Listening Test 14

1. At an airport shuttle desk

When will the passenger get to Terminal 2?

A. At 7:10
B. At 7:25
C. At 7:40
D. At 8:00

2. A phone call to a cinema

What does the caller want to know?

A. Whether a scarf was found
B. Whether the film starts later
C. Whether the tickets can be refunded
D. Whether a seat can be changed

3. Two people in a garden centre

What does the customer decide to buy?

A. A rose bush
B. Tomato plants
C. A bag of compost
D. A watering can

4. From an office notice

Why will the printer room be closed?

A. New shelves are being installed
B. The machines are being serviced
C. The carpet is being cleaned
D. Staff training is taking place

5. At a football club office

What has changed for the junior team?

A. The coach has left
B. The match has moved
C. Training starts earlier
D. The fee is lower

6. Two parents at the zoo

Why do they go inside the reptile house?

A. It is less crowded
B. A feeding session is starting
C. Their son wants to see snakes
D. It has started to rain

7. At a pharmacy counter

Why does the customer not buy the first medicine?

A. It is too expensive
B. It may cause drowsiness
C. It is only for children
D. It must be kept cold

8. During a flat viewing

What matters most to the customer?

A. Having a balcony
B. Living near her office
C. Paying no deposit
D. Sharing with students

9. A radio weather update

What are drivers advised to do?

A. Use side roads
B. Delay non-essential journeys
C. Refuel before noon
D. Avoid bridges completely

10. Booking at a pet hotel

What does the owner need to provide?

A. A photo of the pet
B. Its vaccination record
C. A new toy
D. Proof of microchip insurance

11. From local traffic news

Why is the cycle path closed?

A. A race is taking place
B. A tree has fallen
C. Workers are repairing lighting
D. The river level is high

12. In a workplace cafeteria

What is different this week?

A. Breakfast is free
B. There is no hot lunch on Friday
C. Coffee costs more
D. The menu is only online

13. At a music school office

Why is the student calling?

A. To borrow an instrument
B. To cancel a concert ticket
C. To move to a new teacher
D. To ask about exam results

14. Before a charity run

What must runners do first?

A. Warm up with a coach
B. Collect their race number
C. Pay in cash
D. Sign a medical form

15. At a ferry terminal

Why is the departure delayed?

A. The crew is changing
B. The weather is unsafe
C. The port computer failed
D. A VIP group is arriving

16. From an interview with a city planner

What is the planner defending?

A. A later school timetable
B. A new night-bus network
C. Higher parking fines
D. A ban on taxis downtown

17. From a company meeting

Why is the packaging changing?

A. Customers want brighter colours
B. Transport costs have doubled
C. The current design creates waste
D. A competitor copied the brand

18. A radio discussion about healthcare

What concern is raised about online consultations?

A. They are always more expensive
B. They may miss important signs
C. They take longer than in-person visits
D. They are only useful in cities

19. From a documentary on water use

What is presented as the real problem?

A. People drink too much bottled water
B. Reservoirs are built too slowly
C. Demand is rising faster than planning
D. Farmers refuse modern equipment

20. An interview with a secondary-school teacher

Why was the homework policy changed?

A. Students were copying from websites
B. Parents wanted more difficult tasks
C. Too much work was being set at once
D. The school day became shorter

21. From a local politics podcast

What explains the low turnout?

A. The candidates were too similar
B. The weather was unusually bad
C. The result was seen as predictable
D. The polling stations were too far away

22. An interview with an art curator

What challenge does she describe?

A. Finding famous sponsors
B. Balancing access and preservation
C. Attracting school groups
D. Translating labels into English

23. From a radio debate on payments

What point do both speakers accept?

A. Cash will disappear within a year
B. Digital payments are completely secure
C. People should still have a choice
D. Small shops prefer phone apps

24. From a regional news report

Why did the warning system fail?

A. Residents ignored the text message
B. The river sensors sent late data
C. The mayor refused evacuation plans
D. Power lines were already damaged

25. An interview with a business founder

Why did the company start apprenticeships?

A. To avoid university partnerships
B. To replace senior engineers quickly
C. To build skills that were missing
D. To reduce starting salaries

26. A discussion about delivery apps

What issue are they focusing on?

A. Whether delivery zones are too large
B. Whether riders have enough legal protection
C. Whether customers tip too little
D. Whether restaurants cook too slowly

27. From an interview at a public library

What new role does the library emphasize?

A. Selling second-hand textbooks
B. Hosting community support services
C. Replacing local archives completely
D. Providing private offices for rent

28. From an interview after a wildfire

What helped the rescue effort most?

A. Early cooperation between agencies
B. A new military helicopter
C. Rain during the first afternoon
D. Tourists leaving the area quickly

29. A commentary on tourism taxes

What argument does the speaker support?

A. Visitors should fund local pressures
B. Hotels should set tax rates themselves
C. Only foreign tourists should pay extra
D. Tourism marketing should end completely

30. A person speaking about caring for an elderly parent

What has been hardest for him?

A. Paying for medicine
B. Balancing work with responsibility
C. Learning medical terms
D. Driving long distances