TEST 10

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 hotel manager talking about the staff who work for her .
What does she say about them ?
A They get to do a range of tasks .
B They often suggest new ideas .
C They sometimes arrive late
2 You overhear a student talking on the phone .
What does he say about life at college ?
A He’s made a lot of new friends .
B His teachers are pleased with his progress .
C He finds his accommodation is very convenient .
3 You hear a caller on a radio phone – in programme .
Why has she phoned ?
A to disagree with a previous caller
B to warn other listeners about something
C to explain how she feels about something
4 You hear a man talking about a wildlife documentary .
What aspect of it disappointed him ?
A the animals which were featured
B the quality of the photography
C the style of the commentary
5 You overhear two people talking in a café .
The man has just come from
A his workplace .
B a shopping centre .
C the house of a friend .
6 You hear a man talking about how he designs light shows for music concerts .
He usually gets his ideas by
A watching films of previous shows with similar music .
B listening to the music for the show several times .
C asking the performers to describe the audience .
7 You hear two friends talking about a new ‘ free bike – hire ‘ scheme .
What do they agree about ?
A the effect it might have on levels of bike crime
B who should be responsible for paying for it
C how much it would improve their city
8 You hear a woman talking about her favourite movie .
Why does she like it ?
A It’s very romantic .
B It’s very funny .
C It’s very exciting .

You will hear an interview with a singing teacher called Rosie Carnes , who is talking about
her work . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 What difficulty for singers does Rosie mention ?
A not hearing how they sound to others
B not fulfilling childhood expectations
C not knowing how to breathe properly
25 According to Rosie , which part of the body should singers warm up first ?
A the spine
B the mouth
C the throat
26 Rosie says that a singer’s knees should
A remain tense .
B be bent slightly .
C be kept close together .
27 To maintain a good voice , Rosie mostly recommends that singers
A drink water .
B suck sweets .
C breathe in steam .
28 When learning the words of songs , Rosie often
A imagines they have different meanings .
B gets a friend to help her practise them .
C repeats them while doing other things .
29 Rosie advises people hoping to become singers to consider
A how strong their ambition is .
B be careful not to damage their voice .
C take advantage of opportunities to perform .
30 Rosie tells us about a friend who
A avoids singing on recordings .
B prepares in her car before performing .
C suffers very badly from nerves on stage .
TEST 11
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 man talking about an ancient object he found in the ground .
The man took the object to a museum because
A he thought it might be valuable .
B he decided to record his find .
C he wanted to know what it was .
2 You hear two friends talking about advertising .
What does the woman say about advertisements ?
A They are merely a form of entertainment .
B They make people buy things they don’t need .
C They give people misleading information about new products .
3 You hear an actor talking about her career .
What does she say about how she became an actor ?
A She had a chance meeting with someone .
B She was successful at drama school .
C She asked her friend to help her .
4 You hear a tour guide telling a group of tourists about a view .
Which feature does the guide think will be most familiar to them ?
A the park
B the river
C the wood
5 You hear a man talking to a friend about a presentation he has just given
How does he feel now ?
A relieved that the audience was small
B confident that he spoke clearly
C surprised that so many people asked questions
6 You hear two students talking about a careers talk they have just heard at college .
What do they disagree about ?
A how useful the information was
B how entertaining the speaker was
C how well the audience behaved
7 You hear an author of children’s books talking about her work .
What point is she making ?
A She wants her books to be educational .
B Her books are about her real – life experiences .
C Friendship is the main focus of her stories .
8 You hear a man and a woman talking about older people learning languages .
What does the man say about them ?
A They don’t take advantage of technology .
B. They have more time to study .
C They use better learning techniques .

You will hear an interview with Marvin Benby , a beekeeper who keeps his bees in hives on
a city rooftop . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 What made Marvin get into beekeeping ?
A He was persuaded to try it by a friend .
B A friend offered to teach him about it .
C He wanted to prove a friend wrong .
25 Marvin thinks the best part about keeping bees is
A helping to increase the bee population .
B the excitement of checking his beehives .
C having access to so much honey .
26 One of the difficulties for Marvin of city beekeeping is
A taking it personally when things go wrong .
B ensuring the bees get to a variety of flowers .
C getting hold of the most suitable equipment .
27 Marvin says that one of his neighbours
A complained about being stung by a bee .
B insisted that Marvin moved his beehives .
C had concerns due to an allergy to bees .
28 When Marvin set up his first beehive
A he became confused about what to do .
B he made some potentially dangerous mistakes .
C his bees became nervous and stressed .
29 What does Marvin say about selling bee – related products ?
A He has started to make a profit .
B Local people are starting to buy them .
C It cost him a lot to get started .
30 How does Marvin feel about the next few months ?
A He has a mixture of contrasting feelings .
B He hopes to enjoy a more relaxed period .
C He is confident that he can manage .
TEST 12
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 young woman who is an apprentice cook talking about her apprenticeship
How does she feel about it ?
A grateful to be working in a four – star restaurant
B pleased that her teacher told her about the opportunity
C confident about fulfilling her ambitions
2 You hear two students talking about passing the time on bus journeys .
What technique for passing the time do they both sometimes use ?
A listening to music
B observing the world outside
C concentrating on what’s happening inside
3 You hear a cycle coach telling his group about the ride they are going to do .
What instruction does the coach give ?
A Don’t go too fast on the return route .
B Stick together on the main road .
C Don’t take the first sign to the destination .
4 You hear part of an interview in which a writer talks about autobiographies .
What does the writer say about them ?
A He prefers working on books about people he knows .
B He is unlikely to write one himself .
C He thinks the more popular ones are very boring .
5 You hear a journalist telling a colleague about her time at university .
How did she first get interested in journalism ?
A by doing research online
B by accepting a chance request
C by reading a particularly interesting article
6 You hear a man and a woman talking about a new clothes shop they have visited .
What does the man say about having a member of staff to welcome customers ?
A It seems like a worthwhile idea .
B Other people might appreciate it .
C Worse things happen in other shops .
7 You overhear a woman talking on the phone to a friend .
What is the woman talking about ?
A an idea for a small short – term business
B the various career options open to her
C her role in a forthcoming expedition
8 You hear part of a broadcast on the radio .
What type of broadcast is it ?
A a programme advertisement
B a wildlife documentary
C a news summary

You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Susan Fletcher , who works on a
research station in Antarctica . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 How does Susan feel before each trip to Antarctica ?
A anxious because she’ll miss people she cares about
B concerned about dealing with what lies ahead
C relieved to be leaving problems behind
25 Susan says that what’s most stressful for her at the moment is
A not being able to predict everything you may need .
B not having enough time to prepare properly .
C not knowing exactly where she’s going .
26 What does Susan admire about her colleagues ?
A their scientific skills
B their lack of selfishness
C their success as researchers
27 Susan says the entertainment that’s organised at the research station
A serves a useful purpose .
B allows people to show off their talents .
C disturbs people’s regular schedules .
28 On the research station , Susan sometimes has difficulty
A getting enough time alone .
B eating the same food all the time .
C having a comfortable night’s sleep .
29 What does Susan say she loves about her work ?
A the chance to observe such fascinating wildlife
B being able to live so far from populated areas
C the fact that such a unique place is so familiar to her
30 Susan advises students hoping to work in Antarctica to
A make sure they have skills that are not purely academic .
B develop a high level of competence in their particular subject .
C think carefully about whether they’re well – suited to the lifestyle .
TEST 13
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 man talking about collecting old coins .
What pleases him most about his hobby ?
A the satisfaction of aiming for a complete collection
B the idea that someone has used the coins in the past
C the thrill of searching for unusual coins for his collection
2 You hear a woman talking about playing the piano .
What does she say about learning to play the piano ?
A It’s important to find the right teacher .
B Everyone can play well if they try ..
C It requires more discipline than other instruments .
3 You overhear a man and a woman talking in an art gallery about a boy’s paintings .
What do they agree about the paintings ?
A They show remarkable artistic maturity .
B The gallery is asking too much money for them .
C They probably weren’t painted by the boy .
4 You hear two students talking about a university chemistry lecturer .
What do they agree about the lecturer ?
A She is good at explaining difficult concepts in lectures
B She is tolerant towards students who hand work in late
C She manages to make students feel enthusiastic about her subject .
5 You hear a woman talking to a work colleague about moving abroad for a new job .
What does the woman feel disappointed about ?
A the inflexible attitude to the start date
B the lack of job security involved
C the relatively low status of the work
6 You hear two friends talking about a job interview
How does the woman feel now ?
A surprised that the interview went well
B pleased to have impressed the interviewers
C relieved that she wasn’t asked any difficult questions
7 You hear part of a radio programme .
What is the woman talking about ?
A an environment group
B a nature course for school children
C a new walking route in the countryside
8 You hear a woman talking to her brother about his hair .
What is she doing ?
A admitting she cut his hair badly
B teasing him about his hairout
C suggesting he grow his hair longer

