PTE Academic Listening, part 1 - Free Practice
The question “Why do students achieve so much with one teacher and so little under the guidance of another teacher?” is often asked. I believe, as a result of having done research in this area for some time, developing good classroom management is a determining factor. Respect is paramount. Students need to feel respected and in turn need to develop respect for the teacher. I’ve spoken to kids who delight in mucking up in class and I’ve talked to their teachers. A common non-verbal cue they both tend to give is rolling their eyes. “Oh, that class,” the teacher recoils. “Oh him!” the student groans. What’s clear here is a lack of respect. And don’t start to think as a teacher you’ll be able to fake it. Students are quick to smell a rat. Teachers who are not able to respect their students are in the wrong game.
You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording. The question: “Why do students achieve so much with one teacher and so little under the guidance of another teacher?” is often asked. A common non-verbal cue they both tend to give is rolling their eyes. “Oh, that class,” the teacher recoils. “Oh him!” the student groans.
Research indicates that students do better with one teacher than another as a result of good classroom management. A key feature of this is respect. Students quickly ascertain if a teacher lacks real respect. Correct
Why do students achieve so much more when they have teachers who show minimal respect for them and their classmates? There is no clear answer for this. However, at the moment there is little empirical data to draw meaningful conclusions. Often we fall back on anecdotal evidence.
Non-verbal cues are key to developing respectful relationships in school environments. Rolling your eyes is a key indicator of a lack of respect, as are negative verbal responses. In order to promote effective learning both teachers and students need to show mutual admiration and respect.
PTE Academic Listening, part 1 - Free Practice
I’d like to begin today by welcoming you all to Physics 101. I apologise if you feel the lecture theatre is overcrowded today. By looking at the person sitting on your left and then at the person seated on your right I can offer you some reassurance. By the end of this term only a third of you will still be here. Yes, the dropout rate is high and only the most perseverant of you will remain. Please don’t let my honesty dissuade you. Those of you who do remain with me to the bitter end, I assure you, will have some fun along the way.
You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording. A welcome message is given, followed by a warning about the over-crowded lecture theatre. Students are advised to arrive to lecture theatres early in order to get a seat. The course outline is briefly explained. The lecturer gives students encouragement for the term ahead.
Introductions are given followed by a cautionary note about over-crowded lecture theatres. Students are encouraged not to let the over-crowding issue dissuade them and are re-assured that the course is well worth the inconvenience and that the course may even be fun.
A welcome message is given, followed by a note about the over-crowded lecture theatre. While the lecture theatre is quite full this will change as two thirds of the current students will withdraw from the course. For those students who continue the course, the lecturer promises that the course will be quite enjoyable. Correct
An apology is given to students in Physics 101 regarding the high dropout rate of students in the course. The students are encouraged to persevere and work hard in order to reap the benefits of the course.
When you think about what characterizes a good assessment task the question you really need to ask yourself is “What characterizes good teaching?” Good teaching should enable students to show just what they are capable of. In so doing it must be motivating, interesting to the students and it should be inclusive to all. Equally, a good assessment needs to be clear and unambiguous and as interesting as possible for the range of people for whom the task is designed. It needs also to be inclusive, well here I mean, so that the test takers are able to give a good representation of their true ability. Use this question to keep going back to it, to keep, you know, checking that the questions you are asking actually make sense and mean something to you—and to the students themselves.
3 Correct! CorrectThe speaker implies that the most important aspect of good student assessment is how _______. closely the assessment reflects the teacher’s own efforts fair and accessible the test is correct interesting and entertaining the test is easy it is to quickly check and mark students’ answers
The exam, which is next Friday, is made up of four sections, which I think I’ve mentioned a couple of times already in this course. OK. So there are 20 multiple choice questions, 10 short answer questions, an extended response task—you choose one topic from four possibilities—and finally a practical task. For each of the first three sections I’m allocating 60 minutes. You then, hand in your paper, move to the lab and begin the practical task. I’m allowing a 10-minute break before you start getting underway with the practical task. I’ve allocated just 30 minutes to this.
