Listening and Speaking Flashcards

You hear: 'I'll give you a hand with those bags.' What is the speaker offering?

Answer: To help carry the bags

'Give you a hand' is an idiom meaning to help.

In the Speaking test, why is it important to keep talking and not stay silent?

Answer: To show your range and fluency of language

Speaking enough lets examiners assess your fluency and range.

A speaker says, 'I used to play tennis, but I don't anymore.' What is true now?

Answer: They no longer play tennis

'Used to ... but not anymore' means a past habit that has stopped.

Which phrase is a good way to ask for your partner's agreement before deciding?

Answer: Shall we go with this one, then?

'Shall we go with this one?' checks agreement before a decision.

You hear: 'The film was a bit disappointing, to be honest.' How did the speaker feel?

Answer: Slightly let down

'A bit disappointing' means mildly let down.

When listening for specific information like times or prices, what is a useful strategy?

Answer: Listen for the key numbers and details

Listening for key numbers and details helps catch specific information.

A speaker says, 'Why don't we meet up at the weekend?' What are they doing?

Answer: Making a suggestion

'Why don't we...' is a common way to make a suggestion.