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Question 1Listening

You hear a station announcement: “The 7:45 train to Bristol leaves from platform 4, not platform 6 as shown on the board.” Where should passengers go for the Bristol train?

  1. Platform 7
  2. Platform 6
  3. The ticket office
  4. Platform 4 Correct answer.

Explanation

The announcement states that the Bristol train leaves from platform 4 and explicitly corrects the board, which shows platform 6. Platform 6 is therefore the misleading display, not the departure point. Listen for correction phrases such as “not ... as shown” to identify the reliable detail.

Question 2Listening

You hear a receptionist say: “Your appointment with Dr Patel is at 3:20, but please arrive by 3:05 to complete the forms.” By what time should the patient arrive?

  1. 3:15
  2. 3:00
  3. 3:05 Correct answer.
  4. 3:20

Explanation

The appointment time is 3:20, but the receptionist asks the patient to arrive by 3:05 to complete forms. The question asks about arrival, not the appointment itself, so 3:20 is a deliberate distractor. Times in listening tasks are often paired with an earlier deadline.

Question 3Listening

You hear this store announcement: “The store will close in ten minutes. Please make your final purchases and bring them to the tills on the ground floor.” What is the main purpose of the announcement?

  1. To advertise a weekend sale
  2. To introduce a new manager
  3. To announce closing time Correct answer.
  4. To explain lift access

Explanation

The announcement gives a ten-minute warning and asks shoppers to make final purchases, so its main purpose is to signal that the store is closing. There is no mention of a sale, a manager, or lift access. The other options add information that the recording does not contain.

Question 4Listening

You hear a traveller say: “I thought the hotel was fine for the price, though the noise from the street made it hard to sleep. If you're a light sleeper, I'd ask for a room at the back.” What is the speaker's attitude toward the hotel?

  1. Neutral and indifferent
  2. Entirely negative
  3. Strongly enthusiastic
  4. Positive but cautious Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker says the hotel was “fine for the price”, which is a generally positive judgement. The warning about street noise and light sleepers adds a practical caution rather than a completely negative view. Enthusiastic and indifferent options go beyond what is said.

Question 5Listening

You hear this exchange: Woman: “Did you get tickets for the concert?” Man: “I tried the website at nine exactly, but by the time the page loaded, they'd all gone.” What does the man imply?

  1. He did not want to attend
  2. He forgot to try the website
  3. He bought tickets at the venue
  4. The tickets had already sold out Correct answer.

Explanation

The man says that by the time the page loaded, the tickets had “all gone”. This implies the tickets sold out before he could complete the purchase. He did try the website, so forgetting is not supported, and no venue purchase is mentioned.

Question 6Listening

You hear a colleague say: “I think we should postpone the meeting until Friday.” The other replies: “That works for me - I'm in Bristol on Thursday anyway.” What is the second speaker doing?

  1. Disagreeing politely
  2. Agreeing and giving a reason Correct answer.
  3. Changing the topic
  4. Asking for clarification

Explanation

The second speaker says “That works for me”, which signals agreement with the Friday suggestion. Mentioning being in Bristol on Thursday gives a reason why Friday suits better. This is not a disagreement, a request for clarification, or a topic change.

Question 7Listening

You hear these directions: “Leave by the main exit, turn left, and walk past the library. At the second set of traffic lights, cross the road and the centre is opposite the park.” Where is the conference centre?

  1. At the first traffic lights
  2. Next to the station
  3. Opposite the park Correct answer.
  4. Behind the library

Explanation

The directions end with the centre being “opposite the park” after crossing at the second set of traffic lights. The library is passed earlier, and the station is the starting point, not the destination. “First traffic lights” misreads the sequence.

Question 8Listening

You hear a ticket clerk say: “The day ticket costs £6.50, or £4.80 with a student card. A single to the airport is £3.20, but a return is £5.00.” How much is a day ticket for a student?

  1. £4.80 Correct answer.
  2. £3.20
  3. £5.00
  4. £6.50

Explanation

The clerk gives £4.80 as the day-ticket price with a student card. £6.50 is the standard day ticket, £3.20 is a single to the airport, and £5.00 is an airport return. Matching the card condition to the correct price is the key.

