Short Recordings Set 2

Part 1: Short Recordings Set 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1. What sport will the girl try next week?

M How was your first tennis lesson today, Emma?

F It was harder than I expected! The instructor was really nice, though. She said I have good coordination, but I need to practise my backhand more.

M Are you going to continue with tennis then?

F Well, I’ve already paid for the full course, so I’ll finish that. But next week I’m starting something new – swimming lessons at the sports centre. I used to do gymnastics when I was younger, but I think swimming will be better exercise for me now.

Now listen again.

2. What’s the problem with the man’s phone?

F Why aren’t you answering my calls?

M Sorry, there’s something wrong with my phone. I can make calls fine, and I can send text messages, but when people call me, I don’t hear anything – no ringing sound at all.

F That’s strange. Have you checked if it’s on silent mode?

M Yes, the volume is turned up. I think maybe I need to get it repaired. The screen is working perfectly, though, and the battery lasts all day.

Now listen again.

3. How will the woman get to the wedding?

F I’m really worried about getting to Sarah’s wedding on Saturday.

M Why? It’s not that far away.

F Well, my car is being serviced that day, so I can’t drive. I looked at taking the train, but there are engineering works and it would take three hours with all the changes. My sister offered to drive me, but she lives in the opposite direction, and it would be a huge detour for her.

M What about flying? There’s a small airport near the venue.

F Actually, that’s exactly what I’ve decided to do! It’s only a 45-minute flight.

Now listen again.

4. What drink does the boy choose?

F What would you like to drink with your lunch, Tom?

M Can I have a cola, please?

F Sorry, we don’t have any fizzy drinks today. We’ve got orange juice, apple juice, or just water.

M Hmm, I don’t really like orange juice – it’s too sour for me.

F The apple juice is really nice, it’s freshly made.

M Actually, you know what? I think I’ll just have water with some ice. I’m quite thirsty, and that’ll be the most refreshing.

Now listen again.

5. How much do children pay for the zoo entry?

M Welcome to Riverside Zoo! I’d like to tell you about our admission prices. Adults pay £12 for entry, and that includes access to all our animal areas and the children’s playground. Children under 16 pay just £8, which is a great deal. And if you’re a family of four – two adults and two children – you can get our special family ticket for only £35, saving you £5. Don’t forget to visit our gift shop before you leave!

Now listen again.

6. Where did the man find his wallet?

M I was so worried – I thought I’d lost my wallet!

F Oh no! Where was it in the end?

M Well, I checked all the usual places first – my jacket pockets, the car, my desk at work. Then I remembered I’d been to the bank at lunchtime to get some cash out.

F Did you leave it there?

M No, I called them and they hadn’t seen it. But then I realised – when I got back to the office, I must have put it in my coat pocket in the cloakroom. Sure enough, there it was!

Now listen again.

7. What time can you hear the latest music?

M Good evening. You’re listening to Capital Radio, and it’s 5 o’clock. Coming up in the next hour, we have the evening news with all the latest stories from around the world. After that, at 6 PM, don’t miss our weekly music programme ‘Chart Toppers’ with this week’s most popular songs. And then, at 8 PM, we have our phone-in discussion show, where you can call in and share your opinions on today’s topics. But first, here’s the news with James Patterson.

Now listen again.

That is the end of B1 Preliminary Listening Part 1.