Bright English Oral Comprehension

Question 1 of 200

1. Question

What does the man mean?

He feels in excellent health.
He often feels unwell.
He felt better before.

Question 2 of 200

2. Question

How many tablets should the man take in total?

5
6
7

Question 3 of 200

3. Question

Which statement is NOT true?

The man and woman know each other.
The woman doesn’t recognise the man.
The man thinks he knows the woman.

Question 4 of 200

4. Question

What is the problem?

The woman has sprained her finger.
The woman has cut her finger.
The woman has a piece of wood in her finger.

Question 5 of 200

5. Question

Which statement is true about the man in question?

He was an artist.
He worked in the garment industry.
He robbed people.

Question 6 of 200

6. Question

What does the woman mean?

The should go for a drink after work.
They’ve had a long day.
They should stop work soon.

Question 7 of 200

7. Question

How long would an internet trend last in 2013?

5.6 hours
11.9 hours
17.5 hours

Question 8 of 200

8. Question

Which statement is true?

The government gave money to banks to prevent them from collapsing.
The government refused to allow taxpayers’ money to be used to save the banks.
The government gave compensation to those people who had lost money in the collapse.

Question 9 of 200

9. Question

Which statement is true?

The company’s activity is crop production.
The company has several different commercial activities.
The company specialises in construction.

Question 10 of 200

10. Question

What does the speaker say?

The country needs to replace damaged infrastructure.
The country must adapt to extreme weather events.
The country’s infrastructure is being affected by the weather.

Question 11 of 200

11. Question

What does the woman mean?

The date of the lunch-time appointment is going to be changed.
The planned product release is going to be brought forward.
A problem has arisen causing a delay to the schedule.

Question 12 of 200

12. Question

What does the man mean?

He won’t lend his neighbour his power drill.
He will take his power drill round to the neighbour later.
He will only lend his neighbour his power drill if he pays him.

Question 13 of 200

13. Question

What does the man say about the three witnesses?

They are not credible.
They will refuse to testify.
One of them can provide trustworthy testimony.

Question 14 of 200

14. Question

What will the woman probably do next?

Get Jim to contact Andrew.
Give Andrew a document to read.
Help Andrew draft a report.

Question 15 of 200

15. Question

How many people die from crocodile attacks every year?

500
1000
2000

Question 16 of 200

16. Question

What had the woman assumed?

That they would be having some more drinks.
That the bill had been paid.
That the drinks were free.

Question 17 of 200

17. Question

Which of the following arguments does the woman NOT put forward?

The internet can help effect social change
The internet can lead to the overthrow of dictators
The internet unites people

Question 18 of 200

18. Question

What is the woman talking about?

How to land the perfect job.
Be careful because prospective employers will check your online profile.
How to improve your spelling.

Question 19 of 200

19. Question

Which statement is true?

A two-fold approach to the problem is needed.
Using electric vehicles will reduce CO2 emissions.
Fossil fuels are necessary to make the transition.

Question 20 of 200

20. Question

What does the man mean?

We can rarely see the night sky.
More should be done to tackle atmospheric pollution.
He would like to go for a midnight stroll.

Question 21 of 200

21. Question

What does the man want to know?

How long the woman’s flight was.
Whether she slept on the way.
What time it is in Guadeloupe.

Question 22 of 200

22. Question

Which statement is true?

The woman’s uncle is called Bob.
You need to set the temperature on the air-conditioning unit itself.
You set the temperature by using the remote control key pad.

Question 23 of 200

23. Question

Which statement is NOT true?

The speakers are discussing a dream.
The woman will be given a warning if she is late again.
The man makes a joke.

Question 24 of 200

24. Question

What does the man want the woman to do?

Wait her turn.
Pay her bill.
Move her luggage.

Question 25 of 200

25. Question

What can be said about the number of hospital admissions?

They have remained steady at 2000 a day.
They have gone up by 33%.
They have gone down over the past 4 years.

Question 26 of 200

26. Question

What’s the woman’s name?

