B1 Listening Comprehension 2

Question 1

You hear: "The train to Cambridge will now depart from platform 6, not platform 4." Which platform should you go to?

Accepted Answer

Platform 6

Answer

The announcement corrects the platform to 6.

Question 2

A man says: "I usually cycle to work, but it was raining so I took the bus." How did he travel today?

Accepted Answer

By bus

Answer

Because of the rain he took the bus today.

Question 3

You hear: "The museum is closed on Mondays but open every other day." When can you NOT visit?

Accepted Answer

Monday

Answer

It is closed on Mondays.

Question 4

A woman says: "Could you turn the music down a little? It's quite loud." What does she want?

Accepted Answer

Quieter music

Answer

'Turn it down' means make it quieter.

Question 5

You hear a weather report: "Sunny in the morning, with showers expected this afternoon." What should you take in the afternoon?

Accepted Answer

An umbrella

Answer

Showers in the afternoon mean rain, so bring an umbrella.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test