Cambridge 19 Listening 4 – First day at work

Part 1: Question 1-10

Questions 1-6. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER ONLY for each answer.

First day at work

Name of supervisor: (1) _______________

Where to leave coat and bag: use (2) _______________ in staffroom

See Tiffany in HR: to give (3) _______________ number

to collect (4) _______________

Location of HR office: on (5) _______________ floor

Supervisor’s mobile number: (6) _______________

Questions 7-10. Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Responsibilities

Part 2: Question 11-20
Questions 11 and 12. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?
A. There is a risk of serious injury.
B. They are unsuitable for certain age groups.
C. They are unsuitable for people with health issues.
D. It is difficult to stay motivated.
E. There is a lack of individual support.

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?
A. doing two runs a week
B. running in the evening
C. going on runs with a friend
D. listening to music during runs
E. running very slowly

Questions 15-18

What reason prevented each of the following members of the Compton Park Runners Club from joining until recently? Write the correct letter, A, B, or C next to Questions 15-18.

Questions 19 and 20. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
19. What does Liz say about running her first marathon?
A. It had always been her ambition.
B. Her husband persuaded her to do it.
C. She nearly gave up before the end.

20. Liz says new runners should sign up for a race
A. every six months.
B. within a few weeks of taking up running.
C. after completing several practice runs.

Part 3: Question 21-30
Questions 21-25. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21. Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane’s grandfather is
A. common sense.
B. hard to follow.
C. over-protective.

22. How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?
A. They are not worth keeping.
B. They should go to a collector.
C. They have sentimental value for her,

23. Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be
A. put out on display.
B. given as gifts to visitors.
C. more attractively designed.

24. While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane
A. describes the mistakes other people make doing it.
B. reflects on a significant childhood experience.
C. explains why some books are easier to remove than others.

25. What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?
A. Their parents liked buying them as presents.
B. They would like to buy more of them.
C. Not everyone can afford them.

Questions 26-30. Where does Jane’s grandfather keep each of the following types of books in his shop?

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.

Tree planting

Reforestation projects should:
• include a range of tree species
• not include invasive species because of possible (31) __________ with native species
• aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of (32) __________ for local people
• use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to (33) __________ and climate change
• plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for (34) __________

Large-scale reforestation projects
• Base planning decisions on information from accurate (35) __________
• Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping (36) __________ and illegal logging.

Lampang Province, Northern Thailand
• A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining.
• A variety of native fig trees were planted, which are important for
    o supporting many wildlife species
    o increasing the (37) __________ of recovery by attracting animals and birds, e.g., (38) __________ were soon attracted to the area.

Involving local communities
• Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from (39) _____
• The mangrove reforestation project:
    o provided employment for local people
   o restored a healthy ecosystem
   o protects against the higher risk of (40) __________.