i= Listening Test =a You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). You hear a man telling a police officer about a robbery he saw. What was stolen? A watches B silver vases © jewellery * 2 You hear a doctor examining a patient. What is wrong with the patient? A asore throat B aswollen eye ¢ abad cut 3) You hear a man talking to a colleague. What does he want her to do for him? A senda fax B attend a meeting © make some photocopies @ You hear a husband and wife talking about their plans for a trip, When are they going to leave? A Wednesday B Friday © Saturday 5 You hear two co-workers discussing plans for something, | What are they trying to arrange? ‘A ameeting B aparty ¢ lunch 6 You hear a woman phoning to make a doctor's appointment, When will she see the doctor? A this Wednesday ie B this Friday CC next Wednesday 7 You hear a student talking about his schoo! books, Where did he leave them? A in the library B atschool athome 8) You hear a husband and wife discussing what to call their new baby. What name do they choose? A Stuart B Gregory € Steven Boe oecae ‘You will hear someone giving a lecture to a group of parents about keeping children safe in water. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. CHILDREN AND WATER SAFETY The [al] ortne Royal Liesaving Society website can be found on the fact sheet. Acchild can start swimming lessons when itis [J old. During swimming lessons, very young children lear to roll onto their Le ‘Ata private pool, there should be one supervisor for every Ts] children. Children must lear not to go close to the [4] unless ‘an adult is supervising them. than public pools. ‘Athome, put an alarm on the rear Ls] 80 you hear a noise if your child has gone into the garden, Apart from public and private pools, the L7] can also be dangerous for children, Atte beach, a l=] ‘lying is @ sign which means you must not swim.‘You will hear five different people talking about exercise. For questions 19-23, choose from the st (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A This person spends most of their free time exercising. Speaker 19 B_ This person is made to do exercise against thoir will Speaker 2 20 © This person does a lot of exercise in spite of their age. Speaker 3 24 D This person does exercise as part of their job. Speaker 4 22 E This person does exercise as part of @ social event. Speaker 5 23, F This person's good health depends on exercise,10 You will hear an interviow on the radio with a dog trainer called Jane Fennet, For questions 24- 30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 28 26 a7 28 In order for a dog to do what you want, A it must have a quiet, happy if. B it must think you are its leader. you must give it enough dog biscuits. Why is it bad to let your dog jump all over you when you arrive home? A because it will take the dog five minutes to calm down B because your dog should always look after you © because the dog will think that itis your leader ‘Adog that barks and jumps at visitors A. is trying to make sure you are safe. B wants to be taken for a walk. © thinks that you are the boss, If Jane throws a ball for her dog and he doesnt bring itto her, what does she do? A. She goes to pick up the ball herself. She makes the dog bring it to her. C She tests it to see who isin charge. Jane will ignore a dog A if itignores her. B when it gets into trouble. © when she's working with it Jane says that intelligent dogs A need lass exercise and mental stimulation, B don't lke being left at home during the day. often get angry with their owners, ‘According to Jane, what is the difference between a Doberman and a bulldog? A The Doberman is more inteligent than the bulldog. B The bulldog gets bored more easily than the Doberman. The bulldog runs more slowly than the Doberman, Bee e eo‘You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B oF C). You hear a man talking to an optician about his glasses, What does he need the glasses for? A reading B driving © watching TV ‘You hear a tour guide talking to a group of people. Where are they? A alibrary B ahistoric house ¢ anart gallery You hear a woman talking to her doctor. What does he think she might need? A tablets to stay calm B a heart operation C new glasses You hear a man talking about healthy eating, What does he suggest? A eating a large breakfast B eating a sandwich for lunch eating 2 big meal in the evening You hear a girl talking about a recent holiday. Why did she come back early? A. because she didn't ike the hotel B because something of hers was stolen C because she was disappointed with the island You hear a weather forecast on the radio. Which part(s) of England will have the heaviest rainfall? A London and south-east B northern © western and central You havé lost some money and you telephone the lost property office You hear a recorded message. What does the message tell you to do? A 10 callin at the office between 9am and Spm B to contact the police to make a statement to contact your bank immediately You hear a man talking about a new photocopier. What is his problem with it? A Too many people want to use it B itis too slow and gets too hot € Itdoes not copy colour sheets correctly. =You will hear a radio interview with a man called Greg Hunter, who is the editor of a sports magazine. