Stand Out 1 Unit 6 Listening Test

Audio CD Listening Comprehension

Karen's Problem

• Karen's legs hurt, and she can't get to work.

Roberto's Problem

• Roberto's back hurts.

Vien's Problem

• Vien's ear hurts when she goes outside.

Tino's Problem

• Tino's back and chest hurt.

Eric's Problem

• Eric's head hurts after eating.

Colds and the Flu

• Colds and the flu share some common symptoms, as shown in a Venn Diagram, with headaches being a symptom of both.

Symptoms of a Cold

• Low fever is a symptom of a cold.
• Runny nose is a symptom of a cold.
• Sore throat is a symptom of a cold.

Symptoms of the Flu

• High fever is a symptom of the flu.
• Muscle aches are a symptom of the flu.
• Dry cough is a symptom of the flu.

Key Points

• A runny nose is a symptom of a cold.
• A high fever is a symptom of the flu.
• A headache is a symptom of both a cold and the flu.
• Colds and the flu are different.
• A sore throat is a symptom of a cold, not the flu.

Grammar

• The correct sentence structure is "should take" (e.g., "Darla has a headache. She should take two aspirin.")
• The correct sentence structure is "should give" when referring to giving medicine to someone else (e.g., "Gaspar's baby is sick. He should give her aspirin.")

A listening comprehension test based on Stand Out 1 Unit 6, where students listen to audio tracks and answer questions about the conversations.