TEST 1

Listening 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 restaurant manager talking about the cooks who
work for him.
What does he say about them?
A They dislike cleaning tasks.
B They have a choice of jobs.
C They help to decide the menu.
2 You hear a woman talking about a new book.shelves
What does she particularly like about the book?
A It is educational.
B It is well organised.
C It is enjoyable.
3 You hear the writer of a television soap opera being
interviewed about the programme.
What will happen next in the story?
A Someone will make an important decision.shelves
B Someone will go away unexpectedly.
C Someone will learn the truth at last.
4 You hear part of a radio interview.
Who is speaking?
A a taxi driver
B a porter
C a tourist guide
5 You hear a woman talking about how she keeps fit.
Why did she decide to take up line dancing?
A She thought the pace would suit her.
B She had heard about it on television.
C She wanted to try exercising to music.
6 You overhear a conversation in a restaurant.
 What does the woman think about the food she has just
eaten?
A It was expensive.
B It was delicious.
C It looked wonderful.
7 You turn on the radio and hear a man talking.
What is he talking about?
A drawing pictures
B writing fiction
C composing music
8 You overhear a student phoning her parents.
What is her opinion of the place she is living in while at
college?
A She is not sure she will have enough room to study.
B She has difficulty in working because of the noise.
C She does not get on well with her room-mates.

Listening Part 2
You will hear an interview with Elizabeth Holmes about her
experience working in Africa.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Volunteering in Africa
Elizabeth worked for a (9) ………………………………
before she went to Africa.
Elizabeth first found out about working as a volunteer from a
(10) ……………………………… she saw at the dentist’s.
The course in London that Elizabeth attended was called (11)
………………………………
Elizabeth’s job in Africa was to teach (12)
……………………………… how to market their goods.
On arrival in Africa, Elizabeth spent (13)
……………………………… doing a training course with
other volunteers.
Elizabeth used a (14) ……………………………… to travel
short distances in Africa.
Elizabeth feels that she got on best with (15)
……………………………… in the area of Africa where she
lived.
Back in England, Elizabeth found that she was disturbed by
the (16) ……………………………… in the city.
At the moment, Elizabeth buys and sells (17)
……………………………… from Africa.
Nowadays, Elizabeth spends more time on her favourite
pastime, which is (18) ………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a boy called Thomas and a girl called Ruby
talking about a poster for their school sports day.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 2
Listening 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 to her husband on a mobile
phone.
What is the background to the conversation?c management cotion
A The family’s holiday may have to be cancelled.
B The woman wants to buy their son a computer.
C Their son has schoolwork to complete before the start of
term.
2 You hear a phone-in programme on the radio.
Why has the man phoned?
A to complain about the traffic scheme
B to express his support for the traffic scheme
C to question the aims of the traffic schemenagement consultation
3 On the radio, you hear a woman talking about her house.
What has she recently done?
A decided to move to another area
B solved a problem that she had
C made improvements to her house
4 You overhear two people discussing a friend.
What language does their friend usually speak at home?
A French
B Englishsh Grammar Courses
C Italian
5 You hear a man talking about an activity holiday he went
on as a child with his family.
How did he feel during the holiday?
A bored by the climbing.
B upset with his father
C disappointed with the rowing boat
6 You hear the beginning of a radio programme.
What is the programme going to be about?
A child development
B the environment
C a form of entertainment
7 You hear a man being interviewed about a new project he
has set up.
What is the purpose of the project?
A to help people find accommodation in Scotland.
B to tell people where to stay in Australia
C to advise people how to set up a flat agency
8 You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A an arts reviewne art courses
B an interview
C a quiz show

Listening Part 2
You will hear an announcement about an evening’s
programme on Radio Pearl.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
7.30 pm ‘Art Review’: Student Art Exhibition
This evening’s programme is taking place at the (9)
……………………………… in London.
The exhibition is of work by students in the (10)
……………………………… year of their art course.
At the exhibition, you can see things as different as curtains
and (11) ………………………………
Some of the works of art have been made using (12)
……………………………… technology.
Online art courses
8.00 pm Play: ‘The Vanishing Lady’
In the play, a young couple on a train think they hear the
sound of someone using a (13) ………………………………
A (14) ……………………………… tells the couple about an
old lady whom he has seen.
After writing this play, the author, Porten, became a writer for
(15) ………………………………
9.30 pm ‘Business Scenes’: Interview with Peter Field
Peter used to work for a (16) ………………………………
Peter says the material he uses for his boats is a particular
kind of (17) ………………………………
Peter collects (18) ……………………………… as a hobby.