Alicia Garrick
Alicia Jarreck
Alicia Gawrick

Question 27 of 200

27. Question

What does the man mean?

He’ll deal with the problem later.
They should leave as soon as possible.
They should try to reach out to Mr Jelani.

Question 28 of 200

28. Question

What does the man mean?

The holiday was not as good as it could have been.
The holiday was so-so.
He had a good holiday.

Question 29 of 200

29. Question

What do the speakers agree on?

Lobby groups should face greater public scrutiny.
Private interests have too little say in public policy-making.
More should be done to tackle corruption in government.

Question 30 of 200

30. Question

What is the main focus of the exhibition?

Abstract paintings
Portraits
Landscapes

Question 31 of 200

31. Question

What happens if you do not pay vehicle insurance?

You will have to pay a fine and a surcharge.
You will pay a £90 fine.
If the fine is more than £90, you will not have to pay a surcharge.

Question 32 of 200

32. Question

What does the woman want to know?

How the man wants his eggs cooked.
What the weather will be like.
If the man likes eggs.

Question 33 of 200

33. Question

What does the woman mean?

She thinks Stuart will probably be at the meeting.
She doesn’t think he will be at the meeting.
She doesn’t know.

Question 34 of 200

34. Question

What will the speakers probably do next?

Go down to an underground room.
Discuss prices and shipping costs.
Meet the seller.

Question 35 of 200

35. Question

Where does this conversation take place ?

On an aeroplane.
In a bar.
In a hospital.

Question 36 of 200

36. Question

What does the woman mean?

It has been a transformative experience.
She’s just started writing the report.
She’s nearly finished the report.

Question 37 of 200

37. Question

What does the woman say about the theme park?

Some of the rides were not working.
They waited a long time to go on the rides.
There were not many people there.

Question 38 of 200

38. Question

What does the man say about the minister of the interior?

He was unfairly treated while in office.
He would have been forced to resign anyway.
He should have tried to stay in office.

Question 39 of 200

39. Question

Why does the woman ask for the man’s date of birth?

She wants to update the man’s account.
She wants the man to prove his identity.
She wants to gain access to the man’s account.

Question 40 of 200

40. Question

Which statement is true?

They are going to wait a few more days.
It is unlikely the advance party will return.
Once the advance party returns, they will continue.

Question 41 of 200

41. Question

What are the speaker discussing?

How to tackle vermin.
How the gym membership system has been improved.
How to deal with the pressures of modern life.

Question 42 of 200

42. Question

What does the woman ask the man to do?

Show the intern around the company headquarters.
Introduce the intern to the rest of the team.
Help the intern familiarise herself with the job.

Question 43 of 200

43. Question

What is the man doing?

Looking at the internet.
Reading a book.
Making lasagne.

Question 44 of 200

44. Question

When was the world’s biggest pizza baked?

8th December 1919.
18th December 1990
8th December 1990.

Question 45 of 200

45. Question

What is the man probably going to do next?

Read the user manual.
Ask the woman to help him.
Try to think of another way of fixing the problem.

Question 46 of 200

46. Question

Why is the man upset?

He feels the government are not fit for office.
He is worried that the country is too dependent on overseas trade.
He has just discovered he lives on an island.

Question 47 of 200

47. Question

Which statement is true?

The man wishes he were younger.
The woman thinks it would have been great to live in the middle ages.
The woman suggests the current era is preferable to the past.

Question 48 of 200

48. Question

What does the woman mean?

The man should sell his idea to a company who can develop it.
The man should try to get an investor to back him.
The man should legally protect his invention.

Question 49 of 200

49. Question

What does the man mean?

The rail project has been scrapped for lack of money.
Work on the project was temporarily suspended.
There will be a summary of the project next week.

Question 50 of 200

50. Question

What is NOT included in the makeover?

Housing
A bank
Leisure facilities

Question 51 of 200

51. Question

Which statement is true?

The man’s interview went badly, because he mentioned Bill Anderson.
The woman’s boss and Bill Anderson don\\\’t get on with each other.
The woman suggests the man take a hot bath before he does anything else.

