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IELTS LISTENING

A- SECTION 1

Exercise 1

You will hear a student called Janet talking on the phone to the manager of a sports centre
about a job and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

White Water Sports Centre

Manager's name: 1. ______________

Job available: 2. ______________ (part-time)

Job responsibilities:

– supervising swimmers

– care of 3.______________ for beginners' classes

– carrying out 4.______________ regularly

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Working hours: 5.______________ to ______________

Maximum pay: 6.______________ per hour

Interview: Friday at 2 p.m.

Address of Sports Centre: 23–27 7.______________, East Gate

Steve's direct line: 8.______________,

Remember to bring: 9.______________

10.______________

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Exercise 2 Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Temporary Patient Record Form

Name: Example

Peter Smith

Street address: 1. ______________

Suburb: 2. ______________

Phone number: 3. ______________

Details of injury

Sport: Tennis

Type of injury: Sprained 4. ______________

Date of injury: 5. ______________

Previous treatment and current problems

The patient’s private doctor suggested treatment with 6. ___________.

The patient is unable to 7. ______________ and he is experiencing some


pain in his 8. ______________ at night.

Advice given

Stop using the 9. ______________

Do regular 10. ______________ at home

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Exercise 3
Questions 1-5
Complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Peter and Mary’s diet will be both sensible and 1………………
Every two months, they can eat 2………………
On Saturdays, they will go 3………………
This coming Saturday, they will go to 4………………
In every meal, there will be 5………………
Questions 6-10
Choose the correct letter, C, I, or B.
C Chocolate

I Ice cream

B Biscuits

Peter’s opinion Mary’s opinion

Tuesdays B 6………………

Thursdays 7……………… 8………………

Sundays 9……………… 10………………

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Exercise 4
Questions 1-7
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Enquiry about booking hotel room for event


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 the 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.
Availability
A included in cost of hiring room
B available at extra charge
C not available
Hotel facilities
8 outdoor swimming pool ……………….
9 gym ……………….
10 tennis courts ……………….

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Exercise 5

Questions 1-4: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1. A TFN is a number used

A.exclusively for tax administration.

B.exclusively by individual tax payers.

C.for managing several government services.

2. Without a TFN, the applicant would be

A.taxed at a higher rate.

B.unable to work.

C.liable for Medicare contributions.

3. What kind of visa does the applicant have?

A.a visa granting indefinite stay

B.a visa with work rights

C.a student visa

4. A TFN is issued

A.if you change your name.

B.only once in a lifetime.

C.when you claim a government benefit.

Questions 5-10: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Passport #: 5. ______________

Nationality: Spanish

Postal address: 1339 6.______________

Hollywell 1517

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Contact details: 09-5577 5076

Preferred contact person: Martha 7. ______________

Title: 8. ______________

Family name: Farina

First given name: Maria

Other given name(s): Rosa Ana

Any other names: Mary = (9. ______________)

Date of birth: 10. ______________ (mm/dd/yy)

Gender: Female

Name of spouse: N/A

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Exercise 6

Questions 1 – 2
Circle the correct answer A – C.
1. The festival lasts for
A. 2 days.
B. 3 days.
C. 4 days.
2. It will take place on
A. 14th July.
B. 4th July.
C. 4th August.
Questions 3 – 4
Circle TWO answers A – E.
You can buy tickets from
A. the Town Hall.
B. the festival office.
C. libraries.
D. tourist advice centres.
E. post offices.
Questions 5-7
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each space.
5. The weather forecast for the festival is…………………………..
6. Food will be available from……………………………………………
7. There will be a bar selling soft drinks,…………………………………
Questions 8-10
Write ONE WORD in each space.
Name of band Where they come from What kind of music

Petie’s Dozen 8_______________ Jazz

Strings Poland Poland 9_______________


The Fiddlers 10______________ Folk

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Exercise 7
Questions 1-4: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1 The workshop takes place on
A the 5th.
B the 6th.
C the 16th.
2 The maximum number of participants is
A five.
B twelve.
C fifteen.
3 The workshop lasts for
A half an hour.
B one hour.
C over an hour.
4 Each workshop participant must contribute
A £2.
B £5.
C £10.

Questions 5-6: Choose TWO letters A-F.


Which TWO items must participants bring to the workshop?
A a bag
B a container
C floral supplies
D paper
E a penknife
F scissors

Questions 7-10: Complete the booking form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer.

JAPANESE FLORAL ART WORKSHOP BOOKING FORM

PARTICIPANT DETAILS
First name: 7 ...................
Surname: 8 ...................
Contact telephone number: 9 ...................
Email address: 10 [email protected]

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Exercise 8

1. How many members does the cycling club have currently?

2. How much does Youth Membership cost?

3. From whom must you get a signature when applying to join?

4. How long does it take to process a membership application?

5. How often do family rides take place?

6. How long are the Saturday rides usually?

7. What must you get for your bike?

8. When is the next camping tour?

9. What is happening on May 5th?

10. How much discount do members get at Wheels Bike Shop?

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Exercise 9

INCIDENT REPORT

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name: Anna Lumley

Telephone: 1…………….

Date of arrival: 2…………….

Address: 235 3…………… Road, East sea

The total value of insurance: $ 4…………….

Missing items:

– lamps and chairs (not expensive)

– furniture and 5…………….

– a rocking horse, some 6…………. and fruit bowls

Items ordered: – a clock

– a 7……………

Damaged items: – the 8………….. needs to be replaced

– a 9…………… of one of the dining chairs is split

– four 10……….. were broken

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Exercise 10
Question 1-7 choose letter A, B, C
1 The librarian says that training always includes
A computer skills.
B basic medical skills.
C interpersonal skills.
2 All library service volunteers have to
A record their arrival and departure.
B stay within ‘staff only’ sections.
C wear a uniform.
3 The woman would be entitled to a contribution towards the cost of
A transport by minibus.
B parking at the library.
C public transport.
4 One recent library project involved
A labeling historical objects.
B protecting historical photographs.
C cataloguing historical documents.
5 At present. the library is looking for people to
A record books onto CD.
B tell stories to children.
C read books to the blind.
6 The woman says she is interested in a project involving
A taking library books to people in hospital.
B delivering library books to people at home.
C driving the disabled to the library.
7 The woman agrees to work
A two hours per week.
B four hours per week.
C six hour’s week.
Questions 8-10. Choose THREE letters A-G. Which THREE of the following must be
provided by all volunteers?
A civil conviction check
B signed copy of commitment
C certificates to indicate qualifications
D emergency contact information
E date of birth
F signature of parent or guardian
G referees

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B.- SECTION 2
Exercise 11
Questions 11 and 12: Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things are included in the price
of the tour?
A garden gloves
B ladybugs
C bush timbering lessons
D food
E hummingbirds
Questions 13 and 14: Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO facilities of Pine Garden are
open today?
A plant care centre
B cafe
C gift shop
D model town
E tourist office
Questions 15-20: Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A –H.
A varieties of desert
B edible plants
C lawns and lawn alternatives
D native plants
E storing water
F plants attracting wildlife
G unified design
H soil nutrients
15 Mary …………….
16 Berson …………….
17 Smith …………….
18 Nunee …………….
19 Acanlan …………….
20 Mandelson …………….

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Exercise 12
Questions 11 and 12
Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned?
A decorating
B cleaning
C delivering meals
D shopping
E childcare
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO ways that volunteers can benefit from volunteering are mentioned?
A learning how to be part of a team
B having a sense of purpose
C realising how lucky they are
D improved ability at time management
E boosting their employment prospects
Questions 15-20
What has each of the following volunteers helped someone to do?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 15-20
What volunteers have helped people to do
A overcome physical difficulties
B rediscover skills not used for a long time
C improve their communication skills
D solve problems independently
E escape isolation
F remember past times
G start a new hobby
Volunteers
15 Habib ………………
16 Consuela ………………
17 Minh ………………
18 Tanya ………………
19 Alexei ………………
20 Juba ………………

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Exercise 13
Induction talk 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.
A It is encouraged.
B There are some restrictions.
C It is against the rules.
Company policy for apprentices
15 Using the internet …………….
16 Flexible working …………….
17 Booking holidays …………….
18 Working overtime …………….
19 Wearing trainers …………….
20 Bringing food to work …………….

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Exercise 14

Questions 11-16
What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16.