Question 9Listening

You hear a manager say: “I've looked at your proposal, and the first-quarter figures are strong. However, the timeline assumes we can hire two more staff immediately, which I can't approve. Could you revise it with a later start date?” What does the manager want the employee to do?

  1. Revise the proposal's start date Correct answer.
  2. Approve the first-quarter figures
  3. Hire two more staff immediately
  4. Present the proposal again today

Explanation

The manager directly asks the employee to revise the proposal with a later start date. Hiring two more staff immediately is the assumption the manager cannot approve, not an instruction. Approving figures and presenting again today are not requested.

Question 10Listening

You hear a volunteer say: “We're short of drivers this month, so if you can spare even an hour on Saturday, it would make a real difference. It's not just about transport - it's a chance to meet people who rely on the service.” What is the volunteer's main aim?

  1. To persuade the listener to volunteer Correct answer.
  2. To advertise a social event
  3. To criticise the transport service
  4. To report a fall in passengers

Explanation

The volunteer highlights a shortage of drivers and asks the listener to spare even an hour, so the aim is to recruit volunteers. The mention of people who rely on the service supports the appeal rather than reporting passenger numbers. There is no criticism of the service or advertisement of an event.

Question 11Listening

You hear a voicemail: “Hi, this is Priya from Green Lane Dental. I’m calling to confirm your check-up on Tuesday at 10:15. If you need to change it, please call us on 0207 555 0182 before 5 p.m. tomorrow.” What should the listener do if they need a different appointment time?

  1. Email Priya to change the time
  2. Call the clinic before 5 p.m. tomorrow Correct answer.
  3. Visit the clinic on Tuesday morning
  4. Arrive at the clinic at 10:15

Explanation

The voicemail says that anyone who needs a different appointment time should call 0207 555 0182 before 5 p.m. tomorrow. Visiting, emailing, or simply arriving at 10:15 does not match the instructions given.

Question 12Listening

You hear a library announcement: “The library will be closed on Monday for staff training. Items due that day can be returned on Tuesday without a fine.” What does the announcement say about items due on Monday?

  1. They can be collected from the main desk.
  2. They will be charged a fine on Monday.
  3. They can be returned on Tuesday without a fine. Correct answer.
  4. They must be returned before Monday.

Explanation

The library is closed on Monday for staff training, and the announcement says Monday items can be returned on Tuesday without a fine. That removes any penalty for the one-day delay.

Question 13Listening

You hear a railway announcement: “Due to engineering work, buses will replace trains between Ashford and Dover this weekend. Passengers should allow an extra 30 minutes for the journey.” What should passengers travelling between Ashford and Dover do?

  1. Change trains at Dover station.
  2. Buy tickets on the replacement bus.
  3. Allow an extra 30 minutes for the journey. Correct answer.
  4. Take a different train to Ashford.

Explanation

Engineering work means buses replace trains between Ashford and Dover, so passengers should plan for 30 minutes more travel. The announcement does not tell them to change at Dover or buy tickets on the bus.

Question 14Listening

You hear a man talking about a training course: “The course was well organised, and the tutor clearly knew the subject. But honestly, most of what we covered was already in the handbook they gave us on day one.” What is the man’s main criticism of the course?

  1. The material repeated the handbook. Correct answer.
  2. The tutor did not know the subject.
  3. The course was badly organised.
  4. The handbook was given out late.

Explanation

The man praises the organisation and the tutor’s knowledge, but says most content was already in the handbook. His criticism is therefore that the course repeated material rather than teaching new things.

Question 15Listening

You hear a woman leaving a message for a colleague: “I’ve booked the meeting room for Thursday at 2:30, not 3:00 as I said earlier. Could you send the agenda to everyone by Wednesday lunchtime?” What time is the meeting now?

  1. Thursday at 2:30 Correct answer.
  2. Wednesday at lunchtime
  3. Wednesday at 2:30
  4. Thursday at 3:00

Explanation

The speaker corrects an earlier time and states that the meeting room is now booked for Thursday at 2:30. The agenda deadline is Wednesday lunchtime, which is separate from the meeting time.

Question 16Listening

You hear a recorded message: “Thank you for calling Riverside Pharmacy. Our opening hours have changed. We are now open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Please note that prescriptions ordered after 6 p.m. will be ready the next day.” Why has the speaker recorded this message?

