Think about these questions, or answer them aloud.
When you listen to a conversation, don't try to understand every word. Listen in two steps.
The situation helps you guess what comes next. If a woman calls a restaurant, you can expect to hear a day, a time and a number of people.
In real conversations, people often say one thing and then change it. In exams, this happens a lot, because the first piece of information is a trap. The final information is usually the answer.
These words often signal a change:
| What the speaker is doing | What you might hear |
|---|---|
| Asking for something | Could I …? / I was wondering if … |
| Offering | Shall I …? / Would you like me to …? |
| Suggesting | Why don't we …? / How about …? |
| Agreeing | That sounds good. / Sure, no problem. |
| Saying no politely | I'm afraid … / I'm not sure that will work. |
Gist first. “Bella Cucina” and “book a table” tell us this is a phone call to a restaurant. The woman wants to make a booking. Why? “It's my mother's birthday.”
Details.
Notice that six, eight, nine and the terrace are all in the audio, but none of them is the answer. A strong listener waits for the final decision.
Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.
Listen and complete the notes. Write ONE OR TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Listen to five short conversations. Match each conversation with the place where it happens. There are two extra places you do not need.
Listen to each sentence and type exactly what you hear.
Save words to review them later with flashcards.
“I've booked a table for seven thirty.”
“Sorry, the hotel is fully booked this weekend.”
“My gym membership costs £30 a month.”
“Ask at lost property if you left something on the train.”
“Someone handed in a wallet at the front desk.”
“You can collect your tickets at the box office.”
“Please bring photo ID when you pick up the parcel.”
“We have to check out by eleven o'clock.”
“The shop gave me a full refund.”
“Can you describe the bag you lost?”