Advantages
A not dependent on season
B enjoyable
C low risk of injury
D fitness level unimportant
E sociable
F fast results
G motivating

11. using a gym


12. running
13. swimming
14. cycling
15. doing yoga
16. training with a personal trainer

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up doing the gym
A. lack of time
B. loss of confidence
C. too much effort required
D. high costs
E. feeling less successful than others

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
A. write goals down
B. have achievable aims
C. set a time limit
D. give yourself rewards
E. challenge yourself

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Exercise 15
Questions 11-17
Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer
It is important for everyone to know simple first aid 11…………..
After an accident, one must firstly be aware of 12…………..
After that, the first-aider must 13…………..
Clearing of airways may not happen when patients are 14…………..
The mouth must be checked for 15…………..
CPR must be done if breathing is absent or 16…………..
CPR must be done up to the arrival of 17…………..
Questions 18-20
Choose THREE answers from the list and write the correct letter, A—G, next to the
questions. Which THREE pieces of advice does the first-aid officer say are most important?
A. Have proper equipment
B. Give regular first-aid training
C. Have a safety officer
D. Instil safe behaviour
E. Put posters on walls
F. Have safety meetings
G. Have first-aid boxes

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Exercise 16
Questions 1-4
Look at the following reasons why different groups use social networks
Match each group with the correct reason, A-E
Write the correct letter, A-E.

1 The elderly
2 Teenagers
3 Mothers
4 Single people

List of reasons
A Loneliness
B Popularity
C Reconnecting
D Entertainment
E Reassurance

Questions 5-10
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Social networking Pros Cons Future
site

SoPals 5.______________ Harvests data on users Moving into


Popular in different 6.______________
countries postings.

EverywhereUs A network for 8.______________ is Continue to grow


7.______________ poor

Sweet Targeted at Childish design Expand to other


9.______________ 10.______________
No app
Most media supported

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Exercise 17
Questions 11–14
Which counsellor should you see?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14.
A Louise Bagshaw
B Tony Denby
C Naomi Flynn
11) if it is your first time seeing a counsellor
12) if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours
13) if you do not arrange an appointment
14) if your concerns are related to anxiety

Questions 15–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Workshop Content Target group

what you need to succeed


Adjusting academically 15 ………………… students

use time effectively, find 16


………………… between study and
Getting Organised leisure all students

talking with staff, communicating all students, especially


Communicating across cultures 17………………… students

ways to relax, breathing techniques,


Anxiety 18…………………, etc. students about to sit exams

20 ………………… students
19………………… staying on track for long periods only

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Exercise 18
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things happened during the presenter's absence?
A Surprise guests were on the show.
B Tony replaced him for good.
C Radio Western got a new manager.
D Radio Western invited some audience to come.
E Listeners wrote to the radio.
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO of the following descriptions are about the presenter's
holiday?
A friendly local people
B good food
C tedious flight to vacation
D gorgeous weather
E disappointed children
Questions 15-20
Who is concerned about each of the following shows or musical genres? Write the correct letter,
A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20.
A Clive
B Sally
C John
Shows and musical genres
15 music in traditional and serious style
16 country music
17 music with very strong rhythms
18 interactive live shows through online platforms
19 recorded shows
20 music for specific groups

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Exercise 19
Questions 11-16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 The self-access centre
A is always available.
B is generally quiet.
C gets busy during exams.
12 The Internet PCs
A should be used for no more than half an hour.
B must not be used to access Facebook.
C are generally used to study English.
13 Usernames and passwords
A are created by the teachers.
B are issued during induction.
C are created by students.
14 The help desk
A is staffed by technicians.
B offers language support.
C. is only open when two members of staff are available.
15 Photocopying of reference books
A is not allowed.
B is done by teachers.
C has a small cost.
16 The high-spec PCs
A can be used to browse the Internet.
B are available for word processing.
C may need a CD-ROM.
Questions 17-20
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
17 Students can purchase a pair of ………………… from the help desk.
18 The graded readers can be borrowed for a maximum of ………………….
19 The centre opens at 8.30 and closes at …………………, Monday to Friday.
20 On occasion the room is ………………… by a teacher and might not be available.

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Exercise 20

Questions 11-13: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. The main aim of the arts festival is to

A support the creative industries.

B increase the number of spectators.

C get more people into the creative arts.

12 After attending a drawing workshop, Ben thought

A it was surprising that he was talented.

B it could remind him of his childhood.

C. it could give joy to other people.

13 According to Ben, research indicates that

A being creative brings more happiness.

B being creative can lead to positive mindset.

C the more creative you become, the more curious you get.

Questions 14-17 Which group of people can do each of the following activities? Write the correct
letter, A, B, C or D, next to Questions 14-17.

A older people

B any interested people

C the unemployed

D creative people

Activities

14 walk for creativity

15 work with children

16 learn the art of story-telling

17 create your own artwork

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Questions 18-20

Complete the sentences below

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

18. Sessions must be ………………… in advance.

19 All workshops are free of charge, and ………………… will be provided.

20 The office is open from 9,00-5.00, Monday-Friday, and until ………………… on Saturdays.

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C – SECTION 3
Exercise 21
Questions 21-24 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 What does Howard say about the experience of writing his dissertation?
A It was difficult in unexpected ways.
B It was more enjoyable than he’d anticipated.
C It helped him understand previous course work.
22 What is Joanne most worried about?
A Finding enough material. B Missing deadlines.
C Writing too much.
23 What does Howard say was his main worry a year previously?
A Forgetting what he’d read about.
B Not understanding what he’d read.
C Taking such a long time to read each book
24 What motivated Howard to start writing his dissertation?
A Talking to his tutor about his problems.
B Seeing an inspirational TV show.
C Reading a controversial journal article.
Questions 25-26
Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things does Howard advise Joanne to do in the first month
of tutorials?
A See her tutor every week.
B Review all the module booklists.
C Buy all the key books.
D Write full references for everything she reads.
E Write a draft of the first chapter.
Questions 27-28
Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things does Howard say about library provision?
A Staff are particularly helpful to undergraduates.
B Inter-library loans are very reliable.
C Students can borrow extra books when writing a dissertation.
D Staff recommend relevant old dissertations.
E It’s difficult to access electronic resources.
Questions 29-30
Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things does Joanne agree to discuss with her tutor?
A The best ways to collaborate with other students.
B Who to get help from during college vacations.
C The best way to present the research.
D Whether she can use web sources.
E How to manage her study time.

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Exercise 22

Questions 21–30

Complete the notes below. Write no more than three words for each answer.

Novel: 21 …………………

Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven

Time period: Early in 22 …………………

Plot: Mary → UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be capable of 23 ………………… . They
become friends.

Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings, opinions and 24
…………………

Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow

Symbols (physical items that represent 25 …..…):

• the robin redbreast

• 26 …………………

• the portrait of Mistress Craven

Motifs (patterns in the story):

• the Garden of Eden

• secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from 27 …………………

Themes: Connections between

• 28 ………………… and outlook

• 29 ………………… and well-being

• individuals and the need for 30 …………………

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Exercise 23

Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 The tutor suggests Fergus attend the fair on
A Monday through to Friday.
B Tuesday and Wednesday.
C Monday or the end of the week.
22 At the fair Fergus can
A impress potential companies he is interested in.
B decide his career path.
C do nothing since he is only in his first ear.
23 Fergus needs to do something in advance such as
A researching about the programme.
B visiting some company websites
C making a good conversation with the people
24 Fergus says that
A there is one company he is particularly interested in.
B he has done some research already
C he knows the boss at one of the companies.
25 The tutor thinks Fergus should
A ask some questions that concern the employers.
B identify the skills required for jobs before the event.
C talk about what the salaries are during job interviews.
26 Fergus plans
A to wear a suit and tie.
B to wear smart but casual clothes.
C to buy an outfit for the event.

Questions 27 and 28
Chose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO groups should Fergus target his questions at?
A more than one representative
B those who give away free gifts
C alurnni who work for those companies
D those responsible for interview
E ex-students who have attended the fair

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Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO benefits can Fergus get from attending the job fair?
A get feedbacks from former students
B apply socialising skills
C secure a job on the spot
D introduce himself to new people
E find potential employees

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Exercise 24

Questions 1-4

You will hear two undergraduates doing a research methods course - a girl called Leela and a
boy called Jake - having a seminar with their tutor.

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1. Leela and Jake chose this article because


A it was on a topic familiar to most students.
B it covered both IT and education issues.
C it dealt with a very straightforward concept.
2. How did Leela and Jake persuade students to take part in their research?
A They convinced them they would enjoy the experience.
B They said it would help them do a particular test.
C They offered to help them with their own research later on.
3. Leela and Jake changed the design of the original questionnaire because
A it was too short for their purposes.
B it asked misleading questions.
C it contained out-of-date points.
4. Leela was surprised by the fact that
A it is normal for questionnaire returns to be low.
B so many students sent back their questionnaires.
C the questionnaire responses were of such high quality.

