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Example: Brian planned to see his friends tonight: why does he say he can’t come?

A. busy

b. on holiday

c. not well

d. late

  1. Ken calls to plan a visit. When does he want his friends to visit?

  1. 8.30

  2. 11

  3. Before 7.30

  4. After 2

  1. How do most people get to Alan’s city?

a. boat

b. car

c. train

d. taxi

  1. Monica leaves a message about her son Mark. What does he eat in the morning?

Min 5.20

  1. Cake

  2. Fish

  3. Milk

  4. eggs

  1. Anna calls you to change the party day. When will it be?

Starts 6.57

  1. Saturday

  2. Thursday

  3. Friday

  4. Tuesday

  1. Martin leaves his friend Maggie a message after a party. What did he lose?

  1. Shoes

  2. Car

  3. Glasses

  4. book

  1. What do they decide to do?

  1. Park

  2. Football game

  3. Swimming

  4. woods

  1. What type of TV does she want to buy?

  1. Old-fashioned

  2. Flat screen

  3. Expensive TV

  4. fourteen

  1. What parts of the house does she not like?

  1. Floors

  2. Doors

  3. Carpet

  4. windows

  1. Whose birthday is it in May?

Min 16.57

  1. Pete

  2. Kitty

  3. George

  4. Paul

  1. Alana calls her colleague. What time is the car collecting her?

  1. 2.30

  2. 12.45

  3. 5 o´clock

  4. 12.30

  1. Two friends are talking about a job. Why is it difficult?

  1. Wake up early

  2. Doctors

  3. Many hours

  4. Working at weekends





  1. Announcement in a department store. Best reduction?

Starts 22.30

  1. Fridges

  2. Shirts

  3. Casual shoes

  4. Beauty products

  1. New shop. What sort of shop is it?

25.29min


  1. Like good deals

  2. Good reads

  3. Like a bit of luxury

  4. Like cooking

  1. The film that is only on in the morning

a. adults adventures

b.alice

c.nasty shocks

d. swimming with pink fishes only 9 am

  1. When and where will the 3 k race start

a. main gate at 8

b. east gate 7.30

c. main gate at 7

d. east gate at 5

  1. Where do you have lunch

a. museum

b. gallery

c. castle

d. department store

  1. How does he get David to buy the equipment

Start at 35.19

a. hire it

b. second hand

c. brand new

d. from his brother

  1. Where did the robbery take place?

  1. Bank

  2. Pet shop

  3. Petrol station

  4. church



  1. Why does Paul call Anita?

Min 39.17

  1. To say sorry

  2. To say goodbye

  3. To say thank you

  4. To say hello

  1. When is the house available?

Min 43

a. next Tuesday

b. next Thursday

c. this Tuesday

d. this Thursday

  1. What is Ms Jones number?

  1. 071367714

  2. 071366714

  3. 071336714

  4. 071367414


  1. Where does Tom want to meet Amira?

Starts at 45.58

  1. In the park

  2. At work

  3. At the station

  4. At Pete’s house

  1. Why hasn’t Calid finished his report?

  1. His computer isn’t working

  2. He’s feeling sick

  3. He didn’t sleep well

  4. He’s got a cold

  1. What does Amal decide to buy as a present?

  1. A hat

  2. Books

  3. Chocolates

  4. A belt

  1. Why is he unsuitable for the new job?

  1. He doesn’t work hard

  2. He doesn’t like other people

  3. He can’t make decisions

  4. He doesn’t have experience



Answers: c – c – d – a - c - c – a – b – c – a – c – a - a - d – a – d – a – b – c – a - b – c - a – c - c