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. WOMEN’S SPORT IN THE MEDIA A.survey shows that [9 | coverage of women’s sport makes up only about 4% of stories. Greg says the media doesn't publish stories about a sport which not many [it interetedin It is claimed that in the UK there are over women who play netball. Ava om nal, rg menos [Bil sen sane ‘af a spon that many people da but nat many want to read about. Greg's magazine has Ls] times as many male readers as female readers, Hwintstwe [fi nee sports masa especialy for female readers, Greg says top women tennis players aren't able to spend much time with their As a percentage of total TV sports time, women’s sport on television dropped to only [ss | last year. Ther are about [7] women wna are memes ofthe Spars Jounal sociation of rest tain The number of TV sports [Ls] hhas increased recently, ‘which should improve coverage of women’s sport,‘You will hear five different people talking about the business that each runs. For questions 19- 23, choose from the list (A-F) which business each person Is describing. Use the letters only ‘ence. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A assecond-hand bookshop B adriving school E atravel agency ra | F acomputer shopYou will hear Mr Farmer, a company manager, talking on the telephone to someone from an information technology (IT) company. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 How many employees does Mr Farmer's company have? A 50 B 30 24, © 80 25 Why does his company need a new IT system? A. because the company is doing very well B because the Internet doesn't work 25 © because the printer is old and slow 26 What is Mr Farmer's main requirement for his company’s new IT system? A It must not break down often B >It must not cost a lot of money. 26 © Itmust store client addresses. 27 How does his company count the time its employees spend at work? A using an electronic diary B_ by writing down the hours worked 27 © with an automated system 28 Why is Mr Farmer unhappy with the company which provided the computer system he has now? A. The printer failed repeatedly. B The price was too high. 28 © The atter-sales service was poor. 29 Why has Mr Farmer called this particular IT company? A He has used this company for many years. B He found the company on the Internet. 29 C He was told about the company by a trend 30 Most companies make changes to their computer systoms ‘A. every year. B every two years. 30 © very oftenYou will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 4) You hear a man talking about a part of his home. What partis he describing? A the balcony B the living room 1 © the garden 2 You hear a wornan talking about taking care of her home and family. Why did she need help? A because her husband joined the army B because her husband went away for work 2 © because her husband is very busy at work 3 You overhear a man talking to a receptionist on the phone. Wnere does the receptionist work? A adoctor’s surgery 3 B a computer company C ahealth and finess club You hear a woman talking to some workers. What are they doing for her? A moving her furnture B painting her house 4 © building walls and stairs 5 You hear a woman leaving an answerphone message about a meeting, Woy can't she be at the meeting? A Her flight was delayed, B Shes feeling unwell 5 © Her car has broken down & You hear a woman asking a friend to cancel something for her. wnat does she want the friend to cancel? A the milk delivery B her dental appointment 6 C the daily newspaper delivery 7 You hear a woman and her husband talking about their telephone bill Wat is the problem? A They have been sent the wrong bill B They have been disconnected. 7 © They have been overcharged 8 — Youhear a woman talking to the shopkeeper in a bakery. What does she buy? A yoghurt B bread 8 C cake 1516 You will hear an interview between a bank manager and two customers, Mr and Mrs Black. For questions 8-18, complete the sentences. STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS Mr & Mrs Black want a small po to help them start a new business. The bank lends money at a special rate of interest to new businesses, but the largest amount they will lend is 10 Mr Black thinks his wile is a very good [*] Mrs Black’s friend Molly used to work in a 12 | betore he decided to open a shop. Molly's shop closed after only 18 Mrand Mrs Black's plan is to help reduce 14 | atfrst ‘by making their cakes at home, Mr Black plans to use his 15 Many people starting a new business forget about although this can be ‘The bank manager agroes with Mr Black that £6,000 to set up a to deliver cakes to their customers. the most important part. Bil] is 100 expensive ‘The Blacks will put a new intheir garage.