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Qetveducticne .. « Listening eit 3 Listening Test 1.. Listening Test 2 ... Listening Test 3 Listening Test 4 Listening Test 5... Listening Test 6 Listening Test 7 Listening Test Listening Test 9 Listening Test 1 B. Speaking Tests 3 Speaking Test 1 a. Travel and Tourism b. Fashion .... Speaking Test 2 a, Weather b, Careers ‘Speaking Test 3 a. Men and Women b. Art .... Speaking Test 4 a. Customs and Traditions b. Money ... Speaking Test 5 a, Prediction and Superstition b. Children ... Speaking Test 6 a. Books and Reading b. International Organisations .... Speaking Test 7 a. History and Civilization b. Science ... Speaking Test 8 a. The Future b. Planning a City ..... Speaking Test 9 a. Music b. Animals in Captivity. Speaking Test 10 a. Computers and Computer Games b. Unexplained Mysteries. g Listening Test = PART i You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. Listen to this couple talking about a film they have just watched. What sort of film was it? A acomedy B_ ahorrorfilm © aromance Listen to this advertisement. How much will a dietary and fitness assessment cost, you? A £20 B £30 Cc £33 You have returned home and smell gas as you enter the house. You call the Gas Hotline and hear this message. Which number should you dial? AS B 3 c4 Listen to this news item. What was James Reeves arrested by the police for? A a firearms offence B breaking into a car stealing a radio Sally has just returned from her holiday. How was the holiday? A. good B_ bad C terrible Listen to this lecture. In which century were tartans first produced? A. the twelfth century B the fifteenth century C_ it isnot known ‘You will hear a conversation in which one man is giving directions to another. Where is the first speaker trying to get to? A the leisure centre B_ the clubhouse C_ the community centre Listen to this conversation. How many sandwiches does the speaker order? A three . B two Cc osix toe PART 3 You will hear five students talking about studying at university, For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list A - F which statement applies to which speaker. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. This speaker is taking a course which includes more than one subject . F Speaker | 19° This speaker is unhappy. Speaker 2 20 This speaker is studying for a career in the army. Speaker 3 2t This speaker's course involves practical work experience. e Speaker 4 22 ‘This speaker was pleasantly surprised. Speaker 5 23 This speaker wants to change the place they are living in. 1 24 25 26 27 28 30 | ; You will hear a speaker discussing a recent report on hypnotism. For questions 24 - 30, write T (for true) or F (for false) in the boxes provided. The Home Office carried out a seven-month investigation. The report outlines the use of hypnosis by historians. Hypnosis can be used in surgery. Hypnosis isn’t used enough in helping people to stop smoking. Under hypnosis people can be made to imitate animals. ‘Under hypnosis, people do things they wouldn’t normally do. At present, private clubs do not have to follow government rules on hypnosis. Listening Test @ a) part kl re You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. | 1 Listen to this speaker. Who is the message intended for? A. people in Britain B__ people leaving Britain 1 C__ people returning to Britain 2 You overhear this hotel receptionist speaking on the phone. How will the person she is speaking to travel? A bycar i B. bytrain i C_ bybus | 3 _ Listen to this conversation, What are the speakers discussing? A. auniversity course B_ aconference schedule € aTV programme } @ Listen to this speech. Who is the speaker? A. the host of a quiz show B_ acompany director 4 C ajudge 5 Listen to this conversation. Why won't Madge buy the cupboard Maureen suggests? ‘A. The maker is damaging the environment. B_ She dislikes the colour. C_ The price is too high. 6 Listen to this conversation. Where is the husband going? A Siberia B_ Berlin 6 € London 7 Listen to this conversation in a doctor's waiting room. What will the patient do? A wait B not wait 7 C_ make coffee 8 You overhear this conversation at a supermarket check-out. What has the woman been given? A the wrong change B the wrong products C the wrong discount I PART B — You will hear a man being interviewed at a dating agency. For questions 9 - 18, fill in the questionnaire. SWEETHEARTS DATELINK Age Group: x Education: 10. Occupation: vw Interests: 12 What 2 words best describe your personality? 