IESOL B2 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. You will hear the recording twice.

Example

Andrew:

a) lives at homeb) is a student ✓c) is a teacherd) works at a library

1 Andrew hasn't spoken to his parents for a week because he:

a has lost their telephone number. b has been busy attending lectures. c did not want to speak to them. d has forgotten to call them.

2 Andrew is concerned because:

a he hasn't got a library pass yet and he needs one. b his internet connection is not very good. c he does not know what books he needs for the course. d some of the books can only be borrowed for a short time.

3 When it comes to food, Andrew:

a can cook very well. b is keen to learn how to cook. c does not want to cook his own food. d thinks his mother isn't a good cook.

4 When is Andrew going to next visit his parents?

a At the weekend. b For his sister's birthday party. c After the first semester at university. d He has not decided yet.

5 Andrew's mother says that:

a he must attend his sister's birthday party. b he ought to attend his sister's birthday party. c his sister won't mind him not attending her party. d his sister's birthday party will not take place without him.

6 Andrew does not think that Lisa should get a cat because:

a she is still too young. b she already has a hamster. c she would prefer to get a goldfish. d she might not look after it properly.

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. You will hear the recording twice.

Example

Jason is addressing the guests:

a) at the airportb) on a coachc) in the car parkd) at the hotel ✓

1 According to Jason, in Mexico:

a passengers do not have to wear seat belts. b drink driving is very common. c people drive in a chaotic manner. d coach drivers tend to drive very well.

2 Jason warns the guests:

a not to hire a car as part of their holiday. b not to drink local alcohol. c not to remove their seatbelts during the journey. d to prepare for a long drive to the hotel.

3 Tulum can be best described as a:

a small charming village. b city which is quiet and safe. c vibrant town full of entertainment. d city with little to do for tourists.

4 The holidaymakers are advised to only swim:

a in the hotel's pools. b in the presence of a lifeguard. c after checking advice from the lifeguards. d on the beach away from the hotel.

5 Jason mentions holiday insurance to:

a encourage the guests to buy additional protection. b clarify that it only covers guests on the hotel's premises. c clarify it only covers activities organised by the holiday company. d warn the guests that making a claim can be expensive.

6 With regards to money, Jason's advice is that:

a guests should change their money at the hotel. b guests should avoid paying in local currency. c banks offer fair exchange rates. d credit cards are not usually accepted.

7 In terms of travelling, Jason recommends:

a going by bus. b hiring a car. c using local taxis. d trying to avoid public transport.

8 When the guests get off the coach, they should:

a collect all the luggage from the coach. b go directly to their hotel room. c attend the information session in the lobby. d make sure they have all their hand luggage.

Listening Task 3

8 marks

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

Which speaker…

Example

has children?

Speaker 1 ✓

#	Which speaker…	Speaker (1/2/3)
1	moved from the countryside to the city?
2	really enjoys living in the city?
3	is hoping to make a change in their life?
4	grew to like living in the city?
5	appreciates the advantages of both lives?
6	lists many disadvantages of city life?
7	does not work?
8	says city life saves you money and time?

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 3

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

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IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 3

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

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