FIRST / B2 LISTENING PART 3: TIPS AND EXERCISES

 Listening part 3:

You will hear five different speakers talking on the same subject. There are 8 options, and you have to match which one fits what each speaker says. Three options don´t match any speaker.

Tips: 1. Read through the questions and options in the time you are given (30 seconds).
         2. Underline the keywords.
         3. On your first listening, write the letter next to each speaker.
         4. On your second listening, check your answer.

Exercises:

Exercise 1         Exercise 2             Exercise 3             Exercise 4 

Exercise 5         Exercise 6

FIRST/B2: LISTENING PART 2, TIPS AND EXERCISES

 Listening part 2: 

You will hear one person talking, and you will have 10 gaps to complete with no more than three words. The recording often uses words different from the ones in the questions. Think about synonyms.

Tips: 1. Read through the passage; you will have 45 seconds.
         2. Think about the kind of word you need, for instance, a noun, a verb, etc.
         3. Make a specific guess, for example, a date, a number, and so on.
         4. If you miss an answer, keep focused and move to the next question.

Exercises:

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6

FIRST /B2: LISTENING PART 1, TIPS AND EXERCISES

Listening part 1: 

You will hear 8 different people talking in eight different situations, and you will have to choose the best answer (a, b or c). All the options will be mentioned. The correct answer could be anywhere in the recording: beginning, middle or end.

Tips A: 1. Read through the question and underline the keywords.
             2. Ignore the options a,b or c.
             3. Listen one time and think which the answer to the question can be.
             4. look at the options and choose the most similar to your answer.
             5. Listen a second time to confirm your answer.

Tips B: 1. Read through the questions and the three options.
             2. Underline the keywords.
             3. Listen to general meaning on your first listening.
             4. Listen to specific information on your second listening.
             4. Choose the correct one.

LISTENING PRACTICE: 

 

exercise 1         exercise 2         exercise 3         exercise 4         exercise 5        

 exercise 6      exercise 7         exercise 8

LISTENING FIRST / B2

Getting a high mark in a listening test requires practice and practice.
 Are you an upper-intermediate (b2) learner of English? Practice and improve your listening skills with these listening and exercises.

Listening part 1: 
You will hear 8 different people talking in eight different situations, and you will have to choose the best answer (a, b or c). All the options will be mentioned. The correct answer could be anywhere in the recording: beginning, middle or end.

Listening part 2:
You will hear one person talking, and you will have 10 gaps to complete with no more than three words. The recording often uses words different from the ones in the questions. Think about synonyms

Listening part 3:
You will hear five different speakers talking on the same subject. There are 8 options, and you have to match which one fits what each speaker says. There are three options you which don´t match any speaker.

Listening part 4:
You will hear a dialogue, and you will have 7 multiple choice questions A to C to answer. It usually lasts 3 minutes. You have one minute to read the questions and the options. Each question is asked in the order the recorder plays.

Click on the links below and do the exercises. 

Test 1: PART 1     PART 2    PART 3     PART 4

Test 2: PART 1    PART 2    PART 3    PART 4

Test 3:PART 1     PART 2    PART 3    PART 4

Test 4: PART 1    PART 2    PART 3    PART 4

Test 5: PART 1    PART 2    PART 3    PART 4

Test 6: PART 1    PART 2    PART 3    PART 4

FIRST LISTENING: EXAM STRATEGIES AND PRACTICE TESTS

There are four parts in the listening paper, and it lasts about 45 minutes.

Listening part 1: 
You will hear 8 different people talking in eight different situations, and you will have to choose the best answer (a, b or c). All the options will be mentioned. The correct answer could be anywhere in the recording: beginning, middle or end.

Tips A: 1. Read through the question and underline the keywords.
             2.  ignore the options a,b or c.
             3. Listen one time and think which the answer to the question can be.
             4. look at the options and choose the most similar to your answer.
             5. Listen a second time to confirm your answer.

Tips B: 1. Read through the questions and the three options.
             2. Underline the keywords.
             3. Listen to general meaning on your first listening.
             4. Listen to specific information on your second listening.
             4. Choose the correct one.
Listening part 2:
You will hear one person talking, and you will have 10 gaps to complete with no more than three words. The recording often uses words different from the ones in the questions. Think about synonyms.

