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Rubric: Cambridge English, Preliminary English Test Listening.

There are four parts to the test. You will hear each part twice. For
each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the
questions and time for you to check your answers.

Write your answers on the question paper. You will have six
minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
answer sheet.

The recording will now be stopped.

Please ask any questions now, because you must not speak during
the test.

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now open your question paper and look at part 1.

PAUSE 00'02"

Rubric: There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are
three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture
and put a tick in the box below it.

Rubric: Before we start, here is an example.

Where did the man leave his camera?

M: Oh no! I haven't got my camera!

F: But you used it just now to take a photograph of the fountain.

M: Oh I remember, I put it down on the steps while I put my coat on.

F: Well, let's drive back quickly it might still be there.

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: The first picture is correct so there is a tick in box A.

Look at the three pictures for question 1 now.

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear each
recording twice.

Rubric: 1 Where will the women meet tomorrow?

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[Women, in their 20s, on the phone]

F1: Hi, Fran. Would you like to help me choose something to wear to my
sisters wedding? We could meet at the dress shop by the bridge
tomorrow.

F2: Didnt you know? It closed last month. What about the department store?
They have lovely clothes. You could get some shoes there as well. And
when youve got everything, we can have a cup of coffee together in the
caf.

F1: Great idea. Ill see you at the main entrance at 11.

F2: OK, see you then.

82 words

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 2 When will the man go to see the dentist?

[ telephone conversation ]

M1: Oh hello, is that the dentists? Its Jim Goldsmith calling. Could I change
my appointment, please? I cant come on November 11th, Im afraid.

F2: OK, Mr Goldsmith. How about the 18th at 10.30 in the morning?

M1: Well, Id prefer an afternoon appointment, please. Have you got anything
on the 21st?

F2: Im sorry were fully booked that day. The morning appointment is the
only one free.

M1: Oh, okay then. Ill take that.

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 3 Where are they at the moment?

F2: So what shall we do when were finished here?

M2: Oh, lets have a swim. After that walk in the park I really need to cool
down.

F2: Well, its quite a long way to the swimming pool, and anyway, weve still got
some more shopping to do.

M2: All right, lets get something for lunch while were in here, then. How about
these sandwiches? Wed better eat before we go swimming...

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 4 Where did the man stay on holiday?

F2: How was your camping holiday this year, Joe? Did you get washed away
in all that rain?

M2: When we got there the campsite was closed because of flooding, which
was a disappointment. But we were really lucky the holiday company
offered us a cottage instead for the same price.
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F2: So what was that like?

M2: It was great. There was a five star hotel nearby and they let us use the
swimming pool if we wanted to. It was much more comfortable than
camping.

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 5 Who is the man going to work with?

M: As part of my course in social management, I need to get some social-

work experience. Can you help?

F: Sure, let me see... Theres a youth centre, theyre looking for someone to
teach table-tennis on Thursday evenings. Thats indoors. Then theres the
day centre for pre-school kids. Theyre looking for an afternoon helper on
Wednesdays. Or theres a riding school for the disabled, where theyre
always looking for people to accompany them at the weekend.

M: Well, the best time for me is weekday afternoons, I have no classes then.

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 6 Where is the boy at the moment?

[Voicemail message]
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Hi, its Joe here. Im just calling to say Im afraid Im going to be a bit late.
Ive been at college all afternoon working on my history project. Its really
hard, and I still havent finished it! Anyway, Im on my way, but my bus is
taking ages to get here. All the other buses have gone past, but theres no
sign of mine! Hope to see you soon, anyway. Bye!

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: 7 Which goods are reduced in price in the store now?

Good morning customers. We have some great bargains in the store for
you today, so don't miss out! Have a look in our electrical goods
department. We've got the latest TVs at what we believe are the lowest
prices in town as always! And in menswear we've taken twenty five
per-cent off all our suits until the end of the week, while in the kitchen
department you'll find the latest designs in frying pans just in for the new
season, at our usual low prices!

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: That is the end of part 1.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to part 2, questions 8 to 13.

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R: You will hear an interview with a writer called Peter Taylor.

For each question put a tick in the correct box.

You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions for part 2.

PAUSE 00'45"

R: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the recording
twice.

Int: Tonight I'm delighted to welcome the writer, Peter Taylor

Peter: Good evening.

Int: Peter. Your books are all set in different countries, aren't they?

Peter: Yes. Well, I was born in South Africa and I still live there. Everything in my
novels happens in countries I know. I began by writing a novel about a
family living in Kenya I spent a couple of years there when I was growing
up. My most recent book was about Morocco; I spent several months there
last year.

Int: I see so when did you first visit England?

Peter: My grandfather was English; he died when I was a baby, and my father
always wanted to take me to his home town. So when I was fifteen, we
flew to England. We stayed with some cousins I'd never met before, and
then we went sightseeing. The next time we went to Europe, we visited an
aunt and uncle in France.

Int: So where do you live exactly?

Peter: For about nine months of the year, I live on my farm which is about fifty
kilometres from the city of Cape Town. The rest of the time I'm travelling,
which I do enjoy, or relaxing at our holiday house on the beach, which is
great.

