B2 First with Get Speaking English

B2 First (FCE) - Part 2 You will hear a weather forecaster called Laura Armstrong talking about her work. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Laura Armstrong: weather forecaster Laura currently works as a weather forecaster at a (9) _________ station Laura refers to what forecasters call weather (10) _________ before she makes a forecast each day. Part of Laura's job on 'big weather days' is to provide (11) _________ and maintain website information Laura's interest in the weather grew from a fear of (12) _________ when she was younger. Laura says the most important skill in weather forecasting is deciding what (13) _________ mean. Laura initially did a (14) _________ course, unlike many other weather forecasters. Laura says forecasters are often criticised for not being (15) _________ enough in their predictions. Laura is interested in discovering more about (16) _________ later in her career. Laura says it is possible to gain work experience in the (17) _________ section of a weather organisation. Laura has given weather forecasts at important sports events, like a (18) _________ competition last year. Click to reveal the answers below: 9. (local) television/ TV 10. models 11. warnings 12. thunderstorms/ thunder storms 13. patterns 14. business 15. accurate 16. climate change 17. membership 18. tennis 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). 2. You hear a patient talking to a diet expert about taking vitamins. The expert thinks that the patient should A approach a doctor for further advice. B focus his efforts on cooking healthy food. C be aware of the expense of taking vitamins. Click to reveal the answer below: 2 B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

PET B1 Listening You will hear part of a local radio programme in which someone is talking about a shopping centre. For each question, select A, B, or C. 8) The shopping centre opened A - three weeks ago. B - two months ago. C - three years ago. 9) The speaker suggests the best way of travelling to Waterside is by A - coach. B - car. C - train. 10) On Fridays, the shops are open from A - 9 to 9. B - 10 to 8. C - 10 to 9. 11) On the third level, you can A - get information. B - watch a film. C - find a bank. 12) Apart from shopping, what else can you do at Waterside? A - feed the ducks. B - go swimming. C - go sailing. 13) What does the speaker complain about? A - There was nowhere to put rubbish. B - The food in the café was disappointing. C - The service in the shops was slow. Click to reveal the answer below: ANSWERS: 8. A 9. B 10. C 11. B 12. C 13. A I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #b1

B2 First (FCE) Listening Part 2 You will hear an art student called Ella giving a talk about the history of mirrors. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Mirrors Ella started her project by studying ancient mirrors made of (9) ____________ . Ella says the Egyptian mirrors she saw had (10) ____________ on them. Ella was told that all the images on the ancient mirrors were related to the theme of (11) ____________ . Ella says most early mirrors weren't very large because of the (12) ____________ the material. Ella read about a (13) ____________ that contained a very big mirror. Ella uses the word (14) ____________ to describe the shape of early glass mirrors. The main problem with glass mirrors was the quality of the (15) ____________ in glass production. During the Renaissance period, mirrors helped to start the (16) ____________ style of art. In the 1700s mirrors became a feature used in (17) ____________ design. Mirrors today are based on a technique that someone who worked as a (18) ____________ invented in Germany in the 1800s. Click to reveal the answers below: 9. stone 10. handles 11. beauty 12. weight 13. lighthouse 14. curved 15. sand 16. self(-)portrait 17. furniture 18. chemist 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). 3. Your hear two friends talking about a yoga class they have attended. What do they agree about? A how unfamiliar the exercises were B how tiring the exercises were to do C how likely they are to practise the exercises Click to reveal the answer below: 3 A I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

B2 First (FCE) - Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 4 You hear two students talking about a lecture on choosing colours for websites. What do they agree about? A how important it is to keep a consistent image B how useful it is to adapt websites for different countries C how interesting it is to study the use of colour on websites Click to reveal the answers below: Answer key: 4 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). 4. You hear two friends talking about an evening out. Where did they go? A to the cinema B to the theatre C to a party Click to reveal the answer below: 4 B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

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). 6 You hear a graphic designer talking about his work. How does he feel about the recent change in his job? A He thinks his new work is boring. B He regrets giving up his previous job. C He thinks he's made the right decision. Click to reveal the answer below: Answer: 6 C I'll share the transcript later! #listening #ListeningPt1 #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). 7 You hear a maths teacher talking about what makes his job enjoyable. He says his job is enjoyable because A his pupils are motivated. B he has pleasant colleagues. C the school is well-equipped. Click to reveal the answers below: Answer: 7 B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #B2 #ListeningPt1

B1 Listening Task For each question, choose the correct answer. 10 You will hear two friends talking about a football match. The boy is feeling happy because A his team won. B he scored a goal. C his parents came to watch. Click to reveal the answer below: 10 C I'll share the transcript later! #listening #B1