Listening Practice Test – 97

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 1-8

Complete the form below.

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

DENHAM’S SHIPPING AGENCY 
customer quotation form

Example:

Country of destination: Ireland

Name: Tim 1…………………………

Address to be collected from: 2…………………………………. University

Town: Brighton

Postcode: 3……………………………………

6……………………

7……………………

Total estimated value: 8…………………………….

Questions 9 – 10

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

9. What is the minimum recommended cover by 10 the agency?

A. premium

B. standard

C. economy

10. Where docs the customer want the goods delivered?

A. port

B. home

C. business

SECTION 2:

Questions 11 – 15

Label the plan below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Questions 16 – 20

What does the tour guide Tell her tour group about each of the following places on the day’s itinerary?

Write the correct letter A, B, or C next to questions 16 – 20 below.

NB You may choose any letter more than once.

16. The Aquarium

17. Solheim Country Gub

18. Milltown Winery

19. The Zoological Gardens 20 The Stout Brewery

20. The Stout Brewery

A. They’ll definitely go there

B. They might to go there it time allows

C. They certainly won’t go there

SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 25

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Gyroscopes are used in laser devices and are found in many consumer 21………………………… The purpose of the project is to design a functional, 22……………………………… and beneficial consumer product.

The gyroscopic exercise ball can be set in motion by movements of the 23…………………… and wrist together in synch.

The gyroscopic ball could help people in 24…………………………….. who have lower-arm injuries.

The product could also be aimed at 25…………………………………… for whom lower-arm strength is very important.

Questions 26 – 30

Complete the table below.

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

SECTION 4:

Questions 31 – 35

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31. Speakers have to know

A. their material.

B. their audience.

C. their limitations.

32. Experienced speakers

A. always try to wing it.

B. never arrive unprepared.

C. give the best presentations.

33. You should always rehearse

A. with friends who can advise you.

B. with all the equipment you plan on using.

C. more than once.

34. It is a good idea to

A. be discreet with your audience.

B. meet your fans.

C. meet and welcome your audience.

35 Taking a few deep breaths before you begin

A. will stop you having a panic attack.

B. will guarantee that you feel more relaxed.

C. will help turn your tension into enthusiasm.

Questions 36 – 40

Complete the sentences below.

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

Useful Tips for a Successful Presentation

• Try to 36…………………………………. yourself making a speech and imagine your voice loud and confident.
• Even if you make mistakes avoid making 37…………………………….
• Pay attention to your 38……………………………………. – your words carry less meaning than your delivery.
• People usually remember less than 39…………………………………… of what they hear.
• Be 40……………………………. about yourself; you don’t become a perfect speaker overnight.