13 and ww How long is it since your last relationship ended? 15 Reason relationship ended? [18 | What quality is most important in a girlfriend? 7 What physical characteristics are most important 18 to you? PART Ai You will hear five people talking about sightseeing tours they have taken in Britain. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list A - F which statement applies to which speaker. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter Which you do not need to use. This speaker's tour was arranged by someone else. This speaker took a half-day tour. Speaker 1 19 This speaker went to the North of Britain. Speaker 2 20 Speaker 3 21 This speaker saw a member of the Royal Family. Speaker 4 22 This speaker feels the tour was good value for money. Speaker 5 23 ‘This speaker saw a monument inside a church. 1 24 25 26 27 29 30 PART E J You will hear a conversation between a father and his two children, Vanessa and John. ‘Answer questions 24 - 30, by writing in the boxes provided. ‘Who suggests having an ice cream? ‘Who suggests seeing the Creepy Crawlies exhibition? Who gets excited? ‘Who is afraid of spiders? ‘Who wants to see the dinosaurs? ‘Who wants more information about dinosaurs? Who already knows about dinosaurs? or F (for Father) V (for Vanessa) J (for John) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Listening Test 3 7 PART i You will hear peopie talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. 4 Listen to this conversation. Which airline does Mr Wilkins choose? A’ Sabina B Dan Air 1 C British Aiways 2 You are going to hear the weather forecast for the following week, What will the weather be like on Friday? A. cloudy and dull B sunny 2 C very wet 3 You hear an expert talking about computers. Why should children not use them? A. They don't encourage children to think. B_ They keep children from doing their schoolwork. 3 C They stop children developing social skills. A annoy its master B disobey its master C_ obey its master 5 You will hear Jane Thomas, a famous athlete, talking about an injury. Which event does she participate in? A. the long jump B the bicycle race 5 € the 100-metre race | | | 4 Listen to this news report. What did the dog do? | | | 6 Listen to this conversation. What time will John and Betty arrive at the party? A 730 B 9.30 6 Cc 10.00 7 You are waiting for a train to London’s Heathrow Airport when you hear this announcement, What should you do? ‘A take the train on platform four B take the coach from the booking hall 7 C take the train on platform one 8 A chat show host is interviewing a famous chef. What does the chef think about British food? A. It’sboring B It’s second-rate 8 C It’s good i ‘Steet cpt dy sue epee Smet ea Toco cepa ead ‘ame tot A niger, 2 Mayan Thee antag to ete fs] & mayen apt tein F Repata anime ye. Bele PART E J You will hear an extract from a travel programme. For questions 24 - 30, decide which of the choices A, B or C is the correct answer. 24 Ona Mediterranean holiday, how much is the cost of a flight and a hotel? A about £450 B_ about £800 24 C about £700 25 Where does the speaker think that listeners really want to go on holiday? A. the Mediterranean B the Far East 2s C round the world 26 According to the speaker, how expensive is a holiday in Thailand compared to the Mediterranean? A more expensive ; B less expensive 26 C the same price 27 According to the speaker, what problems do you encounter with charter flights? A. They only fly between January and June. B_ They cost around £300, 27 C_ They leave at inconvenient times. 