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Working while travelling the world – B1 English Listening Test

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Warm-up Questions

Would you like to work while travelling the world? Why or why not?
What kinds of jobs do you think people can do while travelling?
What might be the biggest challenge of working and travelling at the same time?

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Working while travelling the world – B1 English Listening Test

A flexible online job and living in different countries (00:00 – 01:12)

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1. Why did the speaker decide to live in other countries?

He needed to move because his clients asked him to.
He wanted to find a new office job in Portugal.
He didn’t like meeting new people in the UK.
He could work online and wanted to travel and avoid the cold weather.

2. Where does the speaker often work during the day?

On a cruise ship
In co-working spaces and local cafes
Only in hotels
In language classrooms

3. What does the speaker say is necessary because his job is flexible?

He must still keep a schedule and be organized.
He must work the same hours every day.
He must stop travelling to keep clients.
He must only work in one time zone.

Working while travelling the world – B1 English Listening Test

Life and work on a cruise ship (01:12 – 02:34)

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1. What is the speaker’s job on the cruise ship?

A freelance web designer
A ship engineer
One of the entertainers (singing, dancing, and other gigs)
A tour guide in cities

2. What happens when the ship docks?

The speaker usually flies home to visit family.
The speaker can explore new cities and try local food.
The guests leave forever and the trip ends.
The speaker must work continuously with no break.

3. Why does the speaker think this life may not be forever?

Because a family life needs more stability and living on a ship moves all the time
Because working on a ship is too easy
Because there are no guests on cruise ships anymore
Because the ship never visits interesting places

Working while travelling the world – B1 English Listening Test

Travelling to sell artwork and living cheaply (02:34 – 03:59)

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1. Why does the speaker make small paintings and sketches?

Because she can’t buy paint
Because tourists dislike large artworks
So they can be displayed only in museums
So they are easier to carry while travelling

2. Why do many tourists buy prints?

They are light and easy to pack.
They come with free pencils.
They are expensive and rare.
They are only sold in the UK.

3. Where does the speaker often sleep to save money?

Budget guest houses or shared hostel rooms
On a cruise ship
On the street in markets
Luxury resorts

Working while travelling the world – B1 English Listening Test

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1. What do all three speakers have in common?

They all work while travelling in different places
They all work only in one country
They all have the same job
They all dislike meeting new people

2. Which challenge is mentioned most clearly as part of a travelling lifestyle?

Having too much free time
Not being able to learn anything new
Never meeting people from other cultures
Needing stability for family life

3. Which idea is mentioned as a benefit of travelling for work?

Never needing to plan anything
Learning about new cultures and meeting interesting people
Always earning the same amount of money everywhere
Avoiding work schedules completely

Discussion Questions

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Working while travelling the world – B1 English Listening Test

Which of the three jobs would you prefer, and what skills would you need to do it well?
What are the best and worst parts of living in a new country for a few months?
How could someone stay organized when working with clients in different time zones?
Do you think travelling jobs are easier when you are young? Why or why not?