‘You will hear five different people talking about a music performance they have each been to. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the istters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. ° This person thought the music wasn't performed wel This person hadn't really expected to enjoy it. This person wasn't able to enjoy the performance. ‘This person was disappointed. This person knew somebody who was performing. This person was celebrating something, Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5 19 20 24 22 23 718 You will hear a receptionist at a college talking to a man who is interested in taking evening classes. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, 8 or C). 24 Some of the course tutors want A to limit the number of students in their classes, B to keep the usual number of registrations. students to register at least a month in advance. 25 The botany tutor A will not accept more than 17 students. B wants at least 15 students In her class. © may agree to let the man join her class. 26 How many students have registered for the design class? A12 B15 c 18 27 What does the tutor of the design class organise for the students? ‘A TV appearances B various activities © weekly visits to famous gardens 28 What does the cost of the botany class include? A only the lessons B drawing materials and trips lessons and books 29 How much does the “Designing the small garden” class cost? A £70 B e756 © £80 30 What time does the design class start? A Bo'clock B To'lock © Bo'clock 8 | 8=a You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A,B or C). 1) You hear a woman talking to someone on the phone. What is the problem? &) @ A The builders left early. B The water pipes have burst. © The lights aren't working. You hear a man talking to a colleague. What is he trying to explain? A. why he failed to finish a report B why he was late for a meeting © why he lost a client You hear a conversation between a man called Sam and his boss. Why does Sam want to leave early? A He has to go to the bank. B He has to collect his children trom school © He has a dental appointment. You overhear @ hotel guest complaining to the manager. ‘What is she complaining about? ‘Aan uncomfortable bed B noise in the hotel © alack of heating You hear a man talking about a job he has been offered. ‘What is he unsure about? A working far away from his family B moving toanew area © having to work very hard You hear a man telling his wie what he bought at the supermarket ‘What did he forget to buy? A coffee B chocolate powder © butter ‘You hear a business manager talking to colleagues about a meeting ‘Why won't he be there? A The factory was struck by lightning. B He's just come back from holiday. © There is a problem with the workers. ‘You hear a local radio news report about a burglary. What was stolen? A apainting B astatue © atamous jewel Listening Test ee ee AE 1920 You will hear a schoolgirl interviewing another student as part of a survey for the school newspaper. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. STUDENT OPINION SURVEY The gitl is doing a survey to find out how students think the may be made better. The boy is almost [2] years old. He started at this school Ly] ago. He says that he has no [4 about his new school. He waltprtermoe [tte computing The bey ant alleraughtopey [______————di He thinks that the weather in England is unsuitable for tennis courts. ‘According to the boy, younger children who misbehave in the ee need more The school's computer centre has [7] computers. Peseta [Bont his previous school.You will hear five different people talking about magazines. For questions 19-23, choose from ‘he list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one entra letter which you do not need to use. A. This person thinks reading magazines is a waste of time comers al B This person thinks magazines are informative and educational. © This person enjoys reading magazines but doesn't buy them. seoners [ail src goon i aR This person reads a magazine with people's serious opinions. comes [i F This person likes a magazine with a wide vanety ot teatures. 212 oe You will hear an interview with Dr Peter Ludwig about sugar in our diet. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 2h Dr Ludwig is surprised that parents ‘A. buy the sweet food sold at Hershey Park. B use sugary snacks as part of their children’s diet. see sugary snacks as a special treat. 