didn’t even use a map. They just followed the river.

Part 2 (page 43)

Narrator: You will hear a coach talking to her team about an important basketball game. For each
question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You’ve played really well against Rawley School today, but you still have to improve. We’re
playing against Bedford School in London on 1st May. They’re the best junior team in the
country, and we haven’t got a lot of time to train before the game. So you mustn’t miss
a practice. I’ve added an extra day to our routine. As of next week, we’re meeting on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Jackie, I know you usually have swimming lessons on Tuesdays, but
please try to be here for practice. It’s really important! Before each practice, you’re going to run
round the school field for 15 minutes, then do floor exercises for 10 minutes. So get enough
sleep the night before practice, have a good breakfast and lunch and be prepared to work hard.
OK, girls! See you at the next practice on Monday at 4.30. Don’t be late! And please, remember
to bring £15 to pay for your train ticket to London.

Part 3 (page 44)

Narrator: You will hear a girl called Sarah talking to a friend about her holiday in India. For each question,
choose the correct answer.
Boy: Did you enjoy your holiday in India, Sarah?
Girl: Yes, it was amazing!
Boy: Where did you go?
Girl: First, we visited the Taj Mahal.

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Boy: Wow! I know the emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife. Is it as beautiful as it looks in
the pictures?
Girl: It’s even more beautiful!
Boy: And what did you do after that?
Girl: We travelled to Pushkar. It’s a small town next to a lake. People visit the lake because they
believe the water has special powers.
Boy: Where did you stay?
Girl: In a very old but lovely hotel.
Boy: What was the food like?
Girl: Well, in Pushkar people don’t eat fish or meat. So we had a lot of rice and vegetable curry. It was
delicious.
Boy: Did you buy anything?
Girl: Yes. I bought an Indian shirt and trousers in the market. My sister bought some earrings, and
Mum and Dad bought some sweets.
Boy: Did you see any cows in the streets?
Girl: Yes! They were everywhere! They’re very thin because they haven’t got much grass to eat.

Part 4 (page 45)

Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Narrator: 16 You will hear a boy talking about a show at his school. What is he going to do?
You must come and see our school show next week. It will be amazing! Mark and Jody have
written a funny play and they’re going to act in it. Mia’s going to sing and play the guitar. She’s
got a great voice! I’m doing a hip-hop dance with Lucy. We’ve practised for weeks. You’ll love it!

Narrator: 17 You will hear two friends talking about restaurants. Where are they going to eat?
Boy: Do you want to eat out tonight?
Girl: I’d love to. Do you want to try the new steak restaurant in Baker Street?
Boy: I don’t think so. It’s too expensive. What about fish and chips at Kitty’s Café? Or we could we go
to a pizzeria.
Girl: I had pizza for lunch, but fish and chips sounds great!

Narrator: 18 You will hear two people discussing a holiday. How will they be travelling?
Man: I’ve never been on this type of holiday before. What should I take with me?
Woman: Your passport is essential because we’ll be sailing to a few countries. Oh, and you may feel
seasick, so pack some medicine. Remember, the price doesn’t include guided tours of the
islands. You’ll need to pay extra for those.

Narrator: 19 You will hear a weather forecast. Where will it be the driest?
Today it will be cloudy everywhere in the UK, with some light rain in the north and west. The
temperature will be about 25 degrees in the south, 19 degrees in the centre and 17 to 18
degrees in the north.

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Narrator: 20 You will hear a woman asking for directions. Where does she have to turn left?
Woman: Excuse me. How do I get to Maple Park from here?
Man: Go straight for about two kilometres until you get to the traffic lights. Turn right. Then turn left
after the police station. The park is on the right, opposite the supermarket.
Woman: Thank you very much.

Part 5 (page 46)

Narrator: For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear a man and a woman talking about
a house. What is in each room or place?
Woman: I saw a lovely house near the park. It’s the perfect size for us.
Man: Is there a garden?
Woman: Yes. It hasn’t got any trees, but there are a lot of flowers.
Man: How many bedrooms are there?
Woman: Two. But they both have two big cupboards, and there’s a beautiful bathroom with
a new shower.
Man: What about the other rooms?
Woman: There’s a dining room, and we’ll be able to get our long table in there. You can see the garden
from the dining room because there are tall windows along the wall. The living room is big and
has a built-in bookcase.
Man: Oh, that’s nice! Is the kitchen next to the dining room?
Woman: Yes. It’s a bit small, but it’s got a big window above the sink. The owners are leaving their electric
oven and fridge. They’re both new.
Man: Hmm … I’m not sure. I spend a lot of time cooking, so I really want a big kitchen.
Woman: Yes, I know. But we need a big garden for our dogs.
Man: That’s true. Well, let’s make an appointment to see it tomorrow afternoon. Is quarter past five
OK for you?
Woman: Yes, brilliant.