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy called Jamie and
a girl called Miranda about sharing a bedroom with a brother
or sister.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 3
Listening 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 some information about a country on a travel
programme.
Where do most people spend the summer months?
A at the seaside
B in the capital city
C in the mountains
2 You hear part of a radio programme about chewing gun
What is the speaker doing?
A outlining its history
B describing why it has changed
C explaining its popularity
3 You hear part of a radio programme where listeners phone
in with their opinions.
What does the man want to do?
A express his disappointment
B complain about his situation
C encourage other listeners
4 You hear a woman speaking on the radio about buying a
painting for the first time.
What opinion is she expressing?
A A paining can be a worthwhile investment.
B Only buy a painting if you have room for it.
C Take your time when buying your first painting.
5 You hear a man being interviewed on the radio.
What does he say about his mother?
A She helped him become an artist.
B She persuaded him to do research.
C She wanted him to make money.
6 You hear part of an interview with a woman who is talking
about her day.
What is her profession?
A a teacher
B a doctor
C a farmer
7 You hear a man talking on the radio about teaching
beginners to surf in the sea.
What does the man say about beginners?
A They are very sensitive to criticism.
B They need to be given appropriate goals.
C They often start off with the wrong attitude.
8 You hear part of an interview with a crime novelist.
What point is he making about his novels?
A They are based on real-life crimes.
B They include accurate descriptions of life in the past.
C They vary in length depending on the historical period.

Listening Part 2
You will hear a man called Peter Welby, who makes small
models of buildings, talking about his work.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The Model Maker
Before becoming a model maker, Peter did a course in (9)
……………………………… at a college.
Peter compares his job to the type of work done by a (10)
………………………………
In Peter’s hardest job, he was given some (11)
……………………………… of the building to work from.
Peter’s most enjoyable job was making a model of a (12)
……………………………… for an exhibition.
Most of Peter’s work is exported to (13) ……………… and
………………
Peter says his models look best when they have (14)
……………………………… directed onto them.
Peter’s model of Marney House measures (15)
……………………………… in height.
The Marney House model took a long time to make because it
had so many (16) ……………………………… and roof tiles.
The roof tiles on the model of Marney House are made of (17)
………………………………
Peter uses watercolour paint to reproduce the effects of the
weather and (18) ………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a girl called Lisa and a boy called Sam talking
about a book they have both read.Bookshelves
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 4
Listening 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 women’s football.
What is she doing when she speaks?
A encouraging young girls to support a team
B suggesting how to attract young girls to the sportsh Grar Co
C asking young girls to take the sport seriously
2 You hear a man talking on the radio about a bag made for
use on walking trips.
How does this new bag differ from others?
A It has pockets on the side.
B You can take off the rain cover.
C There are some extra features.
3 On the radio, you hear a man discussing a cartoon film
about dinosaurs.ne movie streaming services
What aspect of the film disappointed him?
A the design of the backgrounds
B the quality of the sound effects
C the size of the dinosaurs
4 You overhear a couple talking about keeping fit.
What do they agree about?
A the need to be more activee movie streaming services
B the benefits of joining a gym
C the dangers of too much exercise
5 In a radio play, you hear a woman talking on the phone to a
friend.
Where does the woman want her friend to meet her?
A on the beach
B at the bank
C in a shop
6 You hear a student talking to his friend about a meeting
with his tutor.
What was the student’s purpose in meeting his tutor?
A to see if there was a part-time job available.
B to ask for financial assistance.
C to request more time to complete course work
7 You hear a man talking about learning how to paint
landscapes.
What does he say about it?
A It proved easier than he had thought.
B It showed him he had some talent.
C It opened up opportunities for him.
8 You turn on the radio and hear a man talking.
What is he talking about?
A finding friendship
B solving problems
C helping others