  1. To inform callers about new opening hours Correct answer.
  2. To advertise a new prescription service
  3. To ask callers to order before 6 p.m.
  4. To announce a temporary Sunday closure

Explanation

The recorded message begins by announcing changed opening hours and then gives the new schedule. The prescription note is supplementary information, not the main purpose of the call.

Question 17Listening

You hear a woman say to a friend: “I was going to take the job in Manchester, but then I worked out how much the train fare would be each week. The salary sounded good until I did that.” What does the woman imply about the job?

  1. She has already accepted the job.
  2. The travel costs reduce the job’s appeal. Correct answer.
  3. She prefers to work in Manchester.
  4. The salary is too low to live on.

Explanation

The woman says the salary sounded good until she calculated the weekly train fare. This implies that transport costs make the Manchester job less financially attractive.

Question 18Listening

You hear a guide say: “When we get to the museum, please wait in the courtyard until I collect the tickets. Then you can go straight to the second floor for the exhibition; the lift is currently out of order, so use the stairs by the main entrance.” What should visitors do immediately after the guide collects the tickets?

  1. Enter the museum by the main entrance.
  2. Use the lift to reach the exhibition.
  3. Wait in the courtyard for the guide.
  4. Go to the second floor using the stairs. Correct answer.

Explanation

The guide says visitors should wait in the courtyard until tickets are collected, then go straight to the second floor. Because the lift is out of order, they must use the stairs by the main entrance.

Question 19Listening

You hear a manager say: “I’m happy for you to work from home on Fridays, provided you join the team call at ten. The last two weeks, though, you’ve missed it twice, so let’s agree on a reminder.” What is the manager’s main concern?

  1. The employee wants to change the call time.
  2. The employee has missed the team call. Correct answer.
  3. The employee is not working hard enough.
  4. The employee cannot work from home.

Explanation

The manager agrees to Friday home working if the employee joins the ten o’clock call, then points out two recent missed calls. The concern is attendance at that call, not general effort or a request to change the time.

Question 20Listening

You hear an advertisement: “Join our gym this month and pay no joining fee. Membership is £25 a month, and if you sign up for a year in advance, you get two months free.” What is offered to people who pay for a year in advance?

  1. A lower monthly price
  2. A free joining fee
  3. Two months free Correct answer.
  4. A free personal training session

Explanation

The advertisement says the joining fee is waived for this month and that paying for a year in advance gives two months free. The monthly price stays at £25, and no personal training session is mentioned.

Question 21Listening

You hear an airport announcement: “Passengers on flight BA207 to Rome should note that boarding will take place at gate 12, not gate 8 as previously announced. Boarding starts at 14:40, ten minutes later than scheduled.” What information does the announcement give about the flight?

  1. The boarding gate is the same but the time is earlier.
  2. The flight has been cancelled and passengers must rebook.
  3. The gate has changed and boarding is slightly later. Correct answer.
  4. Passengers should go to gate 8 immediately.

Explanation

The announcement contrasts the new gate with the old one (‘gate 12, not gate 8’) and says boarding is ‘ten minutes later than scheduled’. Therefore the flight has a different gate and a slightly later boarding time.

Question 22Listening

You hear a customer say to a waiter: “I ordered the mushroom soup, but you’ve brought me tomato. That’s fine-I’ll have the tomato instead. Could I also get some bread?” What does the customer decide to do about the soup?

  1. Keep the tomato soup that was brought. Correct answer.
  2. Ask for a different soup from the menu.
  3. Send it back and wait for mushroom soup.
  4. Cancel the soup order completely.

Explanation

The customer says ‘That’s fine-I’ll have the tomato instead’, which accepts the soup that was brought. The complaint is softened and the customer keeps the tomato soup while asking for bread as well.

Question 23Listening

You hear a radio weather forecast: “Saturday will be wet and windy for most of the region, with heavy rain in the afternoon. Sunday will be drier and brighter, though it will feel colder.” What does the forecast say about the weekend?

  1. Sunday will be drier but colder. Correct answer.
  2. Both days will be wet and windy.
  3. Sunday will have heavy rain in the afternoon.
  4. Saturday will be colder than Sunday.