Tips: 1. Read through the passage, you will have 45 seconds.
         2. Think the kind of word you need, for instance, a noun, a verb, etc.
         3. Make a specific guess, for example, a date, a number, and so on.
         4. If you miss an answer, keep focused and move into the next question.
Listening part 3:
You will hear five different speakers talking on the same subject. There are 8 options, and you have to match which one fits what each speaker says. There are three options you which don´t match any speaker.
Tips: 1. Read through the questions and options in the time you are given (30 seconds).
         2. Underline the keywords.
         3. On your first listening, write the letter next to each speaker.
         4. On your second listening, check your answer.
Listening part 4:
You will hear a dialogue, and you will have 7 multiple choice questions A to C to answer. It usually lasts 3 minutes. You have one minute to read the questions and the options. Each question is asked in the order the recorder plays.
Tips: 1. Read through the questions and the multiple-choice options.
          2. Underline the keywords.
          3. On the first listening, choose the correct option.
          4. On your second listening, confirm your answer.

PRACTICE TESTS:  just click on the links below and get started on your training.

TEST 1                                    TEST 2

TEST 3                                    TEST 4

TEST 5                                    TEST 6

TEST 7                                    TEST 8

TEST 9                                    TEST 10

TEST 11                                  TEST 12

TEST 13                                  TEST 14

TEST 15

E.0.I / B2 LISTENING

This post aims to give you extensive listening and vocabulary exercises. The resources below provide you with options for improving your listening skills. Here are the links, click on them and follow the instructions.

1. Personal identification: vocabulary and listening  
2. Housing and home environment:  vocabulary and listening
3. Daily activities: vocabulary and listening
4. Travelling: vocabulary and listening
5. Good and services: vocabulary and listening
6. Language and communication: vocabulary and listening
7. Climate, weather and environment: vocabulary and listening
8. Science and technology: vocabulary and listening

APTIS GENERAL LISTENING

The listening test takes up to 50 minutes and has 25 multiple choice questions. Here are some exercises to improve your listening.

TEST 1: 1 / 2 / 3

TEST 2: 1 / 2 / 3

TEST 3: 1 / 2 / 3

TEST 4: 1 / 2 / 3

LISTENING: A2 / B1 / B2 AND C1

Listening is one of the most challenging skills for most of my students. Practising is the key to get it. Click on this link: LISTENING , choose your level elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper- intermediate and advanced. Then, click on the exercise you want to do.

FIRST / B2: LISTENING PART 4

TASK INFORMATION

a)    In part 4 you will hear an interview or an exchange between two speakers lasting three to four minutes. There are seven multiple-choice questions, each with three options.

b)   Part 4 tests your understanding of: attitude, opinion, gist, main ideas and specific information.

c)    All the questions follow the order of the information in the recording; each part of the recording relates to a particular question.

d)   The instructions you see and hear may include information such as the main speaker´s name, occupation or hobby, and/or the setting (e.g. a radio interview). This can tell you the type of language and information you might hear.

e)   For every question you will hear a “cue”, -words that express a similar idea to the question - that tells you the answer is in that part of the recording.

f)    The options use phrases or sentences that rephrase, summarise or report the ideas in the text.

ACTION PLAN

a)    Quickly read the instructions. What king of recording is it? What’s the topic? Who will you hear?

b)   Before you listen, look at the first line of each item. What kind of information, e.g. somebody´ opinion, do you need for each?

c)    Underline the key words in each item to help you focus on the information you need.

d)   Listen form expressions with similar or opposite meanings to the key words you underlined.

e)   Think of an answer in your words. Then choose the option most like your answer.

f)    Check all your answers on the second listening.

    

      EXERCISES: 1, 2

FIRST / B2 :LISTENING PART 3

TASK INFORMATION

a)    In part 3 you hear five short related monologues.

b)   Part 3 tests your understanding of: gist, detail, opinion, attitude, functions, purpose, relationship, topic, place, situation, agreement, etc.

c)    The instructions you see and hear include information about the link between the five recordings.

d)   The eight options (A-H) do not usually follow the order of the information in the recording.

e)   Before you answer a question, wait until you have heard everything the speaker has to say.

f)    Listen for ideas, not just individual words, that are similar to those in A-H.

g)   Be careful if a speaker says something connected with two or more options; there is only one correct answer.

