Listening Test Version 1 (25 questions)

This is the Aptis Listening Test. You will hear 25 short recordings. You will hear each recording
twice. Write your answers on the question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the
test to copy your answers onto the answer sheet. Before the test begins, listen to an example.

1. Brian planned to see his friend tonight. Why does he say he can’t come?
Brian said he can’t come because he is _______.
1. busy
2. on holiday
3. not well
4. late

1. Listen to the message. Where is Amanda’s bag?

A On the table. B In the window. C Under the table. D Near the table.

2. Listen to the message from Simon. Where should Ben get off the train?
A Dandenong B the university C Huntingdale D North Road

3. Listen to the message. What is Matilda’s room number?

A 427 B 472 C 274 D 247

4. Listen to Sandy and Brad. What does Brad decide to do?

Brad decides to
A ride his bike. B go for a walk. C eat something. D do his homework.

5. Listen to the arrangements for an office visit. What is the most important part of the visit?
The most important part of the visit is
A making a good impression. B the welcome dinner on Tuesday.
C sight-seeing around the city. D the factory visit on Wednesday.

6. Who or what is the woman describing?

A Angelina Jolie B A film she saw C A great actress D A cinema

7. Listen to the airport announcement. Which gate should you go to if you’re travelling to
Odessa, Ukraine?
A 11 B 17 C 12 D 9

8. Listen to this message from a friend. Find out the best place to park your car. Your friend
says the best place to park is
A in the car park next to the cinema. B in the supermarket car park.
C outside the restaurant. D at the underground station.

9. Listen to part of the radio programme. What makes the man angry?
A dropping litter B pollution from factories
C not enough recycling D too many cars on the roads

10. Two students are discussing their studies. What does the man think of their new teacher?
A He doesn’t like her. B He’s generally unfavourable.
C He likes her. D He’s generally favourable.

11. Listen to the message. How many cups of water are needed?
A 2 B 4 C 1 D 5

12. Listen to the message. What time does Sally’s train get in?
A 4.00pm B 4.13pm C 4.15pm D 4.30pm
13. A guest is talking to a hotel worker. Where is the small coffee shop?
A On the second floor. B Next to Business Centre One.
C Opposite the shop. D Across the road from the hotel.

14. Listen to the message. Why must the two friends meet one hour before the game starts?
A They must find the ground. B There will be lots of people.
C Peter was late the last time. D They must buy their tickets.

15. Listen and find out what can you see in the Great Hall of a museum.
In the Great Hall you can see
A the soldiers’ weapons. B the king’s crown.
C the king’s uniform. D the princesses’ jewellery.

16. Listen to the announcement about the boat to Green Mountain. The Boat to Green
Mountain
A leaves at 7am. B leaves at 9am.
C doesn’t sail today. D leaves in the evening.

17. You hear an architect talking about her latest project. Listen and decide what she is
designing.
The architect is designing
A a retirement home. B a medical institution.
C a holiday resort. D a military centre.

18. Listen to the message. When does Peter want to meet Janet?
A Friday B Tuesday C Wednesday D Thursday

19. Two colleagues are talking together. Who is Mary describing?

A Their new boss B Kate Winslet
C An actress D Jane

20. Listen to Jennifer talking about her plans for this weekend and decide what she’s going to
do on Sunday.
On Sunday Jennifer is ___________
A going for a long swim. B meeting Sally for lunch.
C going dancing with Greg. D meeting Sara for a coffee.

21. Listen to a woman talking about running. How far does she usually run?
A 7 miles B 5 miles C 3 miles D 4 miles

22. Listen to two friends talking. What does Jane suggest doing?
Jane suggests _________
A going for a swim. B walking around the park.
C going to the library. D going to see a film.