Practice Test 4
Part 1 (page 56)
Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct picture.

Narrator: 1 What can’t Tracy find?

Girl 1: Have you finished yet, Tracy?
Girl 2: Nearly. I bought some thick sweaters, so I’m packing those now.
Girl 1: Great, and don’t forget your hat and gloves. It gets really cold in the mountains.
Girl 2: Well, I’ve got my gloves, but I can’t find my hat. Can I borrow yours?
Girl 1: Yes, of course.

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Narrator: 2 Where did Jason find his keys?

Boy: Mum, have you seen my keys?
Mum: No, Jason, but I’m sure they’re on the piano where you always leave them.
Boy: They aren’t there. I also looked under the couch and in my bag.
Mum: Have you checked your jacket pocket?
Boy: … Oh, yes! Here they are.

Narrator: 3 What time is Josh’s appointment?

Woman: Hello, how can I help you?
Boy: My name is Josh. I’d like to make an appointment with Dr Baxter this morning.
Woman: Sorry, he isn’t working this morning. Can you come this afternoon after four thirty?
Boy: I finish school at four o’clock. Would quarter to five be OK?
Woman: Sure, that’s fine.

Narrator: 4 How much is the laptop?

Woman: How much does this laptop cost?
Man: We have a special offer on today. It usually costs £400, but today it’s 100 pounds less.
Woman: Great! Is this printer on sale as well?
Man: No, but it only costs £40, so that’s £340 altogether.

Narrator: 5 Where does Dan want to work?

Girl: Are you still looking for a summer job, Dan?
Boy: Yes, I don’t really want to work at my dad’s office again.
Girl: Then why don’t you ask at the cinema or at the new café near my house? They’re looking for
waiters.
Boy: Hmm … I think I’d prefer to work at the café. I’ll call them.

Part 2 (page 57)

Narrator: You will hear a teacher telling her students about an after-school club. For each question, write
the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
I know you’re excited about the Easter holidays, but I want to tell you about a new after-school
sports club. Everyone loved the football club this term, so the sport teachers are going to start
giving tennis lessons next term. School starts again on 17th April, and the club is going to start
a week later, on 24th April. Lessons will cost £3. There will be 10 lessons next term, so the total
cost will be £30. You don’t need to bring balls, but you’ll need a tennis racket. Lessons will start
at four o’clock and finish at five. As school finishes at quarter to four, you’ll have plenty of time to
change your clothes. The new sports teacher, Mr Wilson, is organising the club. That’s
W-I-L-S-O-N. You can speak to him about signing up before you leave.

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Part 3 (page 58)

Narrator: You will hear two friends talking about a camping trip. For each question, choose the correct
answer.
Girl: Are you excited about your camping trip, Dave?
Boy: Yes, I love camping. I go camping every year with my dad, my brother, Jamie, and my cousin
Amy. But she’s busy this year.
Girl: Oh, that’s a shame. So, when are you leaving?
Boy: Tomorrow morning at nine.
Girl: Why are you leaving so late?
Boy: Well, we’ll be ready earlier, but there’s always so much traffic between 7.30 and 8.30. We want to
avoid that.
Girl: Have you got everything you need?
Boy: I think so. I’ve packed my raincoat since it might rain later tomorrow. It was really windy last
night, but hopefully, it will be sunny when we arrive.
Girl: I hope so! I know you wanted to have a barbecue.
Boy: Well, there’s a place to have a barbecue even if the weather is bad. I prefer that than going to
a restaurant. Oh, I just remembered. I’ve got to go to the supermarket. Jamie has bought some
sausages and chicken, but I prefer burgers. Would you like to come with me?
Girl: Sure!

Part 4 (page 59)

Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Narrator: 16 You will hear a teacher talking to her class. What do the students need to remember?
Remember it’s sports day tomorrow. There will be different races and a teachers-versus-students
football match. Lessons will finish at 2.30 instead of at 3. You don’t need to bring your art bag
tomorrow, but please don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, trainers and a T-shirt.

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17 You will hear two friends talking about their tests at school. What test have they got
next week?
Boy: Finally, it’s Friday!
Girl: I know. I’m so glad the science test we did this afternoon is over. Now we need to concentrate
on the maths test. At least it’s on Tuesday, so we’ll be able to study for it over the weekend. The
history test is in two weeks, so we’ve got time to study for that, too.

