Mock Test 4

Listening
SECTION 1

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-3
Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBER for each blank below.

Example

Answer

Callers relationship to the birthday child

father

Callers preferred date for the party

June 1_________ at 1pm

Real birthday date

June 2 __________

Which day does Funrunners close at 4pm?

3 ____________

Questions 4-7
Choose FOUR items from the following list, A-F.
Which FOUR activities does Funrunners offer on Sundays?
A Mini-Putt
B Basketball
C Laser Tag
D Games
E Rock Climbing Wall
F Bumper Cars
4.____
5.____
6.____
7.____

Questions 8-10
Choose THREE items from the following list, A-F.
Which THREE foods have gluten free options?
A Chicken fingers
B Cheese and pepperoni pizza slices
C Macaroni and cheese
D Samosas
E Hot dogs and chips
F Nachos
8 __________
9 __________
10 _________

SECTION 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15
Fill the blanks below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Spectral bat details
Located in 11 _______________ America
Can live in 12 _______________ environments
Very similar to the vampire bat, but the Vampyrum Spectrum bat does not
13 ______________
Hunts using its olfactory system (otherwise known as a 14________________)
Typically feeds on animals equal in size or 15 ______________

Questions 16-17
Label the spectral bat dimensions in this diagram.

Questions 18-20
Write the correct letter, A, B, C, D or E, next to questions 18-20.
A
B
C
D
E

lance-shaped noseleaf
body fur
rounded ears
wings
membrane

18 Dark orange or rust colour ____________

19 Located between its legs ___________
20 Used by males to keep mates and offspring warm _____________

SECTION 3

Questions 21-28

Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Diwali Celebrations
21 Why do so many Canadians celebrate Diwali?
A
B
C

because Diwali closely resembles Christmas

because it is a national holiday
because Canada is ethnically diverse

22 A variety of religions celebrate Diwali for different reasons. Which is NOT an example of why Diwali is celebrated?
A
B
C

Ramas return after exile

Ramas surrender to Ravana
The continuing battle of good over evil

23 Diwali is celebrated
A by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains exclusively.
B by people of varied religious backgrounds.
C by people whose ancestors celebrated Deepavali.
24 Diwali is marked as an official holiday in some countries outside of South Asia because
A
B
C

interest in Indian culture and cuisine is high.

of the history of British colonialism in India and the West Indies.
Indian immigration to countries like Canada.

Questions 25-28
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Diwali Celebrations
There is 25__________ among the manner in which Hindu communities celebrate
Diwali.
Sikhs use Diwali to commemorate the release of the Sixth Guru, which is believed to
have occurred in the year 26 __________.
27 __________, otherwise known as Rangoli, are created using rice, flour and sand
for the purpose of welcoming Hindu gods. They are sometimes adorned with
28 __________.

SECTION 4

Questions 29-40

Questions 29-40
Complete the following lecture notes.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
-gesturing is used by 29__________to communicate a message
-gesturing is controlled by the same area of the brain that controls
30__________
-gesturing means different things when exercised in 31__________ (i.e. a
thumbs up at a taxi stand/gladiator ring)
-gesturing has no 32__________message; message is meaning given by
33__________
this is also true for 34__________
-we must therefore broaden our definition of language
-gesturing has become a 35__________part of spoken English (i.e. I give that
album a thumbs up.)
society has 36__________in gestures ability to communicate
-gesturing is becoming universal because of 37____________(i.e. thumbs up
is 38_______________in most places today)
-gesturing is 39_____________at this moment
modern gesturing (i.e. mobile phone use, 40__________, flicking high
beams in a car)

Answers:
1. 15th
2. 17th
3. Sunday
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. F
8. A
9. B
10. E
11. North and South
12. varied
13. drink blood
14. sense of smell
15. smaller
16. three feet
17. 6-8 inches
18. B
19. E
20. D

21. C
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. variation
26. 1619
27. motif floor patterns
28. flower petals
29. people and animals
30. speech
31. different contexts
32. intrinsic
33. society
34. spoken language
35. metaphorical
36. confidence
37. globalisation
38. affirmative
39. evolving
40. emoticons

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Audio Script

Jenna: Hello, Funrunners, this is Jenna. How may I help you?

