Four Corners Level 4 Listening Practice Test (PDF)

Listening A [Track 14] Listening B [Track 15] 1. Ellen: Hi, Adam. What’s up? Newscaster: A storm is threatening to cover much of Adam: Hey, Ellen. Long time no see! I’ve started the sta...

Listening A [Track 14] Listening B [Track 15] 1. Ellen: Hi, Adam. What’s up? Newscaster: A storm is threatening to cover much of Adam: Hey, Ellen. Long time no see! I’ve started the state in heavy snow this weekend. a new job. I’m teaching kindergarten at Temperatures below freezing are Water School. predicted. Other parts of the country Ellen: Congratulations! Is it fun? are also having severe weather. In California, strong winds and heavy rains Adam: Well, yes and no. I stand most of the time, have caused trees to crash into houses I’m always busy, and I don’t get many and cars. Many people have left their breaks. It takes a lot of energy to do this job homes.... well. 2. Ellen: I bet it does. You really have to keep your students busy. Newscaster: Integrator Three, an action movie based on a best-selling computer game, was Adam: That’s right. I have to come up with new the most popular movie in theaters for ideas all the time to keep them interested... the second week in a row. The movie and entertained. was directed by Harry Stevenson and Ellen: That sounds challenging. So, what do you stars... like about the job? 3. Adam: It makes me feel really good when I see Newscaster: The presidents and prime ministers of children learning and making progress. 15 of the world’s largest countries have It makes me think I can make the world agreed to attend a conference in London a better place, you know? next month. The leaders will discuss a Ellen: I can see what you mean. number of topics that concern people all over the world, including a rescue plan Adam: How about you? What have you been doing for... these days? 4. Ellen: Well, right now I’m working as a designer for an advertising agency. Newscaster: A survey of local college students showed that eating a balanced diet can Adam: Oh, cool. You’ve always been so creative. help you at school. The survey showed Ellen: Yeah, but it’s hard work. that students who ate well got better grades and were less stressed out Adam: Really? What’s so difficult about it? before exams than those who ate more Ellen: Well, I work in an office, and there are so junk food. The survey also showed that. many rules.... And you know me – I was.. never good at following rules! Adam: No, you never were, especially at school. Ellen: I enjoy the job, but I think I’d prefer to work on my own.... You know, I think I need to start working from home as a freelance designer. Adam: Hmm, I see your point. That might be better for you. You’re always the happiest when you do things your own way.  Cambridge University Press photocopiable Four Corners 1 Units 1–6 Test Audio Script