TEST 8

1   When is the party?

 

2   Where are the glasses?

 

3   How much are the shoes?

 

4   What will the weather be like in the afternoon?

 

5   What time will she take the train?

 

 

1 B   2 A   3 C   4 C   5 A

Audioscript

1   What was the weather like on Wednesday?

Woman:   What was the weather like when you were on holiday?

Man:   Fine; it was sunny every day until Wednesday.

Woman:   Really? What happened then?

Man:   Well, it was sunny in the morning, but it rained in the afternoon.

2   How much did Mark’s pullover cost?

Woman:   That’s a nice pullover, Mark – was it expensive?

Mark:   Mmm. Fourteen pounds ninety-nine.

Woman:   Oh, that’s not bad.

Mark:   No, and I do like blue.

3   What did Raquel buy today?

Tina:   Hi, Raquel. You’re looking well. New skirt?

Raquel:   Thanks Tina. No, I’ve had this skirt for a long time. I bought these boots this morning. Do you like them?

Tina:   Yes, very nice. They look good with that jacket.

4   How many students are there at the college?

Girl:   How many students are there at your college?

Boy:   Oh, there’s lots. It’s quite a big college.

Girl:   More than three hundred?

Boy:   Oh yes, more than twice that. About seven hundred and fifty, I think.

5   What is David going to buy?

Woman:   Hi, David. What are you looking for?

David:   I don’t know what to buy for Rachel’s birthday.

Woman:   Well, I’ve bought her a CD, so why don’t you get her a book?

David:   Yes, that’s a good idea – I will.

 

TEST 9

1   When did Gary start his new job?

 

2   What time does the film start?

 

3   What was the weather like on Saturday?

 

4   Which motorway will they take?

 

5   Which book does Lorna want?

 

 

1 C   2 A   3 B   4 B   5 A

Audioscript

1   When did Gary start his new job?

Woman:   Hello, Gary. I haven’t seen you since March.

Man:   Hi, Jane. No, I’ve been busy with my new job.

Woman:   Really? When did you start that?

Man:   May. I left my last job in April.

2   What time does the film start?

Woman:   Hello, Odeon Cinema.

Man:   Could you tell me what time the film starts, please?

Woman:   Certainly. There are two screenings, one at four thirty and the other at seven.

Man:   Thank you very much.

3   What was the weather like on Saturday?

Man:   Did you have good weather at the beach at the weekend?

Woman:   Yes, it was sunny all weekend.

Man:   Wasn’t it windy too?

Woman:   Only on Sunday.

4   Which motorway will they take?

Woman:   I’ve put the luggage in the car. Can we leave now?

Man:   OK. We’ll go on the M6 motorway.

Woman:   Isn’t it faster on the M1 and then the M62?

Man:   Yes, usually, but there’s been an accident on the M1 so I don’t want to go that way.

5   Which book does Lorna want?

Man:   Have you finished studying yet, Lorna?

Girl:   No, not yet. Could you give me that book, please?

Man:   Which one? There are three here. This one on the sofa?

Girl:   No, the one on the chair next to the sofa, please.

 

TEST 10

1   What colour is Kathy’s bedroom now?

 

2   Which platform does the woman’s train leave from?

 

3   How is Susan going to get to the airport?

 

4   Which is Anna’s family?

 

5   When is Kim’s birthday party?

 

 

1 C   2 A   3 A   4 B   5 A

Audioscript

1   What colour is Kathy’s bedroom now?

Kathy:   Come and look at my bedroom. I’ve painted it.

Man:   What colour this time, Kathy? Green?

Kathy:   I decided to paint it blue.

Man:   Oh well, that’s nicer than before. I hated those pink walls.

2   Which platform does the woman’s train leave from?

Woman:   Which is the platform for the train to London?

Man:   The fast train leaves from platform six at seven o’clock.

Woman:   I want to go to Rugby – does it stop there?

Man:   You need the slow train from platform two at seven ten.

3   How is Susan going to get to the airport?

Man:   How are you going to go to the airport on Tuesday, Susan?