4 Correct! CorrectThe least amount of time is allocated to ______. the multiple choice section the short answer section the extended response task the practical task correct
Let’s talk for a moment about the job of the catalytic converter. In a nut shell, their job is to convert harmful pollutants into less harmful pollutants—emissions—before they ever leave the car's exhaust system. They are still most commonly used in motor vehicle exhaust systems. But you’ll also find them on generator sets, forklifts, mining equipment, trucks, buses, trains, and other engine-equipped machines. A catalytic converter provides an environment for a chemical reaction where toxic combustion by-products are converted to less-toxic substances. Catcons are now fitted to both petrol and diesel engines, and I must say they do a good job, as long as they are clean and not clogged up with carbon and other deposits from the engine.
5. Which of the following statements concerning the operation of catalytic converters are correct? The inclusion of catcons on diesel engines is prohibited by law.Incorrect! Incorrect Carbon and other engine deposits impede their efficient operation.Correct! Correct Inappropriate use in mining equipment, trucks and buses renders them ineffective.Incorrect! Incorrect They convert toxic substances to less harmful substances which are emitted from engines.Correct! Correct The use of converters intended for use on petrol engines on diesel engines is a common problem.Incorrect! Incorrect
PTE Academic Listening, part 2 - Free Practice
In this authentic PTE Academic listening test you listen to a college professor and a student discussing her course. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks. This activity tests listening and writing.You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
Prof. Smith: Thanks for making the time to come and see me. As you know there are a couple of things I think we need to discuss about your "progress" in the course.Angelina: Yes, I know, I'm glad you could make the time.Prof. Smith: Not a problem. It's really part of my job to make sure everyone "enrolled" in the course is getting as much out of it as they can. If we just look at this spreadsheet which outlines your assessment results so far, you can see that while your grades were "initially" fine - certainly in the average for the year group as a whole - towards the end of Semester One they've started to drop off a bit.Angelina: Yeah. Yes I see. I must admit that I had to take a fortnight off just after mid Semester break, and I really felt that the work I missed in those two lab "sessions" have made it really hard for me to understand some of the underlying material required for the rest of the course. Prof. Smith: Well, thanks for being so honest, Angelina… I think we're going to have to put some, think about putting some "strategies" in place, so that by the end of year assessments you're going to have a fair chance of passing. Angelina: Well, yeah, thanks Professor Smith, I couldn't agree more but I must admit I'm at the point "where" I don't really know where to start to get on top of this.
PTE Academic Listening, part 3 - Free PracticeIn this authentic PTE Academic listening test you listen to a college professor and a student discussing course options. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks. This activity tests listening and writing. You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
Brad: As I was saying, Professor Mitchell…Lisa: Oh, please call me Lisa.Brad: Yes, well Lisa, well I'm still trying to get my head around the choice of "electives" for the optional part of the third year program. I was thinking of taking personal taxation law, and company tax, together with the extra five-credit-point course on goods and services and VAT type taxes, but I'm a bit "concerned" that I'm going to pigeon-hole myself too early in the course. Lisa: Yeah, hmmm.Brad: As you know there are going to be "interviews" for summer clerkships coming up and I really don't want to come across as too focused on certain areas that a lot of firms don't even do, you know, have a practice in?Lisa: Well, don't forget, um, only about 25% of the course at this stage is elective-based and you'll still have that core of subjects — crim, legal institutions, "evidence", property law, general commercial and fed-con law all of which would be of interest to a lot of firms, so if I were you, which I'm not, I'd really just go with what my interests are, and enjoy the chance to undertake some work in an area that I'm "motivated" to pursue. Don't you think? There's an awful lot of time in this profession where you'll be undertaking long, stressful hours on projects that don't really interest you as much.