You will hear an interview with a woman called Maya Gardi , whose daily life and business
are based on waste – free principles . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or
C).
24 What did Maya find most difficult when she started shopping in a waste – free way ?
A having to take more time over it
B having to avoid things in plastic containers
C having to remember to take her own bags
25 Maya decided to adopt a completely wasto – free lifestyle when she
A saw an article online about plastic rubbish .
B noticed the bins outside her block of flats .
C visited her local waste facility .
26 How did Maya’s parents react to her decision to live waste – free ?
A They were worried that she would regret it .
B They did not believe that she really meant it .
C They did not think that she was likely to succeed .
27 How have Maya’s cooking and eating habits changed ?
A She uses leftover food creatively .
B She cooks more often for her friends .
C She has developed her own cooking skills .
28 What does Maya say about socialising ?
A She sometimes has to forget her principles .
B She doesn’t worry about what people think of her .
C She carefully chooses which events she attends .
29 What does Maya say about her new business ?
A She has an advantage when it comes to marketing
B Sales are increasing faster than expected .
C She is expanding into a related sector .
30 How did Maya feel about the radio work she did recently ?
A nervous about taking part at the last minute
B pleased to have the chance to explain her views
C surprised that she was asked by a reporter
TEST 14
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 on the radio about an actor .
What does the woman say about him ?
A His acting has improved over the years .
B The media often criticise him unfairly .
C He gets fewer film roles than he deserves .
2 You hear a hairstylist talking about her career .
She prefers working in the TV industry because she
A feels that her contribution is valued .
B is able to express her opinions freely .
C thrives on the creative challenge the work presents .
3 You hear a comedian called Geoff Knight talking on the radio about his profession
What does Geoff like his act to contain ?
A stories that give people a surprise
B things that everybody can relate to
C material that nobody has used before
4 You hear a conversation between a customer and a coffee shop employee .
What is the employee doing ?
A waiting for a colleague’s help
B excusing a colleague’s inefficiency
C criticising a colleague’s attitude
5 You hear a man telling a friend about an art exhibition .
What does he say about it
A It was well attended .
B The lighting was effective .
C The catalogue was worth buying
6 You overhear a man ringing a sports shop .
Why is he calling ?
A to report an incident in the shop
B to make a special order
C to follow up an earlier query
7 You hear a man telling a friend about his work .
How does the man feel about his work ?
A resentment of his colleague’s success
B regret at the changes that have taken place
C frustration at his lack of progress
8 You hear two people talking about a country walk they’re doing .
What do they agree about ?
A It’s much too long to complete .
B The path is very difficult to follow .
C They’ve chosen the wrong day to do it .
You will hear an interview with an international concert pianist called Karen Hong . For
questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 Why does Karen keep practising pieces of music she knows well ?
A to keep her confidence levels high
B to warm up before playing difficult new pieces
C to make small improvements to her performance of them
25 What does Karen say about her mother ?
A She still tries to have an influence over Karen .
B She shows her emotions much more than Karen’s father .
C She could have been a competent pianist herself .
26 Karen says that after winning a big competition , she began
A to lose interest in music .
B to take offence easily .
C to doubt her talent .
27 Karen’s decision to take a break from performing allowed her to
A spend a lot of time on her own .
B regain full physical health .
C put a new management team in place .
28 When she was performing on television regularly , Karen enjoyed the idea that
A she was bringing people from different countries closer together .
B she was improving people’s mood and energy levels .
C she was taking classical music to new places and people .
29 What does Karen say about pop music ?
A It is suitable for people of all ages .
B It makes little impression on her .
C It affects teenagers ‘ behaviour in different ways .
30 Karen believes that when dealing with young children who play music
A praise should only be given where it is justified .
B pushing them too hard will demotivate them .
C it’s a mistake to make them nervous about the end result .
TEST 15
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 man talking about crime fiction .
What is his attitude to crime novels now ?
A He thinks they are a useful distraction .
B He prefers to buy only one crime novel at a time .
C He finds them less memorable than other types of novel .
2 You hear two sports journalists talking about a tennis player who is retiring . What do they
agree about the tennis player ?
A He will look for opportunities to work on TV .
B He is likely to start a new career as a coach .
C He has chosen to stop playing at the right time .
3 You hear an inventor talking about her work .
What does she say about inventions ?
A They are the result of a lot of hard work .
B She enjoys encouraging others to create them .
C Ideas for them come to her at unexpected times .
4 You hear two friends discussing their plans for the weekend .
What is the man doing ?
A persuading his friend to take up cycling
B recommending a new cycle route to his friend
C inviting his friend to accompany him on a cycle ride
5 You hear a woman talking about crossword puzzles .
How does she feel about doing them ?
A relaxed while she is focused on a crossword
B excited if she can solve all the clues correctly
C satisfied that she is exercising her brain
6 You hear two colleagues talking about travelling to work .
What do they disagree on ?
A that the time spent travelling is a waste of time
B that travelling to work is very expensive
C that it’s better to live outside the city and travel in to work
7 You hear a researcher talking about social media .
What point does he make about it ?
A It’s easy to forget that social media is a recent development .
B The disadvantages of social media are often exaggerated .
C Friendships on social media cannot replace face – to – face contact .
8 You hear a woman telling a friend about her experience of using a life coach .
What has the woman decided to do differently ?
A stop worrying about whether she achieves her goals
B set herself smaller goals that are easier to achieve
C reflect on which goals are most important to achieve

You will hear an interview with a man called Jamie Cole , who is talking about his
experience of writing his first recipe book . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A
, B or C ) .
24 When Jamie was a recipe tester , he decided to write a recipe book because
A he was persuaded by a colleague that his book would do very well .
B he thought his own recipes were better than the ones he was testing .
C he knew he had a good understanding of what makes a successful recipe .
25 How did Jamie succeed in getting a book deal with a publisher ?
A He found an agent who helped him .
B He had a useful contact in the business .
C He wrote to every publisher of food books .
26 What aspect of writing the book did Jamie find most challenging ?
A having to spend so much time shopping for ingredients
B practising the same recipe many times in order to perfect it
C researching background information to include about his recipes
27 Jamie says he has been asked by the public
A whether the pictures in his book are real .
B whether he had help with writing the recipes .
C whether his recipe book has earnt him lots of money .
28 Why does Jamie think his recipe book is popular ?
A He uses unusual flavour combinations in his recipes .
B His recipes are aimed at people with little time to cook .
C He has included recipes for cooks of different abilities .
29 What advice does Jamie give to people thinking of writing their first recipe book ?
A focus on a particular style or type of cooking
B develop food preparation skills by taking courses
C get a job where you work in a kitchen every day
30 What is Jamie’s immediate priority for his career ?
A planning a series of TV programmes about food
B travelling widely to gather ideas for future books
C starting a blog as a way to communicate with readers
TEST 16
You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose the best
answer ( A , B or C ) .
1 You hear two neighbours talking about a new statue in their town .
What does the woman say about it ?
A She suspects many people won’t like it .
B She doesn’t understand what it represents .
C She is convinced it should be removed .
2 You hear a music teacher talking about his job .
He regrets that
A music is rarely considered to be an essential subject .
B there are so few advanced level music students .
C he cannot teach the music that he personally likes .
3 You hear two journalists talking about driverless cars .
What do they both think about them ?
A Most drivers would be keen to try them out .
B More tests have to be done on their reliability .
C There will need to be many changes to driving laws .
4 You hear a doctor talking on the radio about colds .
She says many of her patients are unaware that
A antibiotics are ineffective at treating colds .
B healthy eating may help the symptoms of colds .
C there are things they can do to avoid colds .
5 You hear a brother and sister talking about a musical they have seen .
Why does the woman like the musical ?
A It explores themes that are important to her .
B She feels sympathetic to its central character .
C The songs are entertaining and easy to remember .
6 You hear a woman talking about horse riding .
How has the woman benefited from going riding again ?
A She now has a new group of friends .
B Riding has helped to improve her balance .
C It has enabled her to deal effectively with stress .
7 You hear a customer complaining in a department store .
What does the shop assistant agree to do ?
A exchange the item for a different size
B offer a refund for the unsatisfactory item
C give him a credit to spend in the store
8 You hear a food critic talking about a chef called Peter Tinney .
What is she doing ?
A describing Peter’s creative approach to cooking
B justifying why Peter deserves the award he has won
C defending Peter’s decision to close his restaurants

