What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
About this practice test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
What you’ll practice
Understanding detail
Follow specific information and examples.
Interpreting ideas
Identify main points and inferences.
Evaluating arguments
Assess claims, evidence, and limitations.
What to expect:
5 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Single choice
How to approach this practice
Read the questions, then listen before opening the transcript. Notice names, numbers and any corrections the speaker makes.
News lesson for this practice
Read the complete article and use its text or audio alongside these exercises: What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast.
What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast
Read a transcript excerpt
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it moves toward the Gulf Coast. The storm is carrying winds of up to 120 miles per hour and was expected to make landfall Friday night. The hurricane has already affected travel in communities along the Gulf. Some airports have closed, and trains have been canceled. These disruptions may continue as the storm moves closer to land. Travelers in other…
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What wind speed is mentioned in the report?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- 80 miles per hour
- 100 miles per hour
- 120 miles per hour
- 150 miles per hour
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- 120 miles per hour
The recording states the hurricane’s maximum wind speed directly.
The storm is carrying winds of up to 120 miles per hour and was expected to make landfall Friday night.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What may happen as the storm moves closer to land?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Travel disruptions may continue
- All airports may reopen
- Train services may become free
- The storm may change into snow
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Travel disruptions may continue
The report says existing travel interruptions may continue.
These disruptions may continue as the storm moves closer to land.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What should people do before leaving to travel?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Ignore local instructions
- Check travel plans
- Drive toward the coast
- Wait at a closed station
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Check travel plans
The report advises checking travel plans before departure.
Preparation can include following local safety instructions and checking travel plans before leaving.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why is a Category 3 hurricane considered major?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- It always closes every airport
- It brings snow to inland cities
- Its strong winds can cause serious damage
- It remains over the ocean forever
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Its strong winds can cause serious damage
Its strong winds can cause serious damage.
A Category 3 hurricane is considered a major storm because its strong winds can cause serious damage.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What may checking services in advance help travelers avoid?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Arriving at a closed airport or station
- Receiving weather updates
- Following safety instructions
- Traveling to Atlanta
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Arriving at a closed airport or station
Advance checks can prevent travelers from reaching closed facilities.
Checking services in advance may help people avoid arriving at a closed airport or station.
What to review next
Listen again to difficult sections, then open the transcript to check what you heard. Repeat a useful phrase aloud and try the recording once more without the text.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.
Before you practise: a worked example
Listen for the final information, especially when a speaker corrects or changes an earlier statement.
Example transcript: “Let’s meet at five — actually, half past five would be better.” What is the final suggested time?
The final suggested time is 5:30. Actually signals a correction; the first time is replaced by the later suggestion.
This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.