Patrick: Yes, I am looking to speak to someone about booking my sons birthday party.
Jenna: I can do that for you, sir. How many children will be attending please?
Patrick: My wife has confirmed approximately 15 thus far, but were anticipating more.
There will also likely be several parents in attendance. Do I need to confirm the number of parents for the booking?
Jenna: It depends on the type of party youd like to book. If they want to eat with the
kids and play the games, then I will need an estimate on their number. But lets check
availability first. Whats the date and time of the party please?
Patrick: June 15th at 1pm.
Jenna: Im sorry, sir, but we are booked up solid for June 15th. Uh, the next available
Saturday that I have for a 1pm party would be June 22nd. Would you like me to book
you in then?
Patrick: Well, thats no good. My sons birthday is the 17th of June and my wife has
already told the other parents to save the date. Hmmm, maybe we could ask the parents about Sunday the 16th. Do you have anything available then?
Jenna: We dont run all the activities on Sundays as we close at 4pm, but I can book
your group in for noon if that works for you? Do you want me to list what comes with
the package?
Patrick: Sure.
Jenna: We have a variety of activities open on Sundays for kids aged 6 through 16. If
you want a basic level package, it will give the kids each two hours of unlimited activities including laser tag, games, bumper cars, mini putt and a pizza lunch. The only
activity we do not offer on Sundays is the rock climbing wall. We just hired a clown
to be on-site for the smaller children and thats gone over really well. You will also be
provided with an activity host. This person will keep the kids organized and ensure
everyone is having a good time.
Patrick: That sounds alright. Lets book a package that will give the kids up to four
hours of playtime and a meal. I want to have extra food for the adults, say, around ten
extra people. Can you arrange this?
Jenna: The maximum amount of playtime is two and a half hours followed by a meal.
We provide a birthday cake for an additional $25 that feeds up to 20 children. But honestly, I dont think it could feed 15 kids and 10 adults.
Patrick: Hmmm, alright. Well take one cake. So long as the kids get some it should be
fine.
Jenna: OK then. Funrunners needs to get a down payment via credit card prior to
booking. We also need you to complete our questionnaire outlining what meal you
would like served to the children. You can do this online once I finish punching it into

our system. May I have your name and email for the reservation?
Patrick: Book it under Patrick Morrow. I guess you can send the information to my
home email. Its C Morrow, thats M-O-R-R-O-W, at Yahoo dot com.
Jenna: M-O-R-R-O-W.
Patrick: Yes. Are we all set for Sunday?
Jenna: I think so. We have a party of fifteen children reserved for Sunday June 16th at
noon. It is the advanced package which includes two and a half hours of activity play
with lunch and a cake, as well as food for ten adults.
Patrick: Good. I will fill out the food choices when I get a moment. Do you have gluten
free options?
Jenna: We do. We have gluten free cheese or pepperoni pizza slices, we have hot dogs
and chips or chicken fingers.
Patrick: It sounds like just a bunch of junk food. Do you have salad or vegetarian options?
Jenna: Hmm ... we dont. We have a limited kitchen on-site but would be happy to
cater in speciality options for you from our sister site, if you do not mind an extra fee?
We have got salads and sugarless options.
Patrick: Yes, yes, I would like those options. Please send them to me by email and I will
select the ones I need.
Jenna: Okay, is there anything else I can help you with today, sir?
Patrick: No. Thank you.
Jenna: Perfect. Thank you for calling Funrunners, sir. We look forward to having your
sons party next weekend.