Question 52 of 200

52. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

A TV series
A play
A video game

Question 53 of 200

53. Question

What’s the man’s number?

778726796
278726796
778766796

Question 54 of 200

54. Question

What does the man mean?

The interview went reasonably well.
The interview went badly.
He doesn’t know what to think.

Question 55 of 200

55. Question

Which statement is true?

The man is worried the woman may lose out on the offer.
The man suggests the woman accept the offer.
The man wants to know how much financial risk the woman is exposed to.

Question 56 of 200

56. Question

What does the man mean?

He might be able to help the woman.
He’ll look into the problem later.
He cannot help the woman.

Question 57 of 200

57. Question

What does the woman mean?

The proposed law has been diluted.
She is angry about war crimes which go unpunished.
She is upset about the amount of paper that is wasted.

Question 58 of 200

58. Question

What would be the correct response?

So am I.
I don’t either.
Neither am I.

Question 59 of 200

59. Question

What does the man mean?

Mike does not always respect the rules.
Mike is not always a team-player.
Mike doesn’t often consult with others before taking a decision.

Question 60 of 200

60. Question

What is the reference number?

U71 W9 AJY
2271 W9 AGY
W71 229 AJY

Question 61 of 200

61. Question

What is said about invasive species?

They make up over 40% of species in any one place.
They threaten 42% of plants and animals throughout the world.
Efforts to tackle them have only been partially successful.

Question 62 of 200

62. Question

What does the woman mean?

The man shouldn’t bother trying.
The man should try and fix the problem himself.
The man should should seek technical assistance.

Question 63 of 200

63. Question

How much lower is rent in France compared to the US?

3,49%
36,62%
33,13%

Question 64 of 200

64. Question

What can be said about the negotiations?

Neither side has shown any flexibility.
The two sides have agreed to a compromise.
The talks were suspended some time ago.

Question 65 of 200

65. Question

What does the woman mean?

The good weather is expected to last.
The weather will change in the next few days.
It is difficult to predict the weather.

Question 66 of 200

66. Question

What statement is true?

People are used to the heat.
He remembers summers that were hotter.
There has never been a summer hotter than this.

Question 67 of 200

67. Question

What is the best response?

No, \’d be happy to.
Yes, it’s no trouble.
Actually I’d prefer to stay in.

Question 68 of 200

68. Question

What information is NOT requested?

Educational background.
Professional experience.
Telephone number.

Question 69 of 200

69. Question

What does the woman mean?

The onus is on Bernard to make the next move.
Bernard might drop in for a game of tennis.
Bernard’s thinking of taking them to court.

Question 70 of 200

70. Question

Which statement is NOT true?

The restaurant has no more chicken.
The restaurant has been experiencing chicken shortages for some time.
The restaurant has recently changed delivery contractors.

Question 71 of 200

71. Question

Which statement is true?

Environmentalists have thrown up their hands in despair over the project.
Company officials insist the water system can handle the increased demand.
The previous record high pumped from the spring was a quarter of a million gallons per day.

Question 72 of 200

72. Question

What does the man mean?

He doesn’t want the woman to leave.
He is issuing a warning.
He is saying goodbye.

Question 73 of 200

73. Question

Why didn’t the man buy a birthday cake?

He thought he would be able to get one later.
He got stung by an insect.
The cakes did not look appealing.

Question 74 of 200

74. Question

What is said about all-glass skyscrapers?

During the summer months they can generate more than half their electricity requirements.
Ventilation is efficient.
More than 50% of the electricity they consume goes on air-conditioning.

Question 75 of 200

75. Question

Why is the man phoning?

Because a discount wasn’t applied to his order.
Because some units were missing from the order.
Because some units were damaged in transit.

Question 76 of 200

76. Question

What event is taking place?

A birthday party.
A business meeting.
A yearly get-together.

Question 77 of 200

77. Question

What is the man probably going to do?

Wait for a telephone call.
Go to a different shop.
Put a new shirt on.

