Part 1: Listening answers

Answers 1–8

1. 1

   Question 1

   B: It went well. Multiple choice

   “How was the interview?” asks whether it went well. “It went well” directly answers that question.

2. 2

   Question 2

   A: Yes, he was at the office. Multiple choice

   “Did you see Sam this afternoon?” asks whether the speaker saw him. “Yes, he was at the office” gives an affirmative answer and explains where he was.

3. 3

   Question 3

   C: No, you may not. Multiple choice

   “May I take your pencil?” asks for permission. “No, you may not” directly refuses the request.

4. 4

   Question 4

   A: Of course! Multiple choice

   “Please return the book when you have finished it” is a request. “Of course!” is an appropriate agreement to do it.

5. 5

   Question 5

   C: Tomorrow. Multiple choice

   “When are we meeting Mary?” asks about a time. “Tomorrow” gives the meeting time.

6. 6

   Question 6

   A: Well, OK. Multiple choice

   “How about we meet again after lunch?” suggests meeting later. “Well, OK” accepts the suggestion.

7. 7

   Question 7

   B: Not yet. Multiple choice

   “Have you been to the new cinema yet?” asks whether the visit has happened. “Not yet” means it has not happened so far.

8. 8

   Question 8

   A: I can’t, I have a meeting. Multiple choice

   “Do you want to go swimming on Sunday?” is an invitation. “I can’t, I have a meeting” politely declines and gives a reason.

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