28 What is the best way to arrange accomodation? A book it from home B_ look near the airport 28 CC. take the advice of the locals b atitead 29 What are the cheap hotels in Thailand like? A five star palaces ‘ B fairly basic 29 ©. very small Jao) 30 According to the speaker, which are the best places to eat in Thailand? A roadside restaurants B McDonald's 30 C large hotels i) —S parr Ey For gute 24-0, 24 sr ibe inti tt 25 vee ieee teem ani? 28 ped ene opti aint orene © ease 27 peng ep peyote whe OT ayy ts may © Reptwestimienins 129 mae ect hid a? teenie Lind 30 pang hep ih epee! © tena B Listening Test 4 part FJ ‘ountna peng ett ons Fergie 1-8 ‘neste yaoi Att ie i ent te part EJ part El) ‘You oar a woman being qustona by pale ole Fr questions ‘Yu wa near ve peop spanking aout poe! aga the bg of © ‘9-1 lint Pole pon om. ow motmy. Fo austen 18=23, choose tom fet AF whch sae Iman sop fo which maga Use fe ltrs ory one. Thos one ea tote whe ou do natreeato se POLICE REPORT Repring er: Ct Joe and “Tansee ple, Teena sect CT) ‘gene itter an seaer [T20 sree a pa pore sete = ‘phe tetra seas = ‘Tansee nated part E ‘You haa a conven nhc we peopl ening oy a away A boce ne Listening Test 5 om vant El ouvir peopl taking noi eet stuson. For quetions 1-8, 124 bea nd Mary cry pane eo Newcte 1 ce uve, 2 caity rig, © cay ean 2 Wat sin ee dren Neate? 27 Honing esd te eon estan) meetin anoae 2B De oe somaya yo ene ‘8 enternn tea 2 rtwepemne. © iaserun np. 20 ny dete csc ne gr on Fy eng? A” tense out cage coces teeth conch op hy eur alcjo o F 30 Hw do Benn Maryps? 3B Sedtond © bya ‘ea thebest ener Br 11 Youoete in comvenuon halen. Wit the atone dee 28h sorpaerayebyshtaetnmnt h , Listening Test 5 . : PART i You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. 1 You overhear this conversation at a hairdresser's. What does the customer decide to have? A. atrim B aperm C anewstyle b Listen to this extract from a lecture. How many immunised children in Patagonia have contracted the trihydra virus? A none B very few 2 C many Listen to this conversation. How long has Derek been working? A for half an hour B since 7 o'clock 3 since noon ‘You go into a store to buy a bread knife and you hear this announcement. Which floor do you go to? A first B second * C ground Listen to this conversation. What did the woman buy? A’ anarmchair B awardrobe . 5 C asofabed Listen to this woman talking to an estate agent. Why doesn't she like the house? A It’s too small. B It’s too expensive. C It’stooold. egret. Aaggpremes Legged ‘You will hear a critic talking about a film called Treasure Harbour. What was it first? A. abook | hearggge B aTVseries C aplay ‘You will hear one half of a telephone conversation. Where does the speaker work? A. ina post office B_ inan embassy C inabank i vant Ey ‘You wl has ai ak aout canal hay. For queso teh nots whieh strana wht pasion, anon er wed ith peor “Te oat hve senmton ar “Totes butane dt bie oa Myo du ow wht othe et oan (ne thing erspoe hs toleam stow Youcatopottt ‘Youcnsho eto Age calyoucen ney parr El ‘You wi ner descptane of ve towne Bin. For queane 1 hoos Wom he st A F Which stoner aps fo wach town Use ts fears only once Three ne ervalter wich you do nt reed se “Tirta nla cere ‘een es the byt, ‘toe ote le iw ‘hs hat my hiring. To rs] [is] [3] tb 24 25 26 27 30 PART E J You will hear part of a talk about the protection of animals. Answer questions 24 - 30, by writing T (for True) or F (for False) in the boxes provided. Few people attended the talk. 24 ‘There are more kinds of animals on earth than ever before. 25 Over-population is threatening animal species. 26 ‘The z00 does not receive money from the government. 27 There is no entrance fee for “friends” of the 200, 28 ‘You can buy an animal from Winchester Zoo. 29 Adopting a small animal costs £3,000 per year. | [30 Listening Test 6 ee PART i ——— You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. Listen to this news report. Why did residents leave thier homes in 1991? A. They wanted to, B They hadto. 1 CA bypass had been built. ‘You find this message on your answerphone. What does the caller want you to do? A. telephone their representative B call them at Royal Solihull Insurance 2 C__ meet their representative Listen to this clerk who is looking for some tickets, Why can't he find them? A. They're in the wrong place. B He's looking for the wrong name. 3 C_ They've been given to someone else. Listen to this news report. Who are the police searching for? A. agas board official B_ awell-dressed man 4 C anold age pensioner Listen to this person being interviewed. What is his occupation? A actor ~ B writer 5 C cameraman Listen to this conversation. What do we know about Mr Brown? A His wife is dead. B_ Heis divorced. 