Ielts Listening
Ielts Listening
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.
Job responsibilities:
– supervising swimmers
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Exercise 2 Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name: Example
Peter Smith
Suburb: 2. ______________
Details of injury
Sport: Tennis
Advice given
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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
Tuesdays B 6………………
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Exercise 4
Questions 1-7
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Exercise 5
B.unable to work.
4. A TFN is issued
Questions 5-10: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Passport #: 5. ______________
Nationality: Spanish
Hollywell 1517
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Contact details: 09-5577 5076
Title: 8. ______________
Gender: Female
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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
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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 7-10: Complete the booking form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer.
PARTICIPANT DETAILS
First name: 7 ...................
Surname: 8 ...................
Contact telephone number: 9 ...................
Email address: 10 [email protected]
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Exercise 8
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Exercise 9
INCIDENT REPORT
Questions 1 – 10
Telephone: 1…………….
Missing items:
– a 7……………
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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
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
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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.
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
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
C the unemployed
D creative people
Activities
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Questions 18-20
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 …………………
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
…………………
• 26 …………………
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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.
Questions 5-6
What TWO things did respondents say they liked most about doing the crossword?
Questions 7-8
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In which TWO areas did these research findings differ from those of the original study?
Questions 9-10
What TWO skills did Leela and Jake agree they had learned from the project?
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Exercise 25
Qestions 21-23 What does Judy say about each of the following courses?
Courses
21 History of Art
22 English
23 Fine Art
Questions 24-26
Questions 27-30
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Step 2: Check that you satisfy the 27………………… for the new course.
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Step 3: Speak with the Careers Service.
Step 5: Speak to the Admissions Tutor in the department you want to transfer to.
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
21 What did Alice do when she first arrived at the university Open Day?
A a supermarket
B a bank
C a bookshop
A its facilities
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.
Events
Questions 29 and 30
A accountancy firms
B the university
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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
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.
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A. Less than in the U.K.
27. Freya found that when studying management case studies in Germany:
28. Tom found it hard to adapt to his new course at first because:
30. Before starting the exchange program, Tom and Freya both suggest:
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Exercise 28
Questions 21 and 22
Professor Jones thinks that Mark will ask for more time for his essay because:
Questions 23–25
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Questions 26–30
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
• Mark plans to explain the theories and show 28 …………… for each of them
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Exercise 29
Questions 21-25
A good future
B good pay
C parents’ will
A time-management
B financial planning
C note-taking
A independence.
B communication
A shrinking
C growing popular.
25 How does the student compare the university course with polytechnics?
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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
Courses
27 Japanese
28 Medical Care
29 Computer
30 Public Relations
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Exercise 30
Question 21-24
24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
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Question 25-30
Problems
A. It is expensive.
D. It is very poisonous.
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.
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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__________
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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_________________?
colourful mobile
some 17____________________
Re-introduce mobile between one and 18__________________ later.
2 months 2
days
3 months 19______________
2 years 20______________
Research questions:
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Experiment with older children
Stages in incident:
c) 23___________________
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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:
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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?
______________________________________________________________________________
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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
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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____________________
19. Nowadays, its berries are widely used to_______________ food and drink.
Ecology
Problems
22. Many of the bushes in each group are of the same age so______________ of whole populations
is rapid.
Solutions
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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 ___________
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.
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Exercise 42
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.
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.
Example Answer
Bedside tables
Construction: wood
Colour: 1 ………………..
Height: 3 ……………….. cm
Condition: 4 ………………..
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 ………………..
Condition: good
Price: 9 ………………..
Seller’s details
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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.
Example Answer
Ÿ Two shifts
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Exercise 46
Questions 1 and 2
B. a display of instruments
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
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
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£7.00 1
(Anna Ventura)
23 June
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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
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
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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
CALLER’S DETAILS
Name: (8)…………..
Address: (9) ........., Eastleigh
email: (10)………….
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Exercise 49
‘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
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
A swifts
B bats
C corkroaches
D centipedes
Questions 16 and 17
Answer the questions below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
………………………………….
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.
18 carry a .…………………
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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
18 ……………
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Exercise 53
Questions 11-14
Complete the notes below.
Write TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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
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Nursing in 19 …………… October 10th, 7pm Mrs. Margaret Hall
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Exercise 54
12 What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building
together? .................... .
Questions 13-18
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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
Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from .................... o’clock.
Question 19
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Which TWO groups of patients receive free medication?
B unemployed people
C non-UK residents
E pregnant women
Question 20
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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.
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)
Questions 18-20
Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
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Exercise 56
Questions 11-13
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Questions 14-18
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Date Event
Questions 19 and 20
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Exercise 57
Question 11
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
18. What is the main purpose of having the Rate Breeds Sections?
19. What can you see in the park at the present time?
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B. fruit tree blossom
C. a demonstration of fishing
A. animals
B. local traditions
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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
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
Characteristics
B. watch films
C. draw dinosaurs
Answer:
19: ………………………
20: ………………………
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Exercise 59
Question 11-20
RIVENDEN CITY
THEATRE
A doubled in number
C reduced in number
D increased in size
E replaced
F strengthened
G temporarily closed
12 shop .................... .
15 lifts .................... .
Questions 17-20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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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
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
Questions 25-27
26) How does the tutor suggest the company can recover?
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C by closing some of its retail outlets
27) The tutor wants Jason and Karin to produce a report which
Questions 28-30
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 28-30.
E it is old-fashioned
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Exercise 66
Questions 21-24
21. Where in Australia have Asian honey bees been found in the past?
A. Queensland
C. several stales
B. carry parasites
C. damage crops.
24. Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australian.
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
21. Paul decided to get work get work experience in South American because he wanted
22. What project work Paul originally intend to get involved in?
A. construction
B. agriculture
C. tourism
B. develop trust
25. What does the Paul say about his project manager?
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C. He was very supportive of Paul.
A. a computer to use
Questions 27-30
A. He will do this.
B. He might do this.
C. He won’t do this.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Exercise 73
Time Perspectives
Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences
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
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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 ……………………
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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.
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