Cambridge Book 14 Listening 1 

Part 1 Question 1- 10

Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft
Personal information
Example: – Name Louise Taylor
Nationality: – 1 _______________________
Date of birth: – 14 December 1977
Occupation: – interior designer
Reason for visit: – business (to buy antique 2______________)
Length of stay: – two months
Current address: – 3__________________ Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft
Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately 4 £ _______________
– a 5 ______________
Date of theft: – 6 ________________

Possible time and place of theft
Location: – outside the 7__________________ at about 4pm
Details of suspect: – some boys asked for the 8____________ then ran off
– one had a T – shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with 9 ____________ hair
Crime reference number allocated 10 ______________

Part 2: Question 11 – 20

Induction talks for new apprentices

Questions 11 and 12. Choose two letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
A) get to know colleagues
B) learn from any mistakes
C) ask lots of questions
D) react positively to feedback
E) enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14. Choose two letters, A-E.
Which Two things does the manager say mentors can help with?
A) confidence – building
B) making career plans
C) completing difficult tasks
D) making a weekly timetable
E) reviewing progress

Questions 15 – 20. What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices? Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, next to Questions 15 – 20.

Company policy for apprentices

Part 3 Question 21 – 30

Question 21 – 25. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
A) contain nearly half the world’s population.
B) include most of the world’s largest cities.
C) are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
A) may bring pollution to the cities.
B) may reduce the land available for agriculture.
C) may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
A) There were not enough of them.
B) They were made of unsuitable materials.
C) They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
A) take measures to restore ecosystems
B) pay for a new flood prevention system
C) stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25. what do they agree should be the priority for international action?
A) greater coordination of activities
B) more sharing of information
C) agreement on shared policies

Question 26 – 30
What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26 – 30

Part 4 Question 31 – 40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction
More energy required because of growth in population and 31_______________
What’s needed:
– renewable energy sources
– methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a 32___________ source of renewable energy
Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems
Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:
waves can move in any 33 ____________
movement of sand, etc. on the 34 _____________ of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy
Tides are more 35 ______________ than waves
Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:
Will be created in a 36_______________ at Swansea
Breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
Rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
stored water is released through 37______________, driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:
not dependent on weather
no 38 ___________________ is required to make it work
likely to create a number of 39 __________________

Problem:
may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40 _________________ and building up silt

Ocean thermal energy conversion
Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels
Water brought to the surface in a pipe