8 клас Listening Comprehension Test Semester II

Listen to the podcast. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Amelia became interested in magic because __   [A, B, C]_____

A her older brother used to enjoy it.

B she was told she was naturally good at it.

C she was given a magic set on her birthday.

Amelia's favourite performances have been __   [A, B, C]____

A at children's parties.

B in competetions she won.

C during her time at university.

What does Amelia say about practising tricks? __   [A, B, C]___

A She does it in lots of different places.

B Her friends aren't interested in helping.

C It's something she prefers doing alone.

What are Amelia's plans for the future? ___   [A, B, C]___

A She wants to be a professional magician.

B She wants to concentrate on her studies.

C She wants to work abroad.

Listen to two conversations. Are the sentences true or false?

Conversation 1

Ben has already got a weekend job. __       [True, False]___

Ben thinks Allie might be able to earn some money at home. __       [True, False]____

Allie wants to avoid asking her parents about a weekend job. __       [True, False]_____

Conversation 2

Evan knows what he wants to study at university. __       [True, False]____

Evan has already done some research online. ___       [True, False]____

Mrs Shaw thinks Evan should choose a wide range of subjects. __       [True, False]____

Listen to an interview with Carolina Woods. Answer the questions.

1. What is Carolina's special talent? ________                         ___________

2. Where did she start studying when she was 11? _______                                      __________

3. Where did she decide to study when she was 15? ______                                  ___________

   Listen again and complete the sentences

   Carolina didn't like her first ballet class, but then her parents ______                                         ___________ .

   Her first week at The Royal Ballet School was hard because ______                                      _____________ .

   The advantages of studying in France are (1)__________                                         ___________ (2)_______                                          _________ (3) ____                             ___________ .

   The disadvantages of studying in France are (1)_________                                    ____________ (2)______                                      __________ (3) ______                                   _________ .