6 C He has never been married. Listen to this conversation. What is Bob doing? A explaining why he was late B apologising for being late 7 C__ explaining why he couldn’t wait ‘You want to know when the Putney museum is open. You ring and hear this message. What should you do? A press 3 B press2 8 C speak after the tone a? rant ‘You wi haar rai ak about cal ney, For questions 9 = 1 ‘ee ntes Wich sumare what he spear eye 19, con aot erwin te pst or ‘Tones teatoncalyoa donee tobine vesneratennenen 4 One thing everyone has a lear show to 4 ae ; = ‘Aomgthecnatyoucan ele You heb no parr El ‘You wil hear desciptions of fv towns in Bian, For questions 19 - 23, {ora tore tA hich emer pps whch en, Ue {eters ont once hres on xa whchyou do not ned oe, Tsai eine. Tear ema om ont @] This town was Hiked by royalty. = = Toes Al Trt Tom = “Tietre hein bgs roms B ‘econ nei she ito. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 it PART 4 J ‘You will hear three people talking at a “neighbourhood watch” meeting. Answer questions 24 - 30, by writing H (for Jack Harborne) F (for Les Fowler) or _ R (for Mike Ransworth) in the boxes provided. Who makes a threat? ‘Who offers money? 25, t Who wants more security? 26, i ‘Who suggests an alternative security measure? 2n Who tries to make peace? * Who is relieved? Who expresses regret? Listening Test 7 PART k I You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. ‘You are in a small shop when a woman comes in and speaks to the owner. What does she want to do? A. prepare a big meal B_ goforarun C_ buya prepared meal You will hear someone talking about his driving test. Why did he fail? A He drove too fast. B_ He drove too cautiously. C He couldn't park. Listen to this conversation, Where will the boy make his mother’s purchases? A the post office B_ the newsagent’s C the chemist’s A friend receives a telephone call which you overhear. Who is the person calling? A. abusiness associate B_ anold friend C the next-door neighbour Listen to this expert talking about buying a house. Where are the cheapest houses to be found? A. inthe new suburbs B inthe old suburbs C inthe city centre IG Ataparty you overhear two people talking. What is their relationship? A. They are business associates. B They are strangers. { € They are old school-friends. 7 You are travelling by train and you hear this message. What can you get to drink? A tea B_ orange juice C coffee 8 Listen to this conversation. What has Jeremy decided to do? A think about the offer B accept the offer C reject the offer (Test IF) q] i PART B You will hear an interview with a cookery writer. For questions 9 - 1 plete the notes which summarise what the speakers say. Roland says people are wrong to believe that chocolate When chocolate is eaten, hormones are given off which Roland’s book provides a balance by Roland has had an interest in cooking since he ‘Young people nowadays mostly eat Roland’s new book has recipes which are tasty yet After he’d finished his education Roland became Roland had to change jobs because Because he works with food, Roland has difficulty and PART Ei You will hear five people talking about some strange coincidences they have experienced. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list A - F which state- ment applies to which speaker. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. This speaker went somewhere strangely familiar. This speaker is lucky to be alive. Speaker | ‘This speaker was surprised to meet someone they knew on holiday. SPeaker 2 Speaker 3 This speaker was surprised to meet relatives on holiday. Speaker 4 This speaker saved someone’s life. Speaker 5 This speaker met someone who had an identical problem. 