You will hear an interview with a retired sportswoman called Gemma Porter , who now runs
her own business . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 Why did Gemma retire from sport ?
A She had won all the major championships .
B She wanted to spend less time travelling for work .
C She was starting to get injured more often .
25 How did Gemma feel immediately after her retirement ?
A She was dissatisfied at not training every day .
B Her financial situation was a concern to her .
C She missed her former competitors .
26 What did Gemma feel was a disadvantage for her when applying for jobs ?
A She lacked formal qualifications .
B She wasn’t used to fixed working hours .
C She had never worked in an office .
27 Why did Gemma start a business helping retired sportspeople to find new careers ?
A She still had many friends in the world of sport .
B No other recruitment companies offered this service .
C Her experience meant she could offer the best advice .
28 What motivated Gemma in the early days of her business ?
A the determination to prove other people wrong
B the belief that she was doing something worthwhile
C the desire to gain a reputation as a business woman
29 Gemma says some sportspeople can have problems joining a company because
A they can be impatient with colleagues .
B they dislike receiving negative feedback .
C they object to having to follow company rules .
30 Gemma thinks companies will hire more retired sportspeople in the future because
A sportspeople are better at accepting change than other employees .
B both companies and sportspeople are focused on achieving goals .
C companies will only survive if they have staff who are competitive .
TEST 17
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 man talking about flying long distances .
What does he say about it ?
A He still finds some trips challenging .
B He now keeps business trips short .
C He always travels in business class .
2 You hear a woman telling her friend about a jewellery – making course she did .
What does she say about it ?
A It has given her the confidence to make jewellery to sell .
B Meeting the other participants added to her enjoyment .
C She liked the peaceful atmosphere of the sessions .
3 You hear a woman talking about moving home .
What will the woman do differently the next time she moves home ?
A hire a professional company to help her move
B get rid of unwanted possessions before she moves
C research her new neighbourhood in advance of moving
4 You hear two film critics discussing a film starring an actor called Tania Fry .
They agree that
A Tania manages to find humour in the script .
B the film doesn’t allow Tania to show her acting ability .
C there should be more films for actors of Tania’s generation .
5 You hear a football referee talking about his job .
How does he deal with the pressure of his job ?
A by taking regular exercise to keep himself fit
B by sharing his experiences with other referees
C by reminding himself that players argue with all referees
6 You hear two friends discussing a photography exhibition they have just been to .
How does the woman feel now ?
A enthusiastic about improving her own photography skills
B motivated to find out more about the photographer
C inspired to visit the places shown in the photos
7 You hear a travel and tourism student talking about a project she is doing about pop –
culture tourism . What does she say about fans who travel to pop – culture destinations ?
A They are often disappointed by their experience .
B They are unpopular with residents in these locations .
C They are dissatisfied that so few destinations are available .
8 You hear two friends discussing a local market .
Why does the man recommend the market to the woman ?
A There aren’t too many shoppers there .
B The prices are generally competitive .
C It helps to support local producers .

You will hear an interview with a woman called Helena Best , who has been a contestant on
three TV quiz snows . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 What does Helena say about being a contestant on the show Full Marks ?
A She was frustrated at not remembering the correct answers .
B She was annoyed by some of the people in the audience .
C She was distracted by the studio lights and cameras .
25 When Helena appeared on Great Minds ,
A she felt inferior to the other contestants .
B she was relieved that she had prepared well .
C she thought her questions were harder than other people’s
26 What helped Helena to feel relaxed on Brainbox ?
A competing in a team
B being given a suitable topic
C knowing the show was not live
27 What aspect of being a contestant did Helena particularly enjoy ?
A chatting to the show’s host during the breaks
B being given expensive clothes to wear for filming
C being treated like a celebrity by the staff at the studio
28 What point does Helena make about applications to be on a quiz show ?
A State if you’ve been a contestant on other shows .
B Be honest about your education and previous work .
C Make yourself sound interesting on your application .
29 Helena mentions that , because of the contract contestants are given , it’s important not to
A publish any of the questions online .
B give interviews to newspaper journalists .
C tell anyone in advance whether you’ve won .
30 Helena advises anyone who is going to take part in a quiz show to
A believe strongly in their own ability to win .
B enjoy the experience of being seen on television .
C watch as many episodes of the show as possible .
TEST 18
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 newsreader talking about his job .
He says that the most important thing about getting work as a newsreader is to
A practise your presentation skills .
B train to be a reporter first .
C be prepared to work unsociable hours .
2 You hear a man telling a friend about surfing .
What does he say ?
A He still struggles to keep his balance .
B it was harder to learn than expected .
C He finds it less exciting to go surfing now .
3 You hear a nurse talking about healthy eating .
What is she doing as she talks ?
A suggesting why some people have unhealthy diets
B describing typical health problems she sees in patients
C encouraging people to take responsibility for their health
4 You hear an advertisement for a game app .
Which feature of the game is being promoted ?
A It is easy to play .
B It has multiple uses .
C It’s a way to make friends online .
5 You hear two friends talking about their hobby of fishing .
What do they agree ?
A Catching fish is not the most important thing .
B No two fishing experiences are the same .
C It is hard to define the perfect fishing trip .
6 You hear two friends discussing how their town has changed recently .
Why does the woman regret the changes ?
A There are more traffic jams than before .
B Public transport is now less convenient .
C Journeys by car have become more complicated .
7 You hear an announcement about a TV programme .
What is the subject of the documentary ?
A how to solve people’s sleep problems
B why some of us have problems sleeping
C what happens in the brain when we sleep
8 You hear two teachers talking about children and reading .
What is the man’s attitude to children’s graphic novels ?
A They help to motivate certain children to read .
B They can be used for teaching several subjects .
C They are unfairly criticised by his colleagues .

You will hear an interview with a woman called Natasha Green , who is talking about her job
as an archaeologist . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 What made Natasha want to work as an archaeologist ?
A Several of her relatives worked as archaeologists .
B She found something ancient that was very important .
C There were many archaeological sites where she grew up .
25 What does Natasha say about digging in the Sahara Desert ?
A She finds the weather to be too challenging at times .
B She is frustrated that there are so many sites to explore .
C She feels jealous of friends spending their holidays relaxing .
26 When starting a new dig , Natasha believes it’s important to
A find out what remains have already been uncovered there .
B assemble the best team of archaeologists to take with her .
C be able to quickly interpret the remains that she finds there .
27 Natasha says she often meets people who are unaware that archaeologists need
A the ability to draw well .
B foreign language skills .
C a good knowledge of IT .
28 How does Natasha recommend that children can become involved in archaeology ?
A by volunteering to help at a local dig
B by visiting a variety of ancient sites
C by reading widely about the subject
29 When asked what people should do if they find very old objects , Natasha
A urges people to handle them very carefully .
B expresses her anger at people who sell them .
C stresses that people should show them to an expert .
30 How does Natasha see the job of an archaeologist changing in the future ?
A More time will be spent protecting sites .
B There will be fewer archaeological digs in cities .
C Remains will be identified without the need to dig .
TEST 19
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C
1 You hear two TV critics talking about presenters of science programmes .
During the conversation , the woman makes the point that
A criticism of current presenters is hardly ever justified .
B presenters tend to lack a background in science .
C TV audiences prefer presenters who are celebrities .
2 You hear a psychologist talking about friendship .
He says his best friends are people who
A he works with .
B he went to school with .
Che shares leisure interests with
3 You hear two friends talking about holidays .
Why does the woman choose to visit small islands on holiday ?
A to explore places that are remote
B to escape from an urban environment
C to experience a unique culture
4 You hear a man telling his wife about a product review he has read online .
How does she respond to what he says ?
A She questions the reliability of the review .
B She revises her opinion of the product .
C She is amused by the content of the review .
5 You hear a woman leaving a voicemail message .
Why is she late for her appointment ?
A She was held up at work .
B She has been stuck in traffic .
C She lost track of time .
6 You hear two students discussing their project on public parks .
What advice does the man decide to follow ?
A to focus on one particular park
B to investigate the benefits of public parks
C to look at how parks have changed over time
7 You hear a woman talking about growing up with lots of cousins .
How does the woman feel now ?
A sorry that she hardly sees them
B envious of her cousins ‘ achievements
C convinced that it has influenced her as an adult
8 You hear a university student talking about his studies .
What does he say about his degree course ?
A He thinks it’s easy to transfer to another programme .
B He feels it could improve his employment prospects
C He will be based in the same place throughout his degree .

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a professor called Martin Hart and a housebuilder
called Anna Peterson , who are talking about houses made out of blocks of straw . For
questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 What does Martin Hart say about using straw in the construction of houses ?
A Large amounts of straw are currently wasted every year .
B The straw used is not good enough quality to give to animals .
C Enough straw can be produced to build a high number of houses .
25 When developing the technology for building straw houses , Martin added bricks to the
outside because
A this meant the houses fitted with the surroundings .
B this helped to keep heat inside the houses .
C this made the walls of the houses much straighter .
26 What objection did Martin receive about the straw houses his team built ?
A There were concerns about what would happen in a fire .
B People were worried about the carbon dioxide in the walls .
C The walls would not be able to support the weight of the building .
27 Anna Peterson decided to build a straw house for the first time because
A she thought they would become very popular .
B she was curious to experiment with new materials .
C she had clients who expressed an interest in straw houses .
28 When describing her current role in straw house projects , Anna explains that
A she works mainly with the site supervisors .
B she often assists with constructing the roof .
C she personally leads the team of carpenters .
29 The most important consideration for Anna in all her projects now is to
A choose natural materials .
B create unique homes .
C use simple designs .
30 When talking about the future , Anna expresses her desire to
A win an award for her work in building straw houses .
B carry out her plan for building straw houses at a reduced cost .
C teach others the techniques of building straw houses .
TEST 20
1 Part 1 3 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 shop assistant talking about buying bicycles .
What advice does he give ?
A Think about what kind of cycling you do .
B Get the best bicycle you can afford .
C Choose a bike with lots of gears .
2 You hear two friends talking about skiing holidays .
What did the woman do differently on her last skiing holiday ?
A She booked her holiday a long time in advance .
B She chose an alternative style of accommodation .
C She made her own arrangements regarding a hotel .
3 You hear a woman leaving a voicemail message for a friend about a job interview .
Why is the woman pleased ?
A She has been offered the job .
B She was less nervous than she expected .
C She felt she gave the right answers .
4 You hear two people on holiday in Morocco talking about a camel ride they’ve just done .
What surprised the man about the experience ?
A the beauty of the scenery
B the helpfulness of the guide
C the nature of the animals
5 You hear an IT expert talking about passwords .
She suggests that
A changing passwords regularly is advisable .
B there is an acceptable way to write a password down .
C people should avoid having the same password for different things .
6 You hear a guide on a tourist bus being asked about a tall building .
What does she say about the building ?
A It offers the best views of the city .
B It’s worth visiting at different times of the day .
C It’s a popular meeting place for local residents .
7 You hear a local radio announcer giving a traffic report .
There are problems on the motorway because
A emergency services are working in the road .
B a broken – down lorry is blocking the road .
C current weather conditions are slowing traffic .
8 You hear a diving instructor talking to a woman who is learning to dive .
According to the instructor , how is the woman’s diving improving ?
A She is handling the equipment well .
B She is learning to adjust her speed .
C She is controlling her nerves before a dive .

