B2 Module 58

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 two friends talking about a boy who’s just completed a trek to the South Pole. What do they agree about?
   • A. It mush have been difficult being away from friends.
   • B. He must be strong mentally as well as physically.
   • C. They’d like to do something as extraordinary.

   Đáp án: C

2. Câu 2. You hear a news item about the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland. What is the speaker explaining?
   • A. how penguins came to be at the zoo
   • B. how young penguins are looked after at the zoo
   • C. how successful penguin breeding programmes have been at the zoo

   Đáp án: A

3. Câu 3. You hear two friends talking about celebrating Chinese New Year. What did the girl find most memorable about the experience?
   • A. making preparations in a Chinese home
   • B. watching a friend in a Chinese parade
   • C. trying typical Chinese food

   Đáp án: A

4. Câu 4. You hear a radio report about a teenager who won a science competition. What is the speaker doing?
   • A. explaining her reasons for entering
   • B. describing the topic of her project
   • C. giving information about her background

   Đáp án: C

5. Câu 5. You hear a woman talking about growing up as a junior chess champion. What did she find difficult about it?
   • A. the effect it had on her friendships
   • B. the amount of travelling that was required
   • C. the pressure from her parents to succeed

   Đáp án: B

6. Câu 6. You hear two teenagers talking about a television drama. What do they agree about it?
   • A. The humour was unconvincing.
   • B. The storyline was hard to follow.
   • C. The action scenes were badly done.

   Đáp án: B

7. Câu 7. You hear a boy talking about mange comic books. He thinks some people dislike them because of
   • A. the predictable stories.
   • B. the particular artistic style.
   • C. the uninspiring characters.

   Đáp án: B

8. Câu 8. You hear two students talking about a visit to a gym. What do they agree about it?
   • A. The equipment wasn’t appropriate for them.
   • B. The people there made them feel uncomfortable.
   • C. The music gave them a more positive experience.

   Đáp án: A

You will hear a talk by a man called Luke Harris who is a sports photographer. For questions 9–18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

1. Câu 9. Câu 9

   Đáp án: diving

2. Câu 10. Câu 10

   Đáp án: imagination

3. Câu 11. Câu 11

   Đáp án: heavy rain / rain

4. Câu 12. Câu 12

   Đáp án: personality / personalities

5. Câu 13. Câu 13

   Đáp án: fans

6. Câu 14. Câu 14

   Đáp án: running track / track

7. Câu 15. Câu 15

   Đáp án: the humour / humour / the humor / humor

8. Câu 16. Câu 16

   Đáp án: light

9. Câu 17. Câu 17

   Đáp án: travel / traveling / travelling

10. Câu 18. Câu 18

    Đáp án: Parkhead / Park Head / Parkhead Stadium / Park Head Stadium / Parkhead in Scotland / Park Head in Scotland / Parkhead Stadium in Scotland / Park Head Stadium in Scotland

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

1. Câu 19. Speaker 1
   • A. I enjoy the lessons much more than I used to.
   • B. I wish we spent more time studying the subject at school.
   • C. I’ve really enjoyed studying how different landscapes are formed.
   • D. A relative encouraged my initial interest in the subject.
   • E. Things I’ve learnt in the lessons have proved useful outside school.
   • F. My friends don’t share my enthusiasm for the lessons.
   • G. Recent lessons have focussed on an interesting new topic.
   • H. I have particularly enjoyed studying outside the classroom.

   Đáp án: G

2. Câu 20. Speaker 2
   • A. I enjoy the lessons much more than I used to.
   • B. I wish we spent more time studying the subject at school.
   • C. I’ve really enjoyed studying how different landscapes are formed.
   • D. A relative encouraged my initial interest in the subject.
   • E. Things I’ve learnt in the lessons have proved useful outside school.
   • F. My friends don’t share my enthusiasm for the lessons.
   • G. Recent lessons have focussed on an interesting new topic.
   • H. I have particularly enjoyed studying outside the classroom.

   Đáp án: H

3. Câu 21. Speaker 3
   • A. I enjoy the lessons much more than I used to.
   • B. I wish we spent more time studying the subject at school.
   • C. I’ve really enjoyed studying how different landscapes are formed.
   • D. A relative encouraged my initial interest in the subject.
   • E. Things I’ve learnt in the lessons have proved useful outside school.
   • F. My friends don’t share my enthusiasm for the lessons.
   • G. Recent lessons have focussed on an interesting new topic.
   • H. I have particularly enjoyed studying outside the classroom.

   Đáp án: E

4. Câu 22. Speaker 4
   • A. I enjoy the lessons much more than I used to.
   • B. I wish we spent more time studying the subject at school.
   • C. I’ve really enjoyed studying how different landscapes are formed.
   • D. A relative encouraged my initial interest in the subject.
   • E. Things I’ve learnt in the lessons have proved useful outside school.
   • F. My friends don’t share my enthusiasm for the lessons.
   • G. Recent lessons have focussed on an interesting new topic.
   • H. I have particularly enjoyed studying outside the classroom.

   Đáp án: A

5. Câu 23. Speaker 5
   • A. I enjoy the lessons much more than I used to.
   • B. I wish we spent more time studying the subject at school.
   • C. I’ve really enjoyed studying how different landscapes are formed.
   • D. A relative encouraged my initial interest in the subject.
   • E. Things I’ve learnt in the lessons have proved useful outside school.
   • F. My friends don’t share my enthusiasm for the lessons.
   • G. Recent lessons have focussed on an interesting new topic.
   • H. I have particularly enjoyed studying outside the classroom.

   Đáp án: C

You will hear an interview with a young songwriter called Liz Stewart, in which she answers questions sent in by her fans. For questions 24–30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. Câu 24. How did Liz feel about playing music as a child?
   • A. pleased that her father made her do it
   • B. reluctant to do it in front of other people
   • C. determined to do it like other musicians

   Đáp án: B

2. Câu 25. As a teenager, Liz’s musical tastes
   • A. changed as a result of what she saw on television.
   • B. were influenced by her parents’ preferences.
   • C. were very different from other people her age.

   Đáp án: C

3. Câu 26. What does Liz say about the songs she writes?
   • A. They describe a difficult time in her life.
   • B. They include stories that teenagers have passed on to her.
   • C. They are based on other people’s experiences.

   Đáp án: C

4. Câu 27. What does Liz say about writing new songs?
   • A. She accepts that for long periods she doesn’t produce much.
   • B. She is convinced that she should review her work carefully.
   • C. She often changes her mind about a song after talking to friends.

   Đáp án: A

5. Câu 28. When asked about the ceremony where she won an award, Liz
   • A. appreciated being told why the judges liked her work.
   • B. regretted not preparing for the possibility of winning.
   • C. disapproved of the attention given to well-known stars.

   Đáp án: B

6. Câu 29. How does Liz feel about her book on song writing?
   • A. concerned that it reveals too much of her personality
   • B. worried about it affecting her own music
   • C. unsure whether it has an original approach

   Đáp án: A

7. Câu 30. What does Liz say she wants to do to help her write?
   • A. cut back on her busy social life
   • B. be more physically active
   • C. move to a different location

   Đáp án: C