One of the problems with primary teaching is that you are expected to be a jack-of-all-trades. As you are aware, this is quite unrealistic. Very few people are equally good at Music and English and Science and Art and Maths and P.E.. Increasingly specialist teachers are being employed in primary schools. The argument against moving completely in this direction is the pastoral needs of younger students. The relationship a student develops with a single teacher can be valuable. The routine of moving from room to room—or indeed of teaching style—to another can be problematic for younger students.The ideal situation is a school where teachers’ special interests and passions can be complemented by the skills of their colleagues. Partial use of special teachers can be beneficial. As a teacher, if you love teaching Maths, then teach it! If art is your thing, go for it! Children will be motivated by teachers who are passionate about what they are doing. This doesn’t negate the need for primary teachers to be solid in a range of areas but it does try to acknowledge the simple fact that no one is good at everything.
This test is from the Official Guide to PTE Academic, reproduced with permission from Pearson Education Asia Limited.
You will hear a short lecture. Write a summary for a fellow student who was not present at the lecture. You should write 50–70 words. You have 10 minutes to finish this task. Your response will be judged on the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the key points presented in the lecture.
Type in words and click on 'Guess' or press ENTER. (Score +1 per correct word)Click on any gap to see the word. (Score -1 per word)You may want to see the summary before you start. (Score -10 to see the text)
PTE Academic Listening 4One of the problems facing primary teachers is the need to be good at all subject areas . This is unrealistic . Making use of teachers with special interests or talents is beneficial . A partial model would still enable students to benefit from the relationship that is built up with a single classroom teacher .
PTE Academic Listening, part 5 - summary
Get to know the organization sponsoring each scholarship—what it does, what its goals and mission are. The essay, which you will need to submit, should then be tailored. Tailor your essay to touch on those themes, and describe what role they play in your life. For example, if you're applying for a scholarship from a non-profit organization that supports literacy, talk about why literacy is important and what you've done and will continue to do to promote it. Every organization has an agenda—find out what it is—and target your essay appropriately. Remember, the worst thing you can do is simply submit a standardized essay. This will indicate that you’re merely fishing for what might be available and not really committed to the goals and values of the organization. Some examiners will not take kindly to having their time taken up with submissions from potential candidates who are not really committed.
This test is from the Official Guide to PTE Academic, reproduced with permission from Pearson Education Asia Limited.
You will hear a short lecture. Write a summary for a fellow student who was not present at the lecture. You should write 50–70 words. You have 10 minutes to finish this task. Your response will be judged on the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the key points presented in the lecture.
Type in words and click on 'Guess' or press ENTER. (Score +1 per correct word)Click on any gap to see the word. (Score -1 per word)You may want to see the summary before you start. (Score -10 to see the text)
PTE Academic Listening 5When submitting an application for a scholarship , applicants should consider the issues of concern to the sponsoring organization . It is then crucial to link the issues you discuss in your essay to the organization’s goals . You should , by all means , avoid simply submitting a standardized essay to a number of organizations as this will indicate that your scholarship application is not really serious .
PTE General Level 5 Listening, part 1
1. Listen to the speaker.What is he describing?M: Personally I always had faith in our abilities and it was good to repay our supporters for keeping faith with us. I had become fed up of saying things like ‘we’re not far away’ but we had to go out and prove that we were not far away and we did just that.
2. Listen to the news report.What does the report suggest the detectives know?F: Investigators say they're making progress in the missing persons case of Sheena Bright, a 38-year-old woman who vanished in August. Detectives aren't specifying what constitutes progress, but they have demonstrated a massive effort in the case. They're especially looking for two vehicles seen in the area at the time of the kidnapping.
3. Listen to the conversation.What does the woman think about the man?M: Sometimes I just want to give the whole thing up... I just don’t feel as though I’m getting anywhere.F: Come on, you can’t just walk away now after everything you’ve put into this. Sometimes, when you’re so involved in something, you can’t see just how far you’ve come. Stick at it. You won’t regret it.M: Maybe you’re right.