Questions 5-6

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO things did respondents say they liked most about doing the crossword?

A It helped them spell complex technical terms.


B It was an enjoyable experience.
C It helped them concentrate effectively.
D It increased their general motivation to study.
E It showed what they still needed to study.

Questions 7-8

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

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In which TWO areas did these research findings differ from those of the original study?

A Students’ interest in doing similar exercises.


B How much students liked doing the crossword.
C Time taken to do the crossword.
D Gender differences in appreciation.
E Opinions about using crosswords for formal assessment

Questions 9-10

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO skills did Leela and Jake agree they had learned from the project?

A How to manage their time effectively.


B How to process numerical data.
C How to design research tools.
D How to reference other people’s work.
E How to collaborate in research.

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Exercise 25

Qestions 21-23 What does Judy say about each of the following courses?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 21-23.

A She transferred from this course.

B She transferred to this course.

C Her transfer request was turned down for this course.

Courses

21 History of Art

22 English

23 Fine Art

Questions 24-26

Choose THREE letters, A-G.

Which THREE reasons does Graham give for wanting to transfer?

A The German course is too difficult.

B He does not like the people he is studying with

C He has more interest in History

D He plans to do a combined degree

E It suits his career plans.

F He is not bothered that he will not spend a year abroad.

G His housemate has persuaded him to transfer.

Questions 27-30

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Transferring to another course at the university

Step 1: Identify your reasons for wanting to transfer.

Step 2: Check that you satisfy the 27………………… for the new course.

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Step 3: Speak with the Careers Service.

Step 4: Find out if there are any 28………………… implications.

Step 5: Speak to the Admissions Tutor in the department you want to transfer to.

Step 6: Complete an 29 ………………… form.

Please note: The form must also be signed by the 30 …………………of your current course and
the one you are transferring to.

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Exercise 26

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 What did Alice do when she first arrived at the university Open Day?

A She had a coffee.

B She looked around the campus.

C She went to one of the events.

22 Which of the following is NOT on the campus?

A a supermarket

B a bank

C a bookshop

23 Why does Oliver think it is a good idea to register?

A The university will know you attended

B You get an information pack.

C You cannot attend events unless you register

24 What is the main factor for Alice in her choise of university?

A its facilities

B its links to industry

C the number of mature students

25 Which area of work is Oliver interested in?

A teaching

B finance

C software development

Questions 26-28

What does Alice say about each of the following events in the afternoon?

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Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 26-28.

A She will attend.

B She might attend.

C She will not attend.

Events

26 a talk by the Head of Department

27 a talk about the year abroad

28 the exhibition in the Physics Department

Questions 29 and 30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

29 Which employers offer only unpaid work?

A accountancy firms

B the university

C campus retail outlets

30 Oliver

A plans to live at home if he gets a place at the university.

B will live on campus if he gets a place at the university.

C does not yet know where he will live if he gets a place at the university.

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Exercise 27

Questions 21-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. The purpose of the meeting is to:

A. Report on problems with the program.

B. Help to make the program better for future students.

C. Discuss what was most enjoyable about the program.

22. Freya found it easy to adapt to studying in Germany because:

A. She had been there before.

B. She speaks perfect German.

C. Many things were familiar.

23. Tom felt that the university's pre-program support was not enough because:

A. The preparation booklet didn't have enough information about living in China.

B. It didn't provide enough practical skills for living independently abroad.

C. It is impossible to prepare everything in advance.

24. After three months in China Torn felt unhappy because:

A. He didn't have any friends.

B. He wasn't making much progress with learning Chinese.

C. He was frustrated about no longer being the best student.

25. Tom improved his experience by:

A. Becoming more socially active.

B. Having a lot of trips around China.

C. Spending more time on study.

26 According to Freya, the number of students attending classes was:

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A. Less than in the U.K.

B. About the same as in the U.K.

C. More than in the U.K.

27. Freya found that when studying management case studies in Germany:

A. There were a lot of arguments between the students.

B. There was more focus on solving problems with theory.

C. Increasing profit was one of the most important factors.

28. Tom found it hard to adapt to his new course at first because:

A. He was not able to use his first language.

B. He found it difficult to get along with his classmates.

C. The course materials were not interesting.

29. Tom and Freya both found it useful to:

A. Ask other students for help

B. Go on trips with other students.

C. Study with other students.

30. Before starting the exchange program, Tom and Freya both suggest:

A. Making friends with local people in the new country.

B. Visiting the country you will be studying in.

C. Watching TV shows about the country you will be studying in.

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Exercise 28

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A–E

Professor Jones thinks that Mark will ask for more time for his essay because:

A two other students have already asked her

B her students never plan their assignments

C most students have handed in their assignments

D it is the day before the assignment is due in

E Mark is always late with his assignments

Questions 23–25

Choose ONE letter, A, B or C

23 Mark needs an extension because:

A he was sick and went to the doctor

B he had a problem with his computer

C his brother had a personal problem

24 Mark didn’t come to see Professor Jones a week ago because:

A he thought his writing was very bad

B he planned to finish the essay on time

C he wanted to keep his grade point average

25 Which rule below is NOT correct? You should

A ask at least 3 days before the essay is due

B fill out a form and then email it

C talk to your teacher in person

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Questions 26–30

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Professor Jones’s feedback:

• Mark needs to add 26 …………………… to his bibliography

• He should look in the online databases, e.g. Languageline

• His essay has no 27 ……………………

• Mark plans to explain the theories and show 28 …………… for each of them

• He should 29 …………………… the essay before he hands it in

• He can have one 30 …………………… for his assignment

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Exercise 29

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Why does the student want to study Tourism?

A good future

B good pay

C parents’ will

22 What kind of skill will the student gain in the course?

A time-management

B financial planning

C note-taking

23 The student has the ability of

A independence.

B communication

C coping well with statistics.

24 The teacher believes that the industry of tourism is

A shrinking

B seeing a bright future.

C growing popular.

25 How does the student compare the university course with polytechnics?

A There are summer schools.

B The course is structured in modules.

C The price is reasonable.

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Questions 26-30

What feature do the speakers identify for each of the following courses? Choose FIVE
answers from the box and write the correct letters, A-G, next to questions 26-30.

Features

A limited value

B useful

C relevant to career

D flexible admission

E intensive

F improving leadership

G self-control and time management

Courses

26 Travel and Business

27 Japanese

28 Medical Care

29 Computer

30 Public Relations

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Exercise 30

Question 21-24

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?

A.textiles displayed in an exhibition

B.a book about a botanic garden

C.carpets he saw on holiday

22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

A.using a range of dyes with different fibres.

B.applying different dyes to one type of fibre.

C.testing one dye and a range of fibres.

23. When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

A.how much natural material was needed to make the dye.

B.the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet

C.the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

A.It caused a slight allergic reaction.

B.It was not a permanent dye on cotton.

C.It was ineffective when used on nylon.

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Question 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Problems

A. It is expensive.

B. The colour is too strong.

C. The colour is not long-lasting

D. It is very poisonous.

E. It can damage the fabric.

F. The colour may be unexpected.

G. It is unsuitable for some fabrics.

H. It is not generally available.

Natural dyes

25 turmeric

26 beetroot

27 Tyrian purple

28 logwood

29 cochineal

30 metal oxide

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Exercise 31

For questions 16-25, listen to a talk about the history of the electric guitar and supply the
blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from
the recording for each answer in the space provided.

DATE MAKER NAME OF GUITAR FEATURES

1890s Orville Gibson no name similar in shape to a


16.________________
1925 Jogn Dopyera The National Guitar made of metal, good for playing
17.________________
1930s C.F. Martin The Dreadnought strings made of
Company 18.________________
1931 George Beauchamp The used two
19.________________ 20.________________shaped
like horseshoes to increase sound
1935 Adolph The Rickenbacker Electro made from
Rickenbacker Spanish 21.________________
1941 Les Paul The Log the first to be completely
22.________________
1950 Leo Fender The Fender Broadcaster its simplicity made it ideal for
23.________________
1951 Leo Fender The easy to carry around
24.________________
1952 Ted McCarty The Gibson Les Paul 25.________________in colour

1954 Leo Fender The Fender Stratocaster double cutaway design

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Exercise 32

For questions 16-25, listen to a lecture about dust storms and supply the blanks with
the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the
recording for each answer in the space provided.

