B1 ENGLISH LISTENING

Delayed Flight

Natural intermediate listening on work, travel, learning and community topics.

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1. Before you listen

Read the topic title. What words or situations do you expect to hear? Do not open the transcript yet.

flightsupposedleaveseventechnicalinspection

2. Listen

First listen: focus on the general meaning. Second listen: listen for the detail you need to answer the question.

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3. Check your understanding

What is the speaker's attitude?

4. Listen and read

Try the question before opening the transcript.

Our flight was supposed to leave at half past seven, but a technical inspection delayed boarding. Eventually we took off just after ten. I was annoyed, but I'd rather they check the aircraft properly than rush.

5. Speaking follow-up

Answer these questions aloud in complete sentences:

  • What is the main situation or argument in this listening?
  • Which detail was most important for understanding the message?
  • What is your own experience or opinion of this topic?