Inside Google’s office – B2 English listening test

B2 Listening Test

Watch a video about Google’s offices in Silicon Valley. For questions 1 to 6 choose the correct option. You can see the transcription after submitting your answers.

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Listening comprehension test

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1 In the introduction, they say that ...

a.office work hasn’t changed a lot since 1950.

b.offices haven’t changed that much since then.

c.offices have undergone a radical change.

Page 2 of 6

2 The tent they show can be used ...

a.as a place where people can sometimes talk about work.

b.as a bedroom to sleep.

c.a place where you can play instruments.

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3 Linda Duxbury thinks that companies ...

a.can’t afford today’s real estate prices

b.invest too much money in real state

c.say they want healthy workplaces as an excuse to save money

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4 One of the reasons Google offers all these benefits to its workers is ...

a.to make them stay longer at work

b.to create an atmosphere of friendship

c.to find workers more easily

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5 According to Fab Dolan recreational time ...

a.allows workers to get to know people from other departments.

b.is when you usually come up with ideas.

c.is important to get your stress under control.

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6 Human Resources experts say that ...

a.all these perks aren’t enough to make workers feel contented

b.all these perks increase productivity in the long term

c.all these benefits don’t have any effect on the productivity

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