Main focus of lecture: the impact of 16_________ on the occurrence of dust storms.
• Two main types of impact:
A) break up ground surface, e.g. off-road vehicle use
B) remove protective plants, e.g. 17________ and__________

Name of area Details


USA ‘dust bowl Caused by mismanagement of farmland
Decade renamed the 18_____________
West Africa Steady rise in dust storms over 20-year period

Arizona Worst dust clouds arise from 19_______________


Dust deposits are hazardous to 20_______________
Sahara Increased wind erosion has occurred along with
long-term 21___________

Drying-up of Aral Sea


Intensive 22_____________ in Central Asian Republics
Drop in water in major tributaries
Total volume of water in lake reduced by 23________________
Increase in wind-blown material
Lake has become more 24_______________
Serious effects on 25______________nearby

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Exercise 33

For questions 16-25, listen to a lecture about baby’s memory and supply the blanks with the
missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER taken
from the recording for each answer in the space provided.
Question: Can babies remember any 16_________________?

Experiment with babies


Apparatus:
baby in cot

colourful mobile

some 17____________________
Re-introduce mobile between one and 18__________________ later.

Table showing memory test results

Baby’s age Maximum memory


span

2 months 2
days

3 months 19______________

21 months several weeks

2 years 20______________

Research questions:

Is memory linked to 21_________________ development?

Can babies 22_________________ their memories?

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Experiment with older children

Stages in incident:

a) lecture taking place

b) object falls over

c) 23___________________

Table showing memory test results

Age % remembered % remembered after


next day 5 months

Adults 70% 24__________________

9—year-o1ds 70%, Less than 60%

6—year-olds Just under 70% 25_________________

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Exercise 34

For questions 16-25, listen to a lecture about healthy cities and supply the blanks with the
missing information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the recording for each
answer in the space provided.
The World Health Organization says a healthy city must:

- have a 16 ______________ and _________________environment.


- meet the 17 ________________ of all its inhabitants.
- provide easily accessible health services.
- encourage ordinary people to take part in 18_______________

Place/ Project Aim Method Achievement


Sri Lanka To upgrade squatter The Better housing and
Community settlements 19_____________ infrastructure
Contracts System constructed Provided better
infrastructure, e.g. 20_____________
drains, paths opportunities
Mali To improve 21_______________ Greater environmental
Cooperative sanitation in city graduates organizing awareness
garbage collection Improved living
public education conditions
campaign via
22______________
and discussion groups
Egypt To support Women provided with Rise in the
(Mokattam) disadvantaged the 25________________
23______________ women 24________________ and quality of life of
and equipment for young women
sewing and weaving

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Exercise 35

For questions 16-25, listen to a recording about earthquakes and supply the blanks with the
missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER taken
from the recording for each answer in the space provided.
16. When did Mt. Pinatubo erupt for the first time?

______________________________________________________________________________

17. When was the earthquake measuring 7.8 recorded?

______________________________________________________________________________

18. When did the experts begin to study Mt. Pinatubo?

______________________________________________________________________________

19. What fell on the local villages on 2nd April?

______________________________________________________________________________

20. What does a 'Level 5' alert mean?

______________________________________________________________________________

Several large earthquakes were triggered by the eruption of Pinatubo on 15th June 1991 because
of the 21______________ of the summit. The ‘caldera' thus created considerably reduced the
height of the mountain. At the same time a 22________________ was passing by and the rain
associated with it mixed with the cinders in the air to form a substance called tephra' which fell on
the 23_________________ of homes causing them to collapse, crushing hundreds of people.

During the eruption, large amounts of sulphur dioxide gas were emitted, which combined with
24__________________ to make sulphuric acid which was responsible for a great deal of ozone
depletion above Antarctica. The overall effect of the cloud from this great eruption was the
lowering of 25__________________.

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Exercise 36
For questions 16-25, listen to a talk given by a lecturer on Agriculture and Environment and
supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided.
Agriculture and Environment

• 16_____________ production = biggest problem in today's world


• Agriculture is important for jobs, exports and foreign exchange
• 'Agriculture means:
• growing crops
• raising animals
• 17________________
• 18________________
• Agriculture must be sustainable: old methods, & new, chemical methods are all unsustainable à
19__________________ of biodiversity
• Biotechnology -> GM or GE —> bio-prospecting (bio-piracy) i.e. large companies steal samples
of native plants to use the 20_______________ for their own crop improvement
• 21__________________ is responsible for less food and higher prices
• Farmers need to be educated but governments also need to pay attention to 22______________
in order to protect the environment and re-nourish the soil
• Experts from around the world could come together to form a 23______________ to observe
farm systems aiming to prevent pollution and erosion and encourage safe procedures that are also
24_________________
• Creating the project's 25________________ would be very expensive and more money would
be needed for the monitoring system but it could solve the problem of food shortages.

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Exercise 37

For questions 16-25, listen to a talk given by a lecturer on Agriculture and Environment and
supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided.
16. Frederick was the name of the duke made famous in a well-known________________.
17. Frederick was aged_____________ when he was sent to war.
18. His battles against the_______________ ended in total disaster.
19. In 1798, George III gave his son a______________ within the ranks of the military.
20. Frederick should not be held wholly accountable for failing: the__________________ of his
fighters made victory difficult to achieve.
21. The people Frederick commanded were mostly old men, new conscripts or_______________.
The Grand Old Duke of York:
— wanted to enlist better types of 22__________________
— made the army better by bringing in chaplains, medics and 23_________________
— established a college for preparing army 24__________________
— established school in Chelsea for sons of soldiers
— gave up the position of Commander-in-Chief in 1807 because of a 25_______________
— re-appointed later (in 1811) by his brother (George IV)
— died in 1827

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Exercise 38

For questions 16-25, listen to a presentation of a student and supply the blanks with the missing
information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the recording for each answer
in the space provided.
Saving the juniper plant
Background

16. Juniper was one of the first plants to colonise Britain after the last____________________

17 Its smoke is virtually___________________, so juniper wood was used as fuel in illegal


activities.

18. Oils from the plant were used to prevent_________________ spreading.

19. Nowadays, its berries are widely used to_______________ food and drink.

Ecology

20. Juniper plants also support several species of insects and_______________

Problems

21. In current juniper populations, ratios of the__________________ are poor.

22. Many of the bushes in each group are of the same age so______________ of whole populations
is rapid.

Solutions

23. Plantlife is trialling novel techniques across__________________ areas of England.

24. One measure is to introduce_________________ for seedlings.

25. A further step is to plant________________________ from healthy bushes.

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Exercise 39

For questions 16-25, listen to a talk about the birds in New Zealand and supply the
blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from
the recording for each answer in the space provided.
Birds in New Zealand
Facts
– The birds often build their nests along the coastline or next to the 16____________
– In 1984. researchers found that there were 17____________ of this kind of bird left.
– It is difficult to 18____________ the number of birds accurately.
Influencing factors
– Human activities, such as 19____________ and building homes threaten the
bird population.
– The birds are influenced by many species which can eat their 20____________
– Natural disasters like 21____________ can also reduce the population of the birds.
Ways of protection
– The zoo should hire a 22____________ to keep the birds from being poached
– The organizer could build 23____________ to prevent the public from getting closer.
– People should make more of an effort to protect 24____________ birds.
– Through the 25____________, people will learn more about bird protection.

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Exercise 40

For questions 16-25, listen to a postgraduate psychology student talking to other students
about a job-satisfaction study he has investigated and supply the blanks with the missing
information. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the recording for each
answer in the space provided.
Workers involved in the study were employed at a 16___________.
Despite some apparent differences between groups of workers, the survey results were
statistically 17___________.
The speaker analysed the study's 18___________ to identify any problems with it.
The various sub-groups were 19___________ in size.
Workers in the part-time group were mainly 20___________.
The 21___________ of workers who agreed to take part in the study was disappointing.
Researchers were unable to 22___________ the circumstances in which workers filled out
the questionnaire.
In future, the overall size of the 23___________ should be increased.
In future studies, workers should be prevented from having discussions with
24___________.
Workers should be reassured that their responses to questions are 25___________.

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Exercise 41

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer

Accident Report
Time of accident: 1 ___________

Details of the accident:

The driver failed to stop at the junction of Monks Road and High Street.

There were 2___________ people in the car, all around 20 years old.

