Cambridge Book 17 Listening 2

Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-7. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Opportunities for voluntary work in Southoe village

Library
• Help with (1) __________ books (times to be arranged)
• Help needed to keep (2) __________ of books up to date
• Library is in the (3) __________ Room in the village hall
Lunch club
• Help by providing (4) __________
• Help with hobbies such as (5) __________
Help for individuals needed next week
• Taking Mrs Carroll to (6) __________
• Work in the (7) __________ at Mr Selsbury’s house

Questions 8-10
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Village social events

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14. Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Oniton Hall

11. Many past owners made changes to
A. the gardens.
B. the house.
C. the farm.

12. Sir Edward Downes built Oniton Hall because he wanted
A. a place for discussing politics.
B. a place to display his wealth.
C. a place for artists and writers.

13. Visitors can learn about the work of servants in the past from
A. audio guides.
B. photographs.
C. people in costume.

14. What is new for children at Oniton Hall?
A. clothes for dressing up
B. mini tractors
C. the adventure playground

Questions 15-20
Which activity is offered at each of the following locations on the farm?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things do the students agree they need to include in their reviews of Romeo and Juliet?
A. analysis of the text
B. a summary of the plot
C. a description of the theatre
D. a personal reaction
E. a reference to particular scenes

Questions 23-27
Which opinion do the speakers give about each of the following aspects of The Emporium’s production of Romeo and Juliet? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 23-27.

Questions 28-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
28. The students think the story of Romeo and Juliet is still relevant for young people today because
A. it illustrates how easily conflict can start.
B. it deals with problems that families experience.
C. it teaches them about relationships.

29. The students found watching Romeo and Juliet in another language
A. frustrating.
B. demanding.
C. moving.

30. Why do the students think Shakespeare’s plays have such international appeal?
A. The stories are exciting.
B. There are recognisable characters.
C. They can be interpreted in many ways.

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The impact of digital technology on the Icelandic language
The Icelandic language
• has approximately (31) __________ speakers
• has a (32) __________ that is still growing
• has not changed a lot over the last thousand years
• has its own words for computer-based concepts, such as web browser and (33) __________ Young speakers
• are big users of digital technology, such as (34) __________
• are becoming (35) __________ very quickly
• are having discussions using only English while they are in the (36) __________ at school
• are better able to identify the content of a (37) __________ in English than Icelandic
Technology and internet companies
• write very little in Icelandic because of the small number of speakers and because of how complicated its (38) _____ is
The Icelandic government
• has set up a fund to support the production of more digital content in the language
• believes that Icelandic has a secure future
• is worried that young Icelanders may lose their (39) __________ as Icelanders
• is worried about the consequences of children not being (40) __________ in either Icelandic or English