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Recording Information
Number of questions
Each text is heard twice. Recordings will contain a variety of
25
accents corresponding to standard variants of native speaker
accents.
Task Types
Multiple choice, gap-fill, true/false. Timing
About 30 minutes, plus 6 minutes to transfer answers.
Text Types
All texts are based on authentic situations. Marking
Each item carries one mark. This gives a total of 25 marks,
Answering
which represents 25% of total marks for the whole
Candidates indicate answers either by shading lozenges (Parts examination.
Number of
Part Task Type and Format Task Focus questions
1 Multiple choice (discrete). Listening to identify key 7
Short neutral or informal monologues or dialogues. information from short
exchanges.
Seven discrete three-option multiple-choice items with visuals, plus one example.
2 Multiple choice. Listening to identify 6
Longer monologue or interview (with one main speaker). specific information and
detailed meaning.
Six three-option multiple-choice items.
3 Gap-fill. Listening to identify, 6
Longer monologue. understand and interpret
information.
Six gaps to fill in. Candidates need to write one or more words in each space.
Preparing for the Listening Paper listening situations when we bring knowledge of context,
speaker, etc. to what we hear.
Introduction
The Listening paper consists of four parts and a total of ten Classroom activities which help candidates to identify and
listening texts. The paper has a standard structure and format understand the type of text they are listening to, and the
so that candidates will know what to expect in each part. The purpose of the task they are asked to do, will help them to
range of texts and task types reflects the variety of listening adopt the most appropriate listening strategies. This, in turn,
situations which candidates at this level can be expected to will help them approach the tasks with confidence.
deal with.
The best preparation for the listening paper is exposure to,
The instructions for each task are heard on the tape, as well and engagement with, authentic spoken English at an
as being written on the page. In the case of Part 1, there is appropriate level of difficulty. Classroom discussion activities
also an example text and task to show candidates how their provide a good authentic source of listening practice, as does
answers should be recorded. In parts 2, 3 and 4, the listening to the teacher, but this should be supplemented with
instructions are followed by a pause, during which the listening texts on tape, drawn from a range of contexts, that
candidates should read the questions in that part. Candidates give practice in understanding different voices and styles of
should use this time to think about the context and the delivery.
questions, as this will help them to understand the listening
Candidates should be familiar with the format of the paper
text when they hear it. This reflects what happens in real-life
and the task types. It is, therefore, valuable to work through a
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sample paper before the examination takes place. This also Candidates are presented with a page of notes summarising
gives students some practice in completing the answer the content of the text, from which six pieces of information
sheets. have been removed. As they listen, candidates fill in the
numbered gaps on the page with words from the text which
Part 1 complete the missing information.
The first part of the test comprises seven short listening texts,
Most keys are single words, numbers or very short noun
each accompanied by a question and three visual images.
phrases and candidates should be discouraged from
Candidates listen to the text and then choose the visual
attempting longer answers. Recognisable spelling is accepted,
image which best answers the question in the context of
except with very high frequency words, e.g. Monday, or
what they have heard. Candidates indicate the correct
where spelling is dictated. Only concrete pieces of
answer by ticking the box beneath the appropriate visual.
information are tested, so that candidates are not being tested
There is also a text and question as an example.
on their ability to manipulate grammatical structures, nor are
Part 1 texts, which may be monologues or dialogues, are they expected to interpret or reproduce language in elliptical
short extracts taken from daily life. They may include, for note form. In all cases, the words that candidates need to
example, conversations at home or between friends, radio write will be heard on the recording in the form that they
announcements, parts of talks, exchanges in shops, etc. The need to be written.
task requires candidates to listen for specific information in
Candidates should be encouraged to use the information on
the text which will answer the question. Each text is repeated
the page to guide them through the text as they listen. Having
on the tape. Candidates should be encouraged to listen for
listened to the rubric, candidates should read through the
gist initially, choosing the best option as they do so. They
written information in the pause before the text is played.
should then check carefully on the second listening to ensure
This should enable them to make predictions about the sort
that their answer is correct. Candidates will need to
of language and information they are going to hear, which
understand the key information in the text in order to arrive
will help them to feel prepared for the answers when they
at the correct answer.
come.
