B2 Module 61

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 singer talking about performing on stage. What does she do if she feels nervous before a performance?
   • A. She pretends the audience is not there.
   • B. She talks with other people in her group.
   • C. She uses a technique suggested by a colleague.

   Đáp án: C

2. Câu 2. You hear a girl telling her father about a special day at school. How did she feel?
   • A. surprised to be asked for her views
   • B. excited about meeting someone well known
   • C. pleased that her talents were recognised

   Đáp án: A

3. Câu 3. You hear two friends talking about a summer camp they could both go on. What would they both find difficult about going on it?
   • A. being away from home
   • B. getting on with other people
   • C. doing the organised activities

   Đáp án: A

4. Câu 4. You hear a boy talking about his favourite TV programme. How does he feel about it?
   • A. disappointed by the absence of one important element
   • B. surprised by the references to real historical figures
   • C. confused by the way the characters behave

   Đáp án: C

5. Câu 5. You hear a journalist talking about an unusual type of house What does he think of it?
   • A. He’s impressed by how original the design is.
   • B. He’s confident that it could be successful elsewhere.
   • C. He’s keen to experience staying in it himself.

   Đáp án: C

6. Câu 6. You hear part of an interview with a boy called Max, who found a prehistoric object. What effect has the discovery had on Max’s life?
   • A. It’s made him more confident.
   • B. It’s provided him with a new interest.
   • C. It’s changed the way his friends treat him.

   Đáp án: A

7. Câu 7. You hear a girl talking about the sport called netball. What does she say about it?
   • A. The rules are quite complicated.
   • B. The skills are difficult to acquire.
   • C. The level of fitness needed is surprising.

   Đáp án: B

8. Câu 8. You hear two friends discussing a news story about some rock climbers. How does the boy feel about it?
   • A. He feels sorry for the families of the climbers.
   • B. He admires the courage the climbers showed.
   • C. He’s determined to follow the climbers’ example.

   Đáp án: B

You will hear a woman called Ingrid talking about doing volunteer work on a shark conservation project on the island of Fiji. For questions 9–18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

1. Câu 9. Câu 9

   Đáp án: magazine

2. Câu 10. Câu 10

   Đáp án: harbour

3. Câu 11. Câu 11

   Đáp án: sunrise

4. Câu 12. Câu 12

   Đáp án: magical

5. Câu 13. Câu 13

   Đáp án: size

6. Câu 14. Câu 14

   Đáp án: 30 / thirty

7. Câu 15. Câu 15

   Đáp án: populations / population

8. Câu 16. Câu 16

   Đáp án: baby

9. Câu 17. Câu 17

   Đáp án: Zebra

10. Câu 18. Câu 18

    Đáp án: India

You will hear five short extracts in which teenagers are talking about their experience of doing experiments in science lessons at school. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) how each speaker feels about their experience. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

1. Câu 19. Speaker 1
   • A. bored by having to do things many times
   • B. proud of their ability to be adaptable
   • C. frustrated that important work had to be done too quickly
   • D. inspired by the feedback that was given
   • E. embarrassed by the mistakes that were made
   • F. relieved that the results were better than expected
   • G. disappointed by the lack of support from the teacher
   • H. irritated by someone’s lack of organisation

   Đáp án: C

2. Câu 20. Speaker 2
   • A. bored by having to do things many times
   • B. proud of their ability to be adaptable
   • C. frustrated that important work had to be done too quickly
   • D. inspired by the feedback that was given
   • E. embarrassed by the mistakes that were made
   • F. relieved that the results were better than expected
   • G. disappointed by the lack of support from the teacher
   • H. irritated by someone’s lack of organisation

   Đáp án: D

3. Câu 21. Speaker 3
   • A. bored by having to do things many times
   • B. proud of their ability to be adaptable
   • C. frustrated that important work had to be done too quickly
   • D. inspired by the feedback that was given
   • E. embarrassed by the mistakes that were made
   • F. relieved that the results were better than expected
   • G. disappointed by the lack of support from the teacher
   • H. irritated by someone’s lack of organisation

   Đáp án: H

4. Câu 22. Speaker 4
   • A. bored by having to do things many times
   • B. proud of their ability to be adaptable
   • C. frustrated that important work had to be done too quickly
   • D. inspired by the feedback that was given
   • E. embarrassed by the mistakes that were made
   • F. relieved that the results were better than expected
   • G. disappointed by the lack of support from the teacher
   • H. irritated by someone’s lack of organisation

   Đáp án: B

5. Câu 23. Speaker 5
   • A. bored by having to do things many times
   • B. proud of their ability to be adaptable
   • C. frustrated that important work had to be done too quickly
   • D. inspired by the feedback that was given
   • E. embarrassed by the mistakes that were made
   • F. relieved that the results were better than expected
   • G. disappointed by the lack of support from the teacher
   • H. irritated by someone’s lack of organisation

   Đáp án: F

You will hear an interview with an air traffic controller called Jake Watson, whose job involves directing aircraft in and out of an airport. For questions 24–30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. Câu 24. What does Jake find most challenging about his job?
   • A. communicating with a variety of people
   • B. focusing on several tasks at the same time
   • C. being responsible for aircraft safety

   Đáp án: B

2. Câu 25. Whey did Jake decide to become an air traffic controller?
   • A. He hoped to increase his income.
   • B. He felt the need to do something different.
   • C. He was unable to fulfil his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

   Đáp án: B

3. Câu 26. Jake says the selection process for the job showed him that
   • A. he was stronger in some skills than he’d thought.
   • B. he’d be able to develop skills he already had.
   • C. he needed to learn a number of new skills.

   Đáp án: A

4. Câu 27. Jake says the first time he worked without supervision, he
   • A. wished he was still being monitored.
   • B. felt completely ready to deal with it.
   • C. was too busy to let it worry him at all.

   Đáp án: C

5. Câu 28. Jake says that when no planes are flying due to fog, controllers
   • A. use equipment to assess possible solutions to the problem.
   • B. work harder than usual to monitor changing conditions.
   • C. take advantage of a break from their normal routine.

   Đáp án: C

6. Câu 29. What does Jake say about flight delays?
   • A. He finds them irritating when he’s a passenger himself.
   • B. He avoids thinking about passengers’ problems when he’s working.
   • C. He thinks passengers should be given clearer information.

   Đáp án: B

7. Câu 30. How did Jake feel during a recent air display?
   • A. relieved that plans for the day were successful
   • B. concerned about the number of people watching
   • C. impressed by the impact it had on the airport

   Đáp án: A