4. Listen to the conversation.What does the woman think about the design of the object?F: Well I think it’s very nice, but you know what, it just doesn’t go in here.M: What do you mean?F: It doesn’t suit the style of the house. This would be better in a modern flat or somewhere; it just looks out of place here.
5. Listen to the conversation.Why does the man think people buy designer label clothes?F: So why do you think people still buy designer labels?M: Oh I don’t know. I guess because hardly anyone wants to be an individual anymore, everyone wants to look like everyone else. People want to brag about how much money they have even if they don't really have it. People need to get their priorities right. All that poverty and we spend a hundred dollars on designer jeans.
6. Listen to part of a business presentation.Who are the speaker’s clients?F: Clients, such as yourself, come to me because they want to deliver something to the public but don't know how. They know exactly what they want to deliver but don’t know how to make it. I can help you find a common language to share with the user. Sometimes, as my client, you don’t know exactly what you want, and I can help you to get to the heart of what it is you want to produce.
7. Listen to the expert on the radio programme.What does the speaker think university careers advisors should do?M: I remain utterly baffled by the bizarre attitudes of university careers advisers. Particularly mystifying is the way they continue to blame the students and graduates for not using their services – rather than asking themselves whether perhaps they should be doing something differently.
8. Listen to the speakers.Who are they?M: Well I thought he was confident, thoughtful and showed an understanding of the kinds of requirements we have here.F: I agree up to a point. He was easily the most impressive so far. Perhaps a little too sure of himself, spoke in very broad terms, not much detail.M: Shall we get the next one in?
9. Listen to the man speaking.What is he doing?M: Just before I finish, I'd like to thank you for your efforts during this difficult time. You work well together and I appreciate your support. But we’re not out of the woods yet and there’s to be no letting up. Things will get worse before they get better and I’m relying on you to face the challenges ahead with the same spirit you’ve shown this year.
10. Listen to the man speaking.What is he referring to?M: It’s all very well saying that you should always work your hardest, do your best, but for what? I mean what opportunities are there for us here? All we can do is the same thing year after year, with no hope of promotion, and it’s either that or the dole queue.
You will have 10 seconds to read each question and the corresponding options. Then listen to the recording. After the recording you will have 10 seconds to choose the correct option. There are 10 questions in this section.
1 What is the speaker describing? A a sports event. Correct B a journey. C a theatrical event.
2 What does the report suggest the detectives know? A how the woman was taken. B where the woman was taken to. C where the woman disappeared. Correct
3 What does the woman think about the man? A He has done as much as he can. B He is over-obsessed by the project. C He has not appreciated his achievement. Correct
4 What does the woman think about the design of the object? A It is not to her taste. B It is inappropriate. Correct C It is of the wrong material.
5 Why does the man think people buy designer label clothes? A to give them status. Correct B to guarantee quality. C to make them distinctive.
6 Who are the speaker’s clients? A designers. B buyers. C manufacturers. Correct
7 What does the speaker think university careers advisors should do? A give more useful advice. B rethink their procedures. Correct C be more sympathetic.
8 Who are the speakers? A two job applicants. B two interviewers. Correct C interviewer and job applicant.
9 What is the speaker doing? A warning. Correct B demanding. C speculating.
10 What is the speaker referring to? A lack of incentive. Correct B importance of experience. C fear of unemployment.
PTE General Level 4 Listening, part 1
1. Listen to the conversation. Who is Sheila talking to?F: Hello Mr Jones, sorry to bother you, but my salary doesn’t seem to have gone in. D’you know who I should contact about it?M: Oh hello Sheila – you started with us last month, didn’t you? Have you given your details to Accounts? If so, I’ll get on to them and get them to look into it.
2. Listen to the man speaking. What is Martin’s job?M: You can see the wreck coming into view now, just behind that coral reef. Martin’s just adjusting his breathing apparatus, and then I think he’ll go in.