Part 2
The task requires candidates to locate and record specific
In this part of the test candidates listen to a longer text which information from the text, whilst ignoring other parts of the
may be either a monologue, or an interview with questions text that include redundant information.
from a radio presenter. Texts are taken from a range of
contexts, and will be largely informational in focus. Some Part 4
may be informational monologues, such as radio
In this part of the test candidates listen to a longer text which
announcements and recorded messages, providing
will take the form of an informal dialogue, usually between
information about places and events, whilst others may be
two people of similar age and status. There is generally one
extracts from talks or radio programmes, in which people are
male and one female speaker to aid identification and the
talking about their lives, interests or experiences. The text is
conversation typically focuses on everyday concerns that
heard twice.
affect the speakers. The conversation is informal in nature
Candidates have to answer six multiple-choice questions as and generally involves speakers discussing their attitudes and
they listen to the text, choosing the correct answer from a opinions on a given topic, as they agree and disagree on
choice of three options. Most questions require candidates to certain points.
locate and understand specific information from the text,
As candidates listen to the text they look at a series of six
although occasionally a question may focus on a very clearly
statements which report the attitudes and opinions of the
stated attitude or opinion. To arrive at the correct answer,
speakers. Candidates must decide whether these statements
candidates will need to understand the detailed meaning of
are true or false in the context of what they hear, and tick the
the text. They should therefore listen for gist initially,
appropriate box. The text is heard twice.
choosing the best option for each question as they do so.
They should then check carefully that their answers are
The task calls for an understanding of the gist of a
correct as they listen for the second time.
conversation containing less formal language and the correct
identification of attitudes, opinions and agreement.
Part 3
Candidates will need to locate and understand detailed
In this part of the test candidates listen to a longer text which meaning in order to make the correct choice for each
will take the form of an informational monologue. Texts are question. They should therefore listen for gist initially,
taken from a range of contexts, and may be radio choosing the best option for each question as they do so.
announcements and recorded messages, providing They should then check carefully that their answers are
information about places and events, or they may be extracts correct as they listen for the second time.
from talks or radio programmes, in which people are talking
about courses, trips or holiday activities. The text is heard
twice.
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L I S T E N I N G S A M P L E PA P E R 1
Candidate
Centre Number Number
Candidate Name
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Write
these details on your answer sheet if these are not already printed.
You will have six minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers, in pencil, onto the separate
answer sheet.
At the end of the examination, hand in both the question paper and the answer sheet.
_____________________________________________________
This question paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page.
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2 3
Part 1
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
6 7
Part 3 Part 4
You will hear a tour guide talking to some new guests at their hotel. Look at the six sentences for this part.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Lucy, and a boy, Edward, about pocket money.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, put a tick () in the box under A for YES. If it is not correct, put a tick () in the box
under B for NO.
Tour Guide
20 At first, Edward thinks Lucy gets enough pocket money.
The office is (14) .................... the reception desk.
Breakfast: in the Green Room on the first floor beside the lifts.
22 Lucy is happy to pay for her own music.
Food for trips: collect from the (15) .............................. at 9.00 a.m.
Riverboat Trip
24 Lucys mother has promised her more pocket money next year.
Time: afternoon and evening 25 Edward thinks that Lucy should stop asking for more pocket money.
Cost of Holiday
Facilities
Its possible to swim from (19) ................................ a.m. until 10.00 p.m.
Candidate
Centre Number Number
Candidate Name
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Write
these details on your answer sheet if these are not already printed.
You will have six minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers, in pencil, onto the separate
answer sheet.
At the end of the examination, hand in both the question paper and the answer sheet.
_____________________________________________________
This question paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page.
UCLES 2004 100/2031/7 [Turn over
Entry Level Certificate in English (ESOL) - Entry 3
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2 3
Questions 1-7
There are seven questions in this part.
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording.
Choose the correct picture and put a tick () in the box below it.
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
Questions 8-13
You will hear a woman called Lucy talking on the radio about a new magazine.
For each question, put a tick () in the correct box.
6 7
Part 3 Part 4
You will hear a man talking to a group of people about the riding holidays he organises. Look at the six sentences for this part.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. You will hear a conversation between a woman, Ellen, and her neighbour, Steve, about living in a
small town called Littleport.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, put a tick () in the box under A for YES. If it is not correct, put a tick () in the box
under B for NO.
