B2 First for Schools sample paper 1 Listening 2022

You hear a young singer talking about his childhood. What is he grateful for?

• being encouraged to sing by his father

• being exposed to music at an early age

• inheriting his mother’s talent as a singer

You overhear a girl talking on the phone about a clothes shop. She thinks her friend would appreciate

• the helpful attitude of the staff.

• the lively atmosphere created by the music.

• the low prices compared to other shops.

You hear part of an interview with a farmer. What is he doing?

• describing his lifestyle

• justifying his choice of career

• promoting an event he’s involved in

You hear two friends talking about a school concert. How does the girl feel?

• worried that she hasn’t done enough practice

• nervous about performing in front of her family

• concerned that her clarinet doesn’t sound right

You hear a news report about a football club. Who has suggested a change in club policy?

• the club’s doctor

• the club’s supporters

• the club’s new manager

You hear two friends talking about a newspaper for teenagers. What do they agree about?

• how boring it is to read one regularly

• how interesting it would be to write for it

• how important it is to keep up with the news

You hear a boy telling a friend about climbing a mountain with his father. What does he remember most clearly about reaching the top?

• being glad that he’d followed his father’s advice

• feeling quite a bit of physical discomfort

• enjoying the beauty of the scenery around him

You hear a teacher talking about an environmental project. Why is she talking to her class?

• to encourage them to remain involved in the project

• to inform them about changes to the project

• to remind them about a future project