British School of English

B2 First Listening Part 1

Listen to eight short situations and choose the best answer.

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Before you start

  • This activity practises B2 First Listening Part 1.
  • You will hear eight short situations.
  • Each question has A, B or C.
  • Listen for the speaker’s main meaning, attitude and purpose.
B2 First Listening Part 1

Listening Part 1 simulation

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

Audio recording

Listen to the complete Part 1 audio. You may replay it for practice.

1

You hear a young man talking about his hobby of rock climbing.

How does he feel about it?

Correct answer: B. The speaker says the difficulty is what makes the activity exciting.
2

You hear a woman talking about a new restaurant.

What does she think of it?

Correct answer: C. She says the place felt warm, relaxed and welcoming.
3

You hear two students discussing a school project.

What do they agree to do?

Correct answer: C. They decide they need more information before writing.
4

You hear a man talking about working from home.

What is his main point?

Correct answer: B. He emphasises that not travelling to work gives him more time.
5

You hear a girl talking about a film she saw.

Why was she surprised?

Correct answer: A. She says she thought she knew what would happen, but she was wrong.
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