Narrator: 18 You will hear a boy talking about his day. Where is he at the moment?
Mum: Hi, Dan. How was your day?
Boy: Great! I went swimming at the sports centre and I met John there. We had lunch at the café.
Mum: That’s nice!
Boy: It was! But now I’m going to just sit on the couch and watch a film on my laptop.

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Narrator: 19 You will hear a girl talking to her friend about shopping. What did she buy today?
Girl 1: That’s a nice sweater, Victoria. I love the colour. Is it new?
Girl 2: Thanks, it’s actually my sister’s sweater. I went shopping this afternoon to look for winter clothes
and a new coat because there was a sale. But they didn’t have anything in my size! Luckily,
I found this lovely scarf – it was the last one in the shop!

Narrator: 20 You will hear two friends talking about the man’s new flat. Why is he happy?
Woman: Your new flat is great, Rob.
Man: Thanks! I wanted to be near the train station, but the flats were too expensive there.
Woman: So, how close are you to everything in town?
Man: Well, there’s a park across the road, and it’s about a ten-minute walk to the restaurants and shops.
That’s fine because I like jogging more than going shopping!

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Narrator: For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear two girls talking about their plans for
the day. Where is each person now?
Girl 1: Emma! Hi! What are you doing? I’m at the swimming pool. Do you want to come?
Girl 2: Sorry, Katie, but I’ve got so much homework to do! I didn’t go to school yesterday, so I need to
catch up. I’m not leaving my room today! What’s Matt doing? He loves swimming.
Girl 1: He does, but he goes surfing every Saturday. He prefers swimming in the sea, anyway.
Girl 2: Oh, what about Amy?
Girl 1: Well, she’s just sent me a message. She fell off her bike on the way to the supermarket, and she
thinks she’s broken her arm. She’s seeing a doctor now.
Girl 2: Oh, no! Poor Amy. Is Harry with her?
Girl 1: No, he’s at his new job in a restaurant. He was working at the bookshop, but he didn’t really enjoy
it.
Girl 2: He definitely likes food more than books!
Girl 1: Oh, I’ve just got a message from Natalie. She’s in her art class now, but she’s going to meet me in
half an hour. Good luck with your schoolwork!
Girl 2: Thanks, have fun!

Practice Test 5
Part 1 (page 70)
Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct picture.

Narrator: 1 Who is Marie’s sister?

Man: Who is the girl in the picture, Marie?
Woman: That’s Jill. She’s standing next to my sister.
Man: And who’s standing behind your sister?
Woman: That’s my aunt Rose. She’s standing behind Kay.

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Narrator: 2 What is Tim doing at the coast?

Girl: Where is Paul this weekend?
Boy: He went to the coast with his friends Tim and Ron. He wanted to go windsurfing.
Girl: Wow! Are they all going windsurfing?
Boy: No, Ron’s having surfing lessons, and Tim can’t swim, so he isn’t going into the sea.

Narrator: 3 What is Phil learning to play?

Girl: Can you play an instrument, Phil?
Boy: Yes. I can play the drums really well. And I’ve just started taking guitar lessons, too.
Girl: Can you play the piano? I think that’s the most difficult instrument.
Boy: No, I can’t. But I’d love to learn to play it one day.

Narrator: 4 At what time is Charlotte arriving?

Boy: Hi, Lucy. Charlotte sent a message at 2.30.
Girl: What did she say?
Boy: That she’s on the train arriving in half an hour.
Girl: Are you going to meet her?
Boy: Yes. I’m leaving now and I’m taking the underground to the train station.

Narrator: 5 What did Amy first want to study at university?

Boy: Are you going to university when you finish school?
Girl: Yes, I want to be a vet.
Boy: I thought you wanted to be a scientist.
Girl: I did, but I changed my mind. What about you?
Boy: I want to be an architect.

Part 2 (page 71)

Narrator: You will hear a tour guide talking to the members of his group. For each question, write the
correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
Good morning on this beautiful sunny day! I’m Billy Floyd, that’s F-L-O-Y-D, and you’ll be visiting
the beautiful town of Windstorm with me today. It’s going to be another warm day, so make sure
you take a large bottle of water with you. In the morning, we will visit the food market in the
square. It opens at 7.00 in the morning. We’ll try to be there early, so you can buy something to
eat and have a cup of coffee. At 10.00, we’ll go to the botanical garden. There are many beautiful
plants and flowers which I am sure you’ll enjoy seeing. We’ll have lunch at noon after our visit
to the botanical garden. After lunch, we’ll go to the beach. There’s usually a lot of traffic on the
roads going to the beach on Saturdays. And don’t forget – this evening, we’re going to the rock
music festival. Tickets cost £15. Don’t miss it!