HORSERIDING HOLIDAYS
A B
Daily programme
YES NO
10.00 a.m.: help get horse ready
check (14) .................................
11.30 a.m.: ride begins 20 Ellen was glad to leave New York.
12.00 p.m.: stop near (15) ............................ or lake
4.00 p.m.: arrive back at Centre
Local attractions
l golf 25 At the end Ellen is looking forward to living in Littleport.
l fishing
l good (18) ............................... near to Centre
Price
l 4-day holiday costs (19) ............................. per person
Part 3
Recognisable spelling is accepted except where indicated.
Brackets indicate optional words
14 (riding/ride/right) equipment(s)
15 (a) B/beach(e)(s)
18 museum(s)
19 ()292 (per person)
two hundred and nin(e)ty two (poun(d)(s))
292 poun(d)(s) 292
()292.00(p) 292,00(p)
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Instructions
Use a PENCIL (B or HB).
Rub out any answer you want to change with an eraser.
For Parts 1, 2 and 4:
Mark ONE letter for each question.
For example, if you think A is the right answer to the 0 A B C
question, mark your answer sheet like this:
For Part 3:
Write your answers clearly in the spaces next
0
to the numbers (14 to 19) like this:
Do not
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 write here Part 4
1 A B C 8 A B C 14 1 14 0
20 A B
2 A B C 9 A B C 15 1 15 0
21 A B
3 A B C 10 A B C 16 1 16 0
22 A B
4 A B C 11 A B C 17 1 17 0
23 A B
5 A B C 12 A B C 18 1 18 0
24 A B
6 A B C 13 A B C 19 1 19 0
25 A B
7 A B C
PET L DP493/391
Listening Paper Tapescript (1) Repeat
Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds
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Rubric 5: What musical instruments does the family have You will hear someone reviewing tonights
now? television programmes.
For each question, put a tick in the correct box.
Woman Does Marianne still play the piano?
You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions
Man Yes, shes got it in her room. Its Bob Im worried for part 2.
about, he really wants to play the drums. If he
wants to be a pop star the guitar would be OK, but Pause 45 seconds
weve said drums are just too noisy. And to think
we spent all that money on a flute and hes hardly Rubric Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will
used it. hear the recording twice.
Pause 5 seconds Woman ... and finally on TV Diary a word about some of
the programmes on your screens tonight.
Now listen again.
At eight p.m. you can see An insects life, an hour-
Repeat long film full of wonderful close-up photography. It
seems the main problem with being an insect is that
Pause 5 seconds everyone else wants to eat you - including other
insects! This programme is great fun, but if youre
Rubric 6: Whats the weather like in the mountains? the sort of person who runs out of the room the
moment you see an insect, its definitely not for
[Radio race commentator]
you.
Man ... and I can see the leading cyclists coming towards
me now. They look extremely hot and tired. Even After the news at nine-thirty on BBC1 theres Miller
without snow to make things dangerous, its hard and Edwards. The two comedians have saved a lot
work cycling in these mountains. But the cloudy sky of their best jokes for this special programme which
means weather conditions here today are perfect for is the last of the present series. Tonights show lasts
racing. an hour instead of the usual half hour. Miller and
Edwards are joined by famous actor, Giles Welby,
Pause 5 seconds
who plays an angry motorist in one scene.
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are excellent, making this an enjoyable start to the cost of your holiday but lunch is an extra charge.
series. Theres no charge for anything else the trips are
all included.
Dont forget that, from tomorrow, TV Diary is going
to be at six-thirty p.m. instead of eight-thirty for Finally, the hotel swimming pool. All guests are free
three weeks because of the tennis competitions. to use it from when it opens at 6.30, until it closes
When the competitions finish at the start of July, at 10 at night. But before 8.30 in the morning and
well be back at our usual time. So, thanks for after 7.30 in the evening you need to collect a key
listening ....[fade] from reception. The rest of the time a member of
the staff is there.
Pause 5 seconds
Well, thats all I have to say for now. Ill see you at
Rubric Now listen again. dinner later.
Rubric Now turn to part 3, questions 1419. Rubric That is the end of part 3.
You will hear a tour guide talking to some new
guests at their hotel. For each question, fill in the Pause 10 seconds
missing information in the numbered space.
