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Part 1 Introduction and Listening Strategies

Introduction to Part 1

Format

Part 1 consists of 10 questions numbered from 1 to 10. For each question, you will see a photograph and listen to four statements. Your job is to choose the statement that best describes the photograph.

Photograph types Photographs in Part 1 are pictures of ordinary situations. Some of the photographs involve a person or people, some involve an object or a scene without people, and others involve both people and objects/scenes. Based on each particular photograph, you will have an appropriate answer. Thus, if you practice regularly, you can answer the questions in this part easily and accurately.

Listening Strategies to Choose the Correct Answers in Part 1

Overall strategy You should familiarize yourself with common expressions in each type of photographs. If you learn common expressions that are frequently found in photographs of Part 1, you can understand the possible descriptions and easily choose the correct options.

Step-by-step strategy Step 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions. You should make use of the short time before the recording is played to preview all of the photographs and think of possible descriptions to prepare yourself for Step 2. Step 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement.

You have to listen to four statements and choose the one statement that best describes each photograph. While listening, try to leave out the statements that seem to be incorrect and choose the correct one.

Common incorrect answers in Part 1:

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The statements about the people or objects that do not exist in the photograph The statements that incorrectly describe the action or state in the photograph

Photographs of One Person Common expressions If you know expressions that are commonly used to describe photographs of one person, you can easily understand the descriptions and choose the correct statements. Listen, repeat, and remember.

The photograph of a person using

a computer

1) typing on the keyboard

2) looking at the computer screen

3) sitting in front of the computer

The photograph of a person using

office equipment

1) using a photocopier

2) operating a machine

3) standing at a copier

The photograph of a person having

some materials in hand

1) holding a pen

2) writing on the paper

3) working on a document

The photograph of a person standing

in front of a bulletin board

1) looking at some information on die board

2) reading a note on the bulletin board

3) be near a display board


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The photograph of a person working

in a lorry

1) moving a chair

2) unloading some chairs

3) standing inside the vehicle


at a construction site

1) working with a tool

2) working at a construction site

3) wearing a safety helmet

The photograph of a person standing

in front of a bookcase

1) reaching for a book

2) standing in front of a bookshelf

3) facing some shelves


in a laboratory

1) looking into a microscope

2) adjusting some equipment

3) wearing a lab coat

Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.



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STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) He is holding a cup. (o) This is the correct option because the man in the photograph is holding a cup. (B) He is reading a newspaper. (x) The man in the photograph is looking at the computer screen, not reading a newspaper. It is, therefore, the incorrect option. Possible Answers: He is sitting at a table. He is looking at a computer screen. He is wearing a jacket.


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Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Let’s try out now. STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) He is climbing the tree, (x) Incorrect description. The action climbing the tree is wrong. (B) He is holding a tool box. (x) Incorrect description. A tool box does not exist in the photograph. (C) He is wearing a safety helmet. (o) Correct description. The man in the photograph is wearing a safety helmet. (D) He is carrying some bricks, (x) Incorrect description. The action carrying some bricks is wrong. Possible Answers: He is wearing a tool belt. He is holding a piece of lumber.



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Practice Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions. Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph. (Note that some photographs have two correct statements. Last, complete the missing words in the statements. (You will listen three times.) 01

02

03

(A) (B)

(A) He is ________ a _________.

(B) He is ___________________.

(A) (B)

(A) She is ________ a page.

(B) She is ________ a ___________.

(A) (B)

(A) He is ________ a _________.

(B) He is _________ a __________.


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04

05

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(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) The woman is ________ a pen.

(B) The woman is ________ on a keyboard.

(C) The woman is ________ a computer.

(D) The woman is ________ a file cabinet.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) He is ________ a picture.

(B) He is ________ a piece of paper.

(C) He is ________ something on the

bulletin board.

(D) He is ________ a magazine.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) The man is ________ in a __________.

(B) The man is ________ gloves.

(C) The man is ________ a chart.

(D) The man is ________ a microscope.



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Photographs of More than One Person Common expressions If you know expressions that are commonly used to describe photographs of more than one person, you can easily understand the descriptions and choose the correct statements. Listen, repeat, and remember. (mp3.33)

The photograph of two people

looking at a document

1) examining a document

2) holding the back of a chair

3) pointing at something on a piece of paper


facing each other

1) shaking hands

2) greeting each other

3) carrying a bag

The photograph of a person giving

a presentation in front of some people

1) watching a presentation

2) sitting next to each other

3) giving a presentation

The photograph of some people

in a shop

1) using a cash register

2) paying for some merchandise

3) putting something into a bag


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doing something

1) working together

2) holding a ladder

3) changing a light bulb


riding bicycle

1) standing by bicycles

2) riding bicycles

3) waving her hand


having a rest

1) relaxing on the grass

2) resting with a magazine on his lap

3) sitting at various places around a tree


walking up the stairs

1) walking up the stairs

2) going up the steps

3) be on a stairway



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Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) They are working together. (o) This is the correct option because in the photograph, three people are working together. (B) A woman is making a presentation. (x) The woman in the photograph is using the computer, not making a presentation. It is, therefore, the incorrect option. Possible Answers: A man is holding the back of a chair. The men are standing at a desk. The woman is typing on a keyboard.