The car hit a woman on her 3___________.

The car was last seen heading towards the 4___________.

The 5___________ at the junction were out of order.

Make and model of the car:

red Ford Fiesta, with one door 6___________

Registration number: 7___________

Witness name: Rita 8___________

Address: 19, 9___________, Bradford

Telephone number: 0232 566788

Mobile number: 10 ___________

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Exercise 42

Harry’s Hire Company

Questions 1–6
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Hire for: birthday party
Equipment Hire:
Day and date of event: 1 …………………… November
Number attending event: 2 ……………………
Rental: 5 dozen dinner plates, bowls
5 dozen sets of 3 ………… and …………
40 plastic 4 ……………………
4 dozen each small / medium glasses
six 5 ……………………
Costings:
Weekend Package: 5 p.m. Fri – 10 a.m. Mon: $1600 + tax
6 …………………… Package: 5 p.m. Sat – 10 a.m. Mon: $1350 + tax
7 ……………………: $50 (within 10 km)
Breakage Insurance: $60
Replacement costs: plates, bowls – $3.55 per item
small glasses – 8 …………………… per item
medium glasses – $4.40 per item
Customer Details:
Full name: 9 ……………………
Address: 28B Sandstone Close, Martinsborough
Contact number: 10. 084 ……………………

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Exercise 43
Questions 1–6
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Application Form for use of Library Internet Service

Family name: Milton


First names: 1 ……………….. Jayne
Address: 2 ………………..
35 Maximilian Way
Whitfield
Post Code: 3 ………………..
Occupation: Nurse
(works the 4 ………………..)
Home phone: N/A
Mobile: 0412 214 418
Type of ID: 5 ………………..
ID number: AZ 1985331
Date of Birth: 25th 6 ………………..

Questions 7 and 8
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
What will the woman use the internet for?
A trade & exchange
B research
C email
D social networking
E job vacancies

Questions 9 and 10
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
9 How much does it cost to register as an internet user?
………………………………….
10 What is the maximum amount of time allowed per single daily internet session?
……………………………

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Exercise 44

Questions 1–10
Questions 1–5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Second-hand Bedroom Furniture for Sale

Example Answer

Number of items for sale: three

Bedside tables

Construction: wood

Colour: 1 ………………..

two (in each table)


Drawers:
handles made of 2 ………………..

Height: 3 ……………….. cm

Condition: 4 ………………..

Price: 5 ……………….. (for both)

Questions 6–10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

Dressing table

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Drawers: five (two are 6 ………………..)

Width: 7 ………………..

three: one large, two small (all


Mirrors:
8 ………………..)

Condition: good

Price: 9 ………………..

Seller’s details

Name: Carolyn Kline

Address: 19 10 ……………….. Road

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Exercise 45

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.

West Bay Hotel – details of job

Example Answer

ŸNewspaper advert for temporary staff

Ÿ Vacancies for 1…………………..

Ÿ Two shifts

Ÿ Can choose your 2………………….. . (must be the same each week)

Ÿ Pay: £5.50 per hour, including a 3………………….. .

Ÿ A 4………………….. is provided in the hotel

Ÿ Total weekly pay: £231

Ÿ Dress: a while shirt and 5………………….. trousers (not supplied)


a 6………………….. (supplied)

Ÿ Starting date: 7………………….. .

Ÿ Call Jane 8………………….. (Service Manager) before 9………………….. tomorrow


(Tel: 832009)

Ÿ She’ll require a 10………………….. .

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Exercise 46

Questions 1 and 2

Choose the correct letter A, B or C


1. In the lobby of the library George saw

A. a group playing music

B. a display of instruments

C. a video about the festival

2. George wants to sit at the back so they can


A. see well

B. hear clearly

C. pay less

Questions 3-10

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

BOOKING FORM

NAME: George O’Neill

ADDRESS: 3 …………………. , West sea

POSTCODE: 4 …………………..

TELEPHONE: 5 ………………….

Date
Event Price per ticket No. Of tickets

5 June
Instumental group £7.50 2

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– Guitarrini

Singer (price
includes
17 June
£6 2
6 ………………….

in the garden)

22 June
7
…………………….
£7.00 1
(Anna Ventura)

23 June

Spanish Dance & 8£ 9


Guitar Concert ………………… ……………………

NB Children / Student / Senior Citizens have 10 …………………discount on all tickets.

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Exercise 47

Questions 1-3

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer.
TOTAL INSURANCE INCIDENT REPORT

Example Answer

Name Michael Alexander

Address 24 Manly Street, (1) ………………….., Sydney

Shipping agent 2) …………………..

Place of origin China

Date of arrival 3) …………………..

Reference number 601 ACK

Questions 4-10

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Item Damage Cost to repair/replace

The 4 ………………….. is
Television Not known
damaged

The 5 …………………
The 6 …………………..of
. cabinet 7 $ …………………..
the cabinet is damaged

Dining room table A 8 …………………..is split $200

Six 9 ………………….. wer About 10 $ ………………….. i


Set of china
e broken n total

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Exercise 48

Question 1-10

Listen to the conversation and complete each gap with no more than THREE words.
BUSINESS NATIONWIDE
Courses available:
Name of Course: (0) Getting Started
Time: Two hours from (1) …….
Cost: Free
Course Content: Is starting a business right for me?
Writing a (2)........
Some legal issues
Nearest Location: Handbridge
Next Course Date: 20th March

Name of Course: (3)………….


Length of course: (4)............
Cost: (5) ………..
or £20 for recently unemployed
Course Content:
Day One: Legal Issues
Day Two: Marketing and Pricing
Day Three: Accounting and (6)………..
Nearest Location: Renton
Next Course Date: 5th March or (7)………..

CALLER’S DETAILS
Name: (8)…………..
Address: (9) ........., Eastleigh
email: (10)………….

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Exercise 49

Complete the table below.


Write ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Art classes at Bramley Community Centre

Class Things to bring Fees /Timetable Tutor

Example a set of 1 ..................... The cost is 2 $ ............. A local artist


‘is essential for two terms
called Steve 3 . ....
‘Movement and light : Monday evenings 6-8
painting in the style of p.m., Room 15
French impressionists

‘Clay Basics’: using the an old 5..................... The cost is $180 per Theresa Clark – her
pottery wheel to make would be a good term work is displayed
several 4 ......................... in the community
idea Every 6 ................. centre
6:30-8:30 p.m.,
‘Sketching Architecture’: people usually take a Room
The cost3 is $160 per Annie Li
drawing old buildings, fold-up chair and a term Annie’s cell
starting with the phone number:
8 ..................... Fridays 11-1 p.m. meet
7 .................... at the corner of Victoria 10 ........................
Street and 9..................
Road

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Exercise 50

Example Answer
Name of agent: Flagstone

Areas dealt with: 1 .................... and north suburbs


Rent: from 2 £.................... to £ .................... a
month

Depends on: the area


availability of 3 ....................
garage
Properties available: West Park Road
rent 4 £.................... a month
including 5 ....................

Tithe Road
rent £380 a month
including 6 .................... rental
Viewing meet at office on 7 .................... at 5.00 pm
arrangements:
Need: letter from bank
reference from 8 ....................
Must: give 9 .................... notice of moving in
give deposit of 10 .................... pay for
contract

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Exercise 51

Questions 11–15

Match the creatures to their behaviour.

Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D next to each description.

A swifts

B bats

C corkroaches

D centipedes

11 feed on the guardrail beside the path

12 are dangerous to people

13 collect in large groups

14 fly only at night

15 live on the roof of the cave

Questions 16 and 17

Answer the questions below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

16 What is the guano from the caves used for?

………………………………….

17 What are the birds’ nests from the cave used for?

………………………………….

Questions 18–20

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

In the cave, you should:

18 carry a .…………………

19 wear a .………………… and a hat

20 keep to the .………………… at all times

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Exercise 52
Questions 11–15
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
11 The guided bushwalk is suitable for
A adults only
B children over 12 and adults
C children over 8 accompanied by a parent
12 On the bird observation outing, it is recommended that you have
A waterproof footwear
B a bird identification book
C binoculars
13 For the trip to the sand dunes, a company will donate
A water
B tools
C gloves
14 The bush tucker excursion will cost (per person)
A $15
B $12
C $7
15 The deadline to register for the bush tucker outing is
A 25 November
B 15 November
C 10 November
Questions 16–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Activity Leader Date Venue Time

Bush walk Glenn Ford 16 …………… Springvale 17 …… - 1pm

Bird watching Joy Black, club 10 September Camford 4.30 – 6.30 pm

18 ……………

Sand dunes Rex Rose 26 November 19 …………… 8.30 – 10.30 am

Bush tucker Jim Kerr, ranger 3 December Carson Hills 10 am - 20……

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Exercise 53
Questions 11-14
Complete the notes below.
Write TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Royal Victoria Nursing College Factsheet


- Opened in 11 ……………
- 7-storey building
- 85 individual rooms, including 4 12 ………… and 8 wards.
- Cost at time of construction: 13…………… pounds.
- Most popular period: 1920s. Students from all over the world, especially Canada, New Zealand,
India and 14 ……………
- Decision to close college made in late 1990s; new college located in Derby.