3. Listen to the woman speaking. What is the excerpt from?F: Hello Amanda – well, it’s looking pretty wintry there! Can you tell us what kind of conditions we have to look forward to in the next few days? Hello? Hello? I apologise viewers, we seem to have lost audio contact with Amanda – we’ll come back to this a little later.
4. Listen to the woman speaking. What does Mrs. Banks want?F: Good morning Mrs. Banks. I understand you’d like to discuss your borrowing. I’ve got several slots available on Tuesday, if you can give me a convenient time?
5. Listen to the people speaking. How does the second speaker feel about finding a job?F: I was made redundant in February so I’ve been finding it hard to get a job.F: So have I. I thought I would have found a job within three months. That’s the thing; I really thought I’d get a job. I’ve never found it that difficult in the past, so I’m just going to have to ring up these places and drive them mad.
6. Listen to the woman speaking. What does she think about the book?F: Have you read ‘The Battle of the Sexes’ Helen? – you know, it’s about communication between men and women. I wouldn’t say it’s the most scientific book in the world but it had me in stitches.
7. Listen to the woman speaking. What is she talking about?F: Well, it was the Amazon they were going to, I think – she spent ages at the gym getting fit for it – but then, would you believe it, she had to drop out because she couldn’t manage the backpack! She was so disappointed – she thought she was going to discover some new species and make a name for herself!
8. Listen to the woman speaking. What is she persuading a friend to do?F: Well, I’m pretty strapped for cash too. But if we go halves on the petrol it won’t break the bank, will it?
9. Listen to woman speaking. Why were people said to have died?F: Many of those connected with the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb were rumoured to have died in retribution for its violation, as the result of a curse which had been placed on it at the time of the Pharaoh’s interment.
10. Listen to the speaker. What is he doing?M: Can anyone tell me where we get our word ‘salary’ from? F: From the word salt?M: That’s largely correct, Joanne - but can you all bear in mind that although we know there was a connection with the salt that Roman soldiers received, we don’t strictly know what that connection was.
Difficulty level: B2You will have 10 seconds to read each question and the corresponding options. Then listen to the recording. After the recording you will have 10 seconds to choose the correct option. There are 10 questions in this section.
1 Sheila is talking to her A bank manager. B boss. Correct C colleague.
2 Martin is a A fireman. B paramedic. C diver. Correct
3 This excerpt is from a A radio broadcast. B cinema film. C TV broadcast. Correct 4 Mrs Banks wants a A job. B loan. Correct C lesson.
5 The second speaker A was over-confident about finding a job. Correct B knew she would find it hard to find a job. C is determined to find a job in three months.
6 The speaker thinks the book is A scientific. funny. Correct C dreadful.
7 The speaker is talking about a/an A hiking holiday. B sports contest. C exploration trip. Correct
8 The speaker is persuading a friend to A withdraw money from a bank. B share the cost of a journey. Correct C use less petrol in the car.
9 The people were said to have died because they A robbed a pharaoh. B disturbed a tomb. Correct C placed a curse.
10 The speaker is A presenting a TV programme. B giving a university lecture. Correct C hosting a radio show.
PTE General Level 4 Listening, part 2
Hologram technology’s been around a while, but it’s only recently we’ve really begun to explore its benefits. Did you know that in 2007 Prince Charles appeared holographically at a conference in Dubai? If he’d flown, 20 tonnes of carbon waste would have been produced, but by this method, he left the carbon footprint of a lightbulb. Not bad in terms of green technology.True, live appearances are a long way off, and the equipment is still expensive – but you can be sure it’ll be within the reach of the average householder before very long. We’re working to make sure it is.We’re at the forefront of holographic design and we aim to produce a home holo graphic communication system within the next five years. We’d like to invite you to join the hologram revolution, so we’re holding a demonstration in London on July 30th this year. Entrance is by ticket only, but we have 50 to give away if you’re fast. Just send your name and address on a postcard to: HoloCo (that’s H O L O, capital C, small O) at 220 Victoria Street, London SW1, and we’ll send you tickets for yourself and a guest.
