You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
For questions 1 - 8, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 You hear aman talking about a ceramics course he attended.
What aspect of the course did he find unsatisfactory?
A the level of support from the staff
B the quality of the materials
C the cost for students
2 On a radio programme, you hear some information about a future guest.
What will he be talking about?
A organising a mountain holiday.
B learning mountain climbing skills.
C buying mountaineering equipment.
TIP STRIP 3 You hear part of a talk about how to look fit and healthy.
What is the speaker's advice?
Question 3: Listen
for what the speaker A check your weight regularly
says about body fat, the B build up your muscles
answer comes soon C avoid certain foods
afterwards.
Question 4: Be careful. 4 You overhear two college students talking about applying for a weekend job.
The man makes three What do they agree about?
points, but the woman A It would be an enjoyable thing to do.
only agrees with one of
B It would be useful experience for the future.
them.
C It would help them with their college expenses.
Question 6: Listen to
everything the woman 5 You hear two friends talking about transporto
says and think about her
The woman has decided to use a bike instead of a car because
overall message.
A she hopes the exercise will improve her health.
B she is con cerned about the environment.
C she can no longer afford the cost.
6 You hear a woman talking about a sport.
What is she doing?
A explaining something to us
B warning us about something
C recommending something to us
7 You hear a weather forecast on the radio.
How will the weather change tomorrow?
A It will get colder.
B It will get sunnier.
C It will get windier.
8 You hear a news report about a theatre.
What does the reporter say about it?
A It is offering an impressive programme.
B It will be closed down in the near future.
C It has received a grant for improvements.
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Part 2
You will hear a student giving a presentation on the subject of the Loch Ness Monster.
For questions 9 -18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
The Loch Ness Monster
The head of the Loch Ness Monster has been compared to that of a
(9) .
The first published photographic image of the monster is known as the
(10) picture.
People argued that a picture taken in 1960 actually showed a
(11) but experts proved them wrong.
TIP STRIP
Question 12: Be
Tim Dinsdale realised that most monster sightings occurred on days when the weather was careful - different
types of weather are
(12) .
mentioned. Listen for
when it's easiest to see
the monster.
Most eyewitnesses say that they have no interest in getting
Question 13: Listen
(13) when they report sightings.
for a similar way of
expressing the idea
'have no interest in'.
In 1968, an underwater investigation used sonar equipment instead of
Question 18: You
(14) to try and find the monster.
are listening for two
words here that can be
connected by the word
An attempt to find the monster using a (15) .
'and'
failed in 1969 because the water was so dirty.
The idea of using a group of (16) .
to help with the search proved too complicated.
Dr Rines' underwater picture of 1972 seemed to show the
(17) of a large sea animal.
The aim of the latest research project is to study all the
(18) .
and living in Loch Ness.
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Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about a concert they went to.
For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list (A - H) the opinion each speaker expresses.
There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
A The performers got a better reception than they deserved.
B These musicians are at their best in live performances.
Speaker 1
~
e It improved after a disappointing beginning.
Speaker 2
~
TIP STRIP D I enjoyed the band's choice of material.
Option B: Listen for
which speaker compares
Speaker 3
CED
a live performance with
E I expected it to go on for longer than it did.
a recording of the music.
Option C: Speakers I Speaker 4
and 2 both criticise the ~
performers, but which F I'd like to have seen more bands for the price I paid.
of them mentions an
improvement?
Option F: Speakers I
and 3 mention good G I was annoyed by the behaviour of some band members.
Speaker 5
c=rEJ
causes, but which of
them is referring to this
concert?
H I was pleased the event was raising money for a good cause.
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You will hear an interview with aman called Patrick Shaw who works as a pilot for a
company which organises hot-air balloon trips. For questions 24 - 30, choose the best
answer (A, B or C).
24 According to Patrick, what worries people most when they take a balloon trip?
A how far the wind will take them
B whether they will hit some obstacle
C what the experience of landing will be like
D 25 Why does Patrick recommend joining the ground crew?
A It's the best way of learning about balloons.
B It provides some experience of flying a balloon.
D C It can be a fun way of earning extra income.
TIP STRIP
26 What makes the job of the ground crew particularly difficult?
o A
B
poor communication
unpredictable
with the pilot
weather conditions
Question 24: Listen
for a word with a
similar meaning to
'worries', What is it
C the nervousness of the passengers referring to?
D 27 Patrick says that all members of the ground crew must
Question 26: Patrick
mentions several
A be physically strong. difficulties, but which
one is the most
D B
C
have good social ski lis.
know their area well.
serious?
Question 28: Be
careful, you're listening
28 Patrick finds it unsatisfactory when new crew members for something which
Patrick doesn't like.
A fail to cooperate with each other.
B distract him with unnecessary questions.
C don't accept the way things should be done.
29 What does Patrick say about balloon competitions?
A It is often difficult to determine who has won.
B The finishing target area is often unmarked.
C Some competitors are requesting clearer rules.
30 Patrick thinks his particular ski lis as a pilot result from
A the way in which he was trained.
B the fact that he's adventurous by nature.
C the amount of experience he has.
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