Question 78 of 200

78. Question

What is the bag made of?

Leather
Rubber
Suede

Question 79 of 200

79. Question

What is the problem?

Some of the pages of the book were torn.
The wrong book was sent.
The outside of the book was damaged.

Question 80 of 200

80. Question

Which statement is true?

The man has recently started learning how to make pots.
The man has recently begun a course of therapy with a psychoanalyst.
The man finds that switching off all electrical devices is a good way to relax.

Question 81 of 200

81. Question

What does the woman mean?

She doesn’t know Bob well enough to say.
Bob thinks he’s better than everybody else.
Bob has injured himself.

Question 82 of 200

82. Question

Which statement is true about the finance plan?

The woman must make an initial payment of 14%.
The woman will pay a reduced rate of interest.
The woman will pay 60% over the course of a year.

Question 83 of 200

83. Question

Which statement is true?

The woman is being hospitalised.
The woman is working at night.
The woman is changing jobs.

Question 84 of 200

84. Question

What does the woman mean?

She’s going to bed.
She’s going to change her clothes.
She’s going to get ready to go out.

Question 85 of 200

85. Question

What is happening tomorrow?

The man’s sister is getting married.
The man’s sister is hosting a barbecue.
The man’s sister is celebrating her birthday.

Question 86 of 200

86. Question

What does the man mean?

He wants the woman to know that he is on hand.
He wants to work on the case with the woman.
He wants the woman to keep him informed.

Question 87 of 200

87. Question

What is the man talking about?

A riding school that charged a lot of money.
A trip he went on.
His first mobile phone contract.

Question 88 of 200

88. Question

Who is making this announcement?

A train driver
A bus conductor
A train guard

Question 89 of 200

89. Question

Which statement is true?

The garage owner reinvested his profits in the business.
The garage will probably reopen soon.
The man needs to put some fuel in his car.

Question 90 of 200

90. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

An upcoming meeting.
A dental appointment.
Their holiday together.

Question 91 of 200

91. Question

What’s the best response?

Yes, it is.
So do I.
Not at all.

Question 92 of 200

92. Question

Which statement is true?

Thieves are often caught in the act by closed-circuit television.
Staff should be properly trained in all aspects of customer service.
Greeting a customer is a way of deterring theft.

Question 93 of 200

93. Question

Which statement is true according to the man?

People are concerned about how far their food has travelled.
People do not really care where their food comes from, as long as it is cheap.
People want a new labelling sytem for their food.

Question 94 of 200

94. Question

What does the woman mean?

They should eat something first.
They have other matters to attend to.
She has left something cooking.

Question 95 of 200

95. Question

What does Bob want to do?

Cancel the meeting.
Get someone to visit his mother.
Have someone call him about the meeting.

Question 96 of 200

96. Question

What is the man talking about?

Some advantages of ink-jet printers over laser printers.
Why laser printers are better.
How to print photos.

Question 97 of 200

97. Question

What does the woman mean?

She is pleased the health secretary has quit his job.
She is sorry the health secretary is stepping down.
She does not care either way about the health secretary’s decision.

Question 98 of 200

98. Question

What does the man mean?

He doesn’t know what time the party ends.
He’s going to arrive late at the party.
They will arrive at the party before 8 o’clock.

Question 99 of 200

99. Question

What does the figure 62% refer to?

The percentage of the workforce who have lost their jobs to robots.
The percentage of people who would prefer to lose their job to a robot.
The percentage of the population who are afraid of losing their jobs to a robot.

Question 100 of 200

100. Question

What does the woman mean?

She doesn’t expect to ever receive payment.
She got paid six months ago.
She’ll have to wait some time in order to get paid.

Question 101 of 200

101. Question

What does the man mean?

Bartley Greenacre was lucky to escape from the train wreck with his life.
Bartley Greenacre was an inspiring leader in the transport sector.
Bartley Greenacre has been undeservedly rewarded.

Question 102 of 200

102. Question

What happened to Frank?

An embarrassing incident with an elephant.
Something the family don’t want to talk about.
He’s moved abroad.

