Listening Practice Test – 89

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

NOTES: travelling to France

Example                                                                   Answer

Time of travel                                                         September

Advantages of travelling by train:

1………………………

2…………………………………

3. take as much………………………………. as you need

The Eurostar:

• runs on schedule 4…………………………….. of the time
• can reach speeds of 5………………………….. miles per hour

Two options from Paris to Nice:

• Catch the TGV train at 6………………….
• Catch the TGV train at 7…………………. and travel 8………………………

Single tickets cost approximately 9…………………………… the return fare.

Flying from London to Nice takes 10…………………………

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 15

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Questions 16 – 20

Label the floor plan below.

Write the correct letter A – G next to the questions below.

SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 25

Which student expresses each of the opinions about their tutor?

Choose your answer from the box and write the letters A – D next to questions 21 – 25.

When things don’t make sense I think it’s my mistake at first        21………

I find the tutor’s mistakes entertaining.                                               22……..

I think it’s unfortunate when tutors confuse people.                         23……..

I don’t believe the situation is so serious.                                             24……..

The professor should be aware of his tutor’s abilities.                       25……..

Questions 26 – 30

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SURVIVING THE CONFUSING LAB CLASS

• Remember that English is not Mariena’s first language. She doesn’t understand when you’re joking around, so don’t 26 ……………………… her so much.
• If you pick on her, you will make her 27……………………………. that she can’t think clearly.
• If you need help, make an appointment to meet with her 28………………….and you might see a 29……………. of her.
• Remember that tutors are not old academics; she is not yet experienced as a 30…………………………..

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

COURSE: epidemiology 101                                                       DATE: 23 May

                                                 Tuberculosis (also called TB)

•  Tuberculosis is closely associated with the 31………………………….

In the UK:

• common in the 19th century
• since than better living conditions, 32 ……………………………. immunisation and effective treatments have made it uncommon.

Globally:

• still common in 33………………….. and parts of 34……………………………
• cause 35……………….. deaths per year; more than any other infectious disease
• overall, 36…………………. of the world’s population is infected but net everyone gets sick

Risk factors

• a weakened immune system – due to HIV infection, immune-suppressing treatment, or alcohol or 37………………
• age – babies and the elderly are more likely to become sick
• certain environment – more common among homeless people, among prisoners, and people in 38……………….. and in more impoverished areas

Treatment

• 50 years ago, a way 39……………………. TB was found
• The most recent form of tuberculosis, XDR-TB, poses a 40………………….. to general TB control.

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