The company specialises in "hologram technology"An advantage of this is "environmental"It is expected to be ready for household use "before long".The product demonstration is on "July 30th"To get a free ticket you need to send a "postcard" with your details.The ticket is for you and "a guest"
PTE General Level 3 Listening, part 1You will have 10 seconds to read each question and the corresponding options. Then listen to the recording. After the recording you will have 10 seconds to choose the correct option. There are 10 questions in this section.
Narrator: Number 1Listen to the woman talking. Why does she think the kangaroo is a symbol of Australia?Woman: Well, there are plenty of them here, I guess, and obviously they’re native to Australia. But the same could be said of lots of others, so it’s a bit of a mystery to me.
Narrator: Number 2Listen to the conversation. What are the two people discussing?Woman: I just think it’s cruel. Watching animals in cages just doesn’t appeal to me.Man: Yeah, I know, but the best ones play an active role in conservation programmes too.
Narrator: Number 3Listen to this man talking. Which animal is he talking about?Man: They make surprisingly good pets actually. They’re easy to look after and respond to human contact better than you might think. They’re also quite cheap to feed, though admittedly it has to be live food, which could put some people off.
Narrator: Number 4Listen to this conversation. How much should the woman pay?Man: That’s seventy-five for the paper and one eighty-five for the magazine – two pound sixty all together.Woman: Here you are.Man: Thanks. Oh, I need another ten p.Woman: Oh, sorry. I thought you said two fifty.
Narrator: Number 5Listen to this advertisement. What is the advertisement for?Man: TV Star is out this week with a new look, but still packed with all your favourite stories, news and amazing celebrity pictures.
Narrator: Number 6Listen to this woman talking. What does she think about newspapers?Woman: I’ve stopped buying them. They’re full of stuff I’m not really interested in, so it’s just a waste of money.
Narrator: Number 7Listen to this man talking. What does he say about the role of drummers?Man: They’re an important part of any band – no question about it. As the old saying goes, you can have a bad band with a good drummer, but you can’t have a good band with a bad drummer.
Narrator: Number 8Listen to this conversation. How does the man feel?Woman: I hardly ever buy albums any more – I just download music for free.Man: But that’s illegal, isn’t it?Woman: Well, technically, yes, but nearly everyone does it. What harm does it do?Man: What about the musicians who don’t get paid for their work? Have you thought about them?
Narrator: Number 9 Listen to this announcement. What does the woman say about the concert?Woman: This evening’s concert in the main hall is about to begin. May we remind you that this performance is not scheduled to have an interval, and will end at about ten thirty.
Narrator: Number 10Listen to a woman talking on the phone. Where does she work?Woman: So, that’s two for the National Symphony Orchestra on Monday at eight p.m. Where would you like to sit?Yes, that’s fine. And how would you like to pay?
1 Why does the woman think the kangaroo is a symbol of Australia? She thinks it’s because there are a lot of them. She says it’s because they are native animals. She is not really sure about the true reason. Correct
2 What are the two people discussing? a stage play featuring animals good and bad points of zoos Correct nature programmes on TV
3 Which animal is the man talking about? cats snakes Correct parrots
4 How much should the woman pay? £2.60 Correct £2.85 £2.50
5 What is the advertisement for? a newspaper a magazine Correct a TV programme
6 The woman thinks newspapers are … rather boring. full of information. Correct too expensive.
7 The man thinks the role of drummers in bands is … questionable. unimportant. essential. Correct
8 How does the man feel? pleased shocked Correct uninterested
9 The woman says the concert … will be continuous. Correct is starting early. may be a long one.
10 Where does the woman work? a music shop a box office Correct a restaurant
PTE General Level 2 Listening, part 1
1. Listen to the travel news.Why is he giving information?M: And this is your regular travel update. Please note that the A420 south of Oxford is blocked at Faringdon due to an accident involving a lorry. Please find alternative routes if possible.
