Eight Short Extracts - Unit 11

B2 First · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition Workbook, Macmillan Education Limited

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

You hear a man talking about his work.

Why did he change his job?

He wanted to do outdoor work.

He had health problems.

He needed more money.

You hear a man telling someone about getting lost.

How did he feel about getting lost?

scared

excited

annoyed

You hear two people talking at a zoo.

How does the woman feel?

worried

sad

bored

You hear a woman talking about a sport.

Why might she give it up?

It takes up too much time.

It is too expensive.

The weather is getting too bad.

You hear a voicemail message.

Who is the woman?

a mother

a colleague

a friend

You hear a man talking about recent flooding.

What does he want the council to do?

to keep their promise to stop future flooding

to pay the people for the damage the water caused

to apologise to the people affected by the flooding

You hear the following on the radio.

What is it from?

a weather forecast

a health programme

a local news programme

You hear a woman talking to her friend.

What is she doing?

complaining about something

offering to do something

giving advice about something

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