Listening: Part 2

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

The speaker was originally going to miss his son's birthday because

• he didn't want to rush through his meeting.

• there were no available flights after his meeting.

• there were no flights at all that day.

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

What happened to the speaker on his way to the airport?

• Someone crashed into a traffic light.

• He was injured in a car accident.

• He was delayed by a car accident.

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

The speaker's plane landed in Rome

• because of bad weather in Frankfurt.

• because it was the closest airport to Frankfurt.

• because airports in Northern Europe were closed.

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

How many different flights did he board that day?

• one

• two

• three

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

What did the speaker leave behind in the airport lounge?

• tablet

• laptop

• luggage bag

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

The speaker is telling his story to

• describe a nightmare travel experience.

• complain about his bad luck.

• warn against not insuring expensive things.

Listen to a man telling a friend about something that happened to him on one of his business trips. As you listen, choose the correct answer.

What does the speaker mean when he says the best laid plans of mice and men often go wrong'?

• If you don't plan in advance, nothing will go right.

• Even when things go wrong, you shouldn't lose hope.

• Unexpected things happen despite careful planning.