Cambridge Assessment English Flyers Listening Test Notes

Test 1 Overview

• This is a listening test produced by Cambridge University Press and Uccles, published in 2019.
• The recording is copyright and consists of multiple parts.

Part 1: Shopping Center

• Location: New shopping center in town
• Key Characters:
  • Richard: Painter, wearing a baseball cap
  • Aunt Sarah: Holds envelopes, works on the fifth floor
  • Oliver: Firefighter waving, a friend of the dad
  • Emma: Friend's mom, wears bright clothes, possibly bought a newspaper
  • William: Man in a sweater, another dad's friend
  • Helen: Mom's best friend, has long straight hair

Discussion Points:

• Aunt Sarah takes the elevator due to too many stairs
• Daily activities include shopping and coffee at the center
• Familiarity with characters from the local context

Part 2: School Camping Trip

• Trip Details:
  • Destination: Desert for two nights near the Gold Pyramid
  • Preparation:
    • School provides hats due to hot weather
    • Must bring sunglasses
  • Activities:
    • Learn about local life, food, and homes
    • See wild horses and ride camels
  • Food:
    • First night includes meatballs and rice
  • Teachers Attending:
    • Miss Birch, new science teacher

Part 3: Aunt Betty's Shopping Items

• Items and Sources:
  • Belt: Bought on holiday at a market
  • Necklace: Bought at the airport on departure day
  • Crown: Found in a museum shop for acting role
  • Gloves: Bought at a castle shop, used for traveling to work
  • Ring: Bought on holiday, found cheaper at the beach
  • Umbrella: Bought at the market but also remembered buying at the train station

Part 4: Michael's Holiday Experience

• Travel:
  • Michael took a boat to the hotel
• Hotel Room:
  • Spacious with a balcony, great TV, and tablet
  • Shared with dad, sister, and brother
• Weather:
  • Windy in the morning, followed by rain and a rainbow
• Breakfast:
  • Favorite meal, included yogurt, bread, and honey
• Lost Item:
  • Michael lost a postcard while helping brother pick up dropped items

Part 5: Coloring Activity

• Instructions on Coloring:
  • Birds: Color the largest one blue
  • Backpack: Color it purple or orange
  • Box Under Tree: Write "wood" on it
  • Butterfly: Color the one the girl is taking a photo of red
  • Bag on Table: Color it and write "cookies" on it

Important Notes

• Be familiar with character names and their roles in the context.
• Understand instructions for both listening and drawing in context.
• Review vocabulary related to camping, shopping, and holiday experiences.