The 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 following notes by using A NUMBER or NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
University Geography Field Trip
Time: next week (a two-day trip) (Example)
Destination: the Warrangamba Dam and 1_______________
Matching course: Environmental Science
Departing time of coach: at 2______________ next Monday
Length of journey there: 3 ___________________ roughly and three hours back
First day’s activity: 4 _________________
Spending the night: in 5 ___________________
Meals provided: in the form of 6 ___________________
Sydney’s daily water consumption:
equal to the water to fill 7_______________ full-size
Olympic swimming pools
Second day’s activity: go to the water plant to see how to purify
the water for drinking
Questions 8-10
Choose THREE letters, A-F
Which THREE things does Cesar recommend bringing?
A. binoculars
B. camera
C. penknife
D. map
E. raincoat
F. mobile phone
SECTION 2
Questions 11-15
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
11. The last programme in the present series is _______________.
12. ___________________ has been rewarded as ‘Consumer of the Month’ for her persistent effort to see through a result of a complaint.
13. She took ___________________ of photographs on her tour in Europe.
14. What happened to her photos after she gave them to Top-Class Photo Services for developing ?
15. The photo services compensated her ______________ for the loss in the end.
Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter, A-D.
16. What is the problem that many listeners write about?
A. Sale prices.
B. Bad quality stuff.
C. Faulty goods.
D. Bad assistant.
17. How much was the sale price of the belt that Mr Alvin liked?
A. $200.
B. $100.
C. $150.
D. $300.
18. Why should the consumer make a complaint about bad articles or service?
A. To cause a fuss.
B. It won’t do what is claimed for.
C. Ask the shopkeeper for a favour.
D. The shopkeeper should be responsible for it.
19. What should a consumer do when complaining in person?
A. Get a receipt for what you buy.
B. Speak to someone in authority.
C. Talk directly to the assistant.
D. Ask to see the seller.
20. What should a customer do when complaining on the phone?
A. Speak directly to the owner.
B. Ask for the manager.
C. Write a complaining letter.
D. Find out with whom you discuss the matter.
SECTION 3
Questions 21-22
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Student Record Card
Name: David Simons
Address: 15 Market Ave., Hornsby
Student Number: 21 _______________
Prerequisites completed
YES NO
Screen Studies Course: √
18 credit points: √
If no, reasons: 22___________________
Question 23
Complete the notes below.
Write TWO DATES for the answer,
23. The final date of the examination should be ______________ or __________________
Questions 24-25
Choose the correct letters, A-D.
24. Dr Richardson explains that the set exercises
A. require reference to a wide range of resources.
B. should be at least 250 words in length.
C. focus on key terms and concepts in media studies.
D. do not have answers.
25. Dr Richardson explains that essays 1 and 2
A. are to be the same length.
B. should both be analytical.
C. both emphasize studies of audiences.
D. should be especially easy for David.
Questions 26-28
Complete the table by writing ONE or TWO appropriate letters (M, T, A or J) as explained below.
mechanical M
theoretical T
analytical A
journalistic J
How does Dr Richardson describe each of the assignments?
Assignments Description
Set exercises 26____________
Assignment 1 27____________
Assignment 2 A (Example)
Assignment 3 28____________
Question 29
Choose the correct answer.
29. Which two time slots does Dr Richardson suggest David use for his essay?
A. The six o’clock and the midmorning.
B. The breakfast and the six o’clock.
C. The midmorning and midnight.
D. The midday and the ten o’clock.
Question 30
Answer the question below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for the answer.
30. What will David do before he decides which part of the programmes to use?
SECTION 4
Question 31
Choose the correct letter, A – C.
31. What does John Upton compare a computer virus to?
A. A biological organism.
B. A corrupt programme.
C. An irritating person.
Questions 32-35
Complete the flow chart. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Question 36
Choose the correct letter, A-C.
36. What does the speaker find surprising?
A. The rise in the number of software infections.
B. The determination of those who develop viruses.
C. The fact that people blame their own computers.
Questions 37-40
List FOUR ways of combating viruses. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
37 _____________________________
38 _____________________________
39 _____________________________
40 _____________________________
Answer & Explanation 1. (the) Water Treatment Plant 11. Consumer’s Choice 21. C97H85
2. 8 o’clock/ 8 am
3. 2.5 hours
4. visit (the) dam / see dam functioning
5. (a) youth hostel
6. breakfast (and) supper / evening meal ‘ .
7. 600
8-10. B; E; F (in any order)
12. Patty Ching
13. 10 roll of films/ 360 photos
14. vanished / disappeared
15. $2,000 /2,000 dollars
16. A
17. B
18. D
19. B
20. D
22. has / got an exemption /(has) practical experience
23. June 20(th); June 25{th) (in either order)
24. C
25. B
26. M
27. T; A (in either order)
28. J
29. A
30. collect a sample/collect sample programmes
31. A
32. (the) first model
33. Core Wars
34. entertainment
35. pastime
36. 6
37- 40. be (very) careful; avoid trouble; understand them / viruses; be (well) prepared (in any order)