1F Listening Fashion

Listening practice

Listen to the audio. Answer the questions after listening.

Multiple Choice

What is the main topic of the conversation?

• Celebrity lifestyles.

• Fashion trends and consumerbehaviour.

• The rise of online shopping.

• Price change in the market.

Multiple Choice

1. According to the conversation, why do some people buy special trainers?

• They think the shoes will increase in value over time.

• They want to look like celebrities.

• They enjoy standing in long queues.

• They prefer the design of special trainers.

Multiple Choice

How does Pete feel about people queuing for fashion items?

• Pete thinks it’s a good investment.

• Pete is enthusiastic about waiting in line.

• Pete believes it is a waste of time.

• Pete feels uncomfortable with the consumerism aspect.

Multiple Choice

Who among the speakers has bought limited-edition shoes as an investment?

• Pete

• Penny

• Sam

• None of them

Multiple Choice

According to the conversation, who might be most influenced by fashion trends?

• Older generations

• Celebrities

• The younger generation

• Only people who like to queue

Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

Multiple Choice

The reason Penny wants to buy the jacket is because she wants to be the coolest girl.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Pete and Sam are teasing Penny because she is spending too much money.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The boys are teasing Penny because she said she'd never stand in a queue for a long time.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Penny is embarrassed during the conversation with her friends.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Penny is a fashion victim but she won't admit it.

• True

• False