2. Listen to the man speaking.Where is he?M: Make three chicken curries and four green salads – be quick!F: Yes chef!
3. Listen to the woman speaking.What kind of charity does she support?F: Please give generously to ensure that abandoned cats can have a new home. Send a text with the word ‘cats’ to 09878, saying how much you would like to donate.
4. Listen to the conversation.Who is the woman?F: Thanks for talking to us. This should make the evening edition. I think you’re very brave to swim the English Channel!M: Oh, it’s fine – I’m a good swimmer and I like to do my bit for charity!F: How much money do you hope to raise?M: About £2,000! I even got my mum to sponsor me.F: Gosh, that’s impressive! [Fade out]
5. Listen to the conversation.What is the man doing?M: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station?F: Go up the road, turn right, then take the second left – you’ll see the station building in front of you.M: Many thanks!
6. Listen to the conversation. How does the customer feel?F: Excuse me?M: Yes madam?F: I’m afraid there’s a problem with this wine – it is corked.M: Oh dear, I’m terribly sorry – shall I get you another bottle?F: Yes please.M: I’ll be right back.
7. Listen to the people speaking.What is the result of the conversation?F1: Good morning, I am collecting on behalf of Help the Elderly. I wonder if you would like to contribute?F2: No, I haven’t got any change.F1: Would you like me to call back later?F2: No, I don’t believe in giving to charity.F1: I see.
8. Listen to the pilot speaking.What is she doing?F: Good evening, this is your pilot once again.We will be entering a period of turbulence in about five minutes, so I would ask you to please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts.
9. Listen to the conversation.What are the two people doing?F: Jim, what’s the total we’ve made for the charities tonight?M: It’s amazing, we’ve already made £27, 830. 067 but we still need you to give more!F: Yes, we must try and reach at least £30M – please help! If you would like to donate.
10. Listen to the conversation.What’s the result of the phone call?F: Good morning, Thai Garden, how can I help?M: Oh, good morning, could I book a table for four for Saturday at 7.30?F: I’m afraid we’re fully booked for Saturday, but what about Sunday?M: No, I’m afraid that’s no good – it’s for a birthday celebration.
1 Why is he giving information? A to tell people there is a problem on the trains B to tell people they might be delayed on the roads Correct C to tell people they might not fly today
2 Where is he? A in a supermarket B in the kitchen of a restaurant Correct C in a market place
3 What kind of charity does she support? A a homeless charity B a children’s charity C an animal charity Correct
4 Who is the woman? A the swimmer’s mother B a news reporter Correct C the swimmer’s teacher
5 What is the man doing? A buying a train ticket B planning a journey C getting directions to the station Correct 6 How does the customer feel? A She’s satisfied with every aspect of the meal. B She’s not satisfied with the food. C She’s not satisfied with the drink. Correct
7 What is the result of the conversation? A The woman gives money to the charity. B The woman doesn’t give money to the charity. Correct C The woman will give money to charity the following day.
8 What is the pilot doing? A welcoming the passengers on the flight B thanking the passengers for travelling with her airline C warning the passengers that the plane might move suddenly soon Correct
9 What are the two people doing? A thanking B persuading Correct C complaining
10 What’s the result of the phone call? A The customer books a table for Saturday. B The customer books a table for Sunday. C The customer doesn’t book a table at the Thai Garden. Correct
PTE General Level 2 Listening, part 2
Attention please. This is a passenger service announcement from Southern Trains. Southern Trains regrets to announce that train services to London have been suspended and trains will now terminate at New Bridge. Passengers will need to leave their train at New Bridge and take the replacement bus service to London. The replacement buses will be waiting for you outside New Bridge station.This problem is due to a minor incident on the main line near New Bridge. Engineers are now dealing with the situation and we expect it to take 2 hours before normal service resumes. All other Southern Trains services are running normally.If you need more information during the day, please visit our website and click on ‘Information’. Once again we are sorry for any inconvenience.
