TrainingTest 1 listening 1

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exercise 1
1.  (audio 02) Girl: Have you seen Justin anywhere? He’s not in the kitchen.
Dad: I don’t know where he is, Amelia. He had a shower. Perhaps -he’s still in the bathroom?
Girl: He’s not there, Dad. I want to borrow his MP3 player.
Dad: Oh listen. I can hear him in the living room. He’s just turned on the TV.

exercise 2
1.  (audio 03) Where s John s tennis racket?
Boy: I can’t find my tennis racket. It’s not in the cupboard.
Girl: It’s next to your bed. John. I saw it there this morning.

2. (audio 04)  Where’s Leah s tennis racket?
Boy: Leah, did you find your tennis racket?
Girl: No, I’ve looked everywhere. It’s not up there on that shelf, is it? Boy: No. Oh, here it is! Under this pillow.

exercise 3
(audio 05) Where’s Paul s wallet now?
Boy: I can’t find my wallet, Mum. I left it on the sofa last night.
Mum: Oh Paul. You must be more careful. Go and look on the round table.
Boy: OK. No. It’s not there. Oh. here it is! It’s by the light.
Mum: Good!

exercise 4
1.  (audio 06) What size shoes does the boy wear now?
Girl: You’ve got big feet! What size shoes do you wear? 42?
Boy: Yes. My old shoes are size 40, but they’re too small now.

2.   How many pencils are in Sara s pencil case?
Dad: You’ve got lots of pencils in your pencil case, Sara. How many have you got?
Girl: I’ve got 13.
Dad: 30?
Girl: No! I don’t need that many, Dad!

3.  How much did Axel s boots cost?
Girl: Your new boots are really cool, Axel. Were they expensive?
Boy: Yes. Dad bought himself a pair too. His cost £35 and mine cost £27.

4. When is Elsa's birthday?
Girl: It’s my birthday next week. I’ll be 15!
Boy: Which day?
Girl: May 5th. That’s next Tuesday ... sorry, Wednesday.

5. What number page is the girl reading?
Boy: Which page in this history book are we supposed to read?
Girl: Page 86, but I’m reading page 68 at the moment...
Boy: Why?
Girl: Because it’s more interesting. Sshhhhh!

exercise 5 (audio 07)
How much is Stella s belt?
Girl: Excuse me! I’d like this belt please but is this price right? $7.95
Man: That’s the old price, but it’s in the sale. It’s much cheaper now It’s only $3.50.
Girl: That’s great. Here’s five dollars.
Man: Thanks, and here’s your change.

exercise 7 (audio 08)
What is Holly doing at home now?
Boy: What’s Holly doing? Do you know, Mum? She’s finished her homework. Look at her desk!
Mum: She’s upstairs, I think. She’s putting her new skirt on.
Boy: OK. I’ll go and find her. We’re going to clean our bikes!
Mum: Good idea! You can clean mine too!

Exam practice
Example
How many new T-shirts did Ellen get?
Girl: I went shopping with Dad yesterday. He bought me lots of different T-shirts in the market.
Boy: How many did you get, then, Ellen? Five?
Girl: I got two more than that. But they were really cheap.
Boy: So you got seven! Wow, you’re lucky!

One
Where is Justin's sister now?
Mum: Where’s your sister, Justin? Dinner’s nearly ready.
Boy: She was in her bedroom ... oh, I can hear her. She’s coming down the stairs.
Mum: Good. Can you both put the plates, knives and forks on the dining-room table, please?
Boy: All right.

Two
How much money is in Eva’s purse?
Boy: Can I borrow some money, Eva? I want to buy a burger on the way home from school.
Girl: I haven’t got enough. Sorry! I’ve only got £1.55.
Boy: That’s OK. Burgers only cost £1.20 each. You’ll still have 35p.
I can pay you back tomorrow.
Girl: No, sorry. I need all of this for my bus ticket.

Three
Where is Paul s textbook?
Boy: Have you got my geography textbook? I left it next to the TV last night.
Girl: No, Paul. I’ve got mine, but I haven’t got yours. Go and look under your bed!
Boy: It’s not there! Oh. here it is ... on the cupboard. Who put it S‘ there?
Girl: I don’t know!

Four
What’s Jenna doing now?
Dad: Jenna! Did you clean your trainers? I put them by the back door. They smell horrible!
Girl: Yes, Dad, I did! But I’m Ivina on the sofa now. I’m tired! I went for a really long run.
Dad: Well, have something to eat, dear. Make yourself a nice, big sandwich.
Girl: OK. I will in a minute.

Five
What must Andy put in his school bag next?
Girl: Have you put your glasses in your school bag, Andy?
Boy: Yes, and my ruler. I forgot that yesterday! Come on! Let’s go or we’ll miss the school bus.
Girl: What about your comb? Take that too. Your hair always looks so untidy.
Boy: Yours does too! But OK, I’ll run and get it.