Susan:   I’m going to take the coach. I can get off just outside the airport. A taxi’s too expensive.

Man:   There’s a train you can get. It’s very fast.

Susan:   That’s only at the weekends.

4   Which is Anna’s family?

Man:   Tell me about your family, Anna.

Anna:   Well, my father’s tall with dark hair and my mother’s the opposite. She’s shorter and blonde. Then there’s my brother.

Man:   Is he order than you?

Anna:   He’s five years younger.

5   When is Kim’s birthday party?

Man:   Are you going to Kim’s birthday party? She’ll be sixteen in June.

Woman:   Oh, yes. It’s on the eleventh, isn’t it?

Man:   That’s right. It’ll be quite a big party – about thirty people. I think.

Woman:   OK. I’ll see you there.

 

TEST 11

1   When will they go on holiday?

 

2   How is Patti going to travel?

 

3   What will Sam do?

 

4   What was the weather like in Portugal?

 

5   What has the girl broken?

 

 

1 A   2 C   3 B   4 A   5 B

Audioscript

1   When will they go on holiday?

Man 1:   Do you want to come on holiday with me in the summer?

Man 2:   Sure. I can go in June, July or September.

Man 1:   Well, June will be best for me. July’s too hot and I have to work in September.

Man 2:   OK. Where shall we go?

2   How is Patti going to travel?

Patti:   I’m going to go to Vienna on Saturday.

Man:   How long does it take to fly there, Patti?

Patti:   Oh, I’m going to drive.

Man:   Oh yes, you get ill on planes, don’t you?

Patti:   Yes, and trains.

3   What will Sam do?

Mother:   You must phone me while you’re on holiday, Sam.

Sam:   Telephoning’s too expensive. I’ll send you a postcard from the camp-site.

Mother:   But I’ll want to know you’re alright. Can’t you send me a letter?

Sam:   I won’t have time for writing letters.

4   What was the weather like in Portugal?

Man:   What was the weather like in Portugal, Debbie?

Debbie:   It was cloudy every day, but it didn’t rain.

Man:   Really? It was lovely and sunny on our holiday in Spain.

Debbie:   Yes, but we were in the north of Portugal and it’s different there.

5   What has the girl broken?

Girl:   Be careful, Mum, there are some pieces of glass on the floor.

Mother:   You haven’t broken that nice picture, have you?

Girl:   It’s alright. The lemonade bottle fell on the floor.

Mother:   Oh well, at least it was empty.

 

TEST 12

1   What colour is Kathy’s bedroom now?

 

2   Which platform does the woman’s train leave from?

 

3   How is Susan going to get to the airport?

 

4   Which is Anna’s family?

 

5   When is Kim’s birthday party?

 

 

1 A   2 C   3 B   4 A   5 A

Audioscript

1   Which is Tom’s mother?

Woman:   Is that your mother with the hat, Tom?

Tom:   She never wears a hat.

Woman:   Has she still got glasses and long hair?

Tom:   Her hair’s short now. But she still wears glasses.

2   Where will the beach party be?

Man:   Hi, Jane. Going to the beach party tonight?

Jane:   Yes. Is it in the same place as last week’s – by the boats?

Man:   It’s going to be by the trees this time.

Jane:   I’ll meet you at the café then.

3   What will Fiona wear to the dance?

Fiona:   Shall I wear this skirt or my new trousers to the dance tonight, Mum?

Mother:   What about your blue dress, Fiona?

Fiona:   Is it clean? If it is, I’ll wear that.

Mother:   I washed it yesterday. You can wear your trousers tomorrow.

4   What homework is the girl doing now?

Boy:   Have you finished the science homework yet?

Girl:   I’m still working on it. What are you doing?

Boy:   I’ve done my maths and I’ve just started those English exercises.

Girl:   I’m going to do them next.

5   What’s David going to buy?

David:   I’m just going to the shops, Mum. Do you need anything?

Mother:   Yes, get some fruit will you – some green cooking apples and some oranges to make juice with.

David:   Well, we already have lots of oranges.

