B1 PET Test #42 - Listening

10/6/2021 9:06:19 AM

Which sport will they do this afternoon?

  • A
  • B
  • C

Why did the boy go to bed late?

  • A
  • B
  • C

What is the man going to order for lunch?

  • A
  • B
  • C

Where are they going to meet?

  • A
  • B
  • C

What does the boy think his friend should buy?

  • A
  • B
  • C

What did the boy dislike about the hotel room he stayed in?

  • A
  • B
  • C

Where has Matt left his keys?

  • A
  • B
  • C

You will hear two friends talking about the man's birthday.

What does he say about the morning?

  • He usually has breakfast in bed.
  • His son got up late.
  • His son and daughter were laughing and joking.

You will hear two friends talking about traveling by plane.

The man thinks ____

  • we should take more holidays at home.
  • flights are too expensive.
  • flying is faster than going by train.

You will hear a boy talking about a waterskiing weekend.

How did he feel about it?

  • Satisfied with himself
  • Hopeful of going again
  • Not very confident

You will hear a girl telling her friend about her accidents.

They agree that ____

  • she was very lucky.
  • she should wear her helmet.
  • she shouldn't talk on the phone.

You will hear two friends talking about a song.

What does the boy say about it?

  • It makes him unhappy.
  • He finds it dull.
  • It lasts too long.

You will hear two friends talking about a book they read.

The woman thinks that the book ____

  • is too long.
  • is not easy to understand.
  • is worth reading again.

You will hear a radio presenter called Erica talking about how we can help the environment.

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time.

How to help the environment

Remember that when we're we always have the choice to buy something somewhere else.

Take with you the next time you go shopping.

Recycle unwanted things by giving them to .

See how you might be able to help with problems where you live.

Ask your friends to help you clear rubbish and litter from and streets in your area.

Try car-sharing with your if you work in the same area.

You will hear an interview with a young poet called Laura Dickson.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Laura first became interested in poetry ____

  • by reading it at home.
  • by studying it at school.
  • by learning about it from her father.
What made Laura decide to become a professional poet?
  • She met a famous poet.
  • She did a poetry course.
  • She won a poetry prize.
What is Laura's new book about?
  • Various types of buildings
  • Personal relationships
  • Climate change
What does Laura say about reading poetry written a long time ago?
  • She admires how well it's written.
  • She finds it difficult to understand.
  • She prefers to read modern poems.
How does Laura feel about her new job teaching at a university?
  • Pleased with her ability to do it well
  • Grateful to have helpful colleagues
  • Surprised by the amount of work

In the future, Laura would like to ____

  • organize a poetry festival.
  • take a break from writing poetry.
  • add music to some of her poetry.