B2 First Listening Part 1 9

1. You hear a scientist talking about sleep. What does she say is a myth?

A) that lack of sleep affects your immune system B) that teenagers need more sleep than adults C) that the brain completely shuts down at night

2. You hear a man talking about a new habit he started. How has it affected him?

A) He has lost weight without changing his diet. B) He struggles to fall asleep at night now. C) He feels much more energetic in the afternoons.

3. You hear two colleagues talking about working late. What do they agree on?

A) It usually results in making more careless mistakes. B) It shows dedication to the boss. C) It is necessary to get promoted.

4. You hear a woman talking about her dreams. What frustrates her?

A) She always has recurring nightmares. B) They are often too bizarre to make sense of. C) She forgets them immediately upon waking up.

5. You hear a radio host introducing a guest. What is the guest’s area of expertise?

A) treating chronic insomnia B) the effects of blue light on the retina C) sports psychology

6. You hear a girl talking about her exams. What was her strategy?

A) prioritising a full night’s rest over last-minute cramming B) drinking energy drinks to stay alert C) studying all night to memorise facts

7. You hear a man talking about buying a new mattress. Why did he choose the most expensive one?

A) The salesman pressured him into it. B) He suffers from terrible back pain. C) It came with a 10-year warranty.

8. You hear a mother talking about her toddler. What is she relieved about?

A) The child is learning to speak very quickly. B) The child has stopped crying during the day. C) The child finally sleeps through the night.

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