Explanation

The forecast contrasts Saturday’s wet and windy weather with Sunday’s ‘drier and brighter’ conditions, adding that Sunday ‘will feel colder’. The key is to match both parts of the Sunday description.

Question 24Listening

You hear a voicemail: “Hello, this is Swift Delivery. We tried to deliver your parcel today, but nobody was at home. We’ll try again tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. If that’s not convenient, please leave a note on your door with an alternative safe place.” What does the delivery company ask the customer to do if tomorrow morning is inconvenient?

  1. Stay at home between 9 and 12.
  2. Leave a note about a safe place. Correct answer.
  3. Collect the parcel from the depot.
  4. Call the office to rearrange the delivery.

Explanation

The message gives a conditional instruction: ‘If that’s not convenient, please leave a note on your door with an alternative safe place’. The question asks specifically about the inconvenient case, so the note is the required action.

Question 25Listening

You hear a local radio traffic report: “The A34 is closed southbound between junction 5 and junction 6 because of an accident. Drivers heading to the city centre should use the B400 instead, which is running normally.” What advice is given to drivers going to the city centre?

  1. Avoid all roads south of junction 5.
  2. Take the A34 southbound as usual.
  3. Use the B400 as an alternative route. Correct answer.
  4. Expect long delays on the B400.

Explanation

The report states that the A34 is closed southbound and that drivers heading to the city centre ‘should use the B400 instead’. The B400 is also described as ‘running normally’, so it is the recommended alternative.

Question 26Listening

You hear a university orientation talk: “The library tour will begin at 2 p.m. in the main library entrance hall, not the student union as the timetable says. Please arrive five minutes early so we can start on time.” Where should students go for the library tour?

  1. The main library entrance hall. Correct answer.
  2. The timetable office near the main gate.
  3. The student union building on the main campus.
  4. The university main gate by the car park.

Explanation

The speaker corrects the timetable by saying the tour begins ‘in the main library entrance hall, not the student union’. The phrase ‘not the student union’ rules out the location printed on the timetable.

Question 27Listening

You hear a medical receptionist say: “Your blood test results have come back and the doctor has reviewed them. Everything is normal. You don’t need to make an appointment, but if you have any questions, please call the surgery after 2 p.m. today.” What should the patient do next?

  1. Go to the surgery to collect the printed results.
  2. Book an appointment with the doctor for a follow-up visit.
  3. Call the surgery after 2 p.m. with questions. Correct answer.
  4. Wait for the doctor to call them at home later today.

Explanation

The receptionist says the results are normal and ‘You don’t need to make an appointment’. The only action offered is to call the surgery after 2 p.m. if the patient has questions, so no routine follow-up is required.

Question 28Listening

You hear a hotel receptionist say: “Check-out is normally at 11 a.m. If you need a later check-out, we can offer 1 p.m. for an extra £15, subject to availability. You can leave your luggage in the storage room free of charge after you check out.” What does the hotel offer for a later check-out?

  1. A 1 p.m. check-out for £15 if available. Correct answer.
  2. Luggage storage instead of a late check-out.
  3. A free late check-out until 1 p.m. for all guests.
  4. A late check-out at 11 a.m. for no charge at all.

Explanation

The receptionist links a later check-out to two conditions: the time is 1 p.m. and there is ‘an extra £15’ charge, ‘subject to availability’. Normal check-out remains 11 a.m., so 1 p.m. is the later option.

Question 29Listening

You hear a job candidate say: “They offered me the job starting on 1 September, but I explained that I’m still finishing my course until the 15th. They said I could start on the 18th instead, which gives me a few days to move.” What did the employer agree to?

  1. A start date of 15 September, the day the course ends.
  2. A later start date of 18 September. Correct answer.
  3. A start date of 1 September as originally offered.
  4. A delay until the candidate has moved house.

Explanation

The candidate explains the course finishes on the 15th and reports the employer’s concession: ‘They said I could start on the 18th instead’. The agreed change is therefore a later start date, not the original 1 September.

Question 30Listening

You hear a museum audio guide: “The ancient Egypt gallery is currently closed for renovation. Visitors can still see the most popular objects from that collection in the temporary exhibition on the second floor. The exhibition is included in your ticket and is open until 5 p.m.” What does the audio guide tell visitors about the ancient Egypt collection?

