PET Listening Test 1 Part 2

Part 2
8 A 9 C 10 B 11 B 12 C 13 A

Now turn to Part 2, questions 8-13. You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital of Germany.
For each question, put a tick in the correct box. You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions for Part 2.
[pause] Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the recording twice.
Man: Britta, you're English, but you live in Berlin. Have you lived here for a long time?
Woman: Well, I was born in England, but I've lived in Germany tor the past twenty years. I arrived in Berlin about four years ago. Before that, I lived in Bonn for six years, but I work as a journalist, and when the newspaper moved to Berlin, I moved with them.
Man: Were you pleased to come to Berlin?
Woman: Yes, I was. I was looking forward to being in a big city like Berlin. Bonn was quite a lot smaller, so I love the busy atmosphere and all the cultural entertainments here: museums, theatres and so on. The only thing I don't like is the traffic; it's a bit noisy in the mornings. It wakes me up about 6.30, but most days I have to get up early anyway!
Man: Where do you live in Berlin?
Woman: I have a flat in the old part of the city. It's right in the centre, and it's not too expensive it costs me about £500 a month. My street is becoming very popular: there are lots of new art galleries, and small cafes and friendly restaurants everywhere. Eating out in Berlin is fun, and it's cheap, so it's something I do quite often.
Man: How do you find transport in Berlin?
Woman: Well, the transport system here is very good, so I have a tram and bus ticket, but in fact, most of the time I cycle. Travel here is much cheaper than in other countries I know - perhaps that's why people don't walk very much!
Man: What do you like to do in Berlin at the weekends?
Woman: Well, I like art, so sometimes I go to one of the galleries. I have a nephew called Philippe. He's only three but he likes coming with me. He likes the cafe best, I think. And it's a change from going to the park - that's something he does very often. He usually comes out with me while his parents go shopping.
Man: Do you miss your friends and family in England?
Woman: I don't really miss England - most of my friends are here. I don't see much of my work colleagues socially, but I've got some very good friends who live in the same street as me. I enjoy meeting people, and I find Berlin is a very friendly city.
Man: Thank you for talking to us, Britta.