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a writer called Eddy Carlton , who is talking about his
experience of growing oranges in Spain . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A ,
B or C ) .
24 Why did Eddy decide to buy the fruit farm in Spain ?
A He needed to find a way to increase his income .
B He had wanted to live on a farm for several years .
C He happened to find it for sale during a research trip .
25 What did Eddy discover when he first moved into the farm ?
A The trees weren’t in a healthy condition .
B The water supply to his farm wasn’t adequate .
C The weather wasn’t as good as he had expected .
26 What does Eddy say about the local people he met ?
A They provided practical help on the farm .
B They advised him to change his working hours .
C They were happy to share their knowledge of fruit growing .
27 What does Eddy say about his writing career since he moved to Spain ?
A He has found it easier to do his writing than before .
B The location has been the setting for many of his books .
C Writing has become less important to him than growing oranges .
28 What aspect of growing oranges does Eddy think could affect him ?
A It’s expensive to pick the oranges by hand .
B People are starting to buy other types of fruit .
C Fewer young people want to work on the land .
29 What has Eddy recently discovered about the area he lives in ?
A It used to be famous for a different type of industry .
B It contains many ancient ruins that are rarely visited .
C It has been a popular holiday destination for centuries .
30 What does Eddy hope to do in the future ?
A increase the size of his farm
B persuade his children to take over the farm
C convert some farm buildings into holiday accommodation
TEST 21
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
1 You hear two friends talking about attending a motor – racing event .
They agree that the best thing about it was
A the race .
B the facilities .
C the atmosphere .
2 You hear a football coach talking about a match .
He thinks that the team lost because
A they lacked concentration .
B they weren’t very fit .
C they hadn’t practised enough .
3 You hear two people talking about a computer game .
Why does the boy dislike it ?
A It’s boring .
B It’s expensive .
C It’s complicated .
4 You hear a woman talking about judging a poetry competition ,
What surprised her ?
A how nature was seen in the poems
B how many poems some people wrote
C how humorous the poems were
5 You hear a young man talking about travelling alone for the first time .
How did his parents react to the idea ?
A They were helpful .
B They were worried .
C They were angry .
6 You hear part of a talk by a nurse .
What is she doing ?
A giving instructions to a new colleague
B explaining how patients should be treated
C outlining the good and bad points of the job
7 You hear a man talking about a long – distance journey he made .
How did he travel ?
A by bus
B by motorbike
C by car
8 You hear two friends talking about listening to the radio .
What did the girl like about the programme she mentions ?
A It was amusing .
B She learned something .
C The presenter was good .

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a professional athlete called Ann Brown . For
questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 What does Ann say about her performance in the world championships ?
A She was disappointed not to win .
B She wishes she’d been more prepared .
C She did better than she’d been expecting to .
25 How does Ann feel about the place where she trains ?
A She finds it quite boring .
B She enjoys looking at the scenery .
C She pays little attention to where she is .
26 What does Ann think of the idea of taking a “ day
A She thinks all athletes need one sometimes .
B She would like to have more of them .
C She doesn’t find them necessary . from training ?
27 What is Ann’s attitude towards the other competitors in races ?
A She avoids close social contact with them .
B She’s made a few good friends amongst them .
C She finds it easy to talk to them when she has to .
28 In her free time , Ann enjoys
A kite flying .
B skiing .
C reading .
29 How does Ann feel about being recognised in public ?
A She’s relaxed about it .
B She finds the attention exciting .
C She dislikes signing autographs .
30 When thinking about the future , Ann
A plans around five years in advance .
B admits to worrying about getting injured .
C remains focused on winning important races .
TEST 22
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
1 You hear two friends talking about a book .
What does the boy like about it ?
A It’s short .
B It’s educational .
C It’s amusing
2 You hear a man talking about family holidays as a teenager .
What part did he find most enjoyable about them ?
A the journey
B being outdoors
C watching films
3 You hear two friends talking about a hotel they stayed in .
What do they agree about it ?
A The location was convenient .
B The staff were friendly .
C The room was comfortable .
4 You hear a woman talking about a new film .
How did she feel after seeing it ?
A confused
B frustrated
C sad
5 You hear a woman telling a friend about her job in a supermarket .
What was she doing there this morning ?
A working on the checkout
B filling the shelves
C serving at the fish counter
6 You hear a man talking about a band he saw at a concert .
What is he critical of ?
A the image of the band
B the quality of the music
C the length of the show
7 You hear a sports instructor giving advice .
What is he doing ?
A giving feedback on a technique they’ve tried
B describing a technique they might find useful
C explaining why a technique might be inappropriate
8 You hear a woman talking about being at university .
What surprised her about it ?
A how quickly time passed
B how much money she spent
C how many friends she made

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a woman called Penny Greer , who works as a
photographer . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 How did a college course in photography most affect Penny ?
A She realised the importance of light .
B She learnt a more commercial style .
C She developed certain artistic skills .
25 Penny decided to specialise in wedding photography because she
A had always been interested in weddings .
B hoped to photograph weddings in a new way .
C was influenced by other wedding photographers .
26 Penny currently gets most of her customers through
A her website ,
B magazine advertising
C a mailing list .
27 What takes up most of Penny’s time ?
A talking to clients
B taking the shots
C editing her work
28 Penny says she gets the photographs she wants when people
A relax fully .
B dress in an original way .
C express their feelings strongly .
29 What does Penny love most about her job ?
A having the chance to work with different types of people
B seeing the work go through a number of stages
C organising the work in her own way
30 Penny advises young photographers to
A develop a personal style .
B take as many photos as they can .
C start their own business as soon as possible .
TEST 23
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
1 You overhear a woman recommending a campsite
Why does she recommend it ?
A It’s close to tourist attractions .
B It’s in an area of natural beauty
C It has a wide range of facilities .
2 You overhear two friends talking about global warming .
How does the girl feel about it ?
A pessimistic about the future
B surprised at the effects it’s having
C unconvinced that there’s a problem
3 You overhear a young couple talking about moving to the country .
Why does the man object to the idea ?
A He wouldn’t be able to work there .
B He’d miss the facilities of the city
C He wouldn’t be near to his friends
4 You hear a part of a radio programme about food .
Why should listeners call the programme ?
A to take part in a recipe competition
B to find out about a cookery course
C to ask questions about cooking
5 You hear the beginning of a programme about college canteens
What point is being made about them ?
A The choice of food has improved
B Students like the food on offer there
C Teachers complain about the quality of the food .
6 You hear a young woman talking about her career .
Why did she accept a job in a bookshop ?
A She needed a steady income .
B She thought it would be enjoyable
C She hoped to improve certain skills
7 You hear part of a programme about a clothes designer .
What does the woman like about the clothes he designs ?
A They are practical I
B They are colourful
C They are original
8 You overhear a discussion about the sport of snow – kiting
What does the man say about it ?
A It’s easier to learn than other winter sports
B It’s more dangerous than other winter sports .
C It requires less equipment than other winter sports

Part 4 You will hear an interview with Pamela Green , a young fashion designer . For
questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C )
24 What helped Pamela to decide to become a fashion designer ?
A working as an assistant in a fashion shop
B doing research into the fashion industry
C attending a course on fashion design
25 What does Pamela say about having a degree in fashion ?
A It’s essential for promotion .
B It’s evidence of your ability .
C It guarantees you a better income .
26 Pamela says that when starting your own fashion label , it’s most important to
A enjoy the creative process .
B contact shops that might sell it .
C have a business plan .
27 Where does Pamela usually find inspiration for her fashion designs ?
A in the work of other designers
B in the styles of other countries
C in the clothes her friends wear
28 What aspect of her work does Pamela find most difficult to deal with ?
A the pressure to meet deadlines
B the failure of some of her designs
C the need to attend fashion shows
29 According to Pamela , successful designers need to be able to
A predict future fashions
B recognise all past styles .
C get their designs published .
30 What advice does Pamela have for people who want a career in fashion ?
A Be aware of the options available .
B Don’t be afraid of sudden fame .
C Learn from your own errors .
TEST 24
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 man 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 skill
C buying mountaineering equipment
3 You hear part of a talk about how to look it and healthy.
What is the speaker’s advice?
A check your weight regularly
B build up your muscles
C avoid certain foods
4 You overhear two college students talking about applying for a weekend job .
What do they agree about ?
A It would be an enjoyable thing to do
B It would be useful experience for the future
C It would help them with their college expenses
5 You overhear two people talking about transport .
Why has the woman decided to use a bike instead of a car ?
A She hopes the exercise will improve her health
B She is concerned about the environment .
C She can no longer afford the cost .
6 On the radio , 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 the 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 winder .
8 You hear a radio presenter talking about a theatre .
What does he 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 .