Mother:   OK, just some apples then. I’ll make the juice when you get back.

 

TEST 13

1   What music will they have at the party?

 

2   When will the man go on holiday?

 

3   What will the weather be like tomorrow?

 

4   What colour is Mary’s coat?

 

5   What did the woman repair?

 

 

1 C   2 B   3 B   4 A   5 B

Audioscript

1   What music will they have at the party?

Woman:   Are you going to bring your guitar to the party?

Man:   It’s broken. I’m afraid. But you can play the piano for us.

Woman:   I’m not good enough. Let’s just play your new CDs.

Man:   All right. I’ll bring the guitar another time.

2   When will the man go on holiday?

Man:   I can’t go on holiday in June because my parents are coming to stay with me then.

Woman:   Why don’t you go in August? It’s a lovely month in the mountains.

Man:   July’s better. There aren’t so many people, so I’ll leave on the twelfth and come back at the end of the month.

Woman:   OK, then you’ll be back for my birthday party in August.

3   What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Man:   It’s very hot, isn’t it?

Woman:   Yes, I love it. I hope it doesn’t rain.

Man:   Well, it’ll be cold and windy tomorrow.

Woman:   Oh dear, we never have hot weather for long.

4   What colour is Mary’s coat?

Friend:   Hi, Mary. What have you bought?

Mary:   This coat. Do you like it?

Friend:   Yes, yellow looks good on you.

Mary:   Do you think I can use my blue bag with it?

Friend:   Your brown one will look better.

5   What did the woman repair?

Man:   Hi. What have you done today?

Woman:   You know that broken shelf above my desk? Well, I repaired it and then I went shopping.

Man:   What did you buy?

Woman:   A new chair.

 

TEST 14

1   What are they going to buy for Pam?

 

2   When is the man’s appointment?

 

3   Which is the aunt’s postcard?

 

4   What time will the plane to Milan leave?

 

5   What does Joe’s father do?

 

 

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

1   What’s George doing now?

 

2   Which room will the woman stay in?

 

3   What will the boy wear in the race?

 

4   What colour will the room be?

 

5   Where did Minnie and Richard first meet?

 

 

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   How much is the car?

 

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

 

3   Where will Susan buy her eggs?

 

4   What time does the film begin?

 

5   How will the man travel to London?

 

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.

 

TEST 17

1   How will Jill go to the football match?

 

2   Who’s going to visit the woman?

 

3   What will Ruby do tonight?

 

4   How much did the woman’s desk cost?

 

5   Where is the man’s watch?

 

 

1 A   2 C   3 C   4 A   5 B

Audioscript

1   How will Jill go to the football match?

Man:   Are you going to drive to the football match, Jill?

Woman:   I was going to, but I think parking will be difficult.

Man:   That’s what I thought. I’m going to walk, if you want to come with me.

Woman:   OK then – that’s cheaper than the bus, and it’s always late anyway!

2   Who’s going to visit the woman?

Woman:   My sister’s son is coming to stay with me tomorrow.

Man:   Oh, that’s nice. I met him a long time ago, when he was ten years old, didn’t I?

Woman:   Well, he’s a father now, you know. But he’s not bringing the baby with him.

Man:   Oh, what a pity!

3   What will Ruby do tonight?

Girl:   Mum, Kate’s just phoned. She wants me to go to the cinema this evening.

Woman:   You can’t go out, Ruby, if you haven’t finished your school work.

Girl:   But I have! And I’ve even cleaned my shoes.

Woman:   That’s all right then.

4   How much did the woman’s desk cost?

Man:   I’ve just spent sixty pounds fifty on a new desk. Very expensive!

Woman:   Well, I paid sixty-six pounds fifty for mine.

Man:   I saw one for fifty-five pounds, but it wasn’t very good.

Woman:   A good desk costs more than fifty-five pounds.

5   Where is the man’s watch?

Man:   I can’t find my watch anywhere!

Woman:   Did you take it off when you did the washing-up last night?

Man:   I’ve looked in the kitchen and it’s not there.

Woman:   Here it is. You left it on the bath before you went to bed.