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Audio Script

Nature Guide: Right, everyone gather around, please. Lets get this weeks nature
group discussion started.
Picture a dense forest in Mexico in the dead of night. A thick, warm air hangs as a
predator calculates its attack from the bough of a tree. In silence, the predator launches itself downward towards the ground, gliding inches above the thick grass with its
three foot wing span. With precision, it snatches an unsuspecting mouse in its claws
and whisks back up into the dark trees. The night returns to dead silence and the spectral bat begins to feed.
As you may have guessed, Im going to talk this week about a creature that is littleknown: the spectral bat, or Vampyrum spectrum as it is biologically classified.
The spectral bat is the largest species of bat in North and South America. Generally
localized in southern Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, northern Brazil and the island of Trinidad
(but not Tobago, strangely enough), the spectral bat tends to inhabit hollow trees,
caves or rock crevices and is even known to nest in manmade structures. As foragers,
this species of bat has acclimatized itself to several different habitats, such as dense
flora environments like forests, swamps and marshy areas. Its diet, which well discuss
in a second, is equally varied.
The spectral bat is commonly confused with the vampire bat. Although the two species resemble each other physically, they have several other differences, the most
prominent being that the spectral bat does not drink the blood of its prey. Spectral
bats are patient hunters and use their highly developed olfactory system, otherwise
known as a sense of smell, to pinpoint precisely where their prey are located on the
forest floor in the dead of night. In fact, spectral bats are such skilled hunters that their
attack success rate is among the highest of all mammals in South America. Feeding on
animals its size or smaller, the spectral bat typically uses its claws and jaws to crush the
bodies of its prey prior to consuming. Its diet is made up predominantly of other bats,
birds, small rodents, amphibians and lizards.
As I alluded to in my intro, the Vampyrum spectrum has a wingspan that can extend
up to 3 feet, and a body length of 6 to 8 inches. The very short, stubbly fur on the upper parts of its body is generally dark or chestnut brown or rust-orange in colour. It
has rounded, large ears and a long, narrow muzzle, but is most distinguishable by its
lance-shaped noseleaf. Unlike many other species of bat, the spectral bat has a flap of
membrane between its legs instead of a tail.
Spectral bats mate once per year and typically only produce a single pup. Both adults
are attentive to their offspring and will habitually sleep together with the wings of the
male enveloping the mother and her young. Similarly, both parents will assist in the
feeding routine while roosting and will continue to do so until the young reaches full
independence. Most births have been recorded to occur between May and July, which
correlates with the transition from dry to rainy seasons.
The Vampyrum spectrum is rarely preyed upon by other animals. Although certain
snake species have been known to hunt baby spectral bats from the nest, by far the

most major cause of the decline in spectral bat numbers is climate change and ecosystem destruction due to human activity. Despite this, spectral bats are not yet on an
endangered species list and enjoy population numbers much greater than many other
bat species.
OK, right. You should now be able to distinguish the Vampyrum spectral species from
other bats. Does anyone have any questions?

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Audio Script

Ellen: Welcome back to CKOV 93.4 FM, live with Richard and Ellen.
Richard: On this weeks Cultural Roundup well be discussing the ancient Hindu festival
of Diwali or Deepavali also better known as the Festival of Lights. With almost a
million Indo-Canadians, some of the biggest celebrations occur right here in Canada.
Ellen: Thats especially true in cities with large Indo-Canadian communities, such as
Toronto and Vancouver, and the surrounding cities of Brampton and Surrey.
Richard: Diwali celebrations date back thousands of years. For many Hindus, Diwali
represents the perseverance of good over evil and the struggle of light versus darkness. It celebrates the victory of the God Rama over Ravana and Ramas return after 14
years of exile.
Ellen: To mark the original event, it is said that 20 candles were lit in a row to celebrate
deepavali, which is ancient Sanskrit for a row of lamps. Over time, Deepavali was
shortened to Diwali, which is the modern name we know the festival by today. To
mark the modern version of the festival, candles are lit, homes are decorated with
bright lights, and sweets and gifts are handed out.
Richard: You know Ellen, doesnt that remind you a lot of Christmas the lights,
candles, and the exchanging of gifts?
Ellen: It does Richardits got all the hallmarks of Christmassave for the tree and
reindeer. But all jokes aside, Diwali is just as important to Hindus as Christmas is to
Christians.
Richard: The really striking thing about Diwali is just how important it is in South Asia,
not just for Hindus, but almost everyone. Its unique because it extends beyond religious barriers Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains all celebrate one form of Diwali or another
across South Asia.
Ellen: It extends even past South Asia, Richard. Its not only a national holiday in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and other South Asian countries, but its also a holiday in Fiji
and has even spread to the Western hemisphere in places like Trinidad and Tobago
and Guyana. Movements of a sizable East Indian community within the British Empire
brought Diwali to the New World several centuries ago.
Richard: Really fascinating how that happened. I think even more amazing is that
these groups havent always gotten along, but they still share a common holiday
three religions on three continents and just one really big holiday.
Ellen: Ironically Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains all celebrate Diwali for different reasons and
use the festival to commemorate different things. Theres even variation among the
Hindus communities themselves. For example, the killing of Narakasura by Lord
Krishna is an especially important religious event in Nepal. Sikhs, on the other hand,
celebrate the release of the sixth guru from the prison of Emperor Jahangir in 1619.
For Jains, it dates back two and half millennia to 527 BC, where according to ancient
tradition, Mahavira, a very important spiritual leader, attained nirvana, the complete

liberation of the soul.

