Developing Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 1 - 4 Testing focus: Focused listening

‣ Look at the pictures. For each picture you will hear a question and four statements. Choose the statement that best matches the picture.

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‣ Listen to each question. Choose the correct response.

    • A. Oh, I met some friends and we went out for dinner.
    • B. Yes, it's too bad the weekend is over.
    • C. I worked all day on Monday.
    • D. I think I'll stay home and relax.
    • A. Yes, I think it was last night.
    • B. I don't really like playing games.
    • C. What time does it start?
    • D. No, I fell asleep on the sofa.
    • A. But I love classical music.
    • B. Yes, it is the next station.
    • C. We can take the bus from here.
    • D. I think they already changed it.
    • A. It is a great game.
    • B. It's just not my favorite.
    • C. When I drive the car.
    • D. It makes me want to dance.
    • A. He goes to the gym.
    • B. I think he rented a movie.
    • C. He said it's his last weekend.
    • D. He's moving to a new house.
    • A. Yes, I had a really good time.
    • B. You can bring a friend if you like.
    • C. No, it's not my birthday.
    • D. Sure. What kind of party is it?

‣ Listen to the following short conversation and answer the questions below.

  1. What did the woman do on Saturday?
    • A. She went bowling with her boyfriend.
    • B. She had a boring weekend at home.
    • C. She met girlfriends in the evening.
    • D. She stayed home and watched TV.
  2. Who is the man?
    • A. A hotel guest
    • B. A passenger
    • C. A cyclist
    • D. A taxi driver
  3. What does the woman say about the food?
    • A. She likes the cheese.
    • B. She made them herself.
    • C. She's never had goat meat before.
    • D. Her mother gave her the recipe.

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