Listening Part 2
You will hear an interview with a man called Richard Porter
who is a maker of musical instruments called organs.Musical inst
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Musical Instrument Maker
Richard’s first ambition was to be a (9)
………………………………
Richard makes organs which are used in (10)
……………………………… and churches worldwide.
It costs (11) £……………………………… to buy one of the
organs which Richard makes.
Musical instrument sales
According to Richard, personal (12)
……………………………… provide him with most of his
overseas clients.
Richard says that he is involved in (13)
……………………………… organs, as well as building and
selling them.
In terms of raw materials, only the (14)
……………………………… that Richard uses comes from
Britain.
Richard’s new workshop will be in a building that was once
used as a (15) ………………………………
Richard will have to work in a (16)
……………………………… as well as in his new workshop.
The only thing that Richard will have to pay for in his new
workshop is the (17) ………………………………
The new workshop will be perfect for the instruments Richard
makes because it is a (18) ……………………………… place.
Musical instrument sales
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy called Lucas and
a girl called Claire who have just been to a concert by a band
called Candy Floss.
School supplies
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 5
Listening 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 radio play.
Where is the scene taking place?
A in the street
B in a bank
C in a police station
2 You overhear the beginning of a lecture
What subject are the students taking?
A medicine
B sport
C music
3 You overhear a conversation in a college.
Who is the young man?
A a new student
B a student in the middle of a course
C a former student
4 You hear a woman on the radio talking about a cookbook.
What does she regret?
A not looking after it
B not having kept it
C not using it properly
5 You hear someone talking about the day he met someone
famous.
How did he feel after meeting Chris Turner?
A unimpressed with the footballer
B angry with his friend
C disappointed with himself
6 You hear a woman talking on the phone.
Why has she called?
A to request a meeting
 B to offer assistance
C to apologise for her absence
7 You overhear an extract from a radio play.
What is the young woman’s relationship with the man?
A She’s a pupil of his.
B She’s a relative of his.
C She’s a patient of his.
8 You hear someone telling a story about a strange thing that
happened in the mountains.
What point does the story prove?
A how strange things can be explained simply
B how easy it is to imagine things
C how you can be tricked by the silence

Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a talk about dolls.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Dolls
The first known dolls were found in (9)
……………………………… in ancient Egypt.
The earliest dolls in the museum date from the (10)
………………………………
Early European dolls were dressed like (11)
………………………………
On the 17th-century dolls, you can see details like the (12)
………………………………
17th-century dolls may cost as much as (13)
……………………………… each.
Collectors look for examples in perfect condition, with their
(14) ………………………………
19th-century dolls had (15) ……………………………… and
real hair.
If you can take off the doll’s hair, you may see the (16)
……………………………… underneath.
Before the 20th century, all dolls were (17)
………………………………, not babies.
From the 1930s, dolls were made of (18)
………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, Jim, and his
mother.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 6
Listening 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 two people talking in a restaurant.
Where has the woman just come from?
A a supermarket
B a hospital
C a football match
2 You hear a man talking about a mobile phone he has
bought.
What most attracted him to this phone?
A its size
B its reliability
C its price
3 You hear a man talking on the phone about buying a house.
What is the purpose of his call?
A to apologise
B to complain
C to obtain information
4 You hear a teenage girl talking about her hobby.
What is she talking about?
A a computer game
B a musical instrument
C a piece of sports equipment
5 On the news, you hear a story about a cat.
Where was the cat found?
A in a train carriage
B on the railway lines
C on a station platform
6 You hear a woman talking about how she gets ideas for her
work.
Who is the woman?
A a novelist
B an artist
C a film-maker
7 You hear two people talking.
How does the woman feel?
A surprised
B satisfied
C relieved
8 You turn on the radio and hear a man speaking.
What are you listening to?
A a history programme
B a science-fiction story
C an advertisement

Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a radio programme about bags for
walker.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Bags for walkers
Rod’s shop sells bags and other (9)
……………………………… equipment.
A backpack could spoil your holiday if it doesn’t (10)
………………………………
A 35-litre bag is good for (11) ………………………………
An upright bag is recommended for people who are going to
(12) ………………………………
To protect breakable items choose a bag with a (13)
………………………………
A bag with (14) ……………………………… inside will
allow you to separate your belongings.
External pockets can be used to carry tools that are (15)
……………………………… or dirty.
It is important that shoulder straps are (16)
………………………………
A horizontal bar will prevent shoulder straps from (17)
………………………………
Padded parts of the bag should have plenty of (18)
……………………………… so that sweat can escape.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Kate, and a boy,
George.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 7
Listening 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 over hear a man talking about an experience he had at
an airport.
What did he lose?
A his passport
B his wallet
C a piece of luggage
2 You hear an advertisement on the radio.
What is special about the Fretlight guitar?
A It plays recorded music.
B It teaches you how to play.
C It plugs into a computer.
3 You hear part of a radio programme.
What is the presenter talking about?
A food safety
B meal times
C healthy recipes
4 You hear two people discussing a type of pollution.
What do the speakers agree about?
A the best way to solve the problem
B how they feel about this type of pollution
C how they reacted to the solution they saw
5 You hear a conversation between a shop assistant and a
customer about a compact disc.
What was the cause of the problem?
A The customer gave the wrong number.
B A mistake was made on the order form.
C The disc was incorrectly labelled.
6 You overhear a conversation at a football game.
What does the speaker say about his team?
A They’re better than usual.
B They’re as good as he expected.
C They tend to be unlucky.
7 You overhear a schoolgirl talking to her friend.
What does she think about her new teacher?
A He is clever.
B He is funny.
C He is interesting.
8 In a hotel you overhear a conversation.
Who is the woman?
A a tour guide
B a tourist
C a hotel receptionist

Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a radio interview with a swimming
instructor.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Swimming instructor
Paul works at a hotel in the (9) ………………………………
He started his job in (10) ………………………………
He particularly likes meeting (11)
……………………………… there.
Paul isn’t interested in teaching (12)
………………………………
According to Paul, (13) ……………………………… of all
adults can’t swim.
Paul’s students are afraid of going (14)
………………………………
His students have to put their faces into a salad bowl and (15)
……………………………… below the surface.
The first thing they do in the pool is to (16)
……………………………… in the water with their faces
down.
Paul thinks it’s essential to be (17)
……………………………… in the water.
Most people learn to swim after about (18)
………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a father and his
daughter, Sonia.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 8
Listening 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 some people talking at a party in a hotel.
Where did the people first meet each other?
A at school
B at work
C at a wedding
2 You overhear a conversation in a restaurant.
Why haven’t they seen each other lately?
A He has been too busy.
B He has been ill.
C He has been away.
3 You overhear someone talking about a concert.
How did she feel at the time?
A angry
B frightened
C disappointed
4 You hear a writer of children’s stories talking about books
and compact discs.
What advantage does he think books have over compact
discs?
A They may last for a longer time.
B They are easier to look after.
C They contain better quality material.
5 You hear a husband and wife talking about their summer
holidays.
What problem do they have?
A They really hate flying anywhere.
B They can never think of anywhere to go.
C They never agree about what to do.
6 You hear a researcher being asked about her work.
What is she doing when she speaks?
A denying an accusation
B disproving a theory
C accepting a criticism
7 You overhear a woman talking to a friend on a train.
What does the woman think of the course she has
attended?
A It has made her feel more confident.
B It has made her feel less confident.
C It hasn’t made much difference to how she feels.
8 You overhear a woman speaking on the radio.
What is she doing?
A complaining about something
B apologising for something
C explaining something

