Listening practice B1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Listening B1

Instructions

You're going to watch some videos and you have to answer the multiple choice questions.

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Why was Stonehenge built here?

1. Because it's a strategic point.
2. We don't know.
3. Because there are rivers near the place.
4. Because it's near a big city.

How many people visit Stonehenge?

1. Six thousand every day of the year.
2. One million every summer.
3. Six thousand every summer day.
4. Three thousand every week.

Stonehenge was built ...

1. 2,500 BC
2. 2,500 years ago
3. 5,000 BC
4. 5,000 years ago

What do we know about the people who built it?

1. The place where they lived.
2. Nothing.
3. We know a little about their rituals.
4. Where they came from.

What do we know about the stones?

1. They all come from Wales.
2. The small rocks come from far away.
3. They all came from Scotland.
4. They all come from 25-30 Km away.

How did they carry the stones?

1. Probably using animals.
2. Probably a lot of men were needed.
3. Using advanced technology for that time.
4. By using boats.

Which of these theories does he mention about why it was build?

1. Astronomical calendar.
2. Ritual sacrifices.
3. Religious.

Thomas ...

1. is a 15 year old billionaire
2. sells mobile apps
3. is designing a space rocket.
4. films videos for Youtube

This summer Thomas ...

1. has plans to go somewhere
2. wants to set up his own business.
3. wants to improve 3D printing
4. wants to use a 3D printer to create a new product

The main objective of the school in the video is to teach the students .....

1. how to create their own business
2. how to advertise their a product
3. how to use social media
4. how to inspire others.

One of the three twelve-year-old children says that children can be better at creating things because ...

1. they can be more original.
2. they work faster.
3. they are less boring.
4. they know a lot about technology.

What seven-year-old Kiowa Kavovit likes about being an entrepreneur is that ...

1. she can be an inventor
2. she can use her imagination
3. she can be on TV
4. she can do what she wants

Kiowa ...

1. wants to be a zoologist in the future
2. wants to become a veterinarian.
3. has animals at home
4. likes zoos

Abuna Yemata Guh is the only church built in the rocks in the Tigray Region in Ethiopia.

1. true
2. false

From the bottom of the cliff, there is only one path that leads to the church.

1. true
2. false

It was built more than 500 years ago.

1. true
2. false

People say Father Yemata chose this location for the chruch to test the faith of the churchgoers.

1. true
2. false

The church was discovered 47 years ago by the priest.

1. true
2. false

Visitors must take off their shoes at the top of the cliff, before entering the church.

1. true
2. false

The most dangerous point of the climb is just before the entrance to the church.

1. true
2. false

The girl who tries the burger ...

1. thinks it's OK.
2. thinks it's fantastic.
3. has some friends who would love it.

The manufacturers of the insects ...

1. use insects that come from dead animals.
2. have recently started breeding insects.
3. produce insects that are used by different industries.
4. produce insects only for human consumption.

Which sentence is true?

1. Insect food is not very popular among Europeans.
2. Very few people around the world eat insects.
3. Insects contain very little protein.
4. Around 2 million people in Europe eat insects every day.

The larvae ...

1. need a lot of water.
2. contain 70% protein.
3. are frozen before being sold

The founders of the company ...

1. employ a lot of people.
2. learned about eating insects during a trip.
3. earn 10,000 euros a month selling insects.

Their friends and family ...

1. didn't think their business was a good idea.
2. thought their idea was cool.
3. wanted to try the burgers immediately.

In Germany,

1. there are a few restaurants that sell these burgers.
2. these hamburgers cost between 12 and 17 euros.
3. it's still illegal to sell these burgers.

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Phone call

The delivery hasn't arrived yet

1. true
2. false

Andrea is having cash flow issues and needs a payment extension.

1. true
2. false

Andrea usually asks for an extension of the payment terms.

1. true
2. false

Andrea has a new order to place, even bigger than the last one.

1. true
2. false

Junko can extend the payment terms on the last order to 60 days

1. true
2. false

Junko will send Andrea an email confirmation.

1. true
2. false

What do you think of B1 listening?

too easy

easy

normal

difficult

too difficult

00:32

The heavy rain and strong winds; brought to you by

1. Red Bull
2. Storm Gareth
3. Storm chasers
4. The competition

01:03

According to the surfers; what happens when you push through your fear

1. Nirvanna
2. Heavy metal
3. The magic
4. Gnarly stuff

02:39

How many surfers are in the competition ?

1. 5
2. IDK
3. 8
4. 9

03:13

Around what time did it finally get crazy

1. In the morning
2. Dinner time
3. IDK
4. Lunch time

04:09

Where is Thomas Traversa from ?

1. South Africa
2. France
3. Germany
4. United States

04:21

Whats happening to Ricardo Campello's arms?

1. They're cold
2. They hurt
3. They are weak
4. They're Stiff

05:42

Robby swift had difficulty with

1. Staying above water
2. Getting rescued
3. Keeping his sail stable
4. Sailing in a straight line

07:39

Where is Philip Koster from ?

1. France
2. England
3. Germany
4. South Africa

08:58

How do the surfers describe this event.

1. Very hard
2. Scary
3. Awesome
4. Fun

09:14

Who won the competition?

1. Thomas Treversa
2. Jeager Stone
3. Robby Swift
4. Philip Koster

End