Listening A1

Introducing a friend

Task 1. Do this task before listening. Choose the best option for what people normally say when they first meet.

1.                 [Hi, it’s Pablo., Hi, I’m Pablo.]

2.                  [Hi. Who are you?, Hi. How are you?]

3.                     [Where are you?, Where are you from?]

4.                   [Nice to meet you., You are nice.]

Listen to the dialogue.

Task 2. Choose the correct name.

1.       [Greta, Pablo, Sumi] introduces Greta to Pablo.

2.       [Greta, Pablo, Sumi] is German.

3.       [Greta, Pablo, Sumi] is Argentinian.

Task 3. Choose the words to fill the gaps.

Sumi: Hi, Pablo. How are you?

Pablo: Hi, Sumi.           [It's fine, I'm fine, I'm fun], thanks.

Sumi: Pablo, this is Greta.

Pablo: Hi, Greta.            [I'm, It's, My name is] Pablo.

Greta: Hi. How are you?

Pablo: I’m fine, thanks.               [Are you, Where you, Where are you] from, Greta?

Greta: I’m from Germany. Where are you from?

Pablo: I’m from           [Algeria, Argentina, Australia].         [Nice to, Nasty, Nice] meet you.

Greta: Nice to meet you too.

A request from your boss

Before listening look at the unknown words:

to prepare - готувати (заздалегідь)

a customer - покупець, клієнт

important - важливий

a priority - пріоритет

urgent - терміновий, невідкладний

to invite - запрошувати

to book - бронювати

a report - доповідь, звіт

There's no hurry - Не потрібно квапитись

Take your time - Не поспішай\Усьому свій час

Task 1. Choose the correct group (urgent\not urgent) for the following sayings.

1. It's important.            [URGENT, NOT URGENT]

2. Do this first.            [URGENT, NOT URGENT]

3. There's no hurry.            [URGENT, NOT URGENT]

4. This is a priority.            [URGENT, NOT URGENT]

5. Do it when you have time.            [URGENT, NOT URGENT]

Listen to the dialogue.

Task 2. Choose the ending for each phrase.

1. to send an email                      [to the customer, to the meeting room, a report, a presentation, a meeting room, the customer]

2. to visit                     [to the customer, to the meeting room, a report, a presentation, a meeting room, the customer]

3. to reserve                     [to the customer, to the meeting room, a report, a presentation, a meeting room, the customer]

4. to invite people                     [to the customer, to the meeting room, a report, a presentation, a meeting room, the customer]

5. to write                     [to the customer, to the meeting room, a report, a presentation, a meeting room, the customer]

6. to give                     [to the customer, to the meeting room, a report, a presentation, a meeting room, the customer]

Task 3. Choose a number (1–4) to put the tasks in order of priority.

  [1, 2, 3, 4] Visit the customer.

  [1, 2, 3, 4] Send an email to the customer.

  [1, 2, 3, 4] Reserve a meeting room.

  [1, 2, 3, 4] Invite people to the meeting.

A voicemail message

Before listening look at the unknown words:

a colleague - колега

a brochure - брошура

а price - ціна

underscore - підкреслення

hyphen - дефіс

dot - крапка

to look forward to - чекати з нетерпінням

Listen to the recording.

Task 1. Match the definitions with the words or symbols.

a. things a company makes and sells -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

b. someone you work with -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

c. a place where people work at desks -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

d. underscore -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

e. the amount of money you pay for something -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

f. at, address sign -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

g. hyphen (or ‘dash’) -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

h. a small book with information about a product -             [a colleague, -, __, an office, a brochure, products, the price, @]

Task 2. Choose the best answer.

1. John works at Old Time Toys.     [Yes, No]

2. Marina wants                                    [information, a brochure and prices, to call John again later]

3. Marina’s number is               [0208 6557621, 0208 6656721]

4. Marina’s email address is                                [marina.silva@oldtime_toys.com, marina.silva@oldtime-toys.com]

Task 3. Choose a number (1–6) to put the actions in the order they are mentioned.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Marina says that she needs some product information.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Marina introduces herself.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Marina leaves her email address.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Marina says how she got John’s phone number.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Marina asks for a brochure and prices.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Marina asks John to call her back.

A good night’s sleep

Before listening review the unknown words:

а tip - порада

hard - важкий, тяжкий

brain - мозок

full of - повний (чогось)

possible - можливий

loud - голосний

Listen to the radio interview and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Match the definition with the correct word.

a. useful information or advice -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

b. a test to show what a person knows or can do -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

c. the time you go to bed -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

d. the most difficult -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

e. quiet -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

f. a person who listens -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

g. making a lot of noise -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

h. doing something -             [an exam, bedtime, a listener, low, a tip, the hardest, busy, loud]

Task 2. Choose True or False for these sentences.