Part 4 You will hear an interview with Patrick Shaw , who works as a pilot for a company
that 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
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 .
C It can be a fun way of earning extra income .
26 What makes the job of the ground crew particularly difficult ?
A poor communication with the pilot
B unpredictable weather conditions
C the nervousness of the passengers
27 Patrick says that all members of the ground crew must
A be physically strong .
B have good social skills .
C know their area well .
28 Patrick finds it unsatisfactory when new crew members
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 skills 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
TEST 25
Part 1 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 about the final episode of a TV series.
What does she say about it?
A It wasn't as good as previous episodes.
B it failed to attract a large number of viewers
C It delivered an unexpected end to the story.
2 You hear a DJ who works in a club, talking about his job.
What makes him unhappy?
A being asked to play old-fashioned types of music
B being asked to play the same track more than once
C being asked to play the bands which he dislikes most
3 You hear a man talking about an art exhibition.
What does he criticise about it?
A the way the paintings were displayed
B the number of paintings in the exhibition
C the lack of information about the paintings
4 You hear a radio announcement about a job vacancy.
What skill must you have if you want the job?
A an ability to deal with complaints
B an ability to work with numbers
Can ability to write well
5 You hear part of an interview with a restaurant owner.
What is attracting customers to the restaurant?
A a website
B magazine reviews
C personal recommendations
6 You hear part of a talk by a young man who's just come back from a trip
What was the main benefit of the trip for him?
A He became more independent
B He learnt a foreign language.
C He made new friends.
7 On the radio, you hear a sports journalist talking about an article she has written.
What is the article about?
A the history of sport
B the benefits of sport
C the lack of sports facilities
8 You hear a young man giving a talk about going camping.
What is his advice?
A take a good variety of food stuffs
B go prepared for bad weather
C choose the area carefully

Part 4 You will hear an interview with the film actor Mikey Standish . For questions 24-30 ,
choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 Mikey feels it is unfair when people suggest that
A some types of role are unsuitable for him .
B he’s trying to imitate other well – known actors .
C he always plays rather similar characters .
25 How did Mikey feel while playing the character called Simon ?
A sorry that he had decided to accept it
B unsure about Simon’s character
C worried that Simon was so similar to himself
26 What kind of role does Mikey now refuse to play ?
A weak people who become heroes
B the male lead in romantic films
C characters who do not change at all
27 Why did Mikey decide to go to drama school ?
A It had been a long – held ambition .
B He felt he had other option
C A film director suggested it .
28 Mikey recommends that young people interested in acting go to drama school because
A it allows them to compare their skills with others .
B it teaches them to be competitive in the real world .
C it helps them decide whether acting is right for them .
29 What does Mikey say about his celebrity status ?
A It was hard to get used to at first .
B It’s making him increasingly uncomfortable .
C It has tended to come about gradually .
30 What are Mikey’s immediate plans for the future ?
A to take a break from film acting
B to write the script for a film
C to direct a film himself
TEST 26
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C )
1 You hear part of a programme about music in schools
Why are fewer children joining school choins ?
A They are unwilling to sing in public
B Their parents don’t encourage them to sing
C Their teachers lack the necessary musical ski
2 You overhear a conversation about evening classes
Why did the girl decide to register for a photography course ?
A She wanted to take better holiday snaps
B She thought it would help her in her career
C She needed a relaxing change from her studies
3 You overhear two people talking about a new car
What did they both approve of ?
A the size of the portions
B the originality of the food
C the efficiency of the service
4 You hear a man talking about exploring underground caves
What is he ?
A an experienced caver
B a journalist
C a student
5 You overhear a woman talking about a job interview she had
What does she say about ?
A Some of the questions were una
C The interviewers put her under pressure
6 You overhear a woman talking about a language course .
What does she criticise about it ?
A There are too many students
B Grammar isn’t focused on
C it isn’t challenging enough
7 On the radio , you hear a man talking about food
What does he do ?
A He’s a shop owner
B He’s a cookery writer
C He’s a chef in a restaurant
8 You hear a man talking about moving house
How did he feel after moving to new area ?
A womed that he wouldn’t see his old friends
B concerned about how his children would adapt
C surprised by how welcoming his new neighbours were

Part 4 You will hear an interview with Monica Darcey , who has written a bestselling book
about gardening . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C )
24 Monica says that most people who buy her book
A have made mistakes in gardening .
B are knowledgeable about gardening .
C do not trust professional gardeners .
25 How did Monica’s parents feel about her early interest in gardening ?
A They were concerned about the effects on her health .
B They were worried that she lacked other interests .
C They feared her enthusiasm would affect her studies .
26 Monica applied to work as a gardening journalist because
A it would give her an extra source of income .
B she’d found the experience of writing rewarding .
C there might be opportunities to do some research .
27 Why did Monica give up her job on a magazine ?
A She got an offer of work somewhere else .
B She didn’t get on with other members of staff .
C She was not interested in the type of work she was doing .
28 According to Monica , what makes her gardening books special ?
A They are written in an entertaining style .
B They are aimed at amateur enthusiasts .
C They are the result of detailed research .
29 What does Monica dislike about the photographs in many gardening books ?
A They reduce the importance of the writer .
B They help to sell poor quality writing .
C They show an unrealistic view of their subject .
30 What makes Monica unsure whether to accept a job on television ?
A Her publisher may disapprove of it .
B It may make her suddenly famous .
C She would have less time for writing .
TEST 27
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
1 You hear the weather forecast on the radio .
What will the weather be like on Sunday ?
A windier than on Saturday
B colder than on Saturday
C rainier than on Saturday
2 You hear a character talking in a soap opera .
Who is he talking to ?
A his boss
B his wife
C his trainer
3 You hear an advertisement
What is being advertised ?
A a shop
B a publication
C a TV programme
4 You hear part of a radio play
How does the woman feel ?
A nervous about something
B guilty about something
C bored by something
5 You hear part of a programme on the subject of fashion .
What is the presenter’s purpose ?
A to criticise certain attitudes
B to complain about something
C to recommend something to us
6 You overhear a woman talking about the flat she lives in .
Why is she thinking of selling it ?
A There’s too little storage space .
B She’s disturbed by street noise
C It’s a long way from her place of work .
7 You hear an announcement about a future wildlife event .
How will the event help the protection of wildlife ?
A by raising money
B by informing the public
C by recruiting volunteers
8 You overhear a family discussion about computer games .
Why does the young man like them ?
A They help him to relax after work .
B They remind him of his childhood
C They make him more self – confident

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a man called David Shaw , who is a professional
ceramicist , making pottery objects out of clay . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer
( A , B or C ) .
24 What does David say is an absolute requirement for people considering a career in
ceramics ?
A They must feel a passion for it .
B They must be physically very fit .
C They must have enough patience .
25 David says it took him a long time to
A develop his own style .
B make his business profitable .
C decide to work at ceramics full – time .
26 What does David find most enjoyable about his job ?
A the fact that the results are unpredictable
B the feedback he gets from his customers
C the knowledge that he creates useful pieces
27 What does David say he finds particularly difficult ?
A doing administrative tasks
B finding time to research new ideas
C finishing new commissions on time
28 What reason does David give for his recent success as a ceramicist ?
A He’s been luckier than other ceramicists .
B He’s put in more effort than in the past .
C He’s started to follow certain fashions .
29 How does David feel about the possibility of teaching ceramics ?
A He feels unprepared for it .
B He fears it might distract him .
C He’s unsure about finding time .
30 David advises people who want a career in ceramics to
A talk to established ceramicists .
B go to ceramics exhibitions .
C attend a ceramics course .
TEST 28
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations . For questions 1-8 , choose
the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
1 You hear part of a talk by a man who works for a tourist company .
What is his role in the company ?
A He trains the guides
B He chooses the destinations .
C He designs the advertisements
2 You overhear two people talking about a film .
Why didn’t the man enjoy it ?
A He was distracted by noise .
B His seat was uncomfortable .
C The sound volume was too low .
3 You hear a woman talking about running in a marathon .
Why did she decide to run ?
A She knew it would be good for her level of fitness .
B She’d been wanting to do it since her schooldays .
C She was too embarrassed to refuse to do it .
4 On the radio , you hear a man talking about an antique calculator .
What does he say about it ?
A It’s just been stolen .
B It’s just been found .
C It’s just been sold
5 You hear a politician talking about facilities for the young in her area .
In her opinion , what is needed ?
A a library
B a leisure centre
C an Internet café
6 You overhear a woman talking about a full – time job in a theatre
Why did she decide not to apply for it ?
A She was used to working part – time
B She would have had to work evenings .
C She felt she lacked the right qualifications .
7 You hear part of an interview with a comedian who organises what he calls laughter
workshops . What does he want to teach the participants ?
A how to make friends more easily
B how to become more self – confident
C how to help others overcome problems
8 You hear a woman talking about learning to fly a plane .
How did she feel during her first lesson ?
A alarmed by the way the plane moved
B relieved that it seemed relatively easy
C confused by the Instructor’s comments