  1. Some objects are in a temporary exhibition. Correct answer.
  2. The whole museum is closed until 5 p.m. today.
  3. Visitors must pay an extra fee to see the collection.
  4. It has been moved permanently to the second floor gallery.

Explanation

The guide says the permanent gallery is closed but that ‘the most popular objects’ can be seen in ‘the temporary exhibition on the second floor’. The display is temporary and only some objects are shown, not the whole collection relocated permanently.

Question 31Listening

You hear a message from a community centre: “The Thursday yoga class has moved from the small hall to the main hall because the small hall is being painted. The time is unchanged, 6:30 p.m., but please bring your own mat as ours are still in storage.” What are listeners asked to bring?

  1. A class timetable
  2. A key to the hall
  3. A yoga mat Correct answer.
  4. Painting equipment

Explanation

The speaker says the class time is unchanged but asks people to bring their own mat because the centre’s mats are in storage. The other items are not requested in the message. This tests listening for a specific detail in a short announcement.

Question 32Listening

You hear a recorded message from a taxi company: “Your taxi is booked for 7:15 tomorrow morning, not 7:45. The driver will call you when he arrives. The fare to the airport is a fixed £32, and you can pay by card in the car.” When is the taxi booked for?

  1. 8:15
  2. 8:00
  3. 7:45
  4. 7:15 Correct answer.

Explanation

The message corrects the time by saying “7:15 tomorrow morning, not 7:45”, so the actual booking is for 7:15. The phrase “not 7:45” rejects the later time. Listening for correction phrases is important in booking messages.

Question 33Listening

You hear a colleague leave a voicemail: “I won’t be able to join the client call at three because I have to take my son to the doctor. Could you share the notes with me afterwards? I’ll catch up on anything I miss before tomorrow’s review.” Why can’t the colleague join the call?

  1. They are taking their son to the doctor Correct answer.
  2. They are leaving work early
  3. They are attending another meeting
  4. They are preparing notes for the review

Explanation

The colleague directly states the reason: “I have to take my son to the doctor.” Sharing notes and catching up before the review are follow-up actions, not the reason for missing the call. This tests identifying a stated cause in a workplace message.

Question 34Listening

You hear a woman talking about an evening Spanish class: “I signed up thinking it would be mostly conversation. In fact, we spend most of each lesson on grammar exercises, and there’s very little chance to speak. The teacher is friendly, but I’m not sure I’ll continue next term.” What is her main criticism of the class?

  1. The teacher is unfriendly and unhelpful
  2. Too much grammar, too little speaking Correct answer.
  3. The course is held at an inconvenient time
  4. The classes are too expensive for what they offer

Explanation

The woman contrasts her expectation of conversation with the reality of grammar exercises and little speaking time. She describes the teacher as friendly, so the criticism is about the balance of activities. The correct option paraphrases “most of each lesson on grammar” and “very little chance to speak”.

Question 35Listening

You hear a landlord’s voicemail: “The plumber can come on Wednesday between 9 and 11, or Friday after 2. I need you to be at the flat because I’m away. If neither works, let me know by tomorrow and I’ll ask him to call you directly.” What must the tenant do if neither appointment time works?

  1. Be at the flat on Wednesday morning
  2. Tell the landlord by tomorrow Correct answer.
  3. Pay the plumber in advance
  4. Call the plumber directly today

Explanation

The landlord gives a conditional instruction: “If neither works, let me know by tomorrow.” The tenant should contact the landlord, not the plumber directly. This tests understanding a condition and the required action in a phone message.

Question 36Listening

You hear a station assistant say: “The lost property office isn’t in the main building. Go out of the station through the side entrance, turn left, and it’s the second door on your right, next to the bicycle racks.” Where is the lost property office?

  1. Next to the main entrance, by the ticket machines and stairs
  2. Inside the main station building, next to the ticket hall
  3. Across the road from the station, beside the bicycle racks
  4. Second door on the right after the side entrance Correct answer.

Explanation

The assistant says to leave through the side entrance, turn left, and take the second door on the right. “Next to the bicycle racks” confirms the location but is not the full route. The correct option summarises the key directions accurately.

