Cambridge English Placement Test 19 answers
🎧 Title: B1 Listening Practice – A New Job
🎙️ Audio Script:
Man:
I just started my new job this week. It’s quite different from what I used to do. I was working in a small office where I mostly sat at a desk, answering emails and scheduling meetings. Now, I spend most of my day moving around. Yesterday, I had to check stock in the warehouse, and today I’m helping customers on the shop floor. It’s more tiring, but I actually like it more. I get to talk to people and stay active.
❓Question:
What is the man’s new job likely to be?
A. Office assistant
B. Sales assistant
C. Delivery driver
✅ Correct Answer: B. Sales assistant
📌Explanation:
He says he works "on the shop floor" and helps customers — typical of a sales assistant. "Checking stock in the warehouse" might make C sound possible, but there’s no mention of delivering anything.
🎧 Title: B1 Listening Practice – Choosing the Right Picture
🎙️ Audio Script:
Woman:
It was such a long day today. I had planned to meet Emma for coffee in the morning, but she had to cancel at the last minute. So, instead, I went to the library to return a book and stayed a bit longer to finish some reading. After that, I was going to walk in the park, but it started raining. I ended up spending the afternoon at a small café near the station, just watching the rain and writing in my journal.
❓Question:
Which picture shows what the woman actually did?
Picture A: A woman walking through the park with an umbrella.
Picture B: A woman sitting in a quiet café, writing in a notebook.
Picture C: A woman and a friend chatting over coffee at a table.
✅ Correct Answer: B.
📌Explanation:
She planned to meet a friend (C) — but it got canceled. She thought about walking in the park (A) — but it rained. She actually stayed in a café writing (B).
🎧 Title: B1 Extended Listening Practice – Weekend Trip
🎙️ Audio Script (6 paragraphs):
Paragraph 1:
Last weekend, I went on a short trip with my two closest friends, Sarah and Leo. We had been talking about it for weeks, trying to decide whether to go to the beach or the mountains. In the end, we picked the mountains, mostly because the weather forecast said it would rain along the coast. We left early Saturday morning.
Paragraph 2:
The drive took about three hours, and we stopped once along the way to get coffee and snacks. Leo offered to drive the whole way, which was great because he enjoys long drives. Sarah and I took turns choosing the music and taking pictures of the scenery. We saw some really stunning views as we got closer to the hills.
Paragraph 3:
We stayed in a small wooden cabin that we found online. It was cozy and had a fireplace, which we didn’t expect but were really happy to see. There was no Wi-Fi, which at first seemed annoying, but it actually made the trip feel more peaceful. We played cards, told stories, and just enjoyed being offline.
Paragraph 4:
On Saturday afternoon, we went hiking along a trail that led to a waterfall. It wasn’t a difficult hike, but it was longer than we thought. We brought some sandwiches and water, and we stopped at the top for lunch. The view of the waterfall was worth every step — we took so many pictures.
Paragraph 5:
That evening, we cooked dinner together — pasta with vegetables and garlic bread. Sarah accidentally dropped a plate, and it broke into pieces, but we all just laughed about it. Later, we sat by the fireplace and shared stories from when we were kids. It was one of those nights that you know you’ll remember for a long time.
Paragraph 6:
We left the cabin around 10 a.m. on Sunday. None of us wanted to go home, but we all had work or class the next day. On the drive back, we talked about where to go next. I think we’re leaning toward a camping trip — maybe near a lake this time, if the weather’s good.
❓Questions:
1. Why did they choose to go to the mountains instead of the beach?
A. They hadn’t been to the mountains before.
B. The beach was expected to have bad weather.
C. Leo didn’t want to go to the beach.
✅ Correct Answer: B
2. Who drove during the trip?
A. Leo
B. Sarah
C. The narrator
✅ Correct Answer: A
3. What surprised them about the cabin?
A. It had a big kitchen.
B. It didn’t have any windows.
C. It had a fireplace.
✅ Correct Answer: C
4. What did they do during the hike?
A. Swam near the waterfall
B. Had lunch at the top
C. Got lost on the way
✅ Correct Answer: B
5. What happened while they were making dinner?
A. They burned the garlic bread.
B. Sarah broke a plate.
C. Leo cut his finger.
✅ Correct Answer: B
6. What is one possible idea for their next trip?
A. Visiting the beach again
B. Going to another mountain cabin
C. Camping by a lake
✅ Correct Answer: C
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