MARIA-LISTENING DIFFERENT ACCENTS B2 by ANA HERRERA

1. According to the teacher, tourism damages the things that tourists come to see. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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2. Most people who visited Goa before 1986 were poor. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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3. Before 1986, about 250,000 foreign tourists visited Goa per year. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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4.From 1986, there was an increase in package holidays to Goa. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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5.Local people welcomed the increase in tourism.(TRUE OR FALSE)

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6. Local people benefit from all-inclusive holiday packages. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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7. The removal of mangrove swamps increases the risk of coastal flooding. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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8. Tourism has led to an increase in crime. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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AUDIO 1: A teacher is giving a lesson on the effects of tourism.

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1. The Arc de Triomphe stands in formal gardens. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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2. The author recommends the Champs Elysees to tourists visiting Paris. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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3. The shops no longer sell quality products. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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4. Well-dressed men are hired by stores to greet female shoppers. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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5. People can pay to hire a sports car on the Champs Elysees. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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6. The speaker thinks the sports cars in the Champs Elysees look elegant. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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7. The Champs Elysees is more romantic by night than by day. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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8. You can hear loud accordion music on the Champs Elysees at night. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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9. Hardly any of the people who frequent the Champs Elysees are French. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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10. The Champs Elysees is a popular place to see lights at Christmas. (TRUE OR FALSE)

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AUDIO 2: Listen to a radio journalist describing the Champs-Elysees in Paris.

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transcript

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AUDIO 3: A mother speaks to a teacher about her son's progress and behavior.

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1.Maggie has met the teacher once before. ( true - false - not stated)

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2.The family left Los Angeles to find better schools for Billy. (True - False - Not stated)

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3.The teacher believes there hasn't really been an improvement since last years. (True - False - Not Stated)

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4.Billy's mother didn't know that he had a story published by the school. (True - False - Not Stated)

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5.Billy's mother was always aware of Billy's spelling problems. (True - False - Not Stated)

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6.Billy's sister Kathy has similar problems. (True - False - Not Stated)

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7.The school has a department dealing with students who have dyslexia. (True - False - Not Stated)

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8.The teacher had dyslexia himself when he was much younger. (True - False - Not Stated)

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INDICATIONS: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

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1 You overhear a woman recommending a campsite.

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Why does she recommend it?

A It's close to tourist attractions.

B It's in an area of natural beauty.

C It has a wide range of facilities.

2 You overhear two friends talking about global warming.

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How does the girl feel about it?

A pessimistic about the future

B surprised at the effects it's having

C unconvinced that there's a problem

3 You overhear a young couple talking about moving to the country.

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Why does the man object to the idea?

A He wouldn't be able to work there.

B He'd miss the facilities of the city.

C He wouldn't be near to his friends.

4 You hear a part of a radio programme about food.

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Why should listeners call the programme?

A to take part in a recipe competition

B to find out about a cookery course

C to ask questions about cooking

5 You hear the beginning of a programme about college canteens.

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What point is being made about them?

A The choice of food has improved.

B Students like the food on offer there.

C Teachers complain about the quality of the food.

6 You hear a young woman talking about her career.

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Why did she accept a job in a bookshop?

A She needed a steady income.

B She thought it would be enjoyable.

C She hoped to improve certain skills.

8 You overhear a discussion about the sport of snow-kiting.

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What does the man say about it?

A It's easier to learn than other winter sports.

B It's more dangerous than other winter sports.

C It requires less equipment than other winter sports.

Keept it up Maria!!!!

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7 You hear part of a programme about a clothes designer.

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What does the woman like about the clothes he designs?

A They are practical.

B They are colourful.

C They are original.

Sailing solo across the Atlantic

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To achieve his record, Michael had to sail a total of (9)____________ kilometres without any help.

Michael helped to design his boat which was called (10)___________ .

Michael and his father were concerned in case any (11) __________ came too close to them.

All the food that Michael took on his voyage was in (12) _______ bought at the supermarket.

The type of food which Michael missed most on the trip was (13) ________ .

Michael enjoyed using his (14) __________ to keep track of what his father was doing.

Michael's favourite pastimes on the boat were using his sister's (15) ________ and reading.

Michael got a fright when a (16) _______ landed on him.

The name of the charity that Michael is raising funds for is (17) ________ .

When Michael sails round the world, he plans to take (18) ________ with him in case he feels homesick.

Part 2

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You will hear a radio programme about a boy called Michael who crossed the Atlantic in a sailing boat. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. (Don't write more than 3 words)

Part 3

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You will hear five different people talking about cookery courses.

For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says about the course they took.

Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

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Part 4

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You will hear an interview with Pamela Green, a young fashion designer.

For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

Almost all correct Maria! You got this! =)

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HOMEWORK You will hear an interview with Monica Darcey, who has written a bestselling book about gardening. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

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