20 21 22 23 B 4 24 25 27 29 30 PART 4 J You will hear a conversation which takes place between two sisters . and Clare and their brother Nick. Answer questions 24 - 30, by writing J (for Jane) C (for Clare) or _N (for Nick) in the boxes provided. Who is disappointed? ‘Who has changed their mind? ‘Whose ideas have been ignored? Who wants live music? { Who tells an amusing story? | Who is worried? { Who has to leave? | Listening Test 8 PART k ] You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. Listen to this telephone receptionist dealing with a customer. When will the television be ready for collection? A on Tuesday Bon Wednesday Con Thursday ‘A colleague has been trying to find a restaurant for your annual Christmas dinner. Where will you go? A La Brasseria B_ Mario's Pasta Palace C. Priory Hill You will hear a critic talking about a book. What is his opinion? A favourable B unfavourable C_ undecided ‘You will hear someone buying tickets for a film. How much will the tickets cost? A £4.50 each B £3.50 each C £leach ‘You are planning to go to a cricket match in Birmingham and you hear this traffic report. What should you do? A cancel the trip B leave early C use minor roads Listen to this conversation. Where does it take place? A. alibrary B_ abookshop C apost office Listen to this news extract, What does the newsreader want to know? A how long the fighting has been going on B how many fighters have died Chow long the fighting will go on Listen to this secretary dealing with a telephone call. What does the caller want? A tospeak to the College Principal B_ tospeak to Dr Moran C_tomeet with Dr Moran i PART B You will hear part of a telephone conversation between a college man who wants to book a place on a course. For questions 9 - 18 the application form. EAST DERN COLLEGE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKING COURS Name: Nathan Spruce Address: 4, Oakland Road Barnstable Course period: Accommodation: with Basic fees: Fees with accommodation: Method of payment: Instruments, if any, made before? Instruments to be made : Any special dietary requirements? Any other requirements? fuvrs1o PART BH You will hear five people talking about their cars and driving. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list A - F which statement applies to which speaker. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. This speaker is a careful driver. This speaker is a learner driver. Speaker 1 19 This speaker is an aggressive driver. Speaker 2 20 Speaker 3 21 This speaker is a professional driver. Speaker 4 22 ‘This speaker is a nervous driver. Speaker 5 23 This speaker is a considerate driver. 7 “ANYVIO 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8 PART 8 SS You will hear an excerpt from a radio programme. Answer questions 24 - 30, by writing T (for True) or F (for False) in the boxes provided. R. Scientists have doubled the life expectancy of rats in experiments. Scientists have doubled the life expectancy of human beings. On average, men live longer than women. The speaker doesn't want to double her life expectancy. [el [sl [sl fe The speaker thinks that if people live longer, poverty will be more of a problem. —= ny a2) ‘The speaker blames people's selfishness for the world’s problems. The speaker would like to ban experiments into increasing life expenctancy. Listening Test 9 PART 4 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. You turn on the TV to watch something about history. You hear this announcement. Which channel should you turn to? A HTV B Channel 4 Wales 1 c TSW ut Listen to these directions. Where does Ken's father live? A. inthe city centre B__ in Matlock village 2 C in Gate Lane Listen to this conversation. How is Joe feeling? A. tired B_ excited 3 c ill Listen to this telephone conversation. What time will Dr Firman see his patient? A. before 9.15 B at 9.15 exactly 4 C after 9.15 You hear this advertisement on the local radio. What is being advertised? A aluxury hotel B a fitness centre S C asummer camp You overhear this conversation at an airport. What was the reason for the delay? A. astrike B the traffic 2 C the weather Listen to this conversation. Where are the group going? A ona shopping trip B_ ona boating expedition 7 C ona mountain walk Listen to the Captain's announcement. You are flying to New York. Where should you go? A toterminal B B tothe departure lounge 8 C _ toluggage collection i 40 PART B You will hear a couple discussing the completion of a questionnaire | they have test driven a car. For questions 9 - 18, complete the quest naire. Name what you liked about the car's appearance. Name what you liked about the car's interior. Name the extra features you liked. What did you think of the car's performance and handling? Any criticisms? BHBHHS OOo Ho HOH HOOD TEST DRIVE REPORT GRANTCHESTER E9201 ry 10 = = 12 ; PART El , You will hear five people talking about their recent experiences of a holiday 1 language course. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list A - F which statement applies to which speaker. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. They didn’t really get value for money. It was hard but worthwhile. Speaker 1 49 It was a cheap holiday. Speaker 2 20 Speaker 3 21 The speaker was extremely dissatisfied. Speaker 4 22 Tt wasn't the right choice for the speaker. Speaker 5 23 Tt wasn’t very organized. 4 4 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PART 8 You will hear three television critics discussing last week's TV programme| Answer questions 24 - 30, by writing D (for Des) M (for Miranda) or P (for Philip) in the boxes provided. Who says there is too much sport? ; Who thinks there is not enough drama? ; Who was shocked by something they watched on TV? ‘Whose career is coming to an end? Who criticises a presenter? ‘Who was disappointed by a programme? Who does not usually like quiz shows? Listening Test 10 PART 4 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. Listen to this news report. What does it tell us about Georgina Curry? A She went to Jakarta for an appendix operation. B_ She is going to Jakarta on her honeymoon. C_ She is going to Jakarta for an appendix operation. You come home and find this message on the answer phone. What should you do? A. phone the Masons B collect Nancy from the service station C_ phone the AA Listen to this conversation, What will happen to Mary’s book? A _Itwill not be published. B__Itwill be published next year. C__Itwill be published but it is not certain when. You overhear this conversation on the beach. Why is Margaret there? A forher health B_ tomect Mrs Green C for fun Listen to this student talking about school. Which subject is she most interested in? A. Geography B_ English C French Listen to this short speech. Where does it take place? A ona bus B_ inahotel C inamuseum Listen to this conversation. Which file does Mr Way want? A correspondence B probate C finance Listen to this extract from a motoring programme. What is the most important consideration in choosing a car? : A safety B reliability C price PART B You will hear a chef describing how to make doughnuts. Fo 9 - 18, complete the recipe for doughnuts. LOCCOCECOOCELECOCEEEOCOEEEEEEEE DOUGHNUTS Ingredients 300 grams of strong bread flour 200 grams of plain flour 200 millilitres of 8 100 grams of | 10 and 10-gram sachet of yeast Method Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth ball and leave to | 43 Recipe should make about | 14 Heat the oil to | 15 Drop in the doughnuts and cook for [16] Turn over and cook for one [+7] Drain the doughnuts and pour some more } 18 Cre Ree es You will hear five people talking about their pets. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list A - F which statement applies to which speaker. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. his speaker has an unusual pet. his speaker's pet is good at guarding the house. Speaker 1 49 his speaker's pet needs lots of exercise. Speaker 2 20 Speaker 3 21 Jhis speaker has a small pet. Speaker 4 22 huis speaker has a very old pet. Speaker 5 23 This speaker has a very dangerous pet. Vest cu PART A You will hear an extract from a television programme. For questions 24 - 3 decide which of the choices A, B or C is the correct answer. 24 How many matches did the team win in south America? A one B_ seven a C eight 25 Why did the team start losing matches? A. lots of injuries B loss of confidence 2 C change in the weather 26 Why do the players think they had so many injuries? pineal A. They are professional sportsmen, 4 B_ They are overworked C They never have holidays. 27 How many games do footballers play in England? A more than in other countries B fewer than in other countries C about the same as in most other countries 28 Who do the players think should have won the world cup? A England B Spain 2 C Italy 29 What do they have to do to win the world cup in the future? A getanew manager “4 B_ getanewcaptain 2g C play fewer games 30 What do the players say about criticism from the newspapers? A. It doesn’t bother them. ail B _Itaffects their performance. C It makes them try harder. |_

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