IESOL B1 SP1 – Listening

Listening Task 1

6 marks

Listen and circle the correct option – a, b, c, or d.
You have one minute to read the questions before the recording is played.

Example

The person answering the call is called:

a) Helen.b) Lizzie. ✓c) Lillian.d) Lynn.

1 The caller found out about the event from a:

a newsletter. b friend. c website. d phone call.

2 On the day of the event, the farm:

a is only open in the morning. b opens at 9.30 am. c stays open until 4 pm. d stays open until 5 pm.

3 If the caller wants to attend the event, they:

a have to book over the phone. b need to pay for every person. c must book the tickets in advance. d must buy tickets for adults and children over 12.

4 At the event, children can enjoy:

a making their own food. b flower growing. c feeding animals. d face painting.

5 At the event, adults can enjoy:

a arts and crafts activities. b a selection of international foods. c food from the local area. d specially made local beer.

6 To get to the farm, the caller will need to:

a follow the road for a mile after the church. b take the first turning left after the church. c take the second turning left after the village post office. d the second turning right after the village post office.

Listening Task 2

8 marks

Listen and circle the correct option – a, b, c, or d.
You have one minute to read the questions before the recording is played.

Example

Simon:

a) is from college.b) works in a coffee shop.c) is a career advisor.d) wants to offer Margaret a job. ✓

1 Simon is phoning Margaret to:

a complain about the college. b offer to help. c invite her to a careers event. d ask for her help.

2 They couldn't talk in the morning because:

a other people were there. b the teacher was late. c Simon wasn't at college. d Margaret was in a hurry.

3 Simon has some experience with:

a writing CVs. b working at the Town Hall. c time management activities. d working in coffee shops.

4 What does Margaret's previous work experience include?

a Helping at the college. b She hasn't worked before. c Working in a coffee shop. d Working in an office.

5 If Margaret can't meet on Tuesday, Simon is free:

a tomorrow. b Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. c only on Thursday. d at the weekend.

6 Simon believes problems with writing a CV include:

a not giving details about work experience. b the fact they are often too long. c remembering important dates, such as exams. d spelling mistakes.

7 Simon says he:

a can go to a coffee shop with Margaret. b will call Margaret again later. c wants Margaret to pick him up on the way. d can't bring his car this week.

8 Simon suggests to Margaret that she:

a brings her original exam certificates. b brings her proof of ID. c prints her current CV. d prints the job advert.

Listening Task 3

8 marks

Listen and answer the questions. There are 3 speakers.
You have one minute to read the questions.

Which speaker…

Example

really doesn't like fast-food?

Speaker 3 ✓

#	Which speaker…	Speaker (1/2/3)
1	believes you can have low-fat fast-food?
2	believes that cooking food takes a long time?
3	eats the most fast-food?
4	talks about food from a specific country?
5	describes their favourite meal?
6	lists illnesses caused by eating too much fast-food?
7	believes other things are worse than fast-food?
8	talks about their own weight?

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 1

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

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IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 1

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

Test Complete

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