B1 Listening and Speaking 3

Question 1

You hear: 'I was supposed to meet Jack, but he didn't show up.' What happened?

Accepted Answer

Jack did not arrive

Answer

'Didn't show up' means a person failed to arrive.

Question 2

Which response best agrees with the opinion 'I think city life is exciting'?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I feel the same way.

Answer

'I feel the same way' shows agreement with an opinion.

Question 3

A speaker says, 'The meeting's been put off until Friday.' What does 'put off' mean here?

Accepted Answer

Postponed

Answer

'Put off' is a phrasal verb meaning to postpone.

Question 4

In Listening Part 2, what type of recording do you usually hear?

Accepted Answer

Longer recordings with multiple-choice questions

Answer

Part 2 has longer recordings answered with multiple-choice options.

Question 5

You hear: 'I can't make it on Saturday, but Sunday works for me.' When is the person free?

Accepted Answer

Sunday

Answer

'Sunday works for me' means they are available on Sunday.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test