IESOL B1 SP2 – 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

How long has Roald Dahl been famous?

a) More than 40 yearsb) About 15 years.c) More than 50 years. ✓d) The last 5 years.

1 Amanda grew up in the same place that Dahl...

a got married. b lived all his life. c lived as a child. d wrote many of his books.

2 Amanda knew Dahl because...

a she was one of the family. b he stayed in her house. c she was his daughter's school friend. d he was her class teacher.

3 As a child, Amanda thought Dahl...

a looked really tall. b was very unfriendly. c was a real giant. d was boring to be with.

4 Dahl got the children out of bed to:

a read from a story book. b go out for a walk. c put on their pyjamas. d look at the stars.

5 Paul thinks that when some children read Dahl's Cinderella poem, they might...

a find it funny. b be scared. c laugh too much. d be in danger.

6 Why does Amanda think Dahl didn't like museums?

a He was too old for them. b He heard long speeches there. c They used to be boring. d They were interactive.

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

What is the name of the guide?

a) Derek Waterhouse.b) Derek Porterhouse.c) Eric Waterhouse.d) Eric Porterhouse. ✓

1 If you want to ask a question you should...

a put up your hand. b wave your hand. c stand up. d shout out.

2 Who burnt down the castle?

a The Saxons. b William the Conqueror. c Henry the Second. d Maurice the Engineer.

3 When did the French attack the castle?

a 1216 b 1260 c 1612 d 1640

4 Who built the tunnels?

a Maurice the Engineer. b The French. c The British Army. d The King's men.

5 When were the tunnels first used as a military command centre?

a 1939 b 1941 c 1945 d 1965

6 What were the tunnels NOT used for?

a To store equipment. b To accommodate soldiers. c As a nuclear shelter. d As an underground hospital.

7 Who owns Dover Castle now?

a National Heritage. b British Heritage. c English Heritage. d Dover Heritage.

8 What has Dover Castle been used as recently?

a As a hotel. b As a theatre. c As a royal home. d As a film set.

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

believes you should protect children from having to think about money at all?

Speaker 3 ✓

#	Which speaker…	Speaker (1/2/3)
1	believes you should give children control of their own money?
2	believes children can have responsibilities?
3	thinks life should be enjoyed to the fullest?
4	believes you should teach children how to save money?
5	is confident children can learn to manage their money fast?
6	suggests giving children a present that will teach them something valuable?
7	thinks responsibility is bad for children?
8	talks about something children will like doing a lot?

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 2

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

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