1. The guest in the studio is a teacher.       [True, False]

2. Some people can sleep well with a television on.       [True, False]

3. It is bad to think a lot before going to bed.       [True, False]

4. It is good to play video games before bed.       [True, False]

5. It is good to turn your mobile off when you go to sleep.       [True, False]

6. It is bad to play loud music while you sleep.       [True, False]

Task 3. Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

1.                         [earlier in the evening, Welcome, Turn off, useful advice, great to be here, down low] to the show, Doctor Baker.

2. Thank you. It’s                         [earlier in the evening, Welcome, Turn off, useful advice, great to be here, down low]. Let’s start with tip one.

3. Do your hardest homework                         [earlier in the evening, Welcome, Turn off, useful advice, great to be here, down low].

4.                         [earlier in the evening, Welcome, Turn off, useful advice, great to be here, down low] your mobile when you go to bed.

5. Play music if you like. But turn the sound                         [earlier in the evening, Welcome, Turn off, useful advice, great to be here, down low].

6. That is very                         [earlier in the evening, Welcome, Turn off, useful advice, great to be here, down low] for our young listeners.

Meeting people at a dinner

Listen to introductions at a dinner party to practice and improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Choose a number (1–6) to put the sentences in the order that you hear them.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] My name isn’t Alison.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Do you know Alyssa?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Nice to meet you too.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Do you remember?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Alyssa was there.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Would you like a drink?

Task 2. Are the sentences true or false?

1. Julian remembers Alyssa.       [True, False]

2. Ben is Alyssa’s brother.       [True, False]

3. They were at Ben’s wedding.       [True, False]

4. The wedding was in February.       [True, False]

5. Julian says the wrong name.       [True, False]

6. Alyssa doesn’t want a drink.       [True, False]

Shopping for clothes

Before listening review the unknown words:

а changing room - роздягальня, примірочна

to pay - платити

Task 1. Put the questions in the order that you hear them.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Where are the changing rooms?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Would you like a bag for that?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] What size do you need?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Can I help you?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] How much is this?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Can I pay by credit card?

Task 2. Match the answers with the questions.

1. Can I help you?                            [Yes, you can. Of course., It’s £29., I’m just looking, thanks., Yes, please., They’re over there., Extra small, please.]

2. Where are the changing rooms?                            [Yes, you can. Of course., It’s £29., I’m just looking, thanks., Yes, please., They’re over there., Extra small, please.]

3. What size do you need?                            [Yes, you can. Of course., It’s £29., I’m just looking, thanks., Yes, please., They’re over there., Extra small, please.]

4. How much is this?                            [Yes, you can. Of course., It’s £29., I’m just looking, thanks., Yes, please., They’re over there., Extra small, please.]

5. Can I pay by credit card?                           [Yes, you can. Of course., It’s £29., I’m just looking, thanks, Yes, please., They’re over there., Extra small, please.]

6. Would you like a bag for that?                            [Yes, you can. Of course., It’s £29., I’m just looking, thanks., Yes, please., They’re over there., Extra small, please.]

Ordering in a café

Before listening review the unknown words:

regular - звичайний

freshly squeezed - свіжовичавлений

mint - м'ята

change - решта

Task 1. Choose the correct group (drinks, food, both) for each phrase.

a piece of -        [Drinks, Food, Both], a glass of -        [Drinks, Food, Both], freshly squeezed -        [Drinks, Food, Both], bottled -        [Drinks, Food, Both], take away -        [Drinks, Food, Both], with ice -        [Drinks, Food, Both], eat in -        [Drinks, Food, Both], a slice of -        [Drinks, Food, Both].

Task 1. Are the sentences true or false?

1. Customer 1 orders a large bottle of orange juice.       [True, False]

2. The apple juice costs £3.15.       [True, False]

3. Customer 2 is not going to have their tea and cake inside the café.       [True, False]

4. Customer 2 pays with a twenty pound note.       [True, False]

5. Customer 3 orders something to drink.       [True, False]

6. The cookie costs 85p.       [True, False]

Task 2. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

1. I’m           [front, take away, squeezed, instead, afraid, just] we only have bottled juices.

2. I’ll have an apple juice           [front, take away, squeezed, instead, afraid, just].

3. Sorry, I wanted freshly           [front, take away, squeezed, instead, afraid, just] orange juice.

4. To eat in or           [front, take away, squeezed, instead, afraid, just]?

5. Sorry, I think I was in           [front, take away, squeezed, instead, afraid, just] of you.

6. No, thanks,           [front, take away, squeezed, instead, afraid, just] the cookie.

Meeting a new team member

Listen to a conversation between two new colleagues to practise your listening skills.

