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John Millen

Kate Whitehead

Michael Logan

MARTIN

1. How did Martin travel to the Blue Mountains?

A.

B.

C.

D.

2. Why was the journey interrupted twice?

A. The train broke down

B. Martin was ill

C. The car had a puncture

D. The coach ran out of fuel

3. How many times had this happened before?

A. Often

B. Sometimes

C. Never

D. Once

4. What was the reaction of the travellers when the journey was interrupted?

A. They were very angry

B. They didn't mind

C.  They were amused

D. They blamed the driver

5. What did Martin and his friends do on Saturday?

A. They stayed at a camp-site

B. They went on a long walk

C. They broke some plates

D. They stayed at the hostel

PIPPA

6. Why was Pippa a little unhappy the first week at college?

A. She didn't know many people

B. She didn't like the buildings

C. She didn't like the people

D. She thought the lessons were boring

7. How many times has Pippa been to the cinema recently?

A. Never

B. About 12

C. About six

D. Five

8. When is it cheap to go to the local cinemas?

A. At weekends

B. In the afternoon

C. From Monday to Thursday

D. During the week

9. What is Pippa studying at her new college?

A.

B.

C.

D.

10. Why is time passing quickly for Pippa?

A. Because she is looking forward to coming home

B. Because she is going out a lot

C. Because she is going to the cinema often

D. Because she has a lot to do

KEVIN

11. When did Kevin arrive at his new college?

A. At the beginning of September

B. Last month

C. In the middle of September

D. At the end of September

12. Why is Kevin looking forward to winter?

A. He wants to wear warm clothes

B. He wants to see snow for the first time

C. He likes cold weather

D. He wants to go home

13. Why won't Kevin be going home at Christmas?

A. The weather will be too bad

B. He is going to spend Christmas with a girlfriend

C. He can't afford

D. He doesn't get on with his mum and dad

14. In which country is Kevin going to spend Christmas?

A. In France

B. In England

C. In the UK

D. In America

15. What is Mum's reaction when Kevin gives her his news?

A. She is overjoyed

B. She is angry

C. She is disappointed

D. She is furious

Questions

PHONE CALLS HOME

Martin, Pippa and Kevin are all studying at colleges abroad. Martin is in Sydney, Pippa in New York, and Kevin is in London. Once a month, each of them calls home to chat to their family. Listen to parts of last month's phone calls and then answer the questions.

Answers

1D, 2B, 3C, 4C, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8D, 9B, 10D, 11C, 12B, 13B, 14C, 15C



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