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a woman called Jennie Thorpe , who is a trapeze
artist in a circus . For questions 24-30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ) .
24 Jennie got her present job when her manager saw her performing at
A a gymnastics competition .
B a circus school
C a ballet show
25 Why does Jennie feel a need to practise just after the end of a show ?
A She is able to do more difficult things then .
B She is too tense to be able to relax immediately .
C She is able to sleep better afterwards .
26 What does Jennie say about earning a living as a trapeze artist ?
A It’s hard if you have no contract .
B It’s unlikely after a certain age .
C It’s difficult for most performers .
27 According to Jennie , what distinguishes great trapeze artists from the rest ?
A They have the lightest bodies .
B They perform without a safety net .
C They have an abililty to keep calm .
28 What does Jennie find the most difficult thing to get used to ?
A having to get up early every day
B damaging her hands on the trapeze
C feeling pain in her muscles
29 In Jennie’s opinion , circus skills have helped some school students by
A making them physically stronger .
B increasing their ability to study .
C improving their social interaction .
30 What does Jennie want to do next ?
A do a training course
B get a teaching job
C open a circus school
TEST 29
Part 1 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 on a radio programme.
What is the speaker doing?
A recommending that listeners make a certain drink
B explaining why a drink is becoming more popular
C telling listeners about a drink they may not know about
2 You hear someone talking about people who travel a lot when they’re young.
What is his attitude towards these people?
A He is envious of them for having the opportunity
B He feels that they are simply wasting their time.
C He can’t understand why they do it.
3 You hear an advertisement for a course.
What does the speaker say about the course?
A You need to take a test before being accepted for it.
B It starts with theory and moves on to practical work.
C It focuses on your effect on the people you will instruct.
4 You hear part of a radio interview.
Who is being interviewed?
A a film director
B an actor
C a screenwriter
5. You hear part of a radio report about car drivers.
What did the survey discover about a lot of drivers?
A They pay no attention to warning lights.
B They don’t know what various symbols in a car relate to.
C They think there are too many warning lights and symbols in cars.
6. You turn on the radio and hear part of a programme.
What type of programme is it?
A a review programme
B a chat show
C a phone-in
7 You hear part of a radio play.
Where is the scene taking place?
A in a restaurant
B in a car
C in a house
8 You hear a woman talking about running.
What aspect of running is she talking about?
A her involvement in running over a period of time
B why she finds running so enjoyable
C the importance of running and training with others

Part 4 You will hear an interview with someone who has started a magazine for children. For
questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 When talking about her job as a primary school teacher, Kate emphasizes
A how much effort the job required.
B how good she was as a teacher.
Chow difficult the children could be.
25 Kate decided to start her own magazine for children
A because both children and parents suggested the idea.
B when she was working in publishing for children.
Cafter considering what was available for children.
26 What does Kate say about enthusiasm?
A Children respond positively to it.
B Children cannot maintain it for long.
C Children experience it more than adults.
27 Kate says that she learnt from her research that children
A don’t want to feel that they are being considered inferior.
B don’t like texts that have too much serious content.
C don’t know some words that she had expected them to know.
28 Kate says that the age range for the magazine
A may change to some extent in the future.
B may not be exactly what it is stated to be.
C has been decided after asking parents.
29 Kate says that the magazine makes use of the Internet because
A some children prefer using it to learn about subjects.
B some subjects cannot be covered fully in the magazine.
C it is used a great deal in connection with some school work.
30 Kate says that one of her aims for the magazine is to
A include subjects that children don’t normally read about
B create an interest in subjects some children consider boring.
C encourage children to choose what they want as a career.
TEST 30
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 You hear part of an interview with a pop singer.
How does she feel about what happened?
A embarrassed by her mistake
B angry with her tour manager
C confused about what happened
2 You hear part of a radio programme for young people.
What advice does the speaker give?
A Try to discuss the matter with your friends.
B Pay no attention to the people who laugh at you.
C Encourage other people to be like you
3 You hear a radio presenter talking about a book.
What does the presenter say about the book?
A Some of the writers have already had their work published.
B It contains work that was entered for a competition.
C It is very well organized.
4 You hear someone talking on the phone.
What is the speaker’s purpose?
A to resolve a disagreement
B to make a threat
C to apologize for previous behaviour
5 You hear someone talking to an assistant at a box office.
What is the situation?
A The man has lost his tickets.
B The man was sent the wrong tickets.
C The man wants to return the tickets.
6. You hear someone talking about her personality.
What is the speaker doing?
A admitting something
B explaining something
C promising something
7 You hear two people talking.
What is the relationship between them?
A They are members of the same club.
B They live in the same building.
C They are studying on the same course.
8 You hear a local radio presenter talking about a competition.
Which of the following is true of the competition?
A The first part does not involve any cooking.
B The second part involves ten people cooking on their own.
C The final part takes place at a different restaurant.

Part 4
You will hear an interview with someone whose daughters are appearing in a show in
London. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 What does Jackie say about Olivia’s role in Annie?
A Olivia had difficulty learning such a big role.
B Olivia had always wanted to have such a big role.
C Olivia hadn’t expected to get such a big role.
25 Jackie says that Olivia’s performance in Annie
A did not surprise other members of her family.
B was helped by advice from an agent.
C contrasted with her normal personality.
26 When Olivia tried to get a part in Mary Poppins, she
A did not really expect to get the part.
B was extremely upset not to get the part.
C was immediately rejected for the part.
27 What happened at the first auditions for The Sound of Music?
A Jackie’s children were told they would have to come back the next day.
B The family arrived later than they had been told to arrive.
C There were so many people that the family considered leaving.
28 For the second audition, both girls
A decided to wear similar clothes.
B were required to sing two songs.
C felt they had to improve.
29 At the final audition,
A neither of the girls appeared to be nervous.
B Jackie told them they looked right for the parts.
C both girls made jokes about the event.
30 How have the girls reacted to getting the narts?
A They are a bit concerned that their lives will change.
B The achievement has made them more self-confident.
C Their behaviour has remained the same as it was before.
TEST 31
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 You hear part of an interview with a sportsman.
What does he say about playing for the national team?
A He doesn’t think it will happen soon.
B It isn’t his main concern at the moment.
С The possibility of it happening has put him under pressure.
2 You hear the introduction to a radio programme.
What is the speaker doing?
A contrasting weather forecasting in the past and the present
B explaining why weather forecasting has become more accurate
C joking about how people used to forecast the weather
3 You hear a man talking about reading aloud to children.
What opinion does he express?
A Short stories are better than longer books.
B The choice of book may not be important.
C It’s hard to know what will make children laugh.
4 You hear someone talking about work.
What is his situation?
A He has just left a job.
B He is thinking of leaving his job.
С He has just started a new job.
5 You hear someone talking about his childhood.
What does he mention?
A a habit he regards as strange
B regret about some of his behaviour
C how much he has changed
6 You hear someone talking about something that happened at a party.
How did the speaker feel?
A upset
B amused
C frightened
7 You hear part of a talk about blues music.
What is the speaker talking about?
A why it originated in a certain area
B how popular it was in the past compared with today
C Its importance in the history of popular music
8 You hear someone on the radio talking about a website for consumers.
What is the speaker’s purpose?
A to encourage consumers to make complaints
B to inform consumers about a source of information
C to describe common problems for consumers
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk about taking up running as an activity. For questions
24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 The speaker says that when she was younger,
A she envied people who did a lot of physical activity.
B she knew that she ought to take up some kind of physical activity.
C she hated the idea of doing any kind of physical activity.
25 The speaker says that if people take up running,
A she can guarantee that there will be certain benefits.
B they will wonder why they didn’t do it before.
C it will become a long-term interest for them.
26 The speaker says that, in comparison with other activities and sports, running is
A more enjoyable.
B more convenient.
C more beneficial.
27 What does the speaker say about people who feel that they can’t take up running?
A They should talk to people who do run.
B They may be right.
C They know that their attitude is wrong.
28 The speaker warns people who take up running not to
A be competitive.
B give up as soon as there is a problem.
C ignore pain.
29 What advice does the speaker give about running technique?
A Change the position of your arms from time to time.
B. Think of your arms as if they were parts of an engine.
C Pay more attention to your arms than any other part of your body.
30 What does the speaker say about breathing while running?
A Some bad advice is sometimes given about it.
B It takes some time to develop the best technique for it.
C There isn’t a correct or incorrect way of doing it.
TEST 32
Part 1 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 football referees.
What is the speaker’s attitude towards referees?
A They make too many mistakes.
B They deserve sympathy.
C Some are better than others.
5. You hear a radio presenter talking about a book.
What feeling does the presenter express about the book?
A doubt that it does exactly what it says it does
B amazement at how up to date its information is
C curiosity about how it was written
2 You hear a famous chef talking about his week.
What does he say about what happened during the week?
A He had a problem that was not his fault.
B He didn’t want to appear on so many programmes.
C He had his first experience of live TV.
3 You hear someone talking about her career in dancing.
What does she emphasize?
A the contribution made by her parents
B how much hard work she did
C her desire to be a dancer
4 You hear someone talking on the phone at work.
Who is she talking to?
A a colleague
B her boss
C a client
6 You hear part of an interview with a famous comedian.
What does he say about his school days?
A The teachers never criticized him.
B He was only good at one subject.
C Other people found him amusing.
7 You hear someone talking about a person he knows.
What is the speaker doing?
A complaining
B apologizing
C arguing
8 You hear a tour guide talking to a group of visitors to a museum.
What does he tell them about the museum?
A It’s easy to get lost in it.
B Big groups aren’t allowed in some parts of it.
C It’s better only to visit a small part of it.