Rubric Now turn to part four, questions 2025.
You now have 20 seconds to look at part 3. Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear
a conversation between a girl, Lucy and a boy,
Pause 20 seconds Edward about pocket money. Decide if each
sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, put a
Rubric Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will tick in the box under A for YES. If it is not correct,
hear the recording twice. put a tick in the box under B for NO.
Man Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the You now have 20 seconds to look at the questions
Riverside Hotel. My name is Peter Smith and I am for part 4.
your tour guide. You can usually find me in the
office which is opposite the reception desk. If you Pause 20 seconds
have any problems, please come and see me.
Rubric Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will
Now, Id like to tell you about arrangements for hear the recording twice.
meals and other hotel facilities. Breakfast is
available in the Green Room from 7.00 a.m. to Boy Are you OK, Lucy? You dont look very happy.
9.00 a.m. This is on the first floor of the hotel, next
to the lifts. Breakfast is the only meal which is self- Girl Oh Edward. Ive argued with my Mum again. Im
service. always complaining about not getting enough
pocket money.
For lunch, we can provide sandwiches for you to
take on your trips. You need to tell your waitress at Boy How much do you get?
dinner each evening what you would like. They will
be ready for you to collect at 9 a.m. from the Girl Five pounds a week.
kitchen before you leave on your trip.
Boy That sounds reasonable to me.
Evening meals are served from 7.00 until 9.00 p.m.
Girl Well, I am fourteen and if youre going into town
in the restaurant. It has an excellent view of the
shopping, you can never have enough money
river and is well-known for its fish dishes. All your
because everythings so expensive.
evening meals will be here in the hotel except for
Saturday when we have organised a special
Boy But is it a fair amount of money compared to what
riverboat trip for you. On that day you will have
your friends get?
dinner on board.
Girl Well, we all get the same but you cant compare
Bed, breakfast and evening meal are included in the
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my five pounds with my friends five pounds. You Boy Yes, but dont complain and get angry - just discuss
see, I play a guitar and I have to buy all my music it calmly as you have with me.
myself, as well as things I need for school. I think
thats a bit unfair, I have hardly anything left to Girl OK, thanks.
spend on clothes and make up.
Boy Thats all right. Let me know how you get on.
Boy Right. Do you have to help around the house?
Pause 5 seconds
Girl Not really.
Rubric Now listen again.
Boy So, you dont have to do anything for this pocket
money? Repeat
Girl I keep asking my mum to pay me to do things for Rubric That is the end of part 4.
her round the house. Then I could buy clothes with
Pause 10 seconds
the extra money and spend my pocket money on
things for school.
You now have six minutes to check and copy your
answers onto the answer sheet.
Boy Well, that would be good for both of you but I can
see why your Mums not keen because youd never
Pause 5 minutes
have time to do your school work. But, has your
Mum said to you, you can have more next year
[Ping]
when youre 15?
You have one more minute.
Girl Well, Mum just says shell decide when Im ready
to have more and Ive just got to wait. Pause 1 minute
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Listening Paper Tapescript (2) Woman Yes, but they refuse to drink it. Ask for two glasses
then they can share the Coke.
Rubric This is the Cambridge Preliminary English Test,
sample paper 2. Pause 5 seconds
There are four parts to the test. You will hear each
part twice. For each part of the test there will be Rubric Now listen again.
time for you to look through the questions and time
for you to check your answers. Repeat
Write your answers on the question paper. You will
have six minutes at the end of the test to copy your Pause 5 seconds
answers onto the answer sheet.
The recording will now be stopped. Rubric 2: When will Pete come to pick Dave up?
Please ask any questions now, because you must
[answerphone]
not speak during the test.
Man Hi Dave, its me, Pete. Sorry youre not in. I thought
Pause 5 seconds I ought to tell you that Ill be a bit late tonight. You
know I said Id pick you up at seven? Well, its
Rubric Now open your question paper and look at part 1. going to be about a quarter to eight now as theres
been a problem here at work. I wont be able to
Pause 2 seconds leave here until at least six thirty and itll take me
about an hour to get changed and have something
Rubric There are seven questions in this part. For each to eat before I come. Let me know if thats all right,
question there are three pictures and a short will you.
recording. Choose the correct picture and put a tick
in the box below it. Pause 5 seconds
Before we start, here is an example.
