Dave
28 lug 20212 min
With your partner, discuss who the people are, where they are and what they may be talking about.
Who?
Where?
What?
Match the conversations to the pictures and write down what you consider to be the gist (the main point) of each conversation.
Who?
Where?
What?
If you can, check your answers with your partner’s.
The bank manager
a tries to persuade the woman to select a specific account.
b suggests which account would be unsuitable.
c gives details but does not recommend a particular account.
d is unsure whether Mrs Kite is a suitable customer.
Nick
a doesn’t know how he feels.
b thinks he might change his mind.
c has only recently made the decision.
d doesn’t want Maria’s feelings to change.
Which of these statements is true?
a Mr Bradshaw’s son noticed something unusual.
b The house was occupied between nine and midnight.
c The whole house was in a mess.
d The burglar must have left the light on.
At which point did you become sure of each answer?
You will hear them twice.
Again, the questions focus on:-
the relationships between the speakers
the context
and the main gist of their conversations.
Watch out for words and phrases that are deliberately included to distract you!
Most of the options will have some reference made to them in the conversations.
Listen carefully so that you can identify and disregard the wrong options.
Before listening
First read the questions and options to be sure of what you need to focus on.
Where is this dialogue taking place?
a)During a social event.
b)During a business meeting.
c)During a political debate.
d)During a family discussion.
What are the speakers talking about?
a)During a social event.
b)During a business meeting.
c)During a political debate.
d)During a family discussion.
Where is this conversation taking place?
a)A garage workshop.
b)A police station.
c)A petrol station.
d)A car showroom.
What are they talking about?
a)A bill that’s too high.
b)An unsatisfactory job.
c)A flat battery.
d)A future car service.
Who is this conversation between?
a)Travel agent and customer.
b)Careers teacher and student.
c)Two university students.
d)Mother and son
What are they talking about?
a)How to earn some money.
b)Whether to go to university.
c)When to go to university.
d)Where to go travelling.
Now listen to the recording again, checking your answers with your teacher and discussing why the other options are wrong.