23. Listen to a man talking about a difficult journey. how was he travelling?
A by car B by plane C by coach D by train

24. What are the friends discussing?

The friends are discussing ___________
A what was in the news. B financial redundancies
C employment opportunities D a new local project

25. Listen to Alan and Jodie talking about travel. What does Alan think of travelling?
Alan thinks travelling is
A luxurious. B a lot of fun. C very difficult. D better than staying at home.
 ANSWERS

1. Listen to the message. Where is Amanda’s bag?

A On the table. B In the window. C Under the table. D Near the table.

2. Listen to the message from Simon. Where should Ben get off the train?
A Dandenong B the university C Huntingdale D North Road

3. Listen to the message. What is Matilda’s room number?

A 427 B 472 C 274 D 247

4. Listen to Sandy and Brad. What does Brad decide to do?

Brad decides to
A ride his bike. B go for a walk. C eat something. D do his homework.

5. Listen to the arrangements for an office visit. What is the most important part of the visit?
The most important part of the visit is
A making a good impression. B the welcome dinner on Tuesday. C sight-seeing
around the city. D the factory visit on Wednesday.

6. Who or what is the woman describing?

A Angelina Jolie B A film she saw C A great actress D A cinema

7. Listen to the airport announcement. Which gate should you go to if you’re travelling to
Odessa, Ukraine?
A 11 B 17 C 12 D 9

8. Listen to this message from a friend. Find out the best place to park your car. Your friend
says the best place to park is
A in the car park next to the cinema. B in the supermarket car park.
C outside the restaurant. D at the underground station.

9. Listen to part of the radio programme. What makes the man angry?
A dropping litter B pollution from factories
C not enough recycling D too many cars on the roads

10. Two students are discussing their studies. What does the man think of their new teacher?
A He doesn’t like her. B He’s generally unfavourable.
C He likes her. D He’s generally favourable.

11. Listen to the message. How many cups of water are needed?
A 2 B 4 C 1 D 5

12. Listen to the message. What time does Sally’s train get in?
A 4:00pm B 4:13pm C 4:15pm D 4:30pm

13. A guest is talking to a hotel worker. Where is the small coffee shop?
A On the second floor. B Next to Business Centre One.
C Opposite the shop. D Across the road from the hotel.

14. Listen to the message. Why must the two friends meet one hour before the game starts?
A They must find the ground. B There will be lots of people.
C Peter was late the last time. D They must buy their tickets.

15. Listen and find out what can you see in the Great Hall of a museum. (sic.)
In the Great Hall you can see
A the soldiers’ weapons. B the king’s crown.
C the king’s uniform. D the princesses’ jewellery.

16. Listen to the announcement about the boat to Green Mountain. The Boat to Green
Mountain
A leaves at 7am. B leaves at 9am.
C doesn’t sail today. D leaves in the evening.

17. You hear an architect talking about her latest project. Listen and decide what she is
designing.
The architect is designing
A a retirement home. B a medical institution.
C a holiday resort. D a military centre.

18. Listen to the message. When does Peter want to meet Janet?
A Friday B Tuesday C Wednesday D Thursday

19. Two colleagues are talking together. Who is Mary describing?

A Their new boss B Kate Winslet C An actress D Jane

20. Listen to Jennifer talking about her plans for this weekend and decide what she’s going to
do on Sunday.
On Sunday Jennifer is __________
A going for a long swim. B meeting Sally for lunch.
C going dancing with Greg. D meeting Sara for a coffee.

21. Listen to a woman talking about running. How far does she usually run?
A 7 miles B 5 miles C 3 miles D 4 miles

22. Listen to two friends talking. What does Jane suggest doing?
Jane suggests
A going for a swim. B walking around the park.
C going to the library. D going to see a film.

23. Listen to a man talking about a difficult journey. how was he travelling?
A by car B by plane C by coach D by train

24. What are the friends discussing?

The friends are discussing
A what was in the news. B financial redundancies
C employment opportunities D a new local project

25. Listen to Alan and Jodie talking about travel. What does Alan think of travelling?
Alan thinks travelling is
A luxurious. B a lot of fun.
C very difficult. D better than staying at home.