Listening Practice Test – 38

Listening test has a set of 40 questions which you have to answer in 30 minutes. The recording has 4 sections. the recording will be played once and it will never be played again.

SECTION 1

Questions 1-7

Complete the form below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.

BELLINGHAM REAL-ESTATE AGENTS

Property to rent

Type of property:                                                                   1 __________________

Architectural type:                                                                 2 storey

Address:                                                                                  3281 2________________ , Richmond, British Columbia.

Monthly rent:                                                                          $700 3____________ plus $ 30 for 4 _______________

View of:                                                                                    5 _____________________

The landlord’s information

Name:                                                                                       6_________________

Address:                                                                                    as above

Telephone:                                                                                7 _________________

Cell phone:                                                                                903 2773987

Questions 5 – 10

Circle TWO letters A-E.

8. Which of the following does the kitchen contain?

A. dishwasher
B. washing machine
C. dryer
D. gas stove
E. microwave

9. Which of the following does the house have?

A. a swimming pool
B. air conditioning
C. central heating
D. a games room
E. a fireplace

10. Which amenities are nearby?

A. the university
B. a shopping mall
C. a park
D. a sport centre
E. a movie theatre

SECTION 2

Question 11

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer.

11. What does WSP aim to promote?

_____________________________________

Questions 12-17

Complete the table showing details of the projects.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.

Period:                                                     S = Short-term
M = Medium-term
L = Long-term

LIST OF PROJECTS
CountryPeriodProjectSpecial information
JapanSvillage 12___________basic knowledge of Japanese required
Poland13____________renovating a children’s holiday centre
MexicoSsea turtle conservationaccommodation in school with 14____________
China15____________architecture; planning and designUS $16____________ on arrival
IndiaMprovide medical care for 17___________ children

Questions 18-20

Complete the flowchart.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

You complete an application form and send it with 18________________________

We send a “Welcome Pack” with:

  • general information
  • formal 19______________
  • a questionnaire.

We use the questionnaire to match you to your job.

  • 20______________before departure we send full detail of your placement.

SECTION 3

Questions 21-30

Complete the table below as you listen.

Write A NUMBER or NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to fill each space.

Name What is it?Need people to
Grapevine21 ________________
  • write features
  • 22________________
  • profread
  • 23 ________________
Concrete24 ________________
  • 25 ________________
  • organise
Livewire26 ________________work in all areas of radio broadcasting
Nexus UTVstudent TV station
  • act
  • direct programmes
  • 27 ______________
  • be comedians
Notice Board28 _________________
  • 29 ______________
  • produce the magazine
Student Webwebsite
  • 30 _______________
  • do graphics
  • write articles

SECTION 4

Questions 31 -40

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Both social factors and the development of 31_have been important in the growth of tourism. It would appear that how much 32_ a country possesses is the main factor in whether its people will travel widely. Most tourists today are from the 33_world, but their populations are levelling off. Soon there will be an increase in the number of older tourists, who will be less likely to want to go 34_and will probably prefer alternatives such as trips to 35_.

Questions 36-40

Complete the tables below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Types of TourismTechnological Breakthrough
modern tourismjet plane
first package tour36________________
new booking method37________________
DestinationAttraction
Ireland in the pastcountryside
Ireland today38 ________________
Crystal City, USAbrocoli ( a vegetable)
Gilroy, USA39 ________________
Stratford, Canada40 ________________

Answer & Explanation

Section 1, Questions 1-10

1. (modern) (family) house

2. Number One/No. 1 Road

3. per room

4. (the) cleaner/cleaning

5. (over) (the) ocean

6. Peter Truboise

7. 6047 4106

8. AE

9. CD

10. BC

Section 2, Questions 11-20

11. international understanding

12. improvement

13. M

14 (very)basic conditions

15. L

16. 250

17. disabled

18. (a) passport photo

19. terms and conditions

20. 1/A/One month

Section 3, Questions 21-30

21. (a) student magazine

22. sell advertising

23. take photographs

24. (a)newspaper

25. edit

26. student radio station

27. read the news

28. (a) magazine

29. write articles

30. write websites

Section 4, Questions 31-40

31. technology

32. wealth

33. developed

34. skiing

35. art galleries

36. (the) railway

37. (the) Internet

38. literature/writers

39. garlic

40 .drama (festival)

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