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NPR asks whether Patagonia could become a new data center hub — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “NPR asks whether Patagonia could become a new data center hub” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Work
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testNPR report examines the stigma surrounding HIV — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “NPR report examines the stigma surrounding HIV” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Health
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testAfghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Social & culture
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testA fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Technology
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testAir-Traffic Control Problem Disrupts More Than 2,000 Flights at British Airports — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Air-Traffic Control Problem Disrupts More Than 2,000 Flights at British Airports” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Travel
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testHas the economy gone C-shaped — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Has the economy gone C-shaped?” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Work
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testGenetically modified pig kidneys help two patients reach human kidney transplants — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Genetically modified pig kidneys help two patients reach human kidney transplants” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Health
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testHawaii Residents Prepare for Tropical Storm Conditions as Hurricane Lowell Passes West — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Hawaii Residents Prepare for Tropical Storm Conditions as Hurricane Lowell Passes West” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Social & culture
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testJohn Coltrane’s Philadelphia home is planned as a cultural heritage and community space — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “John Coltrane’s Philadelphia home is planned as a cultural heritage and community space” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Technology
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testTechnology Is Reshaping Education. But Is It Helping Students Learn — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Technology Is Reshaping Education. But Is It Helping Students Learn?” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Technology
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testMaria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; company gives no reason — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; company gives no reason” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Work
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testHow U.S. Courts Handle Claims of Postpartum Psychosis — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “How U.S. Courts Handle Claims of Postpartum Psychosis” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
B1
Social & culture
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testTravel and Movement Phrasal Verbs in Conversation — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practise B1 English listening through an airport-trip conversation about checking in, boarding trains, collecting tickets, changing plans, and saying goodbye before a flight.
B1
Daily life
23 min
10 questions
Single choice
Open testWork and Study Phrasal Verbs in Conversation — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practice B1 English listening through a study-project conversation about completing tasks, catching up, reviewing notes, finding information, and taking on responsibilities with everyday phrasal verbs.
B1
Daily life
23 min
10 questions
Single choice
Open testCommunication and Ideas Phrasal Verbs in Conversation — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practice B1 English listening through a planning conversation about raising topics, solving problems, discussing options, recording details, and completing a booking form with everyday phrasal verbs.
B1
Daily life
23 min
10 questions
Single choice
Open testPeople and Home Phrasal Verbs in Conversation — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practice B1 English listening through a conversation about looking after plants, visiting friends, getting along with neighbors, and moving home with everyday phrasal verbs.
B1
Daily life
23 min
10 questions
Single choice
Open testDaily Routines Phrasal Verbs in Conversation — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practice B1 English listening as two friends discuss waking up, getting ready, going out, returning home, and tidying up with everyday phrasal verbs.
B1
Daily life
23 min
10 questions
Single choice
Open testOrganizing a Work Training Day — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practice B1 English listening with a workplace conversation about organizing a training day, rooms, equipment, timings, food, and responsibilities.
B1
Work
12 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testThe Community Garden Announcement — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Build B1 English listening skills with a community-garden announcement about schedules, equipment, volunteer tasks, and plans for bad weather.
B1
Environment
15 min
5 questions
Single choice
Open testPlanning the Community Garden Open Day — B1 English Listening Practice Test
Practice B1 English listening with a conversation about planning a community garden open day, including weather, tasks, materials, and event decisions.
B1
Environment
10 min
6 questions
Single choice
Open test