Short Recordings Set 3

Part 1: Short Recordings Set 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1. What does the woman buy for her daughter?

F Excuse me, I’m looking for something for my teenage daughter.

M Certainly! What sort of thing were you thinking of?

F Well, she asked for a new pair of jeans, but I’ve just seen your beautiful scarves on display. She loves accessories. Actually, though, she starts her new job next week and needs something smart to wear. I think a nice blouse would be more practical.

M Good choice. Our blouses are very popular, and they’re machine washable too.

Now listen again.

2. What’s wrong with the student’s phone?

M I’m having trouble with my phone again – it’s so annoying!

F What’s happening with it?

M Well, I can send text messages fine, and the camera works perfectly for taking photos. But every time someone tries to call me, it goes straight to voicemail. People are complaining they can’t get through.

F That’s really frustrating. Have you tried turning it off and on again?

M Yes, several times. I think there’s a problem with the calling function. I might need to take it to the repair shop.

Now listen again.

3. How does the boy usually get to school?

F Your mum’s not picking you up today, is she?

M No, she’s working late. It doesn’t matter though – I quite like walking home. It takes about 20 minutes and I get some fresh air.

F Don’t you usually cycle to school?

M Most days, yes. It’s much quicker than walking, and definitely better than catching the bus with all those crowds. But my bike’s got a flat tyre today, so I had to walk this morning too.

Now listen again.

4. What does the man decide to have for lunch?

F Have you decided what you’d like to order?

M I was thinking about the chicken sandwich, but actually I had chicken yesterday.

F The vegetable soup is very good today – it’s homemade.

M That sounds nice, but I’m quite hungry. I need something more filling.

F Well, the fish and chips is our most popular dish.

M Perfect! That’s exactly what I want. And can I have some mushy peas with that too?

Now listen again.

5. How much does using the internet in the library cost for one year?

F Hello, I’d like to know about joining the library please.

M Of course! We have three membership options. Basic membership for borrowing books only costs £5 per year. If you want to use our computers and internet as well, that’s £10 annually. And for our premium membership with access to everything – books, computers, DVDs, and our study rooms – that’s £25 for the whole year.

Now listen again.

6. Where did the woman leave her glasses?

F I can’t find my reading glasses anywhere. I’m sure I had them this morning.

M Where did you go today?

F Let me think… I went to the post office first, then I stopped at the pharmacy to get some medicine. After that I went to have coffee with my friend Jane.

M Did you call the coffee shop?

F Yes, but they haven’t seen them. Oh wait! I remember now – I took them off to try on some sunglasses at the pharmacy. I bet I left them on the counter there.

Now listen again.

7. What time does the detective series start?

M Don’t forget there’s something good on TV tonight. At 8 o’clock there’s a nature documentary about penguins in Antarctica – that should be interesting. Then at 9 PM, there’s the final episode of that detective series we’ve been watching. I can’t wait to find out who the murderer is! And if you’re still awake at 10:30, there’s a late-night comedy show with some great stand-up comedians.

Now listen again.

That is the end of B1 Preliminary Listening Part 1.