Questions 15-17
What is the main area of responsibility of each of the following people? Choose THREE
answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 15-17.

Area of responsibility
A Marketing
B Media
C Sales
D Museum maintenance
E Exhibitions
F Human Resources
G Arts

People
15. Susan
16. Vanessa
17. Gordon

Questions 18-20
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NURSING FREE MONTHLY LECTURES

Subject Data/Time Speaker

The history of nursing 18 September 15th, 7pm Dr. Mark Fisher


…………… at the college

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Nursing in 19 …………… October 10th, 7pm Mrs. Margaret Hall

The 20 …………… of November 12th, 7pm Mrs. Nigella Smith


nursing

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Exercise 54

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

11 Who is Mrs Sutton worried about? .................... .

12 What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building
together? .................... .

Questions 13-18

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name of Health Number of Information about


Other information
Centre doctors doctors

Dr Jones is good
Appointment with 16 ....................
Dean End 13 .................... system 15 .................... patients.
than South Hay Dr Shaw is good with
small children.

Dr Williams helps
Building less modern
South Hay 14 .................... people
than Dean End
with 17 ....................

Questions 18-20

Question 18

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from .................... o’clock.

Question 19

Choose TWO letters A-E.

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Which TWO groups of patients receive free medication?

A people over 17 years old

B unemployed people

C non-UK residents

D people over 60 years old

E pregnant women

Question 20

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

The charge for one item of medication is about £ .................... .

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Exercise 55

11) The next meeting of the soccer club will be in the .................... in King's Park on 2 July.

12) The first event is a .....................

13) At the final dinner, players receive .....................

Questions 14-17

Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

Training Session
Competition Number of Team Games Begin
(in King's Park)

Junior 14 ......................... 8.30 am 15 .........................

Senior 16 ......................... 2.00 pm 17 .........................

Questions 18-20

Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

Name of Office Bearer Responsibility


Robert Young: President to manage meetings
Gina Costello: Treasurer to 18 ....................
David West: Secretary to 19 ....................
Jason Dokic: Head Coach to 20 ....................

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Exercise 56
Questions 11-13

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

11) .................... are often known by their famous bridges.

12) The speaker compares a bridge to a cathedral or .....................

13) Sydney Harbour Bridge is nicknamed .....................

Questions 14-18

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Date Event

1916 (14) .................... agreed to finance bridge

Contract signed with engineering firm

(15) .................... 1926 Construction involved:


• knocking down (16) ....................
• creation of many jobs

1932 Bridge completed at a cost of (17) £....................

Opening ceremony Ribbon cut by a man riding


March 1932
a (18) ....................

Questions 19 and 20

Complete the questions below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

19 How long is the tunnel? ....................

20 Name ONE thing the tunnel can withstand. ....................

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Exercise 57

Question 11

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.


11. According to the speaker, the main purposes of the park are

A. education and entertainment.

B. research and education.

C. research and entertainment.

Questions 12-14

Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

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12. …………………….

13. …………………….

14. …………………….

Questions 15-20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15. When are the experimental areas closed to the public?

A. all the year round

B. almost all the year

C. a short time every year

16. How can you move around the park?

A. by tram, walking or bicycle

B. by solar car or bicycle

C. by bicycle, walking or bus

17. The rare bread animals kept in the park include

A. hens and horses

B. goats and cows

C. goats and hens

18. What is the main purpose of having the Rate Breeds Sections?

A. to save unusual animals

B. to keep a variety of breeds

C. to educate the public

19. What can you see in the park at the present time?

A. the arrival of wild birds

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B. fruit tree blossom

C. a demonstration of fishing

20. The shop contains books about

A. animals

B. local traditions

C. the history of the park.

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Exercise 58

Question 11-15

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
The Dinosaur Museum

11. The museum closes at ……………… p.m. on Mondays


12. The museum is not open on ………………
13. School groups are met by tour guides in the ………………
14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including ………………minutes for the guided tour.
15. There are ……………….behind the museum where students can have lunch.
Question 16-18

Choose THREE letters, A-G


Which THREE things can students have with them in the museum?

Target : 16 17 18

Characteristics

A. food

B. water

C. cameras

D. books

E. bags

F. pens

G. worksheets

Answer:
16: ………………………

17: ………………………

18: ………………………

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Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.


Which TWO activities can students do after the tour at present?

Characteristics

A. build model dinosaurs

B. watch films

C. draw dinosaurs

D. find dinosaur eggs

E. play computer games

Answer:
19: ………………………

20: ………………………

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Exercise 59
Question 11-20

RIVENDEN CITY
THEATRE

A doubled in number

B given separate entrance

C reduced in number

D increased in size

E replaced

F strengthened

G temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11 box office .................... .

12 shop .................... .

13 ordinary seats .................... .

14 seats for wheelchair users .................... .

15 lifts .................... .

16 dressing rooms .................... .

Questions 17-20

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Play Dates Starting time Tickets available Price

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Royal October 13th to for 19 ...............
Hunt 18 ............... pm 20 £...............
of the Sun 17 ............... and ...............

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Exercise 60

Questions 11 – 15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
11 The company deals mostly with:
A Big cities.
B Nature holidays.
C Nepal.
12 The overseas consultants deal mostly with:
A Asia.
B North America.
C Europe.
13 For deserts and gorges, customers should come in the:
A Morning.
B Afternoon.
C Night.
14 Trips to regional locations are good because:
A The buses are comfortable.
B There is storage for suitcases.
C They can be seen quickly.
15 SleekLine buses are particularly known for their:
A Service.
B Size.
C Comfort.

Questions 16-20
Identify the rooms in the office plan.
Write the correct letter, A-G, next to the questions.

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16 Local Tours
17 Interstate Tours
18 International Tours
19 Asian Region
20 General Office

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Exercise 61
Questions 21–23
Choose ONE letter, A, B, or C.
21 Mary has been called in for a meeting because:
A she has been working too hard
B she has offered to lead an activity
C she is going on a training programme
22 The most important part of planning a field trip is:
A to organise activities for everyone
B to know about the official rules for field trips
C to think about and plan for problems
23 Leaders must develop:
A a tailored trip plan
B an adventure activities plan
C a hazard management plan
Questions 24 – 30
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
24 Mary’s plan must consider .…………………, such as local rain or wind, the land and the
party members.
25 Mary’s plan does not need to consider things such as tropical storms or serious illnesses,
which are known as .………………… .
FIELD TRIP PLAN:
WEATHER:
• everyone needs warm clothing and a 26.…………………
ACTIVITIES
• hiking – first aid kit, map and a 27.…………………
• avoid routes where an avalanche, mudslide or 28 .………………… is possible
GROUP MEMBERS
• think about the fitness and 29………………… of the group
• do not allow 30 .………………… to be responsible for transport.

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Exercise 62

Questions 21–25
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
21 Students must follow ……………………. to prevent accidents in the lab.
22 The students have not been using ……………………. while in the lab.
23 Students cannot eat or drink until ……………………. is finished and they have washed their
hands.
24 Tessa should tie her hair back to avoid danger when she is working with a …………………….
or chemicals.
25 Students must wear long sleeves and shoes made of ……………………. in the lab.

Questions 26–28
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
26 Which student is currently using an appropriate notebook?
A Vincent
B Tessa
C Neither student
27 The tutor says that writing observations in complete sentences
A is often not a good use of time
B makes them easier to interpret later
C means that others can understand them
28 The students must write dates
A next to each drawing
B next to each written section
C next to each drawing and written section

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO things must be included in the conclusion to the experiment?
A the questions investigated
B the solutions to the questions
C the student’s own thoughts about the experiment
D the length of time spent on the experiment
E the student’s signature

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Exercise 63

Questions 21-26: What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a
child is likely to have because of their position in the family? Choose SIX answers from the
box and write the correct letter, A—H, next to Questions 21-26.

