Listening Test
1
Making a Match
You are going to listen to a radio programme about
animals and us. Listen and choose the correct
answer. (8 x 1 = 8 points)
1 According to research on the personalities of
animals, .
a. all dogs have got personalities
b. dogs are the only animals who have got personalities
c. only some dogs have got personalities
2 People often .
a. choose dogs by the way they look
b. choose dogs by their personalities
c. consider many things before choosing a dog
3 A central reason for sending dogs to animal shelters is
because .
a. they dont work hard
b. their personalities dont match their owners
c. of new knowledge about dogs
4 Who is bitten by dogs in the United States every year?
a. About 2% of the population.
b. About 5% of the population.
c. About 50% of the population.
Name Mark
breed: raza
suit: encajar con
sit around: quedarse sentado/a sin hacer nada
trait: rasgo
host: presentador/a
seeing-eye dog: perro gua
5 According to Dr Gross, when a dog does not match its
owner, it will probably .
a. interact calmly with its environment
b. sleep all day
c. be aggressive or violent to its environment
6 According to Dr Gross, if you are a person who enjoys
sitting around, you should .
a. not get a dog at all
b. not get a dog that needs a lot of exercise
c. get a dog that is very active
7 It is a good idea to use personality testing on dogs
that are needed for specific jobs because .
a. it could save a lot of money
b. they are seeing-eye dogs
c. there arent many jobs for dogs
8 If you are thinking of getting a dog, you should .
a. have a conversation with Dr Gross about your family
b. change your lifestyle and personality to suit the dog
c. go to a Pet Counsellor Matching Service