Question 103 of 200

103. Question

Which statement is true?

The woman is going to fetch a cup of coffee.
The man has injured himself.
The speakers are going to clean the rug.

Question 104 of 200

104. Question

What does the man mean?

They need to do their best to make sure the plan succeeds.
Some parts of the plan have already gone wrong.
It’s quite complicated to explain the plan.

Question 105 of 200

105. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

The woman’s running speed.
How fast the woman can type.
The weather.

Question 106 of 200

106. Question

What does the woman mean?

It was fortunate no one was hurt as a result of the power cut.
The power cut was more the result of human error than an act of God.
It is difficult to take measures against such events, so we should not be surprised when they happen.

Question 107 of 200

107. Question

What does the woman want to know?

Whether they have enough money to buy some petrol.
If they will run out of petrol before they reach the service station.
If they should stop now.

Question 108 of 200

108. Question

What is the speaker discussing?

Mobility devises for dogs.
Use of dogs to assist disabled people.
Animal welfare.

Question 109 of 200

109. Question

What can be said about the new cafe?

Staff will help you fix a broken object.
To use it you must be able to offer a service.
It offers a kindergarten service.

Question 110 of 200

110. Question

What’s the woman’s attitude towards climate change?

She’s looking forward to warmer weather.
She’s despondent.
She’s skeptical.

Question 111 of 200

111. Question

What does the woman say about the soup?

It doesn’t have much flavour.
It’s too cold.
It’s too hot.

Question 112 of 200

112. Question

Which statement is NOT true?

The government is planning for a crisis.
The country is at war.
The population is worried there will not be enough food.

Question 113 of 200

113. Question

Which statement is true?

The future of the health service will form part of any trade deal.
The future of the health service is not open to negotiation.
The current health service does not provide universal healthcare.

Question 114 of 200

114. Question

Which statement is true?

The product’s pricing strategy has a free and a pay-for version.
The product’s pricing strategy allows some upgrades free of charge.
The product’s pricing strategy means that all users will have to pay something.

Question 115 of 200

115. Question

How does the man pay for his studies?

He was awarded some money.
He borrowed money.
His studies are free.

Question 116 of 200

116. Question

What does the woman mean?

Plans to extend the airport are not going ahead.
A new runway is going to be built.
The extension project is on hold.

Question 117 of 200

117. Question

What will the man probably do?

Pay someone to fix the microwave.
Take it back to the shop.
Throw it away.

Question 118 of 200

118. Question

To whom does the scarf belong?

Barbara
Bill
Barbara’s brother

Question 119 of 200

119. Question

What can the man do if he is cold?

Get extra bedding and /or turn up the heating
Cook some hot food and / or turn up the heating
Light a fire and / or get extra bedding

Question 120 of 200

120. Question

Which statement is true?

The man doesn’t have time to discuss the matter.
The man agrees with the woman.
The woman likes business buzzwords.

Question 121 of 200

121. Question

What advice does the woman give?

Doing an internship is the best way to improve your skills.
Your CV should show that you have sporting or social interests.
The interview is an opportunity for you to show your value.

Question 122 of 200

122. Question

What does the woman say about the country’s leaders?

They should back down on the issue.
They should not get involved in the debate.
They lack moral fibre.

Question 123 of 200

123. Question

What does the woman mean?

The man’s problem is of secondary importance to hers.
She herself is stuck in a traffic jam and therefore cannot help the man.
She will be able to deal with man\\\’s problem in about 30 minutes.

Question 124 of 200

124. Question

Which statement is true?

Richardson will be injured in a road accident.
The man is going to fire Richardson.
The man will blame Richardson for what has happened.

Question 125 of 200

125. Question

What does the woman say about Everett?

He was very apologetic.
He didn’t receive her email.
He invented an excuse.

Question 126 of 200

126. Question

What is the woman planning to do at the weekend?

Go shopping.
Do the washing
Watch TV

Question 127 of 200

127. Question

What happened to this particular brand of bottled water?

