B2 Module 17

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. Câu 1. You hear a man talking about flying long distance. What does he say about it?
   • A. He still finds some trips challenging.
   • B. He now keeps business trips short.
   • C. He always travels in business class.

   Đáp án: A

2. Câu 2. You hear a woman telling her friend about a jewellery-making course she did. What does she say about it?
   • A. It has given her the confidence to make jewellery to sell.
   • B. Meeting the other participants added to her enjoyment.
   • C. She liked the peaceful atmosphere of the sessions.

   Đáp án: C

3. Câu 3. You hear a woman talking about moving home. What will the woman do differently the next time she moves home?
   • A. hire a professional company to help her move
   • B. get rid of unwanted possessions before she moves
   • C. research her new neighbourhood in advance of moving

   Đáp án: B

4. Câu 4. You hear two film critics discussing a film starring an actor called Tania Fry. They agree that
   • A. Tania manages to find humour in the script.
   • B. the film doesn’t allow Tania to show her acting ability.
   • C. there should be more films for actors of Tania’s generation.

   Đáp án: B

5. Câu 5. You hear a football referee talking about his job. How does he deal with the pressure of his job?
   • A. by taking regular exercise to keep himself fit
   • B. by sharing his experiences with other referees
   • C. by reminding himself that players argue with all referees

   Đáp án: B

6. Câu 6. You hear two friends discussing a photography exhibition they have just been to. How does the woman feel now?
   • A. enthusiastic about improving her own photography skills
   • B. motivated to find out more about the photographer
   • C. inspired to visit the places shown in the photos

   Đáp án: C

7. Câu 7. You hear a travel and tourism student talking about a project she is doing about pop-culture tourism. What does she say about fans who travel to pop-culture destinations?
   • A. They are often disappointed by their experience.
   • B. They are unpopular with residents in these locations.
   • C. They are dissatisfied that so few destinations are available.

   Đáp án: A

8. Câu 8. You hear two friends discussing a local market. Why does the man recommend the market to the woman?
   • A. There aren’t too many shoppers there.
   • B. The prices are generally competitive.
   • C. It helps to support local producers.

   Đáp án: C

You will hear a man called Pete talking about a cycling holiday in the UK that his company organises. For questions 9–18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

1. Câu 9. Câu 9

   Đáp án: challenging

2. Câu 10. Câu 10

   Đáp án: independent

3. Câu 11. Câu 11

   Đáp án: rain

4. Câu 12. Câu 12

   Đáp án: trip leaders / leaders

5. Câu 13. Câu 13

   Đáp án: accommodation

6. Câu 14. Câu 14

   Đáp án: maps / a map / map

7. Câu 15. Câu 15

   Đáp án: gentle

8. Câu 16. Câu 16

   Đáp án: cycle paths / paths

9. Câu 17. Câu 17

   Đáp án: rest days

10. Câu 18. Câu 18

    Đáp án: certificate

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about learning to drive a car. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what advice each speaker gives. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

1. Câu 19. Speaker 1
   • A. Ask others to recommend an instructor.
   • B. Learn to drive in a small car.
   • C. Save money by booking a series of lessons.
   • D. Watch other people’s driving techniques.
   • E. Accept that you may need a lot of lessons.
   • F. Don’t start learning if you’re very nervous.
   • G. Avoid taking lessons when there is heavy traffic.
   • H. Be aware that learning continues even after the driving test.

   Đáp án: E

2. Câu 20. Speaker 2
   • A. Ask others to recommend an instructor.
   • B. Learn to drive in a small car.
   • C. Save money by booking a series of lessons.
   • D. Watch other people’s driving techniques.
   • E. Accept that you may need a lot of lessons.
   • F. Don’t start learning if you’re very nervous.
   • G. Avoid taking lessons when there is heavy traffic.
   • H. Be aware that learning continues even after the driving test.

   Đáp án: D

3. Câu 21. Speaker 3
   • A. Ask others to recommend an instructor.
   • B. Learn to drive in a small car.
   • C. Save money by booking a series of lessons.
   • D. Watch other people’s driving techniques.
   • E. Accept that you may need a lot of lessons.
   • F. Don’t start learning if you’re very nervous.
   • G. Avoid taking lessons when there is heavy traffic.
   • H. Be aware that learning continues even after the driving test.

   Đáp án: H

4. Câu 22. Speaker 4
   • A. Ask others to recommend an instructor.
   • B. Learn to drive in a small car.
   • C. Save money by booking a series of lessons.
   • D. Watch other people’s driving techniques.
   • E. Accept that you may need a lot of lessons.
   • F. Don’t start learning if you’re very nervous.
   • G. Avoid taking lessons when there is heavy traffic.
   • H. Be aware that learning continues even after the driving test.

   Đáp án: C

5. Câu 23. Speaker 5
   • A. Ask others to recommend an instructor.
   • B. Learn to drive in a small car.
   • C. Save money by booking a series of lessons.
   • D. Watch other people’s driving techniques.
   • E. Accept that you may need a lot of lessons.
   • F. Don’t start learning if you’re very nervous.
   • G. Avoid taking lessons when there is heavy traffic.
   • H. Be aware that learning continues even after the driving test.

   Đáp án: A

You will hear an interview with a woman called Helena Best, who has been a contestant on three TV quiz shows. For questions 24–30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. Câu 24. What does Helena say about being a contestant on the show Full Marks?
   • A. She was frustrated at not remembering the correct answers.
   • B. She was annoyed by some of the people in the audience.
   • C. She was distracted by the studio lights and cameras.

   Đáp án: B

2. Câu 25. When Helena appeared on Great Minds.
   • A. she felt inferior to the other contestants.
   • B. she was relieved that she had prepared well.
   • C. she thought her questions were harder than other people’s.

   Đáp án: A

3. Câu 26. What helped Helena to feel relaxed on Brainbox?
   • A. competing in a team
   • B. being given a suitable topic
   • C. knowing the show was not live

   Đáp án: B

4. Câu 27. What aspect of being a contestant did Helena particularly enjoy?
   • A. chatting to the show’s host during the breaks
   • B. being given expensive clothes to wear for filming
   • C. being treated like a celebrity by the staff at the studio

   Đáp án: C

5. Câu 28. What point does Helena make about applications to be on a quiz show?
   • A. State if you’ve been a contestant on other shows.
   • B. Be honest about your education and previous work.
   • C. Make yourself sound interesting on your application.

   Đáp án: A

6. Câu 29. Helena mentions that, because of the contract contestants are given, it’s important not to
   • A. publish any of the questions online.
   • B. give interviews to newspaper journalists.
   • C. tell anyone in advance whether you’ve won.

   Đáp án: C

7. Câu 30. Helena advises anyone who is going to take part in a quiz show to
   • A. believe strongly in their own ability to win.
   • B. enjoy the experience of being seen on television.
   • C. watch as many episodes of the show as possible.

   Đáp án: C