Rubric Now listen again.
Where did the man leave his camera?
Repeat
Man Oh no! I havent got my camera!
Pause 5 seconds
Woman But you used it just now to take a photograph of the
fountain. Rubric 3: How did the woman get home yesterday?
Man Oh I remember, I put it down on the steps while I Man Did you have a good day yesterday?
put my coat on.
Woman Terrible! My car broke down on the way home. I
Woman Well, lets drive back quickly it might still be called the garage and they took it away on a truck.
there.
Man Were you able to catch a train home?
Pause 5 seconds
Woman Id just missed the last one. Fortunately a friend was
Rubric The first picture is correct so there is a tick in passing, and he gave me a lift taxis are terribly
box A. expensive.
Look at the three pictures for question 1 now.
Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds
Rubric Now listen again.
Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will
hear each recording twice. Repeat
[In a caf] Rubric 4: What does the woman decide to buy Tanya?
Man Id like a coffee, what about you?
Woman We need to get a present for Tanya. She is our only
Woman Mmm, me too. And the twinsll drink Coke, but just granddaughter and shes moving into her new flat
ask for one bottle, they never finish a bottle each. soon. Now, she said that she needs some cushions,
but I dont know what colour her sofa is.
Man Orange juice is much better for them.
Man I know that her mother has bought her a set of
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knives and forks, so why dont we get her a set of Man Im going to the video library. Shall I take this video
glasses? of the pop concert back?
Woman Actually, shes got glasses already. No, lets get her Woman I borrowed that one from a friend at school. And I
what shes asked for. I think Ill give her a ring havent watched the one from the library about
about the colour. football.
Pause 5 seconds Man OK. What about these two Keep-fit videos?
Rubric Now listen again. Woman Take the first one because Ive finished with it, but
Ill keep the second one for another week.
Repeat
Pause 5 seconds
Pause 5 seconds
Rubric Now listen again.
Rubric 5: What will James do on his birthday?
Repeat
Woman So James, what are you going to do for your
birthday? Pause 5 seconds
Man Well, I was hoping to have a party but most of my Rubric That is the end of Part 1.
friends are busy so Ive accepted my sisters offer to
take me to a film at least its better than going out Pause 10 seconds
for a meal with my parents.
Rubric Now turn to Part 2, questions 8 to 13.
Woman Have you finished all this terms work? You will hear a woman called Lucy talking on the
radio about a new magazine.
Man Last week I thought I would have to spend my For each question, put a tick in the correct box.
birthday sitting at the computer, but Ive finished all
my work now. You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions
for part 2.
Pause 5 seconds
Pause 45 seconds
Rubric Now listen again.
Rubric Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will
Repeat hear the recording twice.
Pause 5 seconds Woman Im Lucy Holmes and Im here today to tell you
about my work. People ask me why I decided to
Rubric 6: Where did the woman leave her notebook? start a new magazine. Well, Ive been a journalist
for many years working for newspapers and
Woman I cant believe it. I wrote down my friends address magazines in this country and abroad. Ive always
in my notebook... I had it right here... right next to dreamt of starting my own magazine, not because I
the phone and now I cant find it anywhere. want to be rich but because I want to do something
different. And now Ive done it! It is different from
Man What did you do when youd finished the phone
other magazines and Im sure its going to be
call? Did you put it in a bag or something?
successful.
Pause 5 seconds The magazine itself is divided into two main parts;
the first half is a whats on guide which contains
Rubric 7: What will the man return to the library? information about everything thats happening in
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the city over a seven-day period. There are music understand that some of you are keen to visit us.
and film reviews, and information about special We opened the centre six years ago and organise
events, so you can decide whats worth spending holidays for people of all levels of experience.
your time on. And its also got local bus timetables
and useful phone numbers. Let me tell you about a normal days programme.