ACTION PLAN

a)    Quickly read the instructions and options A-H. What is the link between the five recordings?

b)   Study options A-H and underline the key words in each.

c)    Before you listen, think of words or phrases that the speakers might use to talk about different aspects of the topic.

d)   The first time you hear the recording, listen for the general idea of what each speaker says.

e)   Choose the answer to each question that you think is correct.

f)    The second time you listen, check that each of your choices exactly matches what the speaker says.

g)   When you have chosen an answer, cross it out in pencil so that you can concentrate on the others.

EXERCISES: 1, 2

FIRST / B2: LISTENING PART 2

TASK INFORMATION

a)    You will hear a monologue lasting three to four minutes

b)   Part 2 tests your understanding of detail, stated opinion and specific information.

c)    You have to listen for particular words, phrases or numbers to complete ten sentences. You should write these down exactly as you hear them.

d)   You may need to write three words but often you need only write one or two.

e)   Sometimes words or names may be spelt out.

f)    All the questions follow the order of the information in the recording, and for each one you will hear a “cue” that indicates an answer is coming.

g)   Be careful with words, phrases or numbers you hear which may seem to fit the gaps, but are not correct.

ACTION PLAN 

a)    Read the instructions to get an idea of the situation.

b)   Quickly go through the incomplete sentences, including the words after the gaps. This will help you get an idea of what the text is about.

c)    For each gap, decide what king of information (e.g. object, number, etc) you need to listen for.

d)   When the recording has finished, check the sentences all make sense, and check your spelling, too.

      EXERCISES: 1, 2

      

FIRST B2: LISTENING PART 1

TASK INFORMATION

a)    You hear eight short unrelated extracts from monologues or exchanges. There is one multiple-choice question per extract with three options. You hear each extract twice. Each piece is quite short and lasts about 30 seconds.

b)   Part 1 tests your understanding of gist, detail, opinion, attitude, function, purpose, relationship, topic, place, situation, agreement, etc.

c)    The question includes information about the situation (e.g. a phone call, a radio programme, an extract from a play, etc.) followed by a direct question (e.g. How does she feel?)

ACTION PLAN

a)    For each question, quickly read the first line. What’s the situation? Will you hear one person or two? Female or male?

b)   Look at the direct question and stem (e.g. Who is the woman?) and underline the keywords.

c)    Before you listen, think of other expressions for the words in the question.

d)   When you first hear the recording, try to think of an answer to each question in your own words. Then, choose the option most like your answer.

e)   Check your answer the second time you listen.

f)    If you´re still unsure which is the correct answer, cross out any you are sure are wrong and guess.

g)   When the recording has finished, and you have chosen any answer, forget about that question and concentrate on the next one.

h)   Make sure you always know which question and situation you are listening to.

     EXERCISES: 1, 2

APTIS ADVANCED LISTENING PART 3

Part 3 In this part, you will hear a discussion between a man and a woman. On the screen, you will see a number of opinions. You will need to identify who expresses which opinion: the man, the woman, or both the man and the woman. You will only hear this once, and you have 20 seconds to read
through the options. Use your time wisely. Read the options and make notes on what you think you should listen for (e.g. numbers, synonyms.).

APTIS ADVANCED LISTENING PART 2

In this part, you will listen to three recordings of monologues or dialogues and you will have to
answer two questions for each recording.

Use the fact that you can listen twice to your advantage here. Read through the questions before you listen and predict what someone might say about these things. Then, on your first listen, select your answers and listen a second time to confirm.


Here there are some useful links:

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

APTIS ADVANCED LISTENING PART 1

This part is the same as the Aptis test. You will listen to five short recordings of monologues or dialogues and answer one question for each recording. 

Exercise 1 (RECOMMENDED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL) 

 Exercise 2 (RECOMMENDED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL) 

 Exercise 3

Exercise 4