25) What is the advantage of sugar in apples over sugar added to food? A Itdigests more slowly. B It tastes better than boring food. € Itcontains ‘empty’ calories, 26 The number of cases of obesity and diabetes Is increasing A by 23% a year. B quite slowly, © very quickly 27, How long does it take to get better after ‘sugar shock’? A aweek B 2410 48 hours several days 28 Food companies in France and Germany A have reduced the amount of sugar in their products. B_use an unnecessary amount of Sugar. © use sugar to make their food crisp and textured, 28) In 19th century Britain, factory workers were given sugar ‘A. because their work was long and tiring. B as a quick, cheap form of medicine. © because many of them were very young children. 80, Dr Ludwig thinks that parents should A watch their children’s behaviour more carefully. B stop giving their children extra sugar for a week or two. © try to find ways to make their children feel better. Bae ooistening Test | a) ‘You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best ‘answer (A, B or C). "1 You hear someone talking about a holiday resort. Who is the resort designed for? A elderly people B single people C families 2 You hear an answerphone message from a young man to his father. What is he asking his father for? ‘A some money to pay for a part for his car B his father's help with fixing his car C permission to borrow his father's car 3 You hear an actress talking about why she left a successful TV show. What was her reason for leaving? ‘A. She never went to bed early enough. B She was upset by the loss of privacy. C Journalists were writing rubbish about her. 4 You hear a brother and sister discussing what to buy their father. What do they decide to buy him? A. a waterproof jacket B a pair of fishing boots © a fishing rod '5) You hear a man on the radio giving instructions. What are the instructions about? A how to change a flat tyre B how to change your car's hazard lights © what to do if your car breaks down “6) You hear a radio advertisement for a new product. What type of product is it? A washing powder . B carpet cleaner © air freshener 7) Youhear a woman talking about taking care of an animal. What animal is she talking about? A acat B ahorse © adog 6 Youhear a woman talking to her friend Suzie on the telephone. When will she meet Suzie? A on Tuesday B on Thursday © on Saturday Be eee ew oe 2324 You will hear Charles Clark, a personnel manager, interviewing a woman called Irene White for a Job. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. AJOB INTERVIEW Charles Clark says he has interviewed several | + with good qualifications for this position. rene doesn't live near the [19 | but she says she could easily move house if she got the job. ‘The position will involve a lot of to other countries, but Irene wouldn't mind that After university, Irene studied advertising at Crewe College, and she got her [i] te your ag Irene has worked in advertising for Ds] years. Inher curertich hone ain charectagouper[ CO people. In her job, there is a lot of pressure to complete each project in a limited amount of Irene wants to change jobs because she doesn't think there is much chance of developing her [16] in her current job. a strong candidate for the job because of her Charles Clark says that Irene iYou will hear five different people talking about their cars. For questions 19-23, choose from the Sst (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra ‘etter which you do not need to use. ‘A This person's car is ideal for their family. Speaker 1 | B This person uses their car for transporting goods. Speaker 2 a © This person's car is provided by the company they work for. = Speaers [ [ai] D This person likes to be noticed in their car. Speaker 4 ES E This person plans to buy a different sort of car. Speaker § F This person has done a lol of work ont their car. 2526 = You will hear part of a conversation between a university accommodation officer and two new students, Claire and Sally, about the accommodation which has been arranged for them. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 Claire thinks that the house they are supposed to live in is A notthat bad. B completely unacceptable. unsuitable for students. - 25) Claire says that the house needs A minor repairs. B to be redecorated. tobe torn down. 26 The accommodation officer offers them a place in the Halls of Residence because A there are no other houses available for rent. B they can each have their own room in a new block. € they don't have to pay rent there. 27) Why doesn't Claire want to move to the Hall's of Residence? ‘A. because the bills would be expensive B because the Halls are too far from the city © because the Halls are in the middle of the university 28) How does Sally feel about Claire's attitude? A She agrees with Claire. B She thinks Claire hasno choice. © She thinks Claire is being awkward. 