Youll probably be pleased to know we dont make
There are also reports on restaurants. But were not you get up too early! After breakfast at 8.30 we
going to write only good things about the begin at about 10 oclock by getting the horses
restaurants we choose, because these are not ready. You need to make sure you have the right
advertisements. They are the honest opinions of our equipment before the ride begins at about 11.30.
journalists. Thats a strength of this magazine, the
writers are all independent journalists who say what For the first few miles we go quite slowly, breaking
they think. for about an hour at midday, near a beach or lake
where you can swim or sunbathe. We arrive back at
Thats one half of the magazine, the other half is the the Centre at about 4 oclock.
articles. We want to write about the lives of local
people. They may be famous or not but they have Everyone has to wear a hard hat and these are
all done something interesting such as developing a available free of charge at the Centre. Trainers are
new business. There are several famous artists in the no good for riding, Im afraid. Strong shoes or boots
city, like Lisa Goodchild who has talked to us about with a small heel are best. Warm clothes such as
her life in the first issue. We hope to interview a jeans and sweater, some swimwear and a small
wide variety of people. shoulder bag for carrying a packed lunch, are
useful.
[pause]
All our accommodation is in double rooms with
Im really happy because there are some fantastic bathrooms. We have a television room and a games
journalists living in the area, many of them busy room and there is a safe area in the garden for
writing for national papers, and theyre supporting children to play in.
the new magazine by writing for it. The journalists
are happy because the magazine has room for In the local area there are lots of things to see and
longer articles so they have more space to give their do. Both golf and fishing are available and there is
opinions. an excellent museum not far away.
So, anyone whos interested in .......[fade] And now for the price. Well, a four-day holiday is
292 per person and that includes the riding, the
Pause 5 seconds equipment, the accommodation and all food.
Rubric Now listen again. If you have any questions, Ill be happy to answer
them now. Thank you.
Repeat
Pause 5 seconds
Rubric That is the end of Part 2.
Rubric Now listen again.
Pause 10 seconds
Repeat
Rubric Now turn to Part 3, questions 1419.
You will hear a man talking to a group of people Rubric That is the end of Part 3.
about the riding holidays he organises.
For each question, fill in the missing information in Pause 10 seconds
the numbered space.
Rubric Now turn to Part 4, questions 2025.
You now have 20 seconds to look at part 3. Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear
a conversation between a woman, Ellen and her
Pause 20 seconds neighbour, Steve, about living in a small town
called Littleport.
Rubric Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it
hear the recording twice. is correct, put a tick in the box under A for YES. If it
is not correct, put a tick in the box under B for NO.
Man Well, thank you for inviting me here today to talk to
you about the riding and holiday centre I run. I
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You now have 20 seconds to look at the questions Man Theres the tennis club.. then theres the football
for part 4. club, but you wouldnt be interested in that.
Pause 20 seconds Woman [Surprised] Why not? Maybe they have a womens
team. Women like playing football too you know!
Rubric Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will Anyway, is there a health club or a gym in the
hear the recording twice. town? I used to go regularly in New York.
Woman Hi, Im Ellen Jones. Im your new neighbour. Man Yes, and its got a nice exercise room and
swimming pool.
Man Hello, Steve Brown. Nice to meet you. Welcome to
Littleport. Where did you live before? Woman [Excitedly] I must join. Do you know if its
expensive?
Woman I used to work in New York, I came back to this
country last month. Man About 24 a month. But theres one problem
theres a waiting list of about a year. All you have to
Man Oh really. My firm sometimes sends me to the do is get a form and fill it in.
States on business trips but Im always pleased to
get home again New Yorks so busy and noisy. Woman [Ironically] Great. I dont think Littleport is going to
suit me.
Woman Thats true but I loved it. Theres always lots going
on so its very exciting. Anyway, tell me about what Pause 5 seconds
there is to do here in Littleport.
Rubric Now listen again.
Man Well, Im in the drama society. We perform plays or
musicals twice a year. [Hopefully] Were always Repeat
looking for new members.
Rubric That is the end of Part 4.
Woman Im no good at acting or singing..
Pause 10 seconds
Man That doesnt matter. You could help behind the
stage with the lights or something like that. You now have six minutes to check and copy your
answers on to the answer sheet.
Woman [Unenthusiastic] Well Im not sure. Whens your
next show? Pause 5 minutes
Man Yes, I certainly am. Would you like to buy a ticket? Pause 1 minute
Woman Well, thanks for asking but Ive already got [Ping]
something planned. Are there any other clubs like
sports clubs for example. Rubric That is the end of the test.
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