You will hear an announcement from a rail company. First, read the notes below. Then listen and complete the notes with information from the message.
Announcement from "Southern Trains"Trains to London have been "suspended"Passengers will see buses to London outside "New Bridge station"The expected delay of the London service is "2 hours"Other services are "running normally"There is more information on "the website"
PTE General Level 1 Listening, part 1You have 10 seconds to read each question. Listen and select the best picture. You have 10 seconds to choose the correct option. There are 10 questions in this section.
1. Listen to the man speaking.Where should people go when the bell rings?M: Attention please. There is going to be a fire drill in about one hour.When the bell rings, leave the office and go to the staff car park.
2. Listen to the woman speaking.Where is she?F: I’ll be late to the restaurant, Peter. There was an accident outside the cinema and the traffic was terrible. I’m driving on the motorway now – see you in 20 minutes.
3. Listen to the people speaking.What time is the next train to London?M: Excuse me. Does this train go to London?F: No, this is the 11.35 service to Rochester. There’s a London train from platform 12 at 11.45.
4. Listen to the man speaking.Which house is he talking about?M: You can’t miss our house John. It’s in Cedar Avenue opposite a house with a pool in the garden.We haven’t got a garage so you’ll have to park in the street.
5. Listen to the people speaking.Where is Andy?F: (mother) Andy, will you tidy your bedroom please?M: (teenager) I’ll do it later Mum. I’m doing the washing up.
6. Listen to the people speaking.When is Chris repairing the heating?F: Hi Chris. Our heating isn’t working. Can you come and repair it tomorrow?M: Wednesday? That’s difficult. How about Thursday or Friday afternoon?F: The sooner the better. Let’s say Thursday.
7. Listen to the people speaking.Where is the barbeque going to be?F: Shall I meet you at your house?M: OK, and then we can go to the barbeque together. It’s in the park by the river.F: Yes I know. Just after the tennis courts.
8. Listen to the girl speaking.Where is Jane’s party?F: Hi Mandy. Jane here. About my birthday party, Mum said no to the disco so we’re going bowling. Come to my house at six – you can come with me and my sister.
9. Listen to the woman speaking.Which is the correct picture?F: Yes, that’s right – 11 High Street, Denton. And we’d like four pizzas, two bottles of coke and garlic bread for eight o’clock.
10. Listen to the man speaking.Who is the speaker?M: Attention please. Do not enter the water beyond the red flags. This area is for surfers only. No swimming beyond the red flags please.
1. Where should people go when the bell rings? 2. Where is the woman? 3. What time is the next train to London? 4. Which house is the man talking about? 5. Where is Andy? 6. When is Chris repairing the heating? 7. Where is the barbeque going to be? 8. Where is Jane’s party? 9. Which is the correct picture? 10. Who is the speaker?
PTE General Level 1 Listening, part 2
Hi Nadia. Elena here. I’ve got some fantastic news – next month we’re moving into our new house. Isn’t that great? And we’re having a party to celebrate. Would you like to come? We’re moving on the 28th of June but the party’s not until the 14th of July – one day after your birthday! You and Max can come any time, of course, but the party won’t start until seven thirty.Our house is in Hamton. There’s no number, just a name – Highbridge. That’s H-I-G-H-B-R-I-D-G-E. I’ll email you directions later. Don’t bring any presents but can you make some of your delicious home-made strawberry ice-cream? Bye!
You will hear a short recorded message. First, read the notes below. Then listen and complete the notes with information from the message.
Call from: "Elena"Reason for party: "new house"Date of party: "28th of June"Time of party: "seven thirty"Name of house: "Highbridge"What to bring: "ice-cream"