B2 Module 63

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 part of an interview with a tennis player after a match. How does she feel?
   • A. disappointed to have been injured
   • B. grateful for the help she’s received
   • C. impressed by her opponent’s performance

   Đáp án: B

2. Câu 2. You hear two friends talking about a comedy show they went to see. What do they agree about?
   • A. how unsuitable the venue was
   • B. how enthusiastic the audience was
   • C. how original the comedian’s humour was

   Đáp án: B

3. Câu 3. You hear part of a radio phone-in programme about cycling in cities. What is the caller doing?
   • A. criticising the lack of cycling facilities
   • B. encouraging people to take up cycling
   • C. complaining about the way cyclists behave

   Đáp án: A

4. Câu 4. You hear two friends discussing an article about junk food. What does the girl suggest about it?
   • A. It won’t appeal to many people she knows.
   • B. It contains information that is inaccurate.
   • C. It is unlikely to affect the way she lives.

   Đáp án: A

5. Câu 5. You hear a teacher talking about a large picture her students are painting to be displayed. Why does the teacher want her students to paint the picture?
   • A. to improve their ability to work as a team
   • B. to make them aware of art in the area
   • C. to encourage them to think creatively

   Đáp án: C

6. Câu 6. You hear a boy telling a friend about a trip he went on with his father. What does he say about it?
   • A. He appreciated his father’s attempts to please him.
   • B. He was confident of his father’s ability to organise things.
   • C. He admired his father’s knowledge of other places.

   Đáp án: A

7. Câu 7. You hear a girl talking about a science experiment at her school. Say says that the experiment
   • A. didn’t work as well as intended.
   • B. had an unexpected consequence.
   • C. demonstrated an important scientific principle.

   Đáp án: B

8. Câu 8. You hear two friends discussing an experiment into the effects of spending time in space. What do they both think about it?
   • A. They’re interested to learn more.
   • B. They admire the participants’ courage.
   • C. They’d be reluctant to do something similar.

   Đáp án: A

You will hear an interview with a boy called Luke Tyler, who took part in a desert marathon race. For questions 9–18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

1. Câu 9. Câu 9

   Đáp án: rules

2. Câu 10. Câu 10

   Đáp án: sleeping-bag / sleeping bag / sleepingbag

3. Câu 11. Câu 11

   Đáp án: attitude

4. Câu 12. Câu 12

   Đáp án: sand-storms / sand storms / sandstorms

5. Câu 13. Câu 13

   Đáp án: dried-fruits / dried fruits / dried-fruit / dried fruit / driedfruits / driedfruit

6. Câu 14. Câu 14

   Đáp án: check-points / check points / checkpoints

7. Câu 15. Câu 15

   Đáp án: sun-glasses / sun glasses / sunglasses / glasses

8. Câu 16. Câu 16

   Đáp án: sunsets

9. Câu 17. Câu 17

   Đáp án: extra clothes / clothes

10. Câu 18. Câu 18

    Đáp án: camels

You will hear five short extracts in which teenagers are talking about what’s called a survival course, where they learnt the skills you need to live in a forest. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) how each speaker felt during the course. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

1. Câu 19. Speaker 1
   • A. irritated by other students’ behaviour
   • B. concerned about the possibility of falling ill
   • C. enthusiastic about working in a team
   • D. frustrated by the time it took to do something
   • E. impressed by someone’s ability
   • F. disappointed to miss out on something
   • G. grateful for the opportunity to do something unusual
   • H. surprised by how challenging some of the tasks were

   Đáp án: F

2. Câu 20. Speaker 2
   • A. irritated by other students’ behaviour
   • B. concerned about the possibility of falling ill
   • C. enthusiastic about working in a team
   • D. frustrated by the time it took to do something
   • E. impressed by someone’s ability
   • F. disappointed to miss out on something
   • G. grateful for the opportunity to do something unusual
   • H. surprised by how challenging some of the tasks were

   Đáp án: B

3. Câu 21. Speaker 3
   • A. irritated by other students’ behaviour
   • B. concerned about the possibility of falling ill
   • C. enthusiastic about working in a team
   • D. frustrated by the time it took to do something
   • E. impressed by someone’s ability
   • F. disappointed to miss out on something
   • G. grateful for the opportunity to do something unusual
   • H. surprised by how challenging some of the tasks were

   Đáp án: E

4. Câu 22. Speaker 4
   • A. irritated by other students’ behaviour
   • B. concerned about the possibility of falling ill
   • C. enthusiastic about working in a team
   • D. frustrated by the time it took to do something
   • E. impressed by someone’s ability
   • F. disappointed to miss out on something
   • G. grateful for the opportunity to do something unusual
   • H. surprised by how challenging some of the tasks were

   Đáp án: D

5. Câu 23. Speaker 5
   • A. irritated by other students’ behaviour
   • B. concerned about the possibility of falling ill
   • C. enthusiastic about working in a team
   • D. frustrated by the time it took to do something
   • E. impressed by someone’s ability
   • F. disappointed to miss out on something
   • G. grateful for the opportunity to do something unusual
   • H. surprised by how challenging some of the tasks were

   Đáp án: G

You will hear an interview with a man called Danny Taylor, who is a record producer with his own recording studio. For questions 24–30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1. Câu 24. Why did Danny decide to start his recording studio?
   • A. He had difficulty finding a job in the music industry.
   • B. He was keen to work with a variety of musicians.
   • C. He wanted to record more of his own music.

   Đáp án: C

2. Câu 25. When asked about the way his studio has developed, Danny says he’s
   • A. proud of the reputation he’s built up.
   • B. relieved that his business has kept going so long.
   • C. frustrated about having to do certain kinds of work.

   Đáp án: C

3. Câu 26. What does Danny say about the location of his studio?
   • A. It differs from many other studios.
   • B. It affects the style of music made there.
   • C. It puts off younger bands and musicians.

   Đáp án: A

4. Câu 27. What does Danny say about the behaviour of bands he works with?
   • A. The way the interact is not reflected in their music.
   • B. The stress involved in recording often leads to arguments.
   • C. The image presented in the media is usually misleading.

   Đáp án: B

5. Câu 28. What does Danny find hardest about his work?
   • A. criticising musicians who lack talent
   • B. deciding which bands he wants to work with
   • C. dealing with the demands of well-known musicians

   Đáp án: A

6. Câu 29. What does Danny think is his greatest strength as a music producer?
   • A. his skill at helping inexperienced musicians improve
   • B. his ability to make a song sound original
   • C. his awareness of what will sell well

   Đáp án: B

7. Câu 30. What advice does Danny offer people interested in becoming music producers?
   • A. Remember that music production requires a great deal of commitment.
   • B. Keep up-to-date with the latest music production technology.
   • C. Find a course with links to the music industry.

   Đáp án: A