Part 1: Listening answers

Answers 1–8

1. 1

   Question 1

   A: Here you are. Multiple choice

   The speaker asks for the butter, so “Here you are” is the suitable reply when handing it over.

   “Could you give me the butter?”

2. 2

   Question 2

   A: I love it. Multiple choice

   The speaker says John dislikes shopping, and “I love it” gives a contrasting personal opinion about shopping.

   “John hates shopping.”

3. 3

   Question 3

   A: When did you do it? Multiple choice

   The speaker says the homework is finished; “When did you do it?” asks when it was done.

   “I've already done my homework.”

4. 4

   Question 4

   B: The third, I think. Multiple choice

   The speaker asks for the date, and “The third, I think” gives a date. “It's Thursday” would give the day of the week.

   “What's the date today?”

5. 5

   Question 5

   B: No, not really. Why? Multiple choice

   The speaker asks whether Nick has special plans. “No, not really. Why?” answers the question and invites the speaker to explain.

   “Nick, have you got anything special for tonight?”

6. 6

   Question 6

   C: She'll be all right in a day or two. Multiple choice

   The speaker asks about her condition. “She'll be all right in a day or two” gives a reassuring prediction about her recovery.

   “Doctor, do you think she is better?”

7. 7

   Question 7

   B: That's a good idea, I haven't been to any pub lately. Multiple choice

   The speaker suggests having lunch in a pub, and “That's a good idea” accepts the suggestion.

   “Shall we have a snack lunch in a pub for a change?”

8. 8

   Question 8

   A: No, thank you. Multiple choice

   The speaker offers a cup of tea, and “No, thank you” is a polite refusal.

   “Would you like a cup of tea?”

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