29° What is one advantage of living in the Halls of Residence? ‘A There is a good social life there. B The Halls are close to the lecture theatres. C The Halls are surrounded by playing fields. 80) How does Ciaire feel at the end of the conversation? A. She is still unhappy about the situation, B She will do her best to accept the new arrangement. © Sheis sure she has made a good choice. Li Le [a [| | |‘You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor C). You hear two people talking about a fim they have just watched. What sort of film was it? A acomedy B a horror film © aromance 2 Youhear a radio announcement for fitness tests at your local gym. How much will test cost if you book this week? A £33 B £20 cc £30 "3. You hear two people talking about what they want to do. What do they decide? A to watch television B tollisten to live music © to watch a film 4) You hear a local news report about a man who was arrested. What was he arrested for? A threatening someone with a gun B breaking into someone's car C stealing someone's radio You hear a woman talking to a friend about a recent holiday. What was the weather like? A rainy B stormy © sunny © You hear a man talking o a shop assistant. What does he want to buy? A clothes B abook cacp 7> You hear a woman giving a man directions. Where does he want to go? A the clubhouse B the leisure centre © the community centre 8 Youhear a woman ordering food over the telephone. How many sandwiches does she order? A three B two © six 2728 ‘You will hear a conversation between the receptionist at a health club and Mr Carter, who wants to Join the club. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. SOINING A HEALTH CLUB thas been [2] since Mr Carter and his wife last used agym, Mr Carter found out about the gym through his local Le Aerobics classes for beginners are held every [*] Alot of gym members use [2] training to keep fit Mr Carter agrees to have a training i made for him Mr Carter once injured his and the gym must be Retified of this. ‘The gym has a Ls] ‘who can do fitness checks for gym members. ‘Gym members don't have to pay to use the sauna or ‘The swimming poo! is open every day except for ( [Ts It costs aa year to be a member of the gym,You will hear five different students talking about studying at university. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what Is true about each student. Use the letters only once. There is ‘one extra letter which you do not need to use. A. This student's course includes more than one subject. —: Ce B This student wants to move toa diferent university Speaker 2 [ 20 | © This student is unhappy with the course they have chosen, — D This student's course involves practical work experience Speaker 4 [2] E This student was pleasantly surprised Speaker 5 a | F This student wants to th somewhere else. 29You will hear a young woman called Amy talking to her friend Mark about her recent back- packing holiday. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).. 24 How long was Amy away on holiday? A five weeks B five days © six weeks 25 Why did the holiday start badly? A. She and David missed their coach. B David had forgotten his passport. © They had to rush to the station. 26 According to Amy, backpacking holidays A can be disappointing. B are an exciting way to travel © havo to be planned caretly 27 Why was Amy's holiday such a special experience? A. She saw places she'd always wanted to see. B She saw places that wore both famous and beautiful © Sho sawa lot of places in a single holiday. 28 What did Amy find dificult during her holiday? A picking which particular place to visit. B traveling between different cities by train. © talking to people in their own language. 29 What happened to Amy in Rome? A She lost her friend David, B Somebody knocked ner down in a crowd. © Somebody tried to steal from her. ‘90 When suggesting that Mark should try backpacking, Amy says that ‘A you have to spend your money carefully, but it's worth it B_ mostof the things you want to do are too expensive, © you should travel by train or coach because it's slower. Be oe‘You will hear people talking in eight different situation answer (A, B or C), For questions 1-8, choose the best + You hear someone giving a short talk on rabies. Who is the talk for? A people in Britain B people leaving Britain 1 © people returning to Britai 2 You hear a hotel receptionist giving directions over the phone. How will the person she is talking to travel? A by car B bytrain 2 © by bus 3 You hear two people talking about the event they are at, What event i it? A university course B aconference 3 © aTVchat show 4 You hear a young man talking to his friend Sarah about music. ‘What Is her favourite sort of music? A classical B heavy metal 4 © pop 5 Youhear a mother talking to her son about his