Part 4 You will hear an interview with someone who is involved in the music business. For
questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 What does James say about the radio station he started?
A Its name was very appropriate.
B It was more popular than he had expected.
C It was not very expensive to run.
25 What does James say about people’s attitudes towards his age?
A They were nicer to him when he was 12 than when he was 16.
B They were more jealous of him when he was 12 than when he was 16.
C They expected more of him when he was 16 than when he was 12.
26 James says that his career in music has included
A taking over a local radio station.
B making advertisements.
C setting up new festivals.
27 What do we learn about advertising on James’ TV channel?
A There isn’t any of it.
B It always includes music.
C It doesn’t interrupt the programmes.
28 What does James say about the people interviewed on the channel?
A They have to say something interesting.
B They enjoy being interviewed.
C They often say unexpected things.
29 What does James say about his ideas?
A Some of them are not very realistic.
B He expects to have good ones all the time.
C He makes sure that he doesn’t forget them.
30 James’s advice to listeners who might want to go into business is to
A forget about past problems.
B learn from past mistakes.
C take big risks.
TEST 33
Part 1 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 man talking on the phone to a computer technician.
Why has he called?
A to make a complaint
B to ask for some advice
C to apologise for a mistake
2 You hear a teenager talking about the summer job he does.
How does he usually feel when he is working?
A bored
B tired
C relaxed
3 You overhear a young man talking to a friend.
What does he regret?
A not telling the truth
B not spending enough
C not staying at home
4 You hear two people talking.
How does the man feel now?
A very relieved
B highly amused
C quite worried
5 You switch on the radio during a programme.
What is the programme about?
A wildlife
B history
C farming
6 You turn on the radio and hear part of a play.
Where is the scene taking place?
A in a railway station
B in the street
C on a bus
7 You hear a teenager talking on the phone about where she lives now.
What does she think of her new home?
A It’s like her previous house.
B It’s too far from her school.
C It’s difficult to get used to.
8 You overhear a young man talking about a job he had.
Why did he leave work?
A He wanted to travel.
B He didn’t like his job.
C His boss sacked him.
Part 4
You will hear a young woman called Joanna Riley giving a talk at a secondary school about
her work looking after an area of countryside. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, B or C).
24 Joanna decided she wanted to do her present job when she was
A a university student.
B doing a different job.
C still at secondary school.
25 Joanna’s duties include
A replacing wooden fences and gates.
B protecting animals and trees.
C repairing damaged footpaths.
26 What is special about Joanna’s part of the countryside?
A Lots of visitors go there.
B The weather is extreme.
C It is exceptionally large.
27 What is the most difficult part of her job?
A putting fires out when the weather is hot and dry
B sorting out problems between visitors and local people
C preventing the illegal hunting of animals and birds
28 Joanna only feels depressed when she
A sees rubbish left by visitors.
B has to work in the dark in winter.
C is alone for many hours.
29 What new power does Joanna now have?
A She can temporarily close her area to visitors.
B In extreme cases, she can arrest people.
C She can make people pay for damage they cause.
30 Joanna says that anyone wanting to become a ranger should
A apply for a job in their home area.
B do voluntary work in the countryside.
C first study geography at university.
TEST 34
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 You overhear a woman talking about her car.
How does she feel about it?
A She wants to get a bigger vehicle.
B She nearly always enjoys driving it.
C Her lifestyle makes her dependent on it.
2 You hear someone talking about a journey she made with a friend.
How did they travel after they left the village?
A by bicycle
B by motorcycle
C by boat
3 You hear a man on the radio giving advice to listeners.
What is he giving advice about?
A staying safe online
B playing online games
C buying things online
4 You overhear someone talking about a recent holiday.
What disappointed her about the hotel where she stayed?
A Few meals were served.
B She did not like the room.
C The pool was not open.
5 You hear a woman talking about buying a work of art over the Internet.
What does she say about it?
A The postage cost her rather a lot of money.
B She managed to buy a real bargain.
C It was less complicated than she had expected.
6 You hear a woman talking to her teenage son.
What do they agree about?
A Computer games can be very enjoyable.
B Computer games can be good for the brain.
C Computer games can encourage bad behaviour.
7 You overhear a teenage girl talking about somebody arriving late.
How does she feel now?
A sorry that she was unkind
B angry that she missed the film
C glad that she said what she felt
8 You overhear two people talking in the street.
Where has the woman just come from?
A an internet café
B a police station
C a supermarket

Part 4 You will hear an interview with Sophie Morrison, a translator. For questions 24-30,
choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 Why did Sophie take up translating?
A She had studied modern languages at university.
B She sometimes used to do translations for friends.
C She enjoyed reading texts in other languages.
25 At present, which subject is she specialising in as a translator?
A medicine
B law
C business
26 Which, according to Sophie, are the most difficult things to translate?
A cultural references
B informal expressions
C scientific and technical words
27 Where does Sophie get most of her work?
A directly from official organisations
B through translation agencies
C from contacts in private companies
28. How does she feel about her daily working hours?
A They are always too long.
B They shouldn’t include evenings.
C They vary too much.
29 What does she say about money?
A She earns less now than she used to.
B She thinks she pays too much tax.
C She seldom gets paid on time.
30 Sophie believes that in the future
A translating will all be done by machines.
B more languages will need to be translated.
C translators will have to be better trained.
TEST 35
Part 1 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 man talking on the radio about a special kind of computer mouse.
How does this mouse differ from others?
A It can help people avoid injury.
B It is cheaper than a standard mouse.
C It changes what’s on the screen faster.
2 You switch on the radio and hear a woman talking.
Why did she decide to go abroad?
A to help people in another country
B to make money by working hard
C to spend several months as a tourist
3 You overhear a man talking to a colleague about a company training course.
What is the man’s opinion of the course?
A It was difficult to understand.
B It was a waste of time.
C It didn’t last long enough.
4 You hear two people talking. Where are they?
A at an airport
B at a bus stop
C at a railway station
5 You hear a young man talking about moving to a big city.
What was his biggest problem there?
A making new friends
B not having enough money
C having to live on his own
6 You overhear a woman talking on the phone about an airport expansion plan.
What is she most worried about?
A more frequent noise
B longer traffic jams
C increased pollution
7 You overhear a man talking to a shop assistant about a DVD.
What does he want?
A to have his money back
B to obtain a better copy of it
C to exchange it for something else
8 You overhear two people discussing holidays.
Where did the woman go last month?
A Mexico
B the USA
C Canada
Part 4
You will hear an interview with Lily Francis about walking to the ancient city of Machu
Picchu in Peru. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

24 What was the main reason Lily wanted to go to Machu Picchu?

A the historical importance of the place
B the beautiful scenery surrounding the city
C the physical challenge of getting there
25 Lily prepared for her journey through the mountains by
A walking quite long distances every day.
B spending time at heights over 4,000 metres.
C camping out in cold, wet conditions.
26 She decided to do her walk in July because
A there would probably be fewer people there then.
B she had to take her summer holidays then.
C the weather conditions are best for walking then.
27 What did she find toughest about her journey?
A There was some extremely cold weather.
B She had to carry a very heavy tent.
C Sometimes it was difficult to walk.
28 What surprised her during her journey?
A how bright the stars were at night
B how easy it was to talk to the children
C how big the birds in the sky were
29 According to Lily, what was the best moment on the journey?
A seeing the mountain behind Machu Picchu
B arriving at the ruins of Machu Picchu city
C watching the sun go down over Machu Picchu
30 Next summer, Lily will probably be
A in the Himalaya mountains.
B on the Greenland icecap.
C near the Australian coast.
TEST 36
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 You hear an advertisement for a local taxi firm.
Which aspect are they emphasising?
A low fares
B reliable service
C comfortable cars
2 You hear a radio phone-in programme about a plan to build a new supermarket.
Why has the woman phoned?
A to protest about the building of the supermarket
B to demand that it should employ local staff only
C to support the plan if certain conditions are met
3 You hear a young woman talking about a concert by her favourite band.
What aspect of the concert disappointed her?
A the length of the band’s performance
B the quality of the sound there
C the distance she was from the stage
4 On the radio news, you hear a story about a missing dog.
Where was the dog found?
A in a street in town
B in the countryside
C in a town-centre park
5 In a radio play, you hear a man talking to a woman.
What is he doing?
A complaining about something
B requesting something
C promising to do something
6 You overhear two people coming out of a football stadium.
What does the man think?
A The referee was unfair.
B The match was boring.
C The better team won.
7 You hear a young woman talking about her favourite free-time activity.
What is it?
A walking in the hills
B playing tennis
C going swimming
8 You overhear a man talking in an airport.
Who is he?
A a passenger
B a flight attendant
C a taxi driver

Part 4 You will hear an interview with Ryan Mackenzie, who works in a 15th-century castle
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

