LISTENING B2.2

On a train, you overhear a woman phoning her office. Why has she phoned?

• to check the time of an appointment

• to apologise for being late

• to find out where her diary is

You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme. What kind of programme is it?

• a nature programme

• a cookery programme

• a news programme

You overear a conversation between a watchmaker and a customer. What does the watchmaker saly about the watch?

• It is imposible to repare it

• It is not worth repairing

• He does not have the parts to repair it

Hoy overhear a woman talking about her new neighbours. How does she feel?

• offended

• shocked

• suspicious

You hear a man talking about deep-sea diving. Why does he like the sport?

• Ir suits his sociable nature

• Is contrasts with his normal lifestyle

• It fulfils his need for a challengge in life

You turn on the radio and hear a scientist being interiewed about violins. What is the scientist doing?

• explaining how a violing works

• explaining how a violing is made

• explaining how a violing should be played

You hear part of a radio programme about CD-ROOMs. What is the speaker's opinión of the CD-ROMs about Australia which she tried?

• most of them are disappointing

• you are better of win an ordinary guidebook

• there is a litle difference between them

You turn on the radio and hear a woman giving advise to business people. What advise does she five about dealing with customers?

• Don't let them forcé you tu agree ro something

• Don't be too sympathetic towards them

• Don't alow them to stay on the pone too long