day at the zoo, Which animals did he like most? A the elephants B the lions 5 © the giraffes: 5 Youhear awoman taking to her husband about a trp he is going on. ‘Where is he going? A Siberia B Berlin 6 © London 7 You hear a doctor's receptionist talking to a patient. What will the patient do? A wait until the doctor is tree B come back alte later 7 © gout for a cup of coffee 8 You hear a conversation between a cashier and a customer in a supermarket. What has the customer been given? A the wrong change B the wrong products 8 © the wrong discount 3132 You will hear a radio interview with a popular author called Philip Anderson. For questions 9-18, ‘complete the sentences. A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, Philip took IE] to waite his latest book. Philip has written a total of [0] bestselling books. He was first encouraged to write by his La] Philip studied English Literature, not creative vniting, when he was at ‘After watching a thriller with a clever plot, Philip decided to try the same thing in the form of a ‘Afilm based on Philip's first book will probably be released in Next month, Philip will go to [15 J promote his books. In September, he will begin teaching a creative writing course for adults in Philip is going to take a long Lz] in the summer, ‘The next book Philip writes will be based on something that really happened in London during the CT‘You will hear five different people talking about sightseeing tours they have been on in England. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the Jetters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A. This person’s tour was arranged by someone else. 8 This person took a half-day tour. soe: 1 © This person went to the north of England. cowes D This person saw a royal castle. woes (7 E This person feels the tour was good value for money. woes 1B] F This person found the tour ting. 33You will hear a conversation between a father and his son, John, who are at a museum. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 % The father thinks John will enjoy the day out because John A always likes musourns. B is interested in science. © can see exciting things. Why can't John have an ice cream? ‘A He's not allowed to eat sweet things. B It's too soon after his last meal © They'll be too late to see the exhibits, Which exhibit do they visit first? A. the dinosaur exhibit B the insect exhibit © the mammal exhibit John's father says that the surprising thing about the Diplodocus is that A it was so big. B it lived so long ago, © itanly ate plants. ‘According to John’s father, what did dinosaur crocodiles eat? A plants B fish and small animals © dinosaurs, Why don't they go to the git shop when John asks 10? A They will go later. B They are going to leave soon © t's too far away. ‘John’s father says that the biggest giant squid ever caught A was 9 metres long. B was found in New Zealand, © had eyes as big as footballs, i tel oll ol alListening Test ‘You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). @ @ ‘You hear a travel agent telling a customer about fights to Brussels, Which aitine does the customer choose? A BMI BKM © British Airways ‘You hear a weekly weather report on the radio. What will the weather be like on Friday? A dry but dull B sunny © very wet You hear a psychologist talking about computers. What does she think about children and computers? A. They don't encourage children to think. B They stop children doing their schoolwork, © They don't help children develop their social skills, ‘You hear a news report about a dog and its owner, Mr Pearse. What did the dog do? ‘A made Mr Pearse angry B disappeared for several days © did what Mr Pearse told it to do You hear a woman athlete talking about an injury. What did she injure? A her knee B her back © her hand You hear a husband and wife talking about going to a party. What time do they plan to arrive at the party? A 7:30 B 930 © 10:00 You hear an announcement at a train statior What should people travelling to Heathrow A catch a train from platform four B go immediately to the booking hall © goto Oxford and then change train You hear a famous chef being interviewed. What does he think about British food? A It’s bland and boring, B It’s not as good as other food. © Some of itis very good Be eee oe 3536 You will hear part of a conversation between a university professor and a student who is interested in applying for a course. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. A UNIVERSITY BUSINESS COURSE ‘The student wants to do the MBA Marketing course which starts in She thinks that this course will help her find the type of pte eg eet In the first semester, students must choose one of [=] ‘optional modules. Inthe second semester, students will spend four [3] working for a local company. ‘There are lectures every morning, and group study sessions following From the start of the course, students can get [5s] and ‘support from their personal tutor. ‘Students must take [Fs] ‘exams during the course. ‘On the first day of the course, students will be given a Lz] of the facilities, such as the library and so on. ‘The professor suggests that, to be sure of a place, the student should apply by the middle of‘You will hear five different people talking about a film they have just seen. For questions 19-23, ‘choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. ‘There Is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A. This person didn't like the film. B This person enjoyed the film. C This person thought the film had both good and bad points. D This person acted in the film. E This person hadn't expected to enjoy the film. F This person thought the end of the film was disappointing, 3738 You will hear someone called Mary Steen talking on a travel programme on the radio. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). ‘24° Mary says that the flight and hotel for a Mediterranean holiday will cost A £480, B £300-R400. © £800. 25, What does Mary think that listeners really want when they go on holiday? ‘A beaches and the company of lots of other people B to. go somewhere very different and far away a holiday that’s more expensive than they can afford (28) How expensive isa holiday in Thalland compared to a holiday in the Mediterranean? ‘A more expensive B less expensive C the same price 27) Mary says that one problem with charter fights is that A they only fly between January and June. B they cost at least £400. C they leave at inconvenient times. 28) What does Mary say is the best way to arrange accommodation in Thailand? book a hotel from home B lo0k for hotels near the airport take the advice of local people 29° Whats cheap accommodation in Thailand like? A a room like those in a five-star hotel B assingle room with nothing but a bed C arom with very basic facilities 80) According to Mary Steen, which are the best places to eat in Thailand? A roadside cafés and restaurants B MoDonald's restaurants © ‘restaurants in large hotels Bo ooom os You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor C). 1) You hear two people talking about their friend Brian. What is Brian? A ateacher B astudent © achemist 2) You hear a woman talking about reading. Why does she enjoy it? ‘A. She likes imaginative stories, B She learns a lot from books, © Reading helps her to relax. 3) You hear a traffic announcement on local radio, ‘What should people driving to Bridgend do? avoid Coychurch Road: B tum off at Junction 32 CC tum off at Junction 31 4) You hear a man being interviewed on a TV chat show. What is he? A anactor B awriter acameraman 5) You hear a wornan leaving an answerphone message for her friend Davia. What is David supposed to do? A pick her up at the otfice B_ meet her at nine o'clock ring her at the office 6) You hear two office workers talking about a missing file. What happened to the file? A Ithas probably been lost. i BB Someone took it home. € twas put in the wrong place. 7) You telephone the Putney Museum to ask when it is open, and you hear a recorded message. What should you do? A press t B press © pross3 8) You hear the host at a party talking to his friend Nick. Why doesn't Nick want tonic water? A He usually drinks soda water. B_ He no longer likes tonic water. Tonic water always makes him il. Bee eee eo 3940 ‘You will hear a woman called Mrs Sutcliffe being questioned by a police officer about a burglary at her house. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. BURGLARY REPORT Mrs Sutcliffe was at I] when somebody broke into . her house. The breakin took place at about [0] The burglar was in Mis Sutcitie’s {Ex when she saw him. Mrs Sutclite says he was =] and heavily built Mrs Sutciife’s [=] called the police, ‘The burglar stole [+] from Mrs Sutcliffe, Mrs Sutcliffe thinks she'll feel safer at home if she gets a The poor condition of Mrs Sutciffe's [ie] probably ‘made it easy for the burglar to break in. ‘The police have a good [7] of the person they think ‘broke into Mrs Sutcitfe's house. ‘The police will contact Mrs Sutcliffe in Ea weeks! “ime, or sooner if there is important news.You will hear five different people talking about a protest against the building of a new motorway. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (AF) what Is true about each person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A. This person is a police officer. Speaker 2 sowers [a Speaker § B This person doesn’t want the motorway to be bui © This person is working on the new motorway. D This person only went to watch the protest. E This person wants the motorway to be but. F This person was attacked during tne protest. 4)42 as You will hear a conversation between a travel agent and a man who wants to travel to Newcastle. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24) At first, the man plans to travel to Newcastle A on Saturday morning. B on Friday morning, ¢ on Friday evening. 25. What time is the last direct train to Newcastle on Friday evening? A 630 pm B 7.30pm © 830 pm 26) The train fare to Newcastle is £45 on Saturday if you A travel in the morning. B change at Coventry and York. © book in advanee. 27 What time could the man get to the church if he takes the Saturday train? A by 6:30 B by 11:30 © by 12:30 28 The man doesn't normally travel by coach because A itmakes him feel il, B it's too expensive. © ittakes too long, i 29) The coach takes longer on a Friday evening because ‘A you have to change coaches. B the coach makes more stops on the way. © there is a lot of trafic on Fridays. 30) How does the man pay for his ticket? A incash B by cheque © by credit card Boo eo‘You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor C). 3 a ‘You overhear a conversation in a hairdresser’s, What does the customer decide to have? A her normal style B alight perm © aditferent style You hear two people talking about a holiday they booked recentty. ‘Why are they unhappy? ‘A They were given bad advice. Hotel prices have gone down. © They should have booked oniine. ‘You hear a woman talking to her son about studying. When did he start studying? half an hour ago B at seven o'clock ¢ atmidday ‘You hear an announcement in a department store. ‘Where should you go if you want a knife for cutting meat? A first floor B second floor © ground floor ‘You hear a woman talking about a furniture shop she visited. What did she buy? A an armchair B an oak wardrobe © asota bed ‘You hear an estate agent talking to a woman about a house for sale. What doesn't she like about it? + A I's too small B It's too expensive. € It’s too old. ‘You hear a critic talking about a film called Treasure Harbour. What was it frst? A abook B aTVseries © aplay You hear two people discussing what to give their friend Mike for his birthday. What do they decide? A to give him money instead of a gift B to buy him something unusual C to ask Mike what he wants aciinemicas 10 43You will hear a woman answering qu questions 9-18, complete the sentences. ions as part of a survey about washing powder. For ASHOPPING SURVEY The woman is a [9 | who studies chemicals and their ‘effect on the environment, She lives with 10 | other people. ‘She does 3-4 loads of washing every Forthetast [i] re woman hasbeen using a washing povelor he's kind to te erent The brand of powder she uses is made from products, not petrol based chemicals, The washing powder she uses costs £2 more than the [aw The woman thinks that Eco-Plus powder should be sold in bigger The woman would only use another brand of washing powder tit didn’t contain Le] that harm the environment. Most of the advertisements the woman sees are on the ‘The woman says she would like to visit the WhizWhite [ie] tern more about ihe new produc.‘You will hear five different people talking about their teaching at university. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A This person wants changes in their department, coer’ [za] somes [—[a) soaks [a ‘Speaker 5 B This person thinks practical training is very important. © This person is about to stop teaching. D_ This person does more research than teaching, E This person no longer likes teaching, F This person thinks all students should study this subject. 4546 You will hear a zookeeper called James Watson giving a talk about endangered animals and the work of zoos. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A,B or C). 24 Why are James Watson's audience at the zoo this evening? A to see endangered animals B to find out how they can help animals. © totake part in some research 25. What reason does James Watson give for animals being endangered? A. They are losing their homes in the wild B They are being taken from their natural environment. © People do not help enough animals in need, 26 According to James Watson, why are zoos important? ‘A They provide simple entertainment. B Scientists cary out important studies there. © They control elephant populations in Asia. 27 What help does the zoo need people to give? A help with ticket sales B onations of money © help ragistering ta 2 charity 28 Why does James Watson think the animal adoption scheme is good? A The adoption lasts for a whole year. B You can see how your money is used. © itis anice git if you can’t think what to buy. 29 Who does James Watson think will enjoy the ‘Keeper for a day’ scheme? people who don't mind hard work B people who like learning new things © people who want to work with animals 30 What does James Watson ask people to do? ‘A make more generous donations B encourage others to help © arrange fundraising at work.