You can still find it in some supermarkets.
It was scrapped.
It was rebranded and sold under a new name.

Question 128 of 200

128. Question

What does the man say about Donna?

She never turned up.
She arrived early.
They spent a nice evening together.

Question 129 of 200

129. Question

What percentage of the population do the super-rich represent?

0.01%
0.10%
1%

Question 130 of 200

130. Question

What should the man do to start the truck?

Remove the steering-wheel lock.
Wait for a sequence of lights to come on.
Flip 3 switches in the correct order.

Question 131 of 200

131. Question

What does the woman mean?

Billy is still in a critical condition.
Billy has shown some signs of improvement.
Billy’s condition has got worse.

Question 132 of 200

132. Question

What does the woman mean?

She doesn’t have any inside information.
It would be better not to discuss the matter.
They should talk about it later.

Question 133 of 200

133. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

Changes to road haulage regulations.
Problems encountered while building a house.
The design and building of a house.

Question 134 of 200

134. Question

Why won’t the woman answer the question?

She knows the interviewer is trying to trap her.
She totally disagrees with the party leader.
She doesn’t understand the question.

Question 135 of 200

135. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

The best place to buy electrical devices.
The need to tidy up the house.
What to do with obsolete electrical devices.

Question 136 of 200

136. Question

What time does the woman want to arrive at the cinema?

7.20pm
7.55pm
8.15pm

Question 137 of 200

137. Question

What’s the man’s telephone number?

5152427000
505242770
5052427700

Question 138 of 200

138. Question

What would happen if you pressed 3?

You would be put through to an operator.
You would be put through to a technician.
You would hear the message again.

Question 139 of 200

139. Question

What is the current use of the building?

Mixed use
A library
A shop

Question 140 of 200

140. Question

What does the man say about humans colonizing other planets?

It is not realistic with current technology.
It is a feasible option.
The distances involved make it unlikely.

Question 141 of 200

141. Question

What does the woman mean?

The meeting will start on time.
The man should get there at 6 o’clock.
The meeting will start just after 6.30.

Question 142 of 200

142. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

How to exterminate nuisance insects.
The best way to wash certain types of clothing.
The basics of renewing one’s wardrobe.

Question 143 of 200

143. Question

What will the woman probably do next?

Place an order for a single toner cartridge.
Place an order for a multipack.
Go to the storeroom.

Question 144 of 200

144. Question

Which statement is true?

Hedge funds lost a lot of money.
Polling companies gave the same information to the public as it did to private hedge funds.
Financial speculators made a fortune using private polling data.

Question 145 of 200

145. Question

What does the woman mean?

It’s not as difficult as it looks.
It’s actually harder than it looks.
It takes a long time to learn how to do it

Question 146 of 200

146. Question

Which statement is true?

Agricultural standards will become more lax.
The public are demanding more stringent standards.
The new agreement upholds current farming standards.

Question 147 of 200

147. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

A theatre outing.
A sporting event.
A concert.

Question 148 of 200

148. Question

Which statement is true?

Club chairs are discounted by up to 25%
Sofa beds are on sale for around £300
Recliner armchairs are on offer at £89.99

Question 149 of 200

149. Question

What does the woman mean?

The meeting will take place as scheduled on the 9th.
The meeting will take place with or without everyone’s participation.
The meeting will take place on the 9th, subject to confirmation.

Question 150 of 200

150. Question

Which statement is true?

The woman is owed some money.
The woman has just been paid.
The man is going to pay for his ticket.

Question 151 of 200

151. Question

According to the man, what is the best solution for reducing the number of non-native snakes in the area?

Stricter retail laws.
More hunting and catching operations.
Better technology to follow snakes in the wild.

Question 152 of 200

152. Question

Which statement is true?

More needs to be done to modernise cities.
Modern cities are not environmentally friendly.
Modern cities are ill-equipped to meet the needs of the disabled

Question 153 of 200

153. Question

What does the man say about the soup?

It lacks salt.
He likes it.
It’s too salty.

Question 154 of 200

154. Question

Which statement is true?

