IESOL B1 SP3 – 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

When Peter and Liz meet, where had Liz been?

a) At a library.b) At a travel agent. ✓c) At a book shop.d) At a newsagent.

1 It's difficult for Liz to choose a holiday because:

a there is such a big choice. b she's never been with her friends before. c her friends all like different activities. d she's worried her friends might get bored.

2 Where does Liz like going on holiday?

a The mountains. b Cities. c The seaside. d The lakes.

3 Peter likes activity holidays because:

a he hates swimming. b he prefers cities. c he can visit museums. d he can learn a new hobby.

4 Who thinks that learning about people and culture is interesting?

a Peter. b Liz. c Both of them. d Neither of them.

5 Liz thinks that an international folk festival would be...

a enjoyable. b noisy. c crowded. d pricey.

6 What is Peter's reaction to camping?

a He thinks Liz is lying. b He hates the idea of insects. c He thinks it would be funny. d He likes the idea that it's cheap.

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

In which century was the population of Liverpool about 500?

a) 12thb) 16th ✓c) 18thd) 19th

1 Which of these places is NOT mentioned as a place that traded with Liverpool?

a West Indies b East Indies c Europe d Ireland

2 When was 25% of the population of Liverpool said to be 'Irish-born'?

a 1840 b 1841 c 1846 d 1851

3 Today, the population of Liverpool is about...

a 435,000 b 450,000 c 846,000 d 864,000

4 When was Seaforth Dock built?

a During the war. b After the war. c In the 1970s. d In the 1980s.

5 What caused the decline of Liverpool's docks?

a The war. b Unemployment. c The use of containers. d Massive housing estates.

6 When was the airport renamed?

a 1980 b 1981 c 2000 d 2001

7 The airport's logo is...

a a drawing of the sky. b a self-portrait of John Lennon. c a portrait of Lennon by Yoko Ono. d a portrait of Yoko Ono.

8 What caused more tourists to go to Liverpool recently?

a Liverpool John Lennon Airport. b The magnificent buildings. c Liverpool being named European Capital of Culture. d Liverpool's high quality hotels and restaurants.

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

has a large family?

Speaker 2 ✓

#	Which speaker…	Speaker (1/2/3)
1	didn't find school useful?
2	didn't mind going to school?
3	didn't like all their teachers?
4	felt neglected at home?
5	didn't learn a language because of a teacher?
6	wanted to do something different from what they were doing?
7	liked their teachers?
8	is happy about a choice they made?

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 3

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

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