Question 37Listening

You hear a chef being interviewed on the radio: “People often assume that a good restaurant needs a long menu. I disagree. At my place we offer just five dishes each night, because that lets us buy fresh ingredients and change the menu according to what’s available.” Why does the chef serve only five dishes?

  1. To make the restaurant look more exclusive
  2. To keep the menu familiar to regular customers
  3. To use fresh ingredients and adapt Correct answer.
  4. To reduce the number of staff needed in the kitchen

Explanation

The chef gives the reason directly with “because”: a short menu allows fresh ingredients and changes based on availability. The word “because” signals the cause, which the correct option paraphrases. The other options are assumptions the chef does not make.

Question 38Listening

You hear a manager say to an employee: “I’ve looked at your report, and the figures are accurate. The issue is that the summary at the front repeats every detail from the appendix. Senior managers will only read the first page, so they need the key points and a clear recommendation there, not the full data.” What does the manager want the employee to change?

  1. Make the summary more focused on key points Correct answer.
  2. Correct the inaccurate figures in the report
  3. Add more detail from the appendix to the summary
  4. Move the appendix to the front of the report

Explanation

The manager says the figures are accurate, so the problem is not accuracy. The issue is that the summary repeats too much detail; senior managers need key points and a recommendation on the first page. This requires distinguishing the stated problem from the requested improvement.

Question 39Listening

You hear a project manager say: “We can’t extend the deadline by two weeks, but I can give you three extra days if you drop the optional training session from the schedule. The client cares most about the final report, so that must stay as it is.” What does the manager offer?

  1. A two-week extension of the project deadline
  2. More staff to help complete the final report
  3. Three extra days if training is dropped Correct answer.
  4. Cancellation of the final report for the client

Explanation

The manager rejects a two-week extension but offers a conditional alternative: three extra days if the optional training is removed. The final report must remain unchanged because it is the client’s priority. The correct option captures that condition accurately.

Question 40Listening

You hear a university careers adviser say: “You’ve got strong academic results, but your CV lists your duties rather than what you achieved. For each placement, write one line about a problem you solved or a result you improved. Employers read dozens of applications, so specific evidence will make yours stand out.” What is the adviser’s main advice?

  1. Apply for fewer jobs at the same time
  2. Add more academic qualifications to the CV
  3. Write a longer CV with more detail
  4. Focus on achievements and results Correct answer.

Explanation

The adviser says the CV lists duties rather than achievements and recommends writing about problems solved or results improved. This is advice to show evidence of achievement, not to make the CV longer or add qualifications. The phrase “rather than what you achieved” is the key contrast.

Question 41Listening

You hear an automated message from your bank: 'Your card ending 4471 was used for a payment of £32.50 at Green Street Pharmacy at 14:07. If this was not you, press 1 immediately.' What should you do if you do not recognise the payment?

  1. Visit your local branch in person.
  2. Call the pharmacy to ask about it.
  3. Press 1 during the message. Correct answer.
  4. Wait for the bank to call you.

Explanation

The message gives a clear instruction for anyone who does not recognise the payment: press 1 immediately. Listening for conditional instructions such as 'If this was not you...' helps identify the required action. The other actions are not mentioned in the message.

Question 42Listening

You hear a gym receptionist say: 'Your membership includes free pool access until 6 p.m. on weekdays. After 6 p.m., each visit costs £3.' What does the membership include?

  1. Free pool access at any time.
  2. Free pool access after 6 p.m.
  3. A £3 discount on each weekday pool visit.
  4. Free pool access before 6 p.m. on weekdays. Correct answer.

Explanation

The receptionist says pool access is free until 6 p.m. on weekdays, and charges apply after that. The key is to note the time boundary and the condition 'on weekdays'. Options that extend free access to all times or after 6 p.m. contradict the message.

Question 43Listening

You hear a bus driver announce: 'This bus terminates at Northgate. If you are going to the hospital, change at Northgate for the number 12.' What should passengers going to the hospital do?

  1. Get off at Northgate and walk to the hospital.
  2. Ask the driver to take them directly.
  3. Change to the number 12 at Northgate. Correct answer.
  4. Stay on this bus until the hospital.

