B1 Listening Skills Flashcards

A landlord leaves a message: 'I just wanted to let you know the boiler engineer will come on Wednesday between nine and twelve. You don't need to be there — I have a spare key.' Does the tenant need to be home?

Answer: No, the landlord has a key

The landlord says the tenant does not need to be there as he has a spare key.

You hear at a station: 'We apologise for the disruption to services on the Northern line this evening due to a signal failure at Euston. We expect services to resume at around seven thirty.' What caused the delays?

Answer: A signal failure

The announcement states the disruption is due to a signal failure at Euston.

A teacher says: 'I've marked your essays and overall you did really well. The main area to improve is using a wider range of vocabulary. Most of you used the same words repeated throughout.' What is the main feedback?

Answer: Students should use more varied vocabulary

The teacher says the main area to improve is using a wider range of vocabulary.

You hear a message: 'The community centre will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend.' When does it reopen?

Answer: Tuesday

The message says normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday.

A colleague says: 'Can you cover my shift on Thursday evening? I have a hospital appointment. I can swap with you — I'll do your Friday morning instead.' What does your colleague offer in return?

Answer: To cover your Friday morning shift

The colleague offers to cover your Friday morning shift in exchange.

You hear: 'Today's special is a grilled chicken salad with a choice of dressing, served with a bread roll. It comes with a soft drink included for nine pounds fifty.' What is included in the price?

Answer: A soft drink

The announcement says a soft drink is included in the price of nine pounds fifty.