Richard: Such a rich history. But you know, Diwali celebrations also create breathtaking and extremely elaborate artwork. I get to see it first hand.
Ellen: Oh really? Hows that?
Richard: Well, every year my neighbours create the most stunning floor decorations as
part of Diwali celebrations. My kids cant get enough of them. They always impress us.
Our neighbours make them by spreading rice, flour, and sand in intricate and beautiful
patterns using traditional motifs called Rangoli. Theyll even put flower petals on them.
Its meant as an elaborate sign of welcome to important deities.
Ellen: I bet its a job trying to stop the kids from touching them.
Richard: It is, but I wind up handing that task over to my wife.
Ellen: Poor Susan!
Richard: Im just kidding. But youre right. Getting children not to touch the intricate
patterns is a real test.
Ellen: I travelled to India after college and saw many of those patterns in public places.
Its almost the equivalent of street art in Canada since its so ubiquitous.
Richard: Just a little less permanent, right?
Ellen: Yes.
Richard: and I guess a little more tasteful. Graffiti is often an unwelcomed addition
to a city.
Ellen: I think we can conclude that what Canada needs is more Diwali!
Richard: Yes!
Ellen: Alright, on that note listeners, were signing off on this weeks Cultural Roundup.
We hope youve learned more about Canadas cultural mosaic and the significance of
Diwali celebrations. Next week join us as we talk about one of Mexicos most infamous
holidays, Dia de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Stay tuned to more of CKOV 94.3
FM.

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Audio Script

Lecturer: The ongoing evolution of gesture. Providing a congratulatory high five in

celebration; avoiding the use of the left hand while eating; demonstrating respect
through bowing the head; these are all examples of widely used (and misused) gestures. But where do the cultural variations among gestures stem from, and why do
human beings gesture at all when we have perfectly good spoken language? In the
following lecture, I am going to examine the science behind gesturing, its sensitivity to
context and the relationship between gestures and the spoken word.
At the heart of gesturing is the desire to communicate. We humans are not alone in
this desire. As Im sure youve seen on any nature TV show, animals use all sorts of
gestures to communicate a message, like, for example, that they are fertile and in need
of a mate. In the human brain, gesturing is controlled by the same area that produces
speech, and this has led to all sorts of interesting discoveries regarding how we communicate.
Lets use the renowned thumbs up as a case study. The thumbs up gesture is performed by extending your thumb upwards while closing your other fingers into a fist.
While the exact origin of the sign is unclear, it is a gesture that has been adopted by
most societies throughout history, and not all of them associated the gesture with affirmation.
Thus, the context within which a gesture is exercised is key. What would the thumbs
up represent when one is standing in front of a taxi stand? What does it mean when
accompanied by a sarcastic expression? What would you be communicating as a
spectator in a Roman gladiator ring? As these rhetorical questions demonstrate, our
thumbs possess no intrinsic message by themselves. The message is only delivered
after it has been filtered through a societys predetermined meaning for the gesture.
The same is of course true for spoken language, which is really nothing more than
sounds being projected and interpreted by a predefined code of understanding. It is
for this reason that we must broaden how we have traditionally defined language.
In fact, the thumbs up gesture has now become a metaphorical part of spoken English.
Commonly, you hear people describe restaurants, movies and music with language
like, I give that album a thumbs up or My friends and I feel that movie deserves a
thumbs down. This use of the spoken word to describe a physical cue indicates our
confidence in a gestures ability to communicate a message. Perhaps we feel the gesture communicates our message better than our words do.
Now, it is important to remember that culture, and with it language, are in a constant
state of evolution. Thus, with the worlds cultures becoming more and more alike
through globalization, it is no surprise that gestures too are becoming universal. In
some Asian countries, for example, giving someone a thumbs up was at a time seen as
offensive or even aggressive, akin to raising a middle finger in the western world today.
But now, there are very few places anywhere that view a thumbs up as anything but
affirmative.
Take this a step further and youll notice how gesturing is evolving all around you at

this very moment. For example, it is not uncommon today for people in public situations to poke at their iPhones in an effort to communicate to those around them that
they do not want to be bothered. Emoticons on a computer are usually cartoonish
representations of physical gestures. Flicking your high beams in your car all of these
are examples of the dynamic and evolving power of gesture.
So when you leave this room today, try to notice your gesturing and the gesturing
around you. Being conscious of how we gesture can make us better communicators.