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 and 2
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 1 and 2.
- Elderly woman: _________________
- Thieves’ car: ___________________
Questions 3-5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
3. When Mrs Reynolds saw the thieves, she
A. ran after them.
B. telephoned the police.
C. went to help the elderly woman.
4. The elderly woman was
A. badly hurt.
B. unhurt.
C. very upset.
5. Which woman had once had her bag stolen in the past?
A. the elderly woman
B. Mrs Reynolds
C. Mrs Reynolds’ friend
Question 6
Choose TWO letters, A-F.
6. The bag contained
A. a purse.
B. £50.
C. a cheque book.
D. a cheque card.
E. a bus pass.
F. a door key.
Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Age | Build | Hair colour | Distinguishing marks | |
| younger man | about 17 | 7 _____________ | 8 _____________ | none |
| older man | About 9 ________ | medium | brown | a 10 _________ on chin |
SECTION 2
Questions 11-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11. The Bridge Hotel is located in
A. the city centre.
B. the country.
C. the suburbs.
12. The newest sports facility in the hotel is
A. a swimming pool.
B. a fitness centre.
C. a tennis court.
13. The hotel restaurant specialises in
A. healthy food.
B. local food.
C. international food.
Questions 14 and 15
Choose TWO letters, A~E.
Which TWO business facilities are mentioned?
A. internet access
B. mobile phone hire
C. audio-visual facilities
D. airport transport
E. translation services
Questions 16-20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| SHORT BREAK PACKAGES | ||
| Length of stay | Cost (per person per night) | Special features |
| 2 days | 16 £ ____________ | Full cooked breakfast Entertainment in the 17___________ |
| 3 days | £60 | As above, plus:
|
| 5 days | 19 £ ____________ | As above, plus:
|
SECTION 3
Questions 21 and 22
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
21. Last year, Dina got a grade __________________ for the Theory and Practice option.
22. Dina has some free time because her ___________________ has been cancelled.
Question 23
Choose ONE letter, A-E.
Which book does Dina advise against?
A. Brown: Observing Theory in Practice
B. Jespersen: Theory’s Crucible
C. Piresi: On Giants’Shoulders’
D. Willard: Practical Theories in the Social Sciences
E. Williams: Knowledge Theory
Questions 24-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
How to use the Recall System
- Take a 24_______________ from librarian’s desk.
- Complete the details of the book. Write your 25______________ address on back. Hand it in at the 26_________________.
- Check mail in your department twice a day to see if book is ready to collect. It normally takes 3 days.
- Cost: 27_______________ per book.
Dina’s advice on organising a study group to work on an assignment
- Find two or three people on the course who live near you.
- Divide up the reading load.
- Take it in turns to 28_______________ what you have read for the others.
- Explain your 29________________ to each other.
- Write first draft of essay.
- Exchange drafts and 30_________________.
- Write final version of essay.
SECTION 4
Questions 31-33
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
PEREGRINE FALCONS
31. The Peregrine falcons found in_are not migratory birds.
32. There is disagreement about their maximum_.
33. When the female is guarding the nest, the male spends most of his time
Questions 34-37
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Age of falcons | What occurs |
| 20 days old | The falcons 34_______________ |
| 28 days old | The falcons are 35______________ |
| 2 months old | The falcons 36_____________ permanently |
| 1-12 months old | More than half of falcons 37______________ |
Questions 38-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Procedures used for field research on Peregrine falcon chicks
First: catch chicks
Second: 38________________ to legs
Third: 39________________ of chicks
Fourth: take blood sample to assess level of pesticide
Fifth: check the 40 _______________ of the birds
Answer & Explanation