Listening Practice Test – 23

 

SECTION 1

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Notes on sports club

Example                                                          Answer

Name of club                                                       Kingswell

Facilities available:                                            Golf

1…………………………………

2…………………………………

Classes available                                                – Kick – boxing

– 3………………………………..

Additional facility:                                           4………………………………….. (restaurant opening soon)

Questions 5 – 8

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES
TypeUse of facultiesCost of classesTimesJoining feeAnnual subscription fee
GOLD AllFreeAny time£2505 £……………..
SILVER All6 £…………..from 7……. to ……..£225£300
BRONZERestricted£3from 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only£508 £……………

Questions 9 and 10

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s…………………….

10. To book a trial session, speak to David……………………(0458 95311).

SECTION 2

Questions 11-16

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

RIVEN DEN CITY THEATRE

A. doubled in number
B. given separate entrance
C. reduced in number
D. increased in size
E. replaced
F. strengthened
G. temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11. box office                                                    ………………….

12. shop                                                             ………………….

13. ordinary seats                                            ………………….

14. seats for wheelchair users                       ………………….

15. lifts                                                                …………………

16. dressing rooms                                           …………………

Questions 17 – 20

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS ANDIOR A NUMBER for each answer.

PlayDatesStarting timeTickets availablePrice
Royal HuntOctober 13th to 17………………….18…………………pmfor 19……………… and …………………20 £………………..

SECTION 3

 

Question 21

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

A. attend a class
B. write a report
C. read a book

Questions 22-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College FacilityInformation
Refectoryinform them 22……………………… about special dietary requirements
23………………………………………long waiting list, apply now
Careers advicedrop-in centre for information
Fitness centrereduced 24…………………………… for students
Libraryincludes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials
Computersask your 25……………………………. to arrange a password with the technical support team

Questions 26 – 30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer

Business Centre

The Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It Is possible to hire 26……………………and 27……………………. There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. 28……………………) and other subjects include finance and 29…………………….
30…………………………………………… membership costs £50 per year.

SECTION 4

 

Questions 31-37

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Social history of the East End of London

PeriodSituation
1st—4th centuriesProduce from the area was used to 31 the people of London.
5 th—10th centuriesNew technology allowed the production of goods made of 32……………… and …………………………….
11th centuryLack of 33……………………………. in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.
16th centuryConstruction of facilities for the building of 34………………………….. stimulated international trade.Agricultural workers came from other parts of 35………………………….. to look for work.
17th centuryMarshes were drained to provide land that could be 36……………………………… on
19th centuryInhabitants lived in conditions of great 37……………………………… with very poor sanitation.

Questions 38 – 40

Choose THREE letters, A – G

Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th centuryhousing in the East End?

A. unsympathetic landlords
B. unclean water
C. heating problems
D. high rents
E. overcrowding
F. poor standards of building
G. houses catching fire

 

Answer & Explanation

1. (a) keep-fit (studio)
2. swimming
3. yoga (classes)
4. (a) salad bar
5. 500
6. 1
7. 10 (am), 4.30 (pm)
8. 180
9. assessment
10. Kynchley
11. B
12. G
13. C
14. A
15. E
16. D
17. (October (the)) 19th
18. 7
19. Monday, Thursday
20. 18
21. A
22. in advance
23. nursery
24. annual fee
25. tutor
26&27. IN EITHER ORDER
laptops
printers
28. report writing
29. marketing
30. Individual
31. feed
32. IN EITHER ORDER
metal
leather
33. restrictions
34. ships
35. England
36. built
37. poverty
38-40. IN ANY ORDER
C
E
F

 

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