Listening Comprehension Test 1Semester. Gateway A1+

Listen and choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

1 Edison was/wasn’t        [was, wasn't] a successful student at school.

2 He sold newspapers/did experiments                 [sold newpapers, did experiments] in his free time.

3 He became interested in electricity before/after        [before, after] he lost his job selling newspapers.

4 He sold his first invention in the 1860s/1870s.       [1860s, 1870s]

5 He was responsible for some/all      [some, all] American cities having electricity.

Listen to the phone message and complete the notes with one or two words or a number in each gap.

Adela’s birthday is on (1) …………………………..…....         Her parents are taking her to the (2) …………………………..…....     They have planned for Adela to go to the (3) …………………………..…...        house. Adela’s friends need to be there at (4) …………………………..…....             Call Adela’s mum on (5) ………………………..…....        

Listen again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

1 Henry is organising the surprise. T/F   [T, F]

2 Adela really likes scary animals. T/F   [T, F]

3 They can’t have the party in the zoo. T/F   [T, F]

4 Adela’s mum wants to arrive at the zoo at 10.30. T/F   [T, F]

5 Adela’s mum can take everyone home. T/F   [T, F]