Transcripts Test 1 Transcript Listening Part 1 Training 1 02 Exercise 1 Man: I'm not sure I like the look of this place. It's a bit dingy. Woman: Mm, I don't know. It's a bit quaint perhaps. Anyway, I'm so shattered, I'd settle for anything. And you've been behind the wheel all day, so I dread to think how you're feeling. Man: Mm. I am pretty exhausted. And at least it's probably not too late to grab a bite here before turning in. I'm starving. Woman: Well, I'm not sure I fancy anything at the moment myself. Anyway, it certainly doesn't look too expensive. So, shall I see if they've got any vacancies? Man: Sure. And check about where to leave the car too, if they have anywhere. I'll be sorting out the luggage while you find out. Exam practice 1)03 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 to 6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. Extract 1 You hear two students discussing a lecture. Now look at questions 1 and 2. Woman: That was a really interesting lecture, don't you think, Jack? Man: Not bad at all. I'd heard that the lecturer was brilliant from some students he taught last year, so I was expecting quite a lot. Woman: Really? I hadn't heard anything about him before. Anyway, I never imagined anyone managing to make a topic that's basically quite tedious into something so fascinating - just by looking at it from a fresh angle. Man: Mm, I just wished I'd read a bit more about that period in history beforehand. I think I'd have got a bit more out of it if I had. Woman: I was OK on that score. But I certainly want to go and find out more about it now, even though it's not an essential part of our course. Man: Me too. Pity he didn't include a bibliography on any of the handouts he gave us. Woman: Oh well, it won't be too hard to find something relevant, I'm sure. Extract 2 You hear two business people discussing a meeting they attended. Now look at questions 3 and 4. Man: Well, I'm glad that meeting's over now. I thought they were never going to bring things to an end! Woman: I know. I kept thinking they were on the verge of wrapping things up and then someone raised some other issue. Man: Yes. Still, we achieved what we set out to. I wasn't sure it'd be worth it at first, but I think it was, don't you? Woman: Certainly. We've got a pretty good picture now of what'd be involved if we do decide to do business with them. And I think you gave them a sense of what we could offer them. Man: Well, I could have done that better, I think, but never mind. So, do you feel ready to give a full