Listen to Sarah give Tom job tips for working for the U.S. State Department and answer the questions:

🇬🇧 After you finish the listening comprehension exercises, you can check your answers and review the complete transcript in the separate document included in this unit.

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Listen to Mari and Ron talk about what she can and cannot do and answer the questions:

 

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Choose the correct option (A, B or C) for each gap:

 

Last weekend, I decided to organise a small brunch at home. Before cooking, I checked my kitchen cupboards and realised there wasn’t (1) ___ coffee left and only (2) ___ sugar in the jar, so I had to go shopping.

At the supermarket, I picked up (3) ___ bananas and (4) ___ bottle of orange juice. I wanted to make pancakes, but there weren’t (5) ___ eggs available in the refrigerated section, so I bought (6) ___ packet of ready-made waffles instead.

The place was quite crowded, and there were (7) ___ people queuing at the bakery. Since I didn’t have (8) ___ patience to wait, I moved on and grabbed (9) ___ cheese and (10) ___ bread for the table.

By the time I got home, I still had (11) ___ time before my guests arrived, so I prepared a salad with (12) ___ lettuce and tomatoes and added (13) ___ dressing to give it more flavour.

When everyone finally arrived, there were already (14) ___ dishes on the table and (15) ___ atmosphere in the room. Even though I hadn’t bought any luxury items, the brunch turned out great. Sometimes all you need is (16) ___ creativity and good company to enjoy a perfect morning.

Complete the sentences with a, an or –:

Listen to Aimee and Todd compare two famous cities in California and answer the questions:

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Listen to Josh and Shirley talk about what she did last weekend and answer the questions below:

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Read the following answer given by a C1-level student to an examiner during the speaking part of an English exam, in which she has to describe a picture that is laid out in front of her. Then, answer the questions below.

A PICTURE DESCRIPTION

Examiner – «Alright, Samantha. Have a look at this picture here and describe it as well as you can.«

Samantha – «Well… The picture shows a lively street procession taking place in what seems to be a South Asian country, probably India or Sri Lanka. The scene is full of color, movement, and cultural symbols. At the center, several elephants are walking calmly through a crowd. They are beautifully decorated with colorful fabrics, gold ornaments, and detailed patterns that make them look majestic. Each elephant carries a small structure or umbrella on its back, which seems to be part of a religious or ceremonial tradition.

In front of the elephants, a group of men dressed in bright yellow and white clothes are leading the way. Two of them are carefully unrolling a long white cloth on the ground, possibly to create a clean and sacred path for the procession. Their movements look slow and respectful, matching the solemn tone of the event.

On both sides of the street, many people are standing and watching. Most of them are wearing traditional clothes, and they seem to be taking part in the celebration with calm and respect. The whole scene is surrounded by tall green trees, which makes the setting look tropical and peaceful. The natural light shining through the leaves gives the image a warm, almost golden atmosphere.

Overall, the picture captures a moment of deep tradition and faith. It shows how religion, art, and community come together in a beautiful celebration that connects people to their culture and to one another.«

Examiner – «Alright! Let’s move on with…«

Complete the gaps with the right words:

A Day to Remember

Last weekend was one of the most unusual days I’ve had in a long time.
When I ______ (1) up on Saturday morning, the weather was much ______ (2) than the day before — bright, warm and calm. My sister and I ______ (3) to go hiking in the mountains, so we packed our bags and left early.

The park was ______ (4) than I expected — full of people, dogs and families enjoying the sunshine. While we ______ (5) along the main path, we suddenly ______ (6) a strange sound coming from the trees.

At first, we thought it was a bird, but then we saw a small puppy! It looked scared and hungry, so we decided to help. I ______ (7) it some water while my sister ______ (8) to call the animal rescue center.

______ (9), dark clouds appeared and it started to rain heavily. The temperature dropped, and everything became ______ (10) and ______ (11) than before. We covered the puppy with a towel and waited under a tree.

By the time the rescue team arrived, we were completely soaked, but we didn’t care — we were just happy to help. Now we visit that same park every weekend. It feels much ______ (12) and more peaceful in the mornings, and every time I go, I remember how things ______ (13) before that rainy day.

Complete the sentences below with the Past Simple or Past Continuous form of the verbs:

Listen to the rest of Todd and Rachael’s conversation in which they discuss how people used to cook and live before and answer the questions:

 

🇬🇧 After you finish the listening comprehension exercises, you can check your answers and review the complete transcript in the separate document included in this unit.

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