Developing Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 5 - 8 Testing focus: Listening for detail

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

    • A
    • B
    • C
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
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    • C
    • D

‣ Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct response.

    • A. I don't feel like it.
    • B. That's kind of you to offer.
    • C. Something quick and easy.
    • A. Sure, if you like.
    • B. No, I'm sick of junk food.
    • C. Actually, I don't eat meat.
    • A. I've never seen him wear that color.
    • B. No, Thai food is too spicy for him
    • C. I think it's in his closet.
    • A. I think I like the other belt better.
    • B. Oh, are we about to land?
    • C. I can't go any faster.
    • A. I'd like to check this bag in.
    • B. I work in the sales department.
    • C. Can't I keep it under my seat?
    • A. No, the washing machine is leaking.
    • B. I think I need more exercise.
    • C. Yes, it's been raining all day.

‣ Listen to the following conversation. Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. What are the speakers discussing?
    • A. Plans for an upcoming birthday
    • B. What they want to do for Mother's Day C.
    • A restaurant they went to last week
    • D. An upcoming trip
  2. Why does the woman reject the man's first suggestion?
    • A. She doesn't like flowers.
    • B. The restaurant is too expensive.
    • C. She doesn't want to do the same as last year.
    • D. She had forgotten the date.
  3. What can be inferred about the speaker's mother?
    • A. She went to the Imperial Hotel last year.
    • B. They haven't bought her flowers before.
    • C. She is difficult to satisfy.
    • D. She likes to eat French food.

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