B2 First with Get Speaking English

FCE - Listening Part 4 You will hear an interview with a life coach called Mel Candy, who helps people to achieve a work-life balance. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 Mel says that people who complain to her about being too busy A usually work in management positions. B want her to tell them precisely what to do. C enjoy the fact that it makes them seem important. 25 Mel thinks that people who live and work alone A tend to lose track of time. B worry about being isolated. C can lose their social skills. 26 What does Mel think about trying to do more than one task at a time? A She believes it's possible to learn to do it well. B She sees why people think it's a good technique. C She thinks it's important to research the idea. 27 According to Mel, the expert answer to gaining work-life balance is to A change your work routine. B achieve goals more quickly. C look ahead at forthcoming events. 28 Mel says it's difficult to achieve a work-life balance when people feel A concerned that others may judge them. B worried they'll miss something important. C scared of trying out new activities. 29 What does Mel say about the advice a client gave her? A It made a difference to her own life. B It confirmed why she likes to help people. C It's something she shares with other clients. 30 What does achieving a work-life balance mean for Mel? A feeling in control of her workload B having more time for social activities C achieving a state of physical relaxation Click to reveal the answers below: 24 B 25 C 26 B 27 C 28 B 29 A 30 A I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt4

B2 First (FCE) - Part 3 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about the benefits of volunteering. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. A I developed leadership skills. B I discovered a natural talent. C It made me feel part of the wider community. D It opened up a new career opportunity for me. E It increased my confidence. F It motivated me to improve my own life. G I made great friends for life. H I understood the importance of teamwork for the first time. 19 - Speaker 1 ______ 20 - Speaker 2 ______ 21 - Speaker 3 ______ 22 - Speaker 4 ______ 23 - Speaker 5 ______ Click to reveal the answers below: 19 D 20 H 21 B 22 A 23 F I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt3

Part 1 Question Hi everyone. Here's today's listening exercise. Level: B2 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 3 You hear a woman talking about a trip to the theatre. What is she doing? A expressing concern for someone on the trip B regretting having gone on the trip C criticising the way somebody behaved on the trip Click to reveal the answer below: Answer: 3 A I'll share the transcript later! #listening #ListeningPt1 #B2

FCE - Listening Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 8 You hear a sea captain talking to trainees about finding the way at sea. What does he say sailors must do? A learn from the mistakes of older sailors B study relevant charts while sailing C be aware of their location at all times Click to reveal the answers below: Answer: 8 C I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

B2 First (FCE) Listening Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 5. You hear a woman talking to her colleague about leaving her job. How does the woman feel? A proud of what her colleagues have achieved B satisfied she has made a success of her role C pleased she has made some good friends Click to reveal the answer below: 5 B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

PET B1 Listening • You will hear a talk given to visitors to a fashion museum, • For each question, select the correct answer, A,B, or C. 8 The speaker says that fashion now interests A rich people. B young people. C most people. 9 A Fashion clothes which were made before the 1900s were A individually made. B copied from pictures. C made of light material. 10 Coco Chanel A was born in 1908 B changed people's ideas about fashion C liked wearing tight-fitting clothes. 11 In the 1920s A white skirts were fashionable. B clothes started to cost less. C women took up sports. 12 Which of those was part of the New Look ? A material with flowers B very short skirts C longer skirts 13 The speaker is introducing an exhibition of A clothes that are very old. B fashion for the future. C pictures of today's fashions. Click to reveal the answer below: 8C 9A 10 B 11 B 12 C 13 B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #b1

FCE - Listening Part 2 You will hear a man called James Perry talking about growing olives, a kind of fruit used to make oil for food. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Olive farming As James' olives were growing, some trees were affected by an unexpected (9) _____________________ . James says that a kind of (10) _____________________ was one creature found on his olive trees. James decided to pick his olives by (11) _____________________ when they were ready. James collected his olives using a (12) _____________________ rather than a traditional container. James says he found cleaning (13) _____________________ After sorting them, James said that the olives had left (14) _____________________ out of the olives extremely boring. At the olive press, James hadn't expected to wait in a (15) _____________________ over his kitchen. James' wife joked they could use his first oil in (16) _____________________ as well as for cooking. James says that the olives need to be (17) _____________________ when you pick them. James hopes next year's oil will have the flavour of (18) _____________________ which he likes. Click to reveal the answers below: Answer: 9. frost 10. worm 11. hand 12. bucket 13. leaves 14. stains 15. line/ queue 16. lamps 17. ripe 18. pepper I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt2

B2 First (FCE) Listening Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 6 You hear two university students talking about their new football kit. What is the woman's opinion? A It should have been less heavy. B It should have been provided free of charge. C It should have been a different colour. Click to reveal the answers below: Answer: 6 A I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

PET B1 Listening You will hear five messages left on an answerphone. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. These messages were on the answerphone. • Sarah Smith rang to say she left her (14) _____________ behind yesterday. • Alex arrives about 6:00 tomorrow evening. Please collect him from the station when he rings. Has lots of (15) _____________. • Helen phoned to invite you to have (16) _____________ on Saturday. Has friends visiting from (17) _____________. • Premier Travel say holiday tickets have arrived. Change of departure time from 7:30 am to (18) _____________ am. This means 7:30 check-in! • Mary called. Problem at Australian (19) _____________. Call at once. She's at home after 7:00. Click to reveal the answer below: ANSWERS: 14. glasses 15. luggage / cases / bags 16. (a) lunch 17. America / American (Friends) 18. 9:30 (am) 19. (new) office(s) I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #b1

Part 3 Question Level B2 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about listening to music. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about listening to music. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. A It helps me to focus at work. B It brings back memories. C It is a good way to relax. D It provides me with inspiration. E It is a requirement of my job. F It makes me feel more energetic. G It makes time seem to pass more quickly. H It is something I can sit and enjoy with other people. 19 - Speaker 1 ______ 20 - Speaker 2 ______ 21 - Speaker 3 ______ 22 - Speaker 4 ______ 23 - Speaker 5 ______ Click to reveal the answer below: 19 E 20 C 21 A 22 G 23 D I'll share the transcript later! #listening #ListeningPt3 #B2

B2 First (FCE) Listening Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 2 You hear two people in a university swimming team talking about a recent training session. How does the woman feel now? A pleased with her performance during training B relieved she has been selected for a competition C keen to increase the time she spends training Click to reveal the answers below: Answer: 2 A I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

B2 First (FCE) Listening Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 6. You overhear a woman talking about a language course. What does she criticise about it? A There are too many students. B Grammar isn't focussed on. C It isn't challenging enough. Click to reveal the answer below: 6 C I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

FCE - Listening Part 3 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about why they studied astronomy, the scientific study of stars and planets. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) the reason each speaker gives for choosing to study the subject. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. A to gain access to the latest equipment B to follow a family tradition C to earn a good salary D to improve career opportunities E to prove something to other people F to apply knowledge of another subject G to increase the opportunity to travel H to satisfy a childhood ambition 19 - Speaker 1 ______ 20 - Speaker 2 ______ 21 - Speaker 3 ______ 22 - Speaker 4 ______ 23 - Speaker 5 ______ Click to reveal the answers below: Answer: 19 F 20 D 21 H 22 A 23 B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt3

B2 First (FCE) Listening Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 8. You hear part of a radio talk about training horses. The woman is of the opinion that A horse-training is better left to experts. B training a horse isn't as hard as it seems. C horses can react well to training. Click to reveal the answer below: 8 C I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1