Task 1. Are the sentences true or false?

1. Peter is new in the company.       [True, False]

2. Peter is a designer.       [True, False]

3. Carla works in marketing.       [True, False]

4. Peter plans events for new products.       [True, False]

5. Carla is Brazilian.       [True, False]

6. Peter started his job five years ago.       [True, False]

Task 2. Choose the correct speaker for the sentences.

      [Carla, Peter] I’m happy to be here.

      [Carla, Peter] I started last week.

      [Carla, Peter] I design new products.

      [Carla, Peter] I work in the design team.

      [Carla, Peter] I moved here from the UK five years ago.

      [Carla, Peter] I’m new here.

Task 3. Choose the answers for the sentences (1–6).

1. What’s your name?                                    [I’m from Brazil., I design new products., I’ve worked here for three years., My name’s Peter. / I’m Carla., I work in the design team., It’s nice to meet you too.]

2. Where do you work?                                    [I’m from Brazil., I design new products., I’ve worked here for three years., My name’s Peter. / I’m Carla., I work in the design team., It’s nice to meet you too.]

3. It’s nice to meet you.                                    [I’m from Brazil., I design new products., I’ve worked here for three years., My name’s Peter. / I’m Carla., I work in the design team., It’s nice to meet you too.]

4. What do you do?                                    [I’m from Brazil., I design new products., I’ve worked here for three years., My name’s Peter. / I’m Carla., I work in the design team., It’s nice to meet you too.]

5. Where are you from?                                    [I’m from Brazil., I design new products., I’ve worked here for three years., My name’s Peter. / I’m Carla., I work in the design team., It’s nice to meet you too.]

6. How long have you been here?                                    [I’m from Brazil., I design new products., I’ve worked here for three years., My name’s Peter. / I’m Carla., I work in the design team., It’s nice to meet you too.]

The first English class

Listen to a teacher give students information about a new course to practice and improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Are the sentences true or false?

1. This is an English course.       [True, False]

2. There are three classes every week.       [True, False]

3. The class begins in May.       [True, False]

4. There is a book for the course.       [True, False]

5. The students need the teacher’s book.       [True, False]

6. Photocopies of the book are not allowed.       [True, False]

7. The first class is next Monday.       [True, False]

8. The next class is on Tuesday.       [True, False]

Task 2. Choose the best answer.

1. What is the teacher’s name?                   [a. Lindsay Black, b. Lesley Black, c. Linsey Black]

2. What room is the class in?             [a. Room 13, b. Room 30, c. Room 33]

3. What days is the class?                          [a. Monday and Tuesday, b. Monday and Wednesday, c. Monday and Thursday]

4. How long is the class?                          [a. One hour, b. One hour and a half, c. Two and a half hours]

5. When is the teacher’s office hour?                             [a. On Monday and Wednesday, b. Room 7B, c. Friday at 18.00]

6. What date does the course begin?                     [a. Monday 13 March, b. Monday 30 March, c. Monday 13 May]

Business cards

Before listening review the unknown words:

helpful - корисний

equipment - обладнання

doctorate - ступінь доктора

electronic engineering - електроніка

to be joining - стати членом (команди)

research - дослідження

development - розвиток

Listen to four people talk about their jobs to practice and improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Are the sentences true or false?

1. Peter Miller is not a medical doctor.       [True, False]

2. Peter sells machines for hospitals and doctors.       [True, False]

3. Starlight is the name of Alessandro’s company.       [True, False]

4. Alessandro is the manager of the company.       [True, False]

5. Megumi thinks her real name is difficult to say.       [True, False]

6. Andres is not a permanent member of the team.       [True, False]

Task 2. Match the sentences to the people who said them.

1.                     [Andres Mulligan Jr, Dr Peter Miller, Megumi Tanaka, Alessandro Rossi] My doctorate was in electronic engineering.

2.                     [Andres Mulligan Jr, Dr Peter Miller, Megumi Tanaka, Alessandro Rossi] I’m the project leader.

3.                     [Andres Mulligan Jr, Dr Peter Miller, Megumi Tanaka, Alessandro Rossi] I use another name when I’m working internationally.

