Listening Comprehension
Part 1
You will hear five short conversations. There is one task for each conversation.
You will hear each conversation twice. For tasks a) - e) tick A, B or C.
What will Derek do?
A | write an e-mail |
B | ask for help the next day |
C | call someone immediately |
When is the busiest time in the café?
A | in the mornings |
B | at lunch time |
C | in the evenings |
When does John get up on the weekend?
A | at 6 a.m. |
B | around 8 a.m. |
C | not before 10 a.m. |
What’s the real reason for Beth not coming to the shopping mall?
A | no time |
B | no money |
C | no interest |
How much does Dana usually spend on food per week?
A | about £25 |
B | up to £50 |
C | almost £100 |
Part 2
You will hear some information about Holker Hall and Gardens, a famous sight in England. You will hear the information twice.
For tasks a) - e) fill in the grid.

(Note: The illustration used here serves as a content-equivalent alternative to the version shown in the exam.)
Part 3
Listen to Daniel’s experiences of a concert he visited not too long ago.
What can you say about the people at the concert? You will hear the information twice.
For tasks a) - e) write a letter, A - H, next to each person.
a) Leo
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b) A girl
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c) Marc
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d) Someone in the crowd
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e) A strong and huge man |
B stood on Daniel’s foot
C strong headache
D hurt his cheek
E fell against Daniel
F bleeding nose
G gave Daniel a slap on his back
H was lifted up on his shoulders
Part 4
Listen to Martin, a British farmer, talking about a rather special topic: Mooing!
You will hear the interview twice. For tasks a) - e) tick A, B or C.
Martin presents some interesting facts about
A | farm animals. |
B | pets. |
C | wild animals. |
When cows moo, it is
A | because they are hungry. |
B | a sign of danger. |
C | a way of communicating in the herd. |
Alexandra Green can
A | understand every sound her cows make. |
B | recognize her cows by the sound they make. |
C | imitate the sound her cows make. |
Mooing can be good for the cows’
A | skin. |
B | food. |
C | health. |
Hearing their herd makes the cows
A | give more milk. |
B | moo more often. |
C | have more babies. |
(Note: The illustration used here serves as a content-equivalent alternative to the version shown in the exam.)
You now have 2 minutes to check your answers.
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B | ask for help the next day |
C | in the evenings |
C | not before 10 a.m. |
B | no money |
A | about £25 |
Part 2
Please Note: For tasks d) and e), you only need to provide one of the listed solutions.north-west
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(many) awards
regional products / cheese / meat / jams / cakes / soaps / towels / cups / (fridge) magnets
afternoon tea / sandwiches / cakes
Part 3
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G
Part 4
A | farm animals. |
C | a way of communicating in the herd. |