The woman is going to make a one-off payment to a charity.
The woman is going to support a charity for orphans.
The woman will make a monthly donation to a charity.

Question 155 of 200

155. Question

What do you get for £69.99?

A 12-month subscription to the print edition of the magazine.
A 12-month subscription to the print and online editions of the magazine.
A 12-month subscription to the print and online editions of the magazine, and a free travel bag.

Question 156 of 200

156. Question

Which statement is NOT true?

You cannot quality for the special offer unless you have a coupon.
For every adult ticket bought, one child can go half-price.
The special offer is run in conjunction with a breakfast cereal manufacturer.

Question 157 of 200

157. Question

Which statement is true?

The advertising campaign has not made any significant difference to sales figures.
The advertising campaign has resulted in an increase in sales.
Sales figures show a slight decline, despite the advertising campaign.

Question 158 of 200

158. Question

What part of her body has the woman injured?

Her arm
Her torso
Her leg

Question 159 of 200

159. Question

Why was the chocolate egg removed from sale?

There was too much sugar in it.
The manufacturer refused to comply with local legislation.
It posed a danger to small children.

Question 160 of 200

160. Question

What does the woman mean?

The man should buy a used bicycle.
She will give him a hand looking for a new bicycle.
The man could borrow a used bicycle.

Question 161 of 200

161. Question

Which statement is true?

The government is encouraging people to switch to public transport.
The government is promoting private car ownership.
The government is currently electrifying public transport.

Question 162 of 200

162. Question

Which statement is true about the memo?

It details the knock-on effect of a drop in the value of real estate.
It underestimates the potential risk to which the company is exposed.
It warns that it will become more difficult for house-buyers to secure bank loans.

Question 163 of 200

163. Question

Which statement is true?

He wishes everyone to compete under the same rules.
He doesn’t want the trade deal to go through.
He asks that he be given more latitude to make a deal.

Question 164 of 200

164. Question

Where does this conversation take place?

A fishmonger’s
A restaurant
A market

Question 165 of 200

165. Question

What does the woman mean?

She might help him.
She doesn’t want to help him.
She can’t help him.

Question 166 of 200

166. Question

What does the man ask Marcia to do?

Summarise what was said at the conference.
Patch him into the video-conference.
Give him a written report.

Question 167 of 200

167. Question

What does the man mean?

They should oust the CEO.
Nobody must know the CEO is compromised.
The CEO must not be told the news.

Question 168 of 200

168. Question

What method of improving her English does the man suggest?

Audiobooks
Reading newspapers.
A conversation exchange

Question 169 of 200

169. Question

What does the woman mean?

It is difficult to make a direct comparison.
Last year they had approximately twice as many people enrolled.
They have double the number they had last year.

Question 170 of 200

170. Question

Which statement is true?

The man’s oldest brother has inherited the house.
The man’s mother did not treat all her children equally.
The man’s youngest brother has inherited the cat.

Question 171 of 200

171. Question

What does the woman mean?

She thinks the man is exaggerating.
She agrees that it was a very bad idea to buy shares in the vineyard.
She thinks he is being too hard on himself.

Question 172 of 200

172. Question

What does the man say about the product?

It will never be widely adopted.
It is not eye-catching enough.
It costs too much.

Question 173 of 200

173. Question

What does the woman mean?

She would be prepared to try the drink, if the man did.
She would prefer a different drink.
She thinks it is a great idea.

Question 174 of 200

174. Question

What are the speakers discussing?

Lord Dunholme’s decision to remarry.
Lord Dunholme’s recent divorce.
The life of Samuel Johnson.

Question 175 of 200

175. Question

What’s the woman’s phone number?

72882473148
78882743128
78882743108

Question 176 of 200

176. Question

Which statement is true?

The country’s climate is unsuitable to foreigners.
Foreign businesses are reluctant to invest in the country.
Many foreign companies have given financial backing to the government.

Question 177 of 200

177. Question

What is the problem?

The wrong item was delivered.
The item got damaged in delivery.
The item got lost in the post.

