Threat of war – B2 English listening test

B2 Listening Test

Watch a video about tensions between North and South Korea. For questions 1 to 7, 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 Protesters in South Korea have mobilised in order to ...

a.demand action from their government.

b.criticise North Korea.

c.call for the intervention of outsiders.

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2 Tensions have escalated due to ...

a.some propaganda that North Korea is broadcasting.

b.a bomb that exploded in North Korean territory.

c.some anti-North-Korean propaganda from the south.

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3 Two border guards were killed by an explosion.

a.True

b.False

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4 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has threatened ...

a.to attack South Korea in a few weeks.

b.to retaliate against South Korean actions if they don’t stop.

c.to send missiles to the South Korean border.

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5 It might be believed that Kim Jong-Un’s threats are ...

a.going to be carried out.

b.insincere.

c.sincere.

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6 South Korean president has ordered their troops ...

a.be ready to attack if North Korea attacks.

b.to retreat in case of attack.

c.to avoid civilian casualties if an attack is necessary.

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7 The US army says they ...

a.will continue their military practices with the South Korean army.

b.are getting ready for a full-scale attack on North Korea.

c.will prevent South Korea from attacking their neighbours.

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Explanation

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