Int: Your books are all adventure stories, Peter. Has anything really dangerous
ever happened to you?

Peter: Well, I've had a few interesting experiences with animals! But the worst
thing was definitely when I was driving along a desert road and my car
suddenly stopped and wouldn't start again. Fortunately I had plenty of
water with me because it was two days before someone came past and
rescued me.
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Int: Sounds very frightening What about relaxing, Peter? What do you do
apart from writing all day?

Peter: Well, I actually find it hard to relax, so youll rarely find me sitting down
looking at films on TV or something. Im pretty sociable, and I know lots of
people, so I usually arrange to do something with them. One of thems a
photographer, and hes tried to get me interested too its not really for me
though.

Int: Great. And what about the future? Do you have any special plans?

Peter: Well, I'm lucky to have had such an interesting life. I've travelled all over
the world, and there aren't many places I still want to visit. My main aim is
in fact to write the history of my local area. I've decided to stop writing
novels because I want to do something different.

Int: Good luck with that. Thanks very much Peter.

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PAUSE 00'05"

R: Now listen again.

REPEAT

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: That is the end of part 2.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to part 3, questions 14 to 19.

Rubric: You will hear a radio announcement about weekend activities in

Fishport.

For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered

space.

You now have 20 seconds to look at part 3.

PAUSE 00'20"

Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the
recording twice.
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[ radio programme, casual, slightly hyped speech ]

Announcer: This is Radio Wessex, bringing you the best in fun and
entertainment on Saturday. Weve got a whole programme of
events for you in and around Fishport.

Do you like walking? Why not join a walk round Bird Island with a guide,
starting at 10 oclock. Its important to bring boots because the sea-shores
too wet for trainers.

Then theres the Guitar Day in Fishport. This was going to be held at the
Music Centre, but it will now take place in the Arts Centre which is much
bigger. Its a chance you shouldnt miss if you play the guitar.

What about a film? Or in fact, several? At 2.30 the Plaza Cinema is

showing a programme of your favourite cartoon films. This is sure to be a
great afternoon for the whole family. Then, later in the evening, theres a
weekend festival of French films the first starts at 8.00 p.m.

Are you keen on cycling? If so, youll probably remember the exciting race
round the lake last year when 500 cyclists took part. This year, the route
takes you through the forest more information from the Fishport Town
Hall.

Or perhaps you prefer the theatre. Well, at the Green Street Theatre
theres a performance of a modern play for children. Its called The Long
Journey, and its about a young boys adventures as he travels across the
world with his family. Thats at 3.00 p.m.

For a real adventure, Camford Castles open today and you can climb its
six towers, each with amazing views. On the ground floor you can visit the
old kitchens and see an exhibition of plants which were used to make
medicine youll find that really interesting! Refreshments are also
available.

So, no reason to stay at home today!

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

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Rubric: That is the end of part 3.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: Now turn to part 4, questions 20 to 25.

Rubric: Look at the six sentences for this part.

You will hear a boy, Ian, and a girl, Sally, talking about cooking.

Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, put a

tick in the box under A for YES. If it is not correct, put a tick in the
box under B for NO.

You now have 20 seconds to look at the questions for part 4.

PAUSE 00'20"

Rubric: Now we are ready to start. Listen carefully. You will hear the
recording twice.

Ian: Hi Sally. Im just going to the supermarket to buy something to cook

tonight. Would you like to come round for a meal?

Sally: Great! Ive always wanted to find out whether youre as good a cook as
everyone says! Whats on the menu for tonight then?

Ian: Well, two of the people in my house are vegetarian, so itll be meat-free. Is
that OK?

Sally: Yeah, sure. Ive never actually stopped eating meat but I prefer to eat
other things, and at college its much easier to do that. When I was at
home, I always ate everything my Mum or Dad had cooked, but we had so
much meat.

Ian: My parents were the same, though I didnt mind because I like eating meat,
especially dishes with lamb.

Sally: Did your parents teach you how to cook?

Ian: Not really, my Mum was never very keen on letting me work in the kitchen!
What made the difference for me was when I had a Saturday job in a
restaurant kitchen looking at what the chefs did there was amazing. I
hardly did any cooking at school and I really think more time should be
spent on it.
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Sally: But there just arent enough hours in the school week, Ian, and I think other
subjects are more important. Anyway, you dont need to know much about
cooking. I just get pasta meals or buy something else that can go straight
in the oven.

Ian: But thats really expensive!

Sally: Yeah, but its convenient, isnt it, so you should expect higher prices.

Ian: The thing is, Sally, you dont need expensive ingredients or detailed
instructions to make something really special. Its more important to really
care about what youre preparing. Ill show you how tonight!

Sally: [Laughs] Im feeling hungry already!

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PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: Now listen again.

REPEAT

PAUSE 00'05"

Rubric: That is the end of part 4.

PAUSE 00'10"

Rubric: You now have six minutes to check and copy your answers on to
the answer sheet.

PAUSE 5'00"

[ Ping ]

Rubric: You have one more minute.

PAUSE 1'00"

[ Ping ]

Rubric: That is the end of the test.