Developing Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 17 - 20 Testing focus: Listening for details

‣ 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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    • D
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    • D
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    • D
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‣ Listen to each short conversation. Choose the correct answer.

    • A. I'll go and wake him up.
    • B. There isn't anyone asleep.
    • C. I was terrified when I was a child.
    • D. It's just the wind. Go back to sleep.
    • A. Can you ask him to call me back?
    • B. Yes, we have one available.
    • C. I don't think we can help.
    • D. Sorry, I didn't receive the message.
    • A. I think it is locked.
    • B. It was over $200.
    • C. That's very kind of you.
    • D. Yes, I'd love to join the club.
    • A. The cathedral was the best part.
    • B. It was okay, but a bit expensive.
    • C. Yes, I think it should be a very good day.
    • D. The transportation wasn't very fast.
    • A. You suitcases will need to be weighed.
    • B. Just go through here to gate number 3.
    • C. Okay. The shuttle bus leaves in five minutes.
    • D. You'll have to check the luggage in.
    • A. That's right. It isn't the desk.
    • B. Yes, here is your boarding pass.
    • C. Please put your baggage over here.
    • D. Yes, but you need to go to counter G.

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

  1. Why is the man upset?
    • A. He saw a snake outside.
    • B. Summertime is too hot for him.
    • C. There are lots of insects in the house.
    • D. There's small animal in the room.
  2. What will the man do after this conversation?
    • A. Wait for a phone call
    • B. Call back later
    • C. Give his number
    • D. Call his friend, Bryan
  3. What is the woman's problem?
    • A. The gate for her flight has changed.
    • B. Her flight has been canceled.
    • C. She's lost her boarding pass.
    • D. She's missed her flight.

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