Question 178 of 200

178. Question

What does the woman mean?

She wants to head for the ramparts immediately.
Her head hurts.
She feels uncomfortable being in a high place looking down.

Question 179 of 200

179. Question

What does the man mean?

They agreed they would not serve up any food to the committee that had not been properly cooked.
They agreed they would resist any pressure put on them by the committee.
They agreed they would not consult the committee.

Question 180 of 200

180. Question

Which statement is true?

The latest addition to the communal space is an infirmary.
There used to be some sports facilities in the common area.
Office perks for employees have changed with the times.

Question 181 of 200

181. Question

What does the woman mean?

The children were no trouble.
The children were quite demanding.
She spent quite a lot of money on the children.

Question 182 of 200

182. Question

What does the woman mean?

The man should stop postponing the appointment.
The man should cancel the appointment.
The man should stop complaining.

Question 183 of 200

183. Question

What does the woman mean?

Online retail trade is affecting all local retailers.
Large scale retailers in the area are impacting smaller ones.
More needs to be done to protect local businesses.

Question 184 of 200

184. Question

What is said about corporations?

They are flouting tax laws.
They are exploiting labour laws.
They are operating within the law.

Question 185 of 200

185. Question

What does the woman mean?

She doesn’t yet have the information required to answer.
She can’t answer the man’s question until later in the day.
She cannot accept the man’s offer.

Question 186 of 200

186. Question

Why is the woman hesitant to accept the promotion?

There is no salary increase.
She will lose the perks she has now.
The job does not correspond to her career plan.

Question 187 of 200

187. Question

Which statement is true according to the speaker?

Developed nations are unwilling to listen to the problems faced by low-lying islands.
Climate change is a phenomenon that mostly affects developed nations.
Developed nations are ready to listen to the difficulties of low-lying island nations.

Question 188 of 200

188. Question

What does the man mean?

He had his blood pressure checked last week.
The doctor told him to slow down.
He needs to change a tyre on the car.

Question 189 of 200

189. Question

Which aim is not mentioned?

Climate change alleviation.
Environmental protection.
Sustainable livestock production.

Question 190 of 200

190. Question

Which does the doctor NOT tell the man?

The man will not be able to use his arm for over a month.
The man’s arm will not heal properly.
The man should have visited her sooner.

Question 191 of 200

191. Question

What does the woman mean?

We should not delude ourselves about the reality of climate change.
There is no truth in climate change.
We cannot ignore increasing desertification brought on by climate change.

Question 192 of 200

192. Question

Which statement is true?

The woman gave the keynote speech.
The woman will do the keynote speech if Bill asks her.
The woman will not do the keynote speech, even if Bill asks her.

Question 193 of 200

193. Question

What does the woman mean?

Mick is a terrible man.
Mick has just arrived.
No one should mention Mick’s name.

Question 194 of 200

194. Question

What does the man mean ?

No one can really understand why Mike did what he did.
We ought to examine people’s motivations more closely.
Mike’s actions were motivated by health concerns.

Question 195 of 200

195. Question

Which statement is true, according to the man?

By the time they arrive they will have been walking for 25 minutes.
They’ve been walking around for ten minutes.
They’ve been walking around in circles.

Question 196 of 200

196. Question

What does the man mean ?

It’s easy to give up smoking.
He’s thought about it, but never tried to give up smoking.
He has repeatedly tried and failed to give up smoking.

Question 197 of 200

197. Question

What kind of holiday did the man go on?

A walking holiday.
A cycling holiday.
A driving holiday.

Question 198 of 200

198. Question

What does the man mean?

The man was unable to give her the information.
The woman has already been given the information.
The woman should have been given the information.

Question 199 of 200

199. Question

What does the man mean?

Judges spend too much time pursuing leisure activities.
Judges are taking a selective approach to history to back up their decisions.
Judges are turning to the wisdom of their predecessors to help reach their decisions.

Question 200 of 200

200. Question

What is being advertised?

A skiing holiday.
A game
An investment package.