Test 14

Answer & Audioscript

1 B   2 B   3 C   4 C   5 A

Audioscript

1   What are they going to buy for Pam?

Man:   Last year we gave Pam a book for her birthday. Shall we buy her another one this year?

Woman:   I think we should give her a plant or some chocolates.

Man:   But she doesn’t like sweet things!

Woman:   Let’s get her something to put in her garden, but not a book again!

2   When is the man’s appointment?

Man:   Good morning. I’d like someone to cut my hair, please. Can I make an appointment?

Woman:   Certainly. Um, Wednesday or Thursday morning, or Friday afternoon?

Man:   On Friday, I’m going to go to France. What about Thursday afternoon? I’m afraid I have a meeting all day Wednesday.

Woman:   Well, it’s a little difficult, but if that’s the only afternoon you can come we’ll see you then.

3   Which is the aunt’s postcard?

Boy:   Look, Sandra. I got this really nice postcard from my aunt.

Sandra:   Oh. What a pretty village and it’s right by a river. Is it in the mountains?

Boy:   Yes. But you can’t see them in the picture.

Sandra:   Perhaps they’re behind those tall trees.

4   What time will the plane to Milan leave?

Man:   Excuse me. What time is the next plane to Milan?

Woman:   It should leave at quarter past seven but it’s an hour late today.

Man:   That’s a problem. If it doesn’t leave until quarter past eight, I’ll be one hour late for my meeting.

Woman:   I’m sorry, sir. There’s nothing I can do.

5   What does Joe’s father do?

Girl:   What’s your father’s job, Joe?

Joe:   He was a pilot but now he’s a farmer. What about your father?

Girl:   He’s a photographer.

Joe:   Oh, I want to do that – if I don’t become a pilot.

 

Test 15

Answer & Audioscript

1 C   2 B   3 C   4 A   5 C

Audioscript

1   What’s George doing now?

Woman:   Hi. Where’s George? Is he still studying?

Man:   He’s driving his girlfriend to the airport.

Woman:   Oh. Will he be back for the volleyball game?

Man:   I don’t think so. We’ll have to play without him.

2   Which room will the woman stay in?

Man:   Here’s your key, Mrs Hill. Your room is number forty-three up the stairs and turn right.

Mrs Hill:   Is it a quiet room?

Man:   Well, it’s quieter at the back of the hotel. Here, have this one if you prefer.

Mrs Hill:   Number twenty-three. Thanks. I’ll need the room for six nights.

3   What will the boy wear in the race?

Woman:   Have you got everything for the race?

Boy:   Yes, I think so. I’ll wear these long running trousers.

Woman:   It’s quite cold. Don’t you want your hat too?

Boy:   It’s in my bag – I’ll put it on later.

4   What colour will the room be?

Boy:   What colour are you going to have your room, Ann?

Ann:   I’d like to paint it green but Mum thinks yellow looks warmer.

Boy:   Orange is my favourite colour.

Ann:   I like it too but I’ll have to do what Mum wants.

5   Where did Minnie and Richard first meet?

Woman:   Richard, have you met the new student in our class?

Richard:   Do you mean Minnie?

Woman:   Yes, she’s the one who’s a very good tennis player.

Richard:   I’ve known her since January – that’s when her family moved next door to mine.

Test 16

1 C   2 A   3 B   4 C   5 A

Audioscript

1   How much is the car?

Woman:   So which car are you buying?

Man:   The Monarch 2000. It’s lovely but I have to get a thousand pounds more from the bank first because I don’t have enough money.

Woman:   It’s a lot of money … three thousand pounds. I could live on that for a year.

Man:   Well, cars are expensive.

2   What’s Elena going to take to the party?

Man:   Hi, Elena. Are you taking some cans of cola to the party?

Elena:   Of course, and a pizza.

Man:   I’m going to take a big bottle of orange juice and some biscuits.

Elena:   Chocolate ones, I hope.

3   Where will Susan buy her eggs?

Man:   We need some more eggs, Susan.

Susan:   I’ll drive out to the farm and get them tomorrow.

Man:   It’ll be quicker to go to the market or to the little shop across the road.

Susan:   I know, but I prefer to know that they haven’t been on the shelves for a long time.

4   What time does the film begin?

Woman:   Would you like to see a film this afternoon?

Man:   OK. What time?

Woman:   It starts at quarter to two but we need tickets, so let’s meet at the cinema at quarter past one.

Man:   How long is the film?

Woman:   One and a half hours.

5   How will the man travel to London?

Woman:   We drove to London last weekend.

Man:   Really? I’m going to go there for the day tomorrow.

Woman:   Oh yes? Are you going by coach?

Man:   It’s the best way. There’s a fast train but it’s too expensive for me.