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Tests Blancs 1 - Part 3 (listening)
By Helen Gibbons
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NOTE: Question 1 is 'Question 32' in the audio and so on.
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Questions 1 - 3 are based on the 1st dialogue.
Question 1
1.
(32.) Where was the meeting taking place?
At a conference
In the mountains
Near the sea
In an office
Question 2
2.
(33.) What happened when they sent written messages instead?
They turned on the computer.
The video started working again.
The messages were easy to read.
They abandoned the idea.
Question 3
3.
(34.) What did the chairman of the meeting do wrong?
He didn't follow the agenda.
He arrived very late.
He put the wrong date in his diary.
He finished the meeting early for lunch.
Questions 4 - 6 are based on the 2nd dialogue.
Question 4
4.
(35.) What is the matter with the food?
The eggs have been scrambled.
The egg is overcooked.
The steak is overdone.
The steak and the egg are uncooked.
Question 5
5.
(36.) What side dish have the customers ordered?
Salad
Potatoes
Green vegetables
Rice
Question 6
6.
(37.) What nationality is the customer likely to be?
French
Italian
American
Chinese
Questions 7 - 9 are based on the 3rd dialogue.
Question 7
7.
(38.) What is the conversation about?
Choosing the right colour.
Sorting garbage.
Corporate policy.
Wasting no time.
Question 8
8.
(39.) What does the woman mean when she says, 'I got it'?
She has procured the right bins.
She believes the man is right.
She has fully understood.
She forgot what he said.
Question 9
9.
(40.)What should go into the yellow bin?
Non-recyclable waste
Recyclable waste
Vegetal waste
All waste
Questions 10 - 12 are based on the 4th dialogue.
Question 10
10.
(41.) What is the problem with the weather?
Very high winds
Scorching temperatures
Freezing weather
Heavy rainfall
Question 11
11.
(42.) According to the man, what is down?
The Internet
Mobile connections
Telephone wires
The central heating
Question 12
12.
(43.) What is the man going to do?
Have some coffee and relax.
Make some chilled coffee.
Go outside in the chilly weather.
Stress out about the damage.
Questions 13 - 15 are based on the 5th dialogue.
Question 13
13.
(44.) What does the man imply when he says, "The play doesn't really lend itself to a huge cast"?
It is not suitable for a few actors.
The troupe needs to borrow some actors.
It is not suitable for a lot of actors.
The play has been lent by another theatre.
Question 14
14.
(45.) How many actors were the right number for the play?
20
12
6
3
Question 15
15.
(46.) What will the man do next time?
Read reviews about the play.
Get guidance from the woman.
Buff up his theatrical knowledge.
Improve his overall culture.
Questions 16 - 18 are based on the 6th dialogue.
Question 16
16.
(47.) Why will baggage check-in be quite quick?
Because the passengers have checked-in on the Internet.
Because the passengers are standing in line.
On the contrary, it could take a long time.
There is no need to check in carry-on baggage.
Question 17
17.
(48.) What was the man's wife supposed to be dealing with?
Packing the bags.
Booking the flight.
Doing the administrative details.
Filing all the papers.
Question 18
18.
(49.) What are the other passengers waiting to do?
Board the plane.
Go through customs.
Show their passports.
Weigh their luggage.
Questions 19 - 21 are based on the 7th dialogue.
Question 19
19.
(50.) Where have the man and woman been?
To a discussion group
In a part of the factory
To an artist's studio
In a store
Question 20
20.
(51.) What does the man mean when he says, "Chance would be a fine thing"?
It is very likely.
It is highly unlikely.
He is usually lucky.
There is no chance at all.
Question 21
21.
(52.) What is the man's reaction to what the woman says?
He will probably forget.
He says she should work in China.
He disagrees with her.
He agrees with her.
Questions 22 - 24 are based on the 8th dialogue.
Question 22
22.
(53.) What is the conversation mainly about?
A public demonstration
Arranging a customer visit
Welcoming suppliers
Software design
Question 23
23.
(54.) What is the problem about the conference room?
It is not available.
It is minute.
It is full of books.
It belongs to the marketing department.
Question 24
24.
(55.) What does Sally suggest?
Changing the dates of the meeting.
Using the boss's office.
Going away for the week.
That he call the boss.
Questions 25 - 27 are based on the 9th dialogue.
Question 25
25.
(56.) What stage of the tour are the visitors at?
The end
The beginning
Almost the end
Near the beginning
Question 26
26.
(57.) What is not mentioned as one of the laboratory's assets?
It is cutting edge.
The artistic design.
It is exceptionally clean.
It is constantly at the right temperature.
Question 27
27.
(58.) What does the second woman imply?
She needs a 5-minute break.
She isn't clear about what the man requires.
Her boss has just asked her to call.
She needs her boss's agreement before signing.
Questions 28 - 30 are based on the 10th dialogue.
Question 28
28.
(59.) Where would the woman like to go?
A show
A conference
An agency
Anyplace
Question 29
29.
(60.) What surprise does the man have for the woman?
In fact, he doesn't want to go.
He has bought her a new briefcase.
He wants front-row tickets.
He already has tickets.
Question 30
30.
(61.) What is the man hoping to do?
Revise existing procedures.
Go away for a couple of months.
Start practicing some sport.
Upgrade the computer system.
Questions 31 - 33 are based on the 11th dialogue.
Question 31
31.
(62.) What kind of conversation is taking place?
A text messaging chat
A face-to-face meeting
A videoconference
A conference call
Question 32
32.
(63.) What problem does the second man have?
He cannot see the icon on the screen.
He doesn't know how to use his cell phone.
He doesn't know how to work the video camera.
He doesn't know how to work the microphone.
Question 33
33.
(64.) What does the woman mean at the end?
That men are better than women at techy things.
That women are better than men at techy things.
That a common misconception is that women are not good at techy things.
That women do not like to get involved in techy things.
Questions 34 - 36 are based on the 12th dialogue.
Question 34
34.
(65.) Where are the speakers likely to be?
At the theatre.
In the office.
At the ticket office.
On a business trip.
Question 35
35.
(66.) What does Bill appear to be worried about?
His girlfriend does not like going to the theatre.
He is usually very busy at the end of the month.
He may not have enough money to buy tickets.
He thinks he already has a date that evening.
Question 36
36.
(67.) Look at the graphic. Will Bill be able to go to the theatre?
Yes, he will only pay £15 per ticket, within his budget.
Unfortunately not because it is more than he has budgeted for.
It's unlikely because there will be fewer than 8 people going.
Yes, but he won't go because he doesn't want to have supper with Susan.
Questions 37 - 39 are based on the 13th dialogue.
Question 37
37.
(68.) What are the speakers discussing?
a trade fair
a magazine
an advertisement
someone's feelings
Question 38
38.
(69.) How much of the page in the magazine will be used?
25%
50%
75%
100%
Question 39
39.
.(70.) Look at the graphic. Why is their boss likely to be angry?
Because he is allergic to nuts.
Because the person doesn't type fast enough.
Because the document went to the printers late.
Because there is a mistake in the final proofs.