Personality Traits
A outgoing
B selfish
C independent
D attention-seeking
E introverted
F co-operative
G caring
H competitive

Position in family
21 the eldest child
22 a middle child
23 the youngest child
24 a twin
25 an only child
26 a child with much older siblings

Questions 27 and 28: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27 What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and academic success?
A There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests. B
There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-
economic status.
C Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family size.

28 What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest children's academic
performance?
A It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings.
B The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement.
C The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little difference.

Questions 29 and 30: Choose TWO letters, A—E. Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry
do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?

A learning to share
B learning to stand up for oneself
C learning to be a good loser
D learning to be tolerant
E learning to say sorry

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Exercise 64

Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A—E. Which TWO groups of people is the display primarily intended
for?
A students from the English department
B residents of the local area
C the university's teaching staff
D potential new students
E students from other departments
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A—E. What are Cathy and Graham's TWO reasons for choosing the
novelist Charles Dickens?
A His speeches inspired others to try to improve society.
B He used his publications to draw attention to social problems.
C His novels are well-known now.
D He was consulted on a number of social issues.
E His reputation has changed in recent times.
Questions 25-30
What topic do Cathy and Graham choose to illustrate with each novel?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A—H, next to Questions 25-
30.
Novels by Dickens
25 The Pickwick Papers ______________
26 Oliver Twist ______________
27 Nicholas Nickleby ______________
28 Martin Chuzziewit ______________
29 Bleak House ______________
30 Little Dorrit ______________
Topics
A poverty
B education
C Dickens's travels
D entertainment
E crime and the law
F wealth
G medicine
H a woman's life

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Exercise 65
Box Telecom

Problem: been affected by drop in 21 .........................


growing 22 .........................
delays due to a strike

Causes of problems: high 23 .........................


lack of good 24 .........................

Questions 25-27

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

25) What does Karin think the company will do?

A look for private investors

B accept a takeover offer

C issue some new shares

26) How does the tutor suggest the company can recover?

A by appointing a new managing director

B by changing the way it is organised

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C by closing some of its retail outlets

27) The tutor wants Jason and Karin to produce a report which

A offers solutions to Box Telecom's problems.

B analyses the UK market.

C compares different companies.

Questions 28-30

Which opinion does each person express about Box Telecom?

Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 28-30.

A its workers are motivated

B it has too little investment

C it will overcome its problems

D its marketing campaign needs improvement

E it is old-fashioned

F it has strong managers


28) Karin
29) Jason
30) The tutor

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Exercise 66

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Honey Bees in Australia

21. Where in Australia have Asian honey bees been found in the past?

A. Queensland

B. New South Wales

C. several stales

22. A problem with Asian honey bees is that they

A. attack native bees

B. carry parasites

C. damage crops.

23. What point is made about Australian bees?

A. Their honey varies in quality.

B. Their size stops them from pollinating some flowers.

C. They are sold to customers abroad.

24. Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australian.

A. the country’s economy would be affected.

B. they could be used in the study of allergies.

C. certain areas of agriculture would benefit.

Questions 25-30

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

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Looking for Asian honey bees

Birds called Rainbow Bee Eaters eat only 25……………………… , and cough up small bits of
skeleton and other products in a pellet.

Researchers go to the locations the bee eaters like to use for 26………………………

They collect the pellets and take them to a 27……………………… for analysis.

Here 28……………………… is used to soften them, and the researchers look for
the 29……………………… of Asian bees in the pellets.

The benefit of this research is that the result is more 30……………………… than searching for
live Asian.

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Exercise 67

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Latin American studies

21. Paul decided to get work get work experience in South American because he wanted

A. to teach English there

B. to improve his Spanish

C. to learn about Latin American life

22. What project work Paul originally intend to get involved in?

A. construction

B. agriculture

C. tourism

23. Why did Paul change form one project to another?

A. His first job was not well organized.

B. He found doing the routine work very boring.

C. The work was too physically demanding.

24. In the village community, he leant how important it was to

A. respect family life.

B. develop trust

C. use money wisely.

25. What does the Paul say about his project manager?

A. He let Paul do most of the work

B. His plans were too ambitious.

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C. He was very supportive of Paul.

26. Paul was surprised to be given

A. a computer to use

B. so little money to live on

C. an extension to his contract

Questions 27-30

What does Paul decide about each of the following modules?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 27-30.

A. He will do this.

B. He might do this.

C. He won’t do this.

Module

27. Gender Studies in Latin America

28. Second Languages Acquisition

29.Indigenous Women’s Lives

30.Portuguese Language Studies

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Exercise 68

Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 Which part has the tutor already read?
A the introductory chapter
B the procedure section
C the results and discussion section
22 Which part of the paper did the tutor like?
A introduction
B layout
C background information
23 Kathy and the tutor both agree to continue to
A refer a lot to the example received in class.
B copy the information.
C conduct further research in the library.
24 Kathy asks the tutor for help with the ………….. section.
A abstract
B bibliography
C appendix
25 What will Kathy do next?
A try out software
B work on the bibliography
C make an animation

Questions 26-30
What is the desired outcome to each of the following course of action?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 26-30.
Desired outcomes
A practical experience
B publish the work
C join Machine Engineer Society
D give suggestions
E stay up to date
F make important contacts
26 Make a good grade
27 Meet engineering professionals
28 Visit the factory
29 Seek summer internships
30 Present dissertation

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Exercise 69

Questions 21-23
Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Which THREE factors should the student consider while selecting courses?
A class time
B course topic
C amount of homework
D ease of course
E relevant to future career
F course structure
G professor reputation

Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
24 The tutor recommends against taking Human Physiology because it would not be the best
A time management.
B chance at earning an A.
C topic for a research paper.
25 The student decides to do a dissertation because
A he takes it to boost his GPA.
B he likes to develop more supportive details.
C he wants to conduct more interviews.
26 The student thought the research paper was
A already completed.
B worth finishing.
C too complicated.
27 The method of data collection was
A interviews
B lab studies.
C questionnaires

Questions 28-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
First draft should be finished by the end of 28……………
Dissertation should be registered with the 29…………… in the Department Office.
The student can get the relevant database from the 30…………… Office.

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Exercise 70

Questions 21 – 25
Complete the flowchart.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Foundation for Essay Writing


Decide on 21……………. you like.

Focus on 22……………. area of interest.

Write 23……………. statement.

Create 24…………….

Ensure this 25……………. clearly.

Questions 26-30
Complete the summary.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
There are several 26……………. involved in producing a good essay. The writer must think
independently and give 27……………. examples as support, each one with a reference (which is
a 28…………….). The formatting must follow the 29……………. issued by the university, as
well as the word count decided by the lecturer, although it can vary by 30…………….

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Exercise 71
Questions 1-5: Sentence completion
Listen and complete sentences 1-5 below. Write no more than three words for each answer.
When talking to babies adults 1.___________ several times.
Motherese provides a 2.__________ which allows language to develop in children.
In comparison with a 3.___________, a human baby is relatively helpless.
Human mothers used their voices to 4.___________ their young.
Language began as sounds became standardized into 5.___________.
Questions 6-9: Multiple-answer questions
Choose two letters A-E
6-7 Why might mothers have put their babies in slings?
A to transport them
B to protect them
C to control them
D to keep them warm
E to communicate with them
Choose two letters A-E
8-9 Linguists say a comprehensive theory would not explain
A how grammar developed
B how language is learnt
C how sounds got meanings
D how sounds are produced
E how speech developed
Question 10: Multiple-choice question
Choose the correct letter A, B, C, or D.
10 What is the speaker's main purpose?
A to describe how mothers talk to their babies
B to compare how humans and animals look after their young
C to explain a new theory of origin of human language
D to contrast the views of linguists and anthropologists

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Exercise 72
Questions 31-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31. The symptoms of synaesthesia


A are the same for everyone with the condition.
B cannot be controlled.
C can be harmful.

32. People who discover that they have synaesthesia


A often say they thought everyone experienced it.
B express negative feelings about their condition.
C wonder what it is like to be normal.

33. One research project looking at synaesthesia


A produced different results from other research.
B was able to estimate the proportion of people with the condition.
C found that a small number of people saw different colours.

34. The condition means some people see numbers or letters


A as either red or blue.
B as days or months.
C as colours or in particular relative positions

35. The way people experience colours


A will be exactly the same for everyone.
B can lead to disagreements.
C differs when a large number of experiments are carried out.