Explanation

The driver states that the bus ends at Northgate and directs hospital passengers to change there for the number 12. The word 'terminates' signals that the current bus will not continue. The correct action follows the conditional 'If you are going to the hospital'.

Question 44Listening

You hear a letting agent say: 'The flat is available from 1 October, but the current tenant has asked to stay an extra week. So the earliest you could move in is 8 October.' When can the new tenant move in?

  1. 15 October.
  2. 8 October. Correct answer.
  3. 1 October.
  4. 1 September.

Explanation

The agent first mentions 1 October but then corrects the effective date because the tenant is staying an extra week. The phrase 'So the earliest you could move in' introduces the final answer. Listen for correction words like 'but' and 'so' to track the real date.

Question 45Listening

You hear a university administrator say: 'You are enrolled on the Monday morning seminar, but that group is now full. We can move you to Wednesday afternoon, or you can stay on the waiting list for Monday.' What choices does the student have?

  1. Only the Wednesday afternoon seminar.
  2. Monday morning seminar or Wednesday afternoon seminar.
  3. Wednesday afternoon or Monday waiting list. Correct answer.
  4. Only the Monday morning waiting list.

Explanation

The administrator explains that the Monday group is full and offers two alternatives: a Wednesday afternoon place or a waiting list for Monday. The word 'or' separates the two options. The original Monday morning enrolment is no longer available.

Question 46Listening

You hear a supervisor say: 'The fire alarm test will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow. You do not need to leave the building, but please stay by your desk and do not use the lifts.' What should employees do during the test?

  1. Stay by their desks. Correct answer.
  2. Leave the building quickly.
  3. Use the lifts as usual.
  4. Gather in the canteen.

Explanation

The supervisor explicitly says employees do not need to leave and should stay by their desks. The instruction also forbids using the lifts during the test. Listening for 'but please' helps identify the required behaviour.

Question 47Listening

You hear a restaurant voicemail: 'We have your table for six at 7:30 on Friday. Please note we need the table back by 9:30 because of a later booking.' What does the restaurant require?

  1. The group must order by 7:30.
  2. The group must pay a deposit.
  3. The group must arrive before 7:30.
  4. The group must finish by 9:30. Correct answer.

Explanation

The voicemail confirms the 7:30 booking and adds that the table is needed back by 9:30. 'Need the table back' means the group must vacate it by that time. The reason given is a later booking, not an arrival or ordering deadline.

Question 48Listening

You hear a travel agent say: 'Your flight departs at 6:45, but you need to be at the airport two hours before for check-in. So I would suggest leaving home around 4.' Why does the agent suggest leaving home at 4?

  1. The passenger must be there by 4:45. Correct answer.
  2. The flight departs at 4.
  3. The airport is two hours away from home.
  4. Check-in opens at 4 p.m.

Explanation

The flight is at 6:45, and the passenger must be at the airport two hours before, which is 4:45. Leaving home at 4 allows time to arrive by that check-in deadline. The agent does not say the airport is two hours away or that check-in opens at 4.

Question 49Listening

You hear a recruiter say: 'Your experience is strong, but the panel felt you focused too much on what you did individually. They wanted to hear how you supported your team.' What was the main criticism?

  1. The candidate communicated poorly.
  2. The candidate had no experience of working in a team.
  3. The candidate lacked relevant experience.
  4. The candidate emphasised individual achievements too much. Correct answer.

Explanation

The recruiter contrasts strong experience with the panel's concern: the candidate focused too much on individual actions. The panel wanted evidence of supporting the team, so the issue is the emphasis, not a lack of experience. Recognising contrast markers like 'but' helps isolate the criticism.

Question 50Listening

You hear a tutor say: 'Your essay argues well, but your conclusion introduces a new point that is not discussed in the body. Either remove it or add a paragraph earlier to set it up.' What does the tutor want the student to do?

  1. Rewrite the whole essay from the very beginning.
  2. Remove the point or introduce it earlier. Correct answer.
  3. Remove the entire conclusion from the essay completely.
  4. Add another new point to the conclusion.

Explanation

The tutor identifies a structural problem: a new point appears only in the conclusion. The solution is either to delete that point or to prepare it earlier in the body. 'Either ... or' presents two acceptable fixes, not a demand to remove the whole conclusion.