PAPER 8: Listening Part 1

1 Where are they meeting?

A Are you still coming to the cinema tonight?
B Yes, (1)..........................................................................................
A I’m not sure. (2)........................................................................
B We could meet in front of the library?
A No, (3)...........................................................................................

2 What time does the match start?

A Hurry up, Jane! We’ll be late for the basketball match!
B Don’t worry, Dad, (4).................................................................................
A Yes, I know. But the(5)...................................................................................................................

What’s the man’s job?

3
Jim’s a nice guy, isn’t he? I met him when (6).........................................................................................
A
Yes, he was a (7).................................................................., you know.
B
Really? (8)...............................................................................? I’m sure he is.
A
(9)........................................................., but before that he taught English.
B
What did the boy lose?
4
Hello, can I help you? You don’t look very happy.
A
I put my camera (10).........................................................., and now I can’t find it.
B
Oh dear, that’s a shame. Have you got a mobile phone? (11).........................................................
A
5 What does she choose?
A So, Shirley, what are you having to eat?
B Well, (12)..............................................................................................., so I’m not sure.
A (13)................................................................................................................... on it?
B Yeah, I’ll do that. It’s the easiest thing to order.

Part 2
Good morning boys and girls. Let’s have a look at the (14)......................................... for our trip to Edinburgh. When
we arrive in town, we’ll go straight to St Andrew Square, which is (15).....................................................................and
very close to our hotel, the Dork, which is in George Street. Tell your parents that the(16)............................................,
and a single room is (17)............................................ So, if you’re (18)................................., the price is 60 pounds a
night. The hotel is very big, there are 100 bedrooms,(19)................................................................. It’s a very nice
hotel with a lot of (20)........................., such as a gym, a sauna and even a swimming pool, but(21)...............................
for any of those,(22)...............................................! So, did you get the address right? It’s George Street, and the
hotel is opposite the Post Office.

Part 3
Hello, can I help you? Ah, yes please. I’m l(23)................................................. It’s her birthday next week. Let me see.
Ah, here’s a very (24).................................. What do you think? I really like the (25).......................................... for me.
What else have you got? I know, how about this old guitar: (26)....................................................................................in
your living room? My mum (27)............................................. She likes old things, you know, like(28)................................
She thinks (29).......................................! Then this (20)...................................... is the perfect gift! I found it in a shop in
Spain last year. It’s (31).............................and very special. It still works too. Oh yes. The painting was very beautiful,
but this (32)..........................................for Mum! Fine. So, that’s thirty pounds. Oh, I (33)..........................................now.
Can you keep the lamp until next week? I’ll ask my dad if he can come with me and get it (34).....................................
No problem, I’ll see you next Tuesday.
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16 You will hear a boy talking to a shop assistant. What is he doing?

A Good morning, how can I help you?
B Actually, (35).....................................................: my grandfather’s (36).............................................
A Oh, yes, he’s in the changing room right now. What a pretty sister you have! She looks like
you a lot!
B Thanks...

17 You will hear a person asking for help. What’s the problem?
A Excuse
a me, (37)..............................................(38)..........................................................and the bus will be here in
minute...
B
Let me see… you need to (39)..................................................................first and then put the
money in.
A
Oh, that’s why (40)............................................................ Thanks for helping me, Madame.
18 You will hear a person asking for directions. What’s the weather like?
A Excuse me, I’m afraid I’m lost. Do you know (41).................................................................?
B I think it’s the one behind the hospital. But it’s at least five minutes from here and (42).......................................
A Oh, right. (43)....................................................
B Don’t worry: if you take the underground and get off at the next stop, you’ll be right in front
of it.

19 You will hear two friends talking about a trip. Where are they meeting up?
A Are you ready for tomorrow’s trip to London?
B Sure. I’ve packed the sandwiches and the drinks. Don’t forget the camera. Last time we were
already on the coach (44)...........................................................................................................
A Don’t worry, Adam. (45).............................................................. The coach will be there at 7,30.

20 You will hear a person asking for information. When is the next bus?
A Excuse me, I need to go to Leeds. Does this bus go there?
B I’m afraid not. (46)................................................................................. The bus runs

A (47).....................................................................................................................
Well, it’s ten to five. I guess I‘ll have a walk by the river while I wait for the next bus,
Part 5 then. Thanks.
Lisa Hi, Karen, have you seen your sister today?
Karen Of course I haven’t! (48).............................................................................................................. on Sundays!
Lisa Oh yes.(49).................................................................................. then.
Karen What? On Monday? No, she’s (50)..................................................................................
Lisa How about Tuesday? Do you think she’ll be free then?
Karen Maybe. But she usually goes to (51) .....................................................
Lisa Oh yeah. And on Wednesday (52)................................................................
Karen No, (53).................................................................. But you won’t see her Wednesday because
(54)....................................................................
Lisa OK, I’ll wait until Friday!
Karen Umm, no, football is on Friday.
Lisa What? She can’t even play football!
Karen Yeah, I know. (56).................................................................Perhaps you can try and see her next week instead?