Cambridge Book 14 Listening 4

Part 1 Questions 1—10

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

Enquiry about booking hotel room for event

Example: – Andrew is the ___Events Manager
Rooms
Adelphi Room
number of people who can sit down to eat: 1________________
has a gallery suitable for musicians
can go out and see the 2_____________ in pots on the terrace
terrace has a view of a group of 3_______________
Carlton Room
number of people who can sit down to eat: 110
has a 4 _______________
view of the lake
Options
Master of Ceremonies:
can give a 5_____________ while people are eating
will provide 6_____________ if there are any problems
Accommodation:
in hotel rooms or 7 ____________

Questions 8—10. What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?
Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct Letter A, B or C, next to Questions 8—10.

Part 2 Questions 11—20

Questions 11—16. What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A—H, next to Questions 11—16.

Questions 17 and 18.
Choose TWO letters, A—E.
Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?
A) You pay extra for drinks.
B) You must book it in advance.
C) You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.
D) You can meet the performers.
E) You can take part in the show.

Questions 19 and 20. Choose TWO letters, A—E. Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?
A) Visitors can dance after the meal.
B) There is a choice of food.
C) Visitors wear historical costume.
D) Knives and forks are not used.
E) The entertainment includes horse races.

Part 3 – Questions 21—30

Questions 21—25. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?
A) the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching
B) the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time
C) the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

22. Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him
A) analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.
B) wonder how far popularity reflects good quality.
C) decide to start wilting some children’s stories.

23. Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because
A) she intends to become an illustrator.
B) she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.
C) she believes illustrations are more important than words.

24. Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics
A) are inferior to books.
B) have the potential for being useful.
C) discourage children from using their imagination.

25. With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised
A) how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.
B) how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.
C) how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

Questions 26—30. What comment is made about each of these stories?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct Letter A—G, next to Questions 26—30.

Part 4 – Questions 31—40

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

The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks

ATLIT-YAM
. was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean
. thrived until about 7,000 BC
. stone homes had a courtyard
. had a semicircle of large stones round a 31_______________
. cause of destruction unknown — now under the sea
. biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed
. research carried out into structures, 32 ____________ and human remains

TRADITIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUV5)
. used in the oil industry, e.g. to make 33 _______________
. problems: they were expensive and 34 _______________

LATEST AUVs
. much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated

Tests:
. Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of 35_____________

Underwater internet:
. 36_______________ is used for short distance communication, acoustic waves for long distance
. plans for communication with researchers by satellite
. AUV can send data to another AUV that has better 37_______________ for example
Planned research in Gulf of Baratti: to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including
— one carrying 38 __________ supplies; tablets may have been use for cleaning the 39_____________
— others carrying containers of olive oil or 40_____________.