24 What is Ryan’s main task early in the morning?

A to give instructions to other members of staff
B to check the building has been properly cleaned
C to find out what his boss wants him to do
25 During the day, his most important duty is
A to check that everything is working properly.
B to ensure the safety of visitors to the castle.
C to make sure that nobody steals anything.
26 He believes that employees at the castle must be
A experts in history.
B retired police officers.
C physically fit.
27 What does Ryan say about his uniform?
A It looks ridiculous in the 21st century.
B It had to be specially made for him.
C It reflects the history of the castle.
28 What happened in the castle one night?
A There was a fire in one of the rooms.
B Some visitors were trapped inside.
C Two people tried to steal a painting.
29 Ryan likes working at the castle because
A there’s always something new to learn.
B the other staff are always cheerful.
C it never gets cold inside the building.
30 How does he feel about living in Frankby village?
A He says it’s too close to where he works.
B He feels that he’s lucky to live there.
C He thinks that it’s a rather boring place.
TEST 37
Part 1 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 and a man talking about taking up sailing.
What does the woman say about it?
A it’s too expensive
B it’s too difficult
C it’s too dangerous
2 You overhear a man talking on the phone in a hospital.
Who is he?
A a doctor
B a visitor
C a patient
3 You hear a young person talking about an interest she has.
Where is she?
A a bookshop
B a museum
C a library
4 You hear a teacher talking to a student.
Why is she talking to him?
A to warn him not to do something
B to offer to help him do something
C to suggest he should do something
5 You overhear a man and a woman talking about meeting two other people.
Where are these people going to meet their friends?
A at a restaurant
B at a hotel
C in the street
6 You overhear a woman speaking on the phone about her apartment.
Why is she talking to the other person?
A to deny an accusation
B to make a complaint
C to refuse to do something
7 You hear two young people talking about going to the coast for the day.
What do they agree about?
A the disadvantages of the bus
B the need to set off early
C the best route to take
8 You hear a woman being interviewed on the radio.
Why did she decide to become a lawyer?
A to help people in need
B to do the same job as her sister
C to earn a large salary

Part 4 You will hear a radio interview with Greg Manolis, an Australian who collects menus.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 What kind of menus does Greg collect?
A mainly valuable ones
B only those of historical interest
C any that he finds attractive
25 Greg first became interested in menus when
A he went on a sea voyage with his family.
B he needed material for his homework.
C relatives of his came to live in the country.
26 How, according to Greg, do restaurant owners feel about people taking menus?
A They sometimes get a little angry.
B They see it as free advertising.
C They want to charge for them.
27 Restaurants sometimes contact Greg in order to
A offer him a copy of their latest menu.
B ask about menus at other restaurants.
C invite his family to eat a special meal.
28 Greg talks particularly about a meal he had in an overseas restaurant which served
A Indian food.
B Scottish food.
C Mexican food.
29 His favourite way of buying menus is
A on internet auction sites.
B through collectors’ magazines.
C in small specialist shops.
30 Which of Greg’s menus is worth the most money?
A one from a restaurant owned by a famous singer
B one specially made to celebrate a sporting event
C one signed by famous Hollywood actors in 1928
TEST 38
Part 1 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 man talking about his work.
What is his job?
A journalist
B office manager
C salesman
2 You hear part of a radio discussion about a TV nature programme.
What did the speaker find disappointing about it?
A the quality of the photography
B the choice of place to film in
C the amount of information given
3 You hear a woman and a man talking.
Who are they?
A wife and husband
B employer and employee
C teacher and student
4 You hear two people talking about air pollution in the city.
What do they agree about?
A the effects of high population density in the city centre
B the need to reduce the amount of traffic in the city centre
C the amount of pollution caused by factories on the outskirts
5 You hear a woman talking on the phone to an airline.
What is the purpose of her call?
A to complain about something
B to ask them for information
C to ask them to do something
6 You hear a young man talking on a cellphone to a friend.
Where does he want his friend to meet him?
A inside the football stadium
B at the railway station
C at a café near the stadium
7 You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A a quiz show
B an interview
C a news programme
8 You hear a woman talking about a camping holiday she went on as a teenager.
How did she feel during the holiday?
A annoyed by the behaviour of others
B miserable because of the bad weather
C disappointed with where they stayed

Part 4 You will hear a radio interview with Louise Graham, who works as a group leader at
Ravensfield Outdoor Adventure Centre. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B
or C).
24 How long has Louise been working at Ravensfield?
A about six months
B about one year
C about two years
25 When she started working at the centre, she felt
A a little afraid of being injured doing her job.
B rather nervous in case she did her job badly.
C more confident than she thought she would.
26 What does she most enjoy about working with children?
A thinking of new things for them to do
B helping the less able ones achieve more
C ensuring that they behave well at all times
27 How does she feel about working at night?
A It’s a necessary part of the job.
B It’s unfair that she has to do it.
C It’s something that she enjoys.
28 At the end of a course, the children
A get on much better with each other.
B thank the staff for all they’ve done.
C have gained useful qualifications.
29 An added advantage of working at Ravensfield is that
A she has made some new friends.
B she can now afford to run a car.
C she has long summer holidays.
30 What does she want to do in the future?
A work in a bigger centre
B get promotion at Ravensfield
C go into a different kind of work
TEST 39
Part 1 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 man talking to his friend about his choice of career.
What does he say?
A He wishes his current job was more exciting.
B He has plans to change his profession.
C He regrets not following his dream.
2 You hear a woman talking about being a student at university.
Why did she study French?
A because her parents wanted her to
B because she had enjoyed her visit to the country
C because she wanted to become a translator
3 You hear a man talking about acupressure.
Which of the following does he say acupressure can do?
A relieve headaches
B change people’s mood
C prevent colds
4 You hear an actress talking about her new role.
What character is she playing?
A a bank manager
B a mother
C a taxi driver
5 You hear two students talking about remembering new vocabulary.
What do they agree about?
A The memorisation technique is boring.
B The association technique is time-consuming.
C The picture technique is effective.
6 You hear the captain of a plane talking to his passengers.
Which city are they closest to at the moment?
A Brussels
B Rotterdam
C Amsterdam
7 You hear a woman talking about taking up dancing as a hobby.
How does she feel about it now?
A surprised by the progress she’s already made
B very upset by her obvious lack of skill
C motivated to improve her ability
8 You hear a man and a woman talking about an author’s latest work.
What does the woman think is a masterpiece?
A the author’s collection of short stories
B the author’s latest novel
C the author’s latest film script
Part 4
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Kay Stanley who is talking about a
condition called dyslexia. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 The Stanley Trust
A helped Kay a lot when she was a child.
B was started by Kay to help other people with dyslexia.
C was founded by Kay’s father.
25 How did Kay’s parents first realise she had dyslexia?
A She didn’t know stories that other children could read.
B Her mother found her memorising audio books.
C She couldn’t spell words that other children knew.
26 What was Kay told by an expert on dyslexia?
A She has a milder form of the condition.
B She will be able to overcome her problems by reading.
C Spelling will always be a particular problem for her.
27 How does dyslexia affect the way people think?
A It can make people think more creatively.
B It prevents them from solving problems effectively.
C It makes it harder for them to follow logic.
28 What made Kay work hard to improve her reading?
A It was the only way she could study acting.
B She didn’t want people to think she was stupid.
C Her father encouraged her.
29 Kay feels that children with dyslexia should
A attend special schools.
B have special training to help them read.
C be treated like all other children at school.
30 How does Kay want to publicise the problem of dyslexia?
A by acting in a film about the subject
B by giving talks to parents of dyslexic children
C by setting a positive example
TEST 40
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 You hear two school friends talking about a drumming workshop they will take Part in.
How does the boy feel about it?
A worried that he won’t understand what to do
B excited by the prospect of learning something new
C nervous about a particular part of it
2 You hear a woman talking about a shopping trip.
What does she say about it?
A She fulfilled the original aim of the trip.
B She spent more than she had intended to.
C She had planned what to buy herself in advance.
3 You hear a man talking about a car he used to own.
Why did he decide to sell it?
A because he wanted to economise
B because he no longer needed it
C because he needed a more comfortable car
4 You hear a woman phoning the reception desk of her hotel.
What is the problem with her room?
A The heating doesn’t work.
B The television is out of order.
C The door doesn’t close properly.
5 You hear a girl talking to her father about a school trip.
What is her father concerned about?
A The activities may not be interesting for the students.
B The students might spend too much time alone.
C The trip will cost more than he can afford.
6 You hear a man describing a trip in a hot-air balloon.
How did he feel when the balloon started to rise?
A astonished at the silence around him
B nervous because the basket was not steady
C worried that they would drift out of control
7 You hear two friends talking about an exercise routine.
What do they agree about?
A how unlikely it is to work
B how easy it must be to maintain
C how tiring it sounds
8 You hear a woman talking about a magazine she used to read as a teenager.
What did she like most about it?
A the fashion tips
B the interviews with pop stars
C the stories

Part 4 You will hear an interview with a man called Ray Garrett, who is a professional deep-
sea diver. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 Ray became a deep-sea diver because he
A lost his job as an office manager.
B didn’t enjoy working in an office.
C had worked as a diving instructor.
25 What did Ray’s parents think of his new career?
A They knew he didn’t have enough experience to do the course.
B They thought that he wouldn’t be able to complete the course.
C They believed that he didn’t have the strength to do the course.
26 Most of the work that Ray does
A is boring but completely safe.
B keeps him underwater for over two hours.
C is not in very deep water.
27 According to Ray, accidents happen when divers
A dive down to the sea bed.
B work on shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea.
C forget to think about possible dangers.
28 At the moment, Ray
A is repairing a ship in America.
B is working on a ship that sank off the coast of America.
C is looking for a ship that sank 150 ago.
29 What does Ray say about the ship, the SS Union?
A It was travelling to the northern states when it sank.
B It might have been carrying a valuable cargo.
C It sank towards the beginning of the twentieth century.
30 According to Ray, if a shipwreck breaks up, a diver
A might be unable to return to the surface.
B might suffer from air embolism.
C might have to dive too deep.