36 When seeing certain words, people with word-taste synaesthesia


A will differ in the way they taste a word.
B generally get a sweet taste in their mouth.
C have similar experiences.

37 What does the speaker say about synaesthesia?


A Infants may all have the condition.
B It is difficult to prove that the condition exists.
C The condition becomes more noticeable during childhood.

38 Family members with synaesthesia

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A are not always closely related.
B may not have the same symptoms.
C make up forty per cent of the extended family.

39 People with synaesthesia


A are advised to take up a hobby or interest.
B are often talented artists.
C often take an interest in the arts.

40 What attitude do scientists have towards synaesthesia nowadays?


A It has little scientific worth.
B It may help them better understand how the brain functions.
C They need more proof that it exists.

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Exercise 73

Time Perspectives
Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences

Past Positive Remember good times, e.g. birthdays.

Keep family records, photo albums, etc

31 ___________ Focus on disappointments, failures, bad


decisions.

Present Hedonistic Live for 32___________; seek sensation, avoid


pain

Fatalistic Life is governed by 33 ___________, religious


beliefs, social conditions. Life ‘s path can’t be
changed.

Future 34___________ Prefer work to play. Don’t give in to temptation.

Fatalistic Have a strong belief in life after death and


importance of 35___________ in life.

Questions 36–40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
36 We are all present hedonists
A at school
B at birth
C while eating and drinking
37 American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because
A they need to be in control of the way they learn
B they play video games instead of doing school work
C they are not as intelligent as girls
38 Present-orientated children
A do not realise present actions can have negative future effects
B are unable to learn lessons from past mistakes
C know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway
39 If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it
A working harder
B building relationships

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C sharing family meals
40 Understanding how people think about time can help us
A become more virtuous
B work together better
C identify careless or ambitious people

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Exercise 74
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
31 The local business people who had approached the Centre had all encountered
A enormous problems.
B few problems.
C many obstacles.
32 The main focus of the Centre is now
A large national companies.
B technology companies.
C businesses that have just started up.
33 Snapshot research was carried out
A over the Internet.
B by telephone.
C by personal contact.
Questions 34 and 35
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
34 How much higher are local business rents compared to those nationally?
___________
35 How many local businesses close a year after they have started working with the Centre?
___________
Questions 36-40
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Size of business Companies Help being given

Start-ups O-foods improving the 36___________ turnaround

Innovations support to attract business partners and


achieve 37___________

Small Sampsons Ltd business 38___________

Vintage Scooter product monitoring scheme after sales


customer service

Medium Build Ltd extension of 39___________

Jones Systems conflict management and 40___________

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Exercise 75
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Climate change
HUMAN FACTORS
• Cutting down trees for 31 ……………………
• Industrial Revolution
• 32 ……………………
• Increase in population deforestation
KNOWN EFFECTS
• Over previous 130 yrs: temp has increased by 0.6 ° C
• Since Ind. Rev.: CO2 has increased by 30% & Methane has increased by 33 ……………………
(from mining, animals, rice paddies)
• N2O has increased (from 34 …………………… esp. fertiliser; waste management; car exhausts)
• Greenhouse Effect: gases form 35 …………………… → heat trapped → Earth warms up
FUTURE EFFECTS
1. Rise in sea levels → ice melting
Sea level Number of people at risk
1998 levels 36 ……………………
+50 cm 92 million
+1 metre 37 ……………………

2. Change in 38 ………………… → more arid areas → population movement to cities


3. Increase in pests and 39 …………………… e.g. malaria
4. Change in ecosystems:
*shift in 40 …………………… – some die, others multiply
*deserts get hotter & bigger

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Exercise 76
Questions 31-40
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Herzberg's Two Factor theory
A model for understanding what causes employee satisfaction and dissatisfaction with their job.
- Two factors
a. Factors that lead to increased satisfaction: 31. ______________
b. Factors that lead to increased dissatisfaction: 32. ______________ factors
- Factors leading to satisfaction and dissatisfaction are considered to be 33. ______________,
hence ‘two factor' theory
- Factors that increase satisfaction:
a. Achievement
b. 34. ______________
c. Enjoyment of work
d. More responsibilities
e. Personal 35. ______________
- Factors that increase dissatisfaction:
a. Salary (never enough)
b. Company policy and administration
c. Relations with 36. ______________
d. Working conditions
e. Relations with colleagues
- Possible combinations
Combinations Characteristics
- High H, High M — Staff have desire to succeed; few 37. ______________
- High H, Low M — No big issues, but not driven to improve; focus on salary.
- Low H, High M — Job stimulating but conditions are 38. ______________
- Low H, High M — Job is uninteresting and conditions are poor.
- According to Herzberg, it is necessary to eliminate job dissatisfaction before job satisfaction can
be increased.
- Ways to eliminate job dissatisfaction
a. Pay fair salaries
b. Guarantee employee 39. ______________ in the workplace
c. Create positive company culture (team building activities)
- Ways to increase job satisfaction:
a. Provide more challenging and 40. ______________ work
b. Pathway to promotion

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Exercise 77
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Agricultural programme in Mozambique
How the programme was organised
• It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district, near the Limpopo River.
• People depended on the forest to provide charcoal as a source of income.
• 31 ______________ was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water.
• Most of the work organised by farmers' associations was done by 32 ______________.
• Fenced areas were created to keep animals away from crops.
• The programme provided
— 33______________ for the fences
— 34______________ for suitable crops
— water pumps.
• The farmers provided
— labour
— 35______________ for the fences on their land.
Further developments
• The marketing of produce was sometimes difficult due to lack of 36 ______________.
• Training was therefore provided in methods of food 37______________.
• Farmers made special places where 38______________ could be kept.
• Local people later suggested keeping 39 ______________.
Evaluation and lessons learned
• Agricultural production increased, improving incomes and food security.
• Enough time must be allowed, particularly for the 40 ______________ phase of the programme.

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Exercise 78

Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The Gherkin Building
Commissioned by: 31………….. firm called Foster and Partners
The features of its appearance:
• Its shape is like a 32…………..
• It can reduce the carbon 33………….. of the citys.
• It lets 34………….. pass through the building, both reducing heating costs and brightening up
the workspace
• One false story claimed that the exterior of the building is partly made of 35…………..
Architectural concept:
• links 36………….. with the workplace.
• relies less on 37………….. for temperature control than other similar buildings.
The features of its interior:
• The atria that let fresh air pass through the interior are known as 38…………..
• There is a place for entertainment called the 39………….. at the top of the building.
The future of urban planning and architecture:
• It is likely that the entire 40………….. will be designed with more similarly ecofriendly
buildings in future.
• A new building will be constructed aiming to produce zero waste and remove carbon dioxide
from us as much as possible.

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Exercise 79

Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Advertising Effect
The important factor to consider
• The 31………….. that customers must travel affects the probability that they will buy the
product.
Methods of communication
• Advertising slogans are easier to remember if there is a 32………….. played with them.
• Mandy’s Candy Store appeals to people’s sense of 33………….. to draw in customers.
• To an ad campaign for digital products, it is 34………….. that is extremely important.
Effect on your product sales
• The customer’s 35………….. after he or she experiences the ad is most important.
Marketing strategies
• On international flights, it is wise for advertisements to be displayed in the
common 36………….. of most passengers.
• Very few young people buy 37…………..
• The UNESCO website would be a good place to advertise for companies aiming to improve
the 38…………..
• One good location to place ads for suntan lotion is the 39…………..
• A good scene for a water purification commercial would be wonderful sights of a

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Exercise 80

Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The role of sleep in humans and animals


Importance of sleep in animals
• Compared to those without food, animals without sleep are more likely to suffer
from 31……………
• Sleep is necessary for all animals, whether they are reptiles, 32…………… or fish.
Differences in animals’ sleep and reasons for their ways of resting
♦ Dolphins
• swim to the surface when sleeping, because they need to 33……………
♦ Birds
• are constantly 34…………… in the presence of numerous predators.
♦ Horses
• do most of their sleeping standing up.
• do occasionally take short naps lying down. Lying in one position for a long time could well
injure a horse, because their 35…………… are delicate.
Potential problems encountering
• Animals can also have 36……………, the same as humans.
Importance of sleep in humans
• It helps us to organise our 37…………… of the day.
• It plays a key role in 38……………
e.g.
• Because of the similar sleeping pattern to that in humans, 39…………… are studied in order to
increase our knowledge of human physiology.
• Scientists choose to study the 40…………… of the fruit fly in order to know the function of the
human gene and understand developmental processes in humans.

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