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Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Let’s try out now. STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.

STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement. (A) People are watching a game. (x) Incorrect description. The action watching a game is not shown in the photograph. (B) A man is making a purchase. (x) Incorrect description. The man is not making a purchase. (C) Some people are in a shop. (o) Correct description (D) A woman is putting something into a bag. (x) Incorrect description. The woman is not putting something into a bag - she is, in fact, putting up her hand. Possible Answers: A man is holding some merchandise.



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A woman is raising her hand. .

Practice Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions. Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph. (Note that some photographs have two correct statements.) Last, complete the missing words in the statements. (You will listen three times.) 01

02

03

(A) (B)

(A) The men are __________________.

(B) They are _________ the desk _______.

(A) (B)

(A) The woman is_________________.

(B) The man is_________________.

(A) (B)

(A) Some people are __________ bicycles.

(B) They are _______________ the street.


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04

05

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(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) They are __________ the steps.

(B) They are __________ on the street.

(C) They are __________ by a door.

(D) They are ____________________.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) They are ________ some water.

(B) A man is ________ at a screen.

(C) They are ________ a presentation.

(D) A man is ________ on the board.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) They are ________ in chairs.

(B) A man is ________ on the phone.

(C) Two men are ___________________.

(D) A woman is ________ a document.



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Day 3 Actual Questions

Listen and choose the statement which best describes each photograph. (mp3.36) 01

03

05

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

02

04

06

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)


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Key: Photographs of One Person 1. A, B 2. B 3. A 4. B, C 5. C 6. A, D

1. American accent → American accent → Australian accent

(A) He is using a tool.

(B) He is working outdoors.

Possible Answers: He is holding a drill.

2. Australian accent → British accent → American accent

(A) She is turning a page.

(B) She is operating a machine

Possible Answers: She is standing in front of a photocopier.

She is holding the cover of the machine.

3. American accent → Australian accent → British accent

(A) He is reading a book.

(B) He is reaching for a book.

Possible Answers: He is sitting at a table.

4. American accent → American accent → Australian accent

(A) The woman is holding a pen.

(B) The woman is typing on a keyboard.

(C) The woman is using a computer.

(D) The woman is opening a file cabinet.

Possible Answers: The woman is working at a desk.

5. British accent → American accent → American accent

(A) He is taking a picture.

(B) He is holding a piece of paper.

(C) He is writing something on the bulletin board.

(D) He is reading a magazine.

Possible Answers: He is holding a pen.


(A) The man is working in a laboratory.

(B) The man is wearing gloves.

(C) The man is reading a chart.

(D) The man is looking into a microscope.

Possible Answers: The man is wearing a lab coat.

The man is adjusting the equipment.

Photographs of More than One Person 1. A 2. A, B 3. B 4. A, D 5. C 6. A, C



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(A) The men are working together.

(B) They are cleaning the desk.

Possible Answers: The men are standing in an office.

2. American accent → Australian accent → British accent

(A) The woman is using a cash register.

(B) The man is next to the counter.

Possible Answers: A man is standing at a counter.

The woman is operating a machine.

3. American accent → British accent → Australian accent

(A) Some people are fixing bicycles.

(B) They are riding along the street.

Possible Answers: They are wearing helmets.

4. Australian accent → British accent → American accent

(A) They are going down the steps.

(B) They are walking on the street.

(C) They are standing by a door.

(D) They are on a stairway.

Possible Answers: They are carrying documents.

5. British accent → Australian accent → American accent

(A) They are drinking some water.

(B) A man is pointing at a screen.

(C) They are watching a presentation.

(D) A man is writing on the board.

Possible Answers: The man is standing in front of a screen.

6. American accent→ American accent → Australian accent

(A) They are sitting in chairs,

(B) A man is talking on the phone.

(C) Two men are shaking hands.

(D) A woman is examining a document

Possible Answers: The people are having a meeting.

Some people are sitting around a table.

Actual Questions 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.A

1. British accent

(A) He is adjusting a screen.

(B) He is examining a document.

(C) He is turning the pages of a newspaper.

(D) He is giving a speech.

Possible Answers: He is holding a document.

He is sitting in front of a computer.

2. American accent


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(A) They are taking pictures.

(B) They are putting on hats.

(C) They are sitting on a bench.

(D) They are leaving the park.

Possible Answers: They are sitting in a park.

3. Australian accent

(A) They are hanging a picture on the wall.

(B) They are facing each other.

(C) They are organizing the desk.

(D) They are looking tit the computer.

Possible Answers: They are looking at the screen.

4. British accent

(A) He is wearing a work vest.

(B) He is driving a vehicle.

(C) He is doing construction work.

(D) He is buying some tools.

Possible Answers: He is examining some equipment.

5. American accent

(A) The man is using a machine.

(B) The woman is paying for a shirt.

(C) The woman is holding a bag.

(D) They are eating in a restaurant.

Possible Answers: They are in a store.

The man is making a purchase.

6. British accent

(A) He is moving the furniture.

(B) He is loading some boxes.

(C) He is opening the door.

(D) He is installing a bookshelf.


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