Expanding Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Units 9 - 12 Testing focus: Question-focused listening

‣ Choose the correct answer, A, B, or C.

  1. What is Katy's opinion about the noise in London?
    • A. You eventually get used to it.
    • B. It's not as bad as it used to be.
    • C. It can affect your health.
  2. What does Sam say about entertainment?
    • A. He doesn't have much opportunity to go out in the evenings.
    • B. He thinks prices are very high in London.
    • C. He prefers staying at home when he has free time.
  3. According to Katy, what is the biggest difficulty about getting around in London?
    • A. Public transport is poor.
    • B. Distances are often quite big.
    • C. Congestion causes delay.
  4. What does Katy tell Sam about crime in London?
    • A. The dangers are exaggerated.
    • B. Burglary is quite common.
    • C. Crime has generally decreased.

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

NOTES ON LIVING IN LONDON

Houses
● server
● Least expensive in the (5)_____ (But prices are rising because the (6)_____ is built there)
● Always expensive near the (7)_____

Getting to work
● Download a map showing the (8)_____

School
● Get information from the (9)_____
● Make an appointment with the principal
● Try to talk to some (10)_____

‣ Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

  1. According to UNESCO, the Forbidden City has the greatest number of _____ in the world.
  2. One of the most significant colors in the architecture of the Forbidden City is _____.
  3. Black is used for the _____ of one building because it represents water.
  4. The number and layout of buildings in the Forbidden City are intended to represent the _____ and _____.

Look at the plan of the Forbidden City. Write the appropriate letter on the blank next to each question.

  1. _____ Gate of Supreme Harmony
  2. _____ Hall of Supreme Harmony
  3. _____ Imperial Garden
  4. _____ Hall of Mental Cultivation
  5. _____ Nine Dragons Screen
  6. _____ Hall of Military Skill

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