4.                     [Andres Mulligan Jr, Dr Peter Miller, Megumi Tanaka, Alessandro Rossi] I’m happy to be joining this team for the next few months

Getting an ID card

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Match the definition with the correct word.

a. A paper document with spaces for information.                   [ID Card, Form, Surname, Postcode, Nationality, Secondary school]

b. A group of numbers and letters used as part of your address. (British English)                   [ID card, Form, Surname, Postcode, Nationality, Secondary school]

c. Your second name or family name.                   [ID Card, Form, Surname, Postcode, Nationality, Secondary school]

d. For example British, Japanese, Mexican, Albanian …                   [ID Card, Form, Surname, Postcode, Nationality, Secondary school]

e. A school for students aged 11-18.                   [ID Card, Form, Surname, Postcode, Nationality, Secondary school]

f. An identity card with a photo to say who you are.                   [ID Card, Form, Surname, Postcode, Nationality, Secondary school]

Task 2. Choose a number (1-8) to put the questions in the order you hear them.

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] What’s your school?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Have you got a photo?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] What’s your postcode?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] And what’s your date of birth?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] What’s your address?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Can you spell that, please?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] And what’s your nationality?

  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Have you got the form?

Task 3. Choose the correct option to complete these sentences.

1. The student’s name is                 [Abdul Surinami, Ahmed Saeed, Ashraf Suri]

2. He’s    [14, 15, 16]

3. His address is                              [14 Spring Avenue, Leicester, 40 Spring Avenue, Lester, 30 Spring Avenue, Lemster]

4. He’s          [Chinese, Russian, British]

5. He goes to                            [Newtown Secondary School, Newtown Secondary College, Newton Secondary School]

6. His date of birth is                 [2nd July 1997, 2nd June 1998, 22nd June 1998]

First day at school

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Choose the correct group for the words.

classroom -        [School, Home]

family -        [School, Home]

bedroom -        [School, Home]

pets -        [School, Home]

dad -        [School, Home]

homework -        [School, Home]

class -        [School, Home]

teacher -        [School, Home]

Task 2. Are the sentences true or false?

1. Jing and Tania are in the same class.       [True, False]

2. Their teacher is a man.       [True, False]

3. Jing knows where the classroom is.       [True, False]

Task 3. Choose a number (1-4) to put the conversation in order.

  [1, 2, 3, 4]Tania: Nice to meet you, Jing. What class are you in?

Jing: I’m in class 1B. And you?

  [1, 2, 3, 4] Tania: Hi. I’m Tania. What’s your name?

Jing: Hello. My name’s Jing.

  [1, 2, 3, 4]Jing: And where’s our classroom?

Tania: This way. Come with me.

Jing: OK. Great.

  [1, 2, 3, 4]Tania: Me too. I’m in Class 1B too.

Jing: Who’s our teacher?

Tania: Mr Smith.

Describing people

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to improve your listening skills.

Task 1. Match the person with the correct description and choose a–d next to the numbers.

1.                                         [a. She’s got straight, ginger hair., b. He’s older and he’s wearing glasses., c. She’s got black, curly hair., d. He’s got short, brown hair.]

2.                                         [a. She’s got straight, ginger hair., b. He’s older and he’s wearing glasses., c. She’s got black, curly hair., d. He’s got short, brown hair.]

3.                                         [a. She’s got straight, ginger hair., b. He’s older and he’s wearing glasses., c. She’s got black, curly hair., d. He’s got short, brown hair.]

4.                                         [a. She’s got straight, ginger hair., b. He’s older and he’s wearing glasses., c. She’s got black, curly hair., d. He’s got short, brown hair.]

Task 2. Choose the best word to complete these sentences.

1. Aurelia is asking about Hannah’s            [boyfriend, brother, friend]

2. Hannah’s brother, Jem, has                   [long, brown hair, a girlfriend, a twin sister]

3. Hannah has                         [one brother, two brothers, a brother and a sister]

4. Alex and Jem                                       [look different, look the same, have the same hair but different eyes]

Task 3. Choose the correct variant.

1. That? Er, that’s my         [brother, friend, sister], Jem.

2. And that’s his girlfriend, Lucy. The        [witty, cute, pretty] girl with the       [curly, long, short],       [brown, black, red] hair.

3. Alex and Jem are        [twines, twins, twice]. They’re both    [15, 16, 17].

4. They’re exactly the same! They’re both       [call, small, tall] and       [thick, thin, sin].

5. They’ve both got            [short, long, very short],       [blond, black, brown] hair,       [green, blue, dark] eyes and        [little, big, huge] ears!

6. They’re not big. I think they’re           [beautiful, pretty, cute]!

7. And, has Alex got a            [girlfriend, boyfriend, friend]?