Listening · Test 7
Listening 7: A changed work shift and the reason
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Focus: New shift and reason
Complete three listening tasks about working hours and shift changes. Each recording is played twice. Pay attention to original and new times, arrival times, additional payments, extra duties, and the actual reason for each change.
Seši paziņojumi darbiniekiem
Listen to six short announcements about working hours, payments, meetings, equipment, and duties. Choose one correct answer for each question. You will hear every announcement twice.
Saruna par mainītu darba maiņu
Listen to the conversation between Daniels and his manager Līga about a weekend work shift. Mark whether each of the four statements is true or false. You will hear the conversation twice.
Pieci dialogi: darba laika izmaiņu iemesli
Listen to five short workplace dialogues. Choose the correct reason for each schedule change from the word bank. Four options are unused. You will hear every dialogue twice.
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VIAA A2 programme and task samplesExam format checked on August 9, 2026