You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A, В or C.
1. Listen to this woman apologising for being late. Why was she late?
A There was an accident. В She took the wrong bus. С The bus broke down.
2. You are sitting in a travel office when you hear a man talking to the travel agent. Why is the man changing his flight?
A The original flight was cancelled. В He is looking for a cheaper flight. С He has to return earlier than he thought.
3. You are sitting in a university cafeteria and overhear a man speaking. What does the man think about his boss's last decision?
A He agrees with it. В He disagrees with it. С He has no opinion about it.
4. Listen to these two friends talking. Where are they?
A At an airport. В At a train station. С At a bus station.
5. You are walking past a large hall when you hear a man talking. Who is the man talking to?
A A group of actors. В An orchestra. С A group of singers.
6. You are in a shop when you hear this conversation. What is the woman doing?
A Apologising. В Asking a question. С Making a request.
7. Listen to this answerphone message. What is the relationship between the speaker and Mary?
A They know each other very well and are good friends. В They are on good terms, but are not really friends. С Their relationship is basically only a work relationship.
8. Listen to this woman speaking about her schooldays. Who is she talking about?
A A school teacher. В Her father. С Another student.