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Part 3 (page 72)

Narrator: You will hear two friends talking about their plans for the summer. For each question,
choose the correct answer.
Boy: What are you doing this summer, Fiona?
Girl: I’m staying with my grandparents in Wales. What about you, Ed?
Boy: I’m going to work in my dad and uncle’s garage. They’re mechanics.
Girl: Can you repair cars?
Boy: I’ve learnt a lot, so I often help them.
Girl: I don’t know anything about cars, and my dad can’t even change a tyre!
Boy: But your dad’s an amazing photographer. I’ve seen his pictures in magazines.
Girl: Yes, he’s really good. Now, he’s working on a TV documentary.
Boy: Really? What’s it about?
Girl: Wild animals in the Farne Islands.
Boy: Your family are very talented. Your mum’s an artist, isn’t she?
Girl: Yes. Her paintings are on all the walls in our house.
Boy: What does she paint?
Girl: Mostly city life – people and places around the city.
Boy: My mother doesn’t paint, but she works in an art gallery. Here, I’ll give you her phone number.
Maybe your mum can show her paintings in the gallery.
Girl: Wow! That would be great!

Part 4 (page 73)

Narrator: You will hear five short conversations. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Narrator: 16 You will hear a pilot talking to the passengers. What is the weather like now in London?
Man: Welcome to flight 507 to Heathrow, London. We’re going to fly northwest over Switzerland and
France. Then, across the English Channel to London. There aren’t any clouds today, so you should
have a good view of the mountains over Switzerland. It’s raining in London at the moment, but
the sun will come out in the afternoon. Enjoy your trip.

Narrator: 
17 You will hear a friend explaining to Ella how to get to her house. Where does Ella’s friend live?
Girl: Listen, Ella. I’ll explain to you how to get to my house. Take the number 45 bus from Wallender
Street. The bus stop is at the corner opposite the supermarket. Get off the bus at the railway
station. Then cross the road and walk through the square. My house is next to the chemist’s,
across from the square.

Narrator: 18 You will hear Jamil talking. Where did he live when he was a child?

Woman: Where were you born, Jamil?

Man: In Jordan. But after I was born, my family moved to Paris. That’s where I grew up.

Woman: So, where did you learn English? You speak perfectly.

Man: Thanks. My mother is from Australia, so we always spoke English at home.

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Narrator: 19 You will hear a man and a woman talking. Where is the comb?
Man: Have you seen my comb, Lisa? I can’t find it.
Woman: It was in the bathroom on the shelf above the sink yesterday.
Man: Well, it isn’t there now.
Woman: Did you take it into the living room?
Man: Why would I do that?
Woman: Look! Here it is. It’s on the bed under this magazine!

Narrator: 20 You will hear a tourist making plans with a tour guide. What is the final decision?
Woman: Can you take us up to Mount Batur, please? We’d love to climb!
Man: No, sorry, not today. It’s too foggy up there. But I could take you for a walk in Monkey Forest.
Woman: We visited the forest yesterday. What about the rice fields? We haven’t been there yet.
Man: Certainly. I can take you there now.

Part 5 (page 74)

Narrator: For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear two students talking about a school
trip. What did each person do?
Girl: Hi, Ray. Why did you miss the school trip on Monday?
Boy: I really wanted to go, but I woke up with a temperature and a really bad headache. So I had to
stay in bed all day.
Girl: Oh, are you feeling better?
Boy: Yes, thanks, Lara. So how was the trip?
Girl: It was fun – but not for Jason! While we were walking along the riverbank, he fell over some
rocks, and his phone dropped into the water. He was really upset!
Boy: I’m sure he was! So what else did you do?
Girl: We walked on a path through the forest. Cathy saw a deer and wanted to take a picture of it,
but it ran off too quickly.
Boy: Oh! Then what did you do?
Girl: We had a picnic under the trees. Pat drew a picture of all of us in the forest. You should see it.
It’s really good!
Boy: And after that?
Girl: We went back to the bus and drove down a narrow mountain road.
Boy: What was the view like, Lara?
Girl: I don’t know. I fell asleep.
Boy: Did anyone take photos?
Girl: Yes, Ian took some amazing pictures. I’ve got them on my phone. I’ll send them to you.
Boy: Thanks.

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