Listening Part 2
You will hear a radio report about dolphins.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Dolphins
Dolphins have been known to protect swimmers from sharks
by getting into a (9) ………………………………
Dolphins and humans have (10) ………………………………
of the same size.
Swimming with dolphins can help common problems like (11)
………………………………
Some people think dolphins are able to recognise human (12)
………………………………
Dolphins have been used to teach children to (13)
………………………………
Swimming with dolphins is used as a (14)
……………………………… in projects with children.
In one jaw, dolphins have as many as (15)
………………………………
Dolphins can maintain a fast pace in the water for (16)
……………………………… without stopping.
Dolphins make use of (17) ……………………………… to
find fish.
Dolphins can be caught in (18) ………………………………
or damaged by pollution.

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman at
home.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 9
Listening 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 young man talking about his first job.
How did he feel in his first job?
A bored
B confused
C enthusiastic
2 You hear a radio announcement about a dance company.
What are listeners being invited to?
A a show
B a talk
C a party
3 You overhear a woman talking to a man about something
that happened to her.
Who was she?
A a pedestrian
B a driver
C a passenger
4 You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work
making wildlife films.
What is her main point?
A Being in the right place at the right time is a matter of
luck.
B More time is spent planning than actually filming.
C It is worthwhile spending time preparing.
5 You hear part of a travel programme on the radio.
Where is the speaker?
A outside a café
B by the sea
C on a lake
6 You overhear a woman talking about a table-tennis table in
a sports shop.
What does she want the shop assistant to do about her
table-tennis table?
A provide her with a new one
B have it put together for her
C give her the money back
7 You hear part of an interview with a businesswoman.
What is her business?
A hiring out boats
B hiring out caravans
C building boats
8 You hear a man talking on the radio.
Who is talking?
A an actor
B a journalist
C a theatre-goer

Listening Part 2
You will hear a radio interview with Mike Reynolds, whose
hobby is exploring underground places such as caves.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Cavers explore underground places such as mines and (9)
……………………………… as well as caves.
When cavers camp underground, they choose places which
have (10) ……………… and ……………… available.
In the UK, the place Mike likes best for caving is (11)
………………………………
As a physical activity, Mike compares caving to (12)
………………………………
Cavers can pay as much as £20 for a suitable (13)
………………………………
Cavers can pay as much as £50 for the right kind of (14)
………………………………, which is worn on the head.
Mike recommends buying expensive (15)
……………………………… to avoid having accidents.
Caving is a sport for people of (16)
……………………………… and backgrounds.
Some caves in Britain are called ‘places of (17)
………………………………’
The need for safety explains why people don’t organise
caving (18) ………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jane, and her
brother, Michael, about a Spanish family who are coming to
visit them in England.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 10
Listening 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 in which a film director talks
about his favourite movie.
Why does he like the film?
A It is very funny.
B It is very exciting.h Grammar Courses
C It is very romantic.
2 You hear a man talking about a sofa he bought.
What is he complaining about?
A He received the wrong sofa.
B The shop overcharged him for the sofa.
C The sofa was damaged.
3 You hear an actor talking about using different accents in
his work.e movie streaming services
What point is he making about actors?
A They need to study a wide variety of accents.
B They have to be able to control their use of accents.
C They should try to keep their original accents.
4 You hear part of an interview in which a man is talking
about winning his first horse race.
What does he say about it?
A He found it rather disappointing.
B He didn’t have a chance to celebrate.
C He was too tired to care.
5 You hear a writer of musicals talking on the radio.
What is he trying to explain?
A why his aunt’s career was not very successful
B the difference between American and British musicals
C his reasons for becoming a writer of musicals
6 You hear the beginning of a lecture about ancient history.
What is the lecture going to be about?
A trade in arms and weapons
B trade in luxury household goods
C trade in works of art
7 You hear a man talking about travelling from London to
France for his job.ation packages
What does he say about the train journey?
A He’s able to use it to his advantage.
B It’s a boring but necessary part of his job.
C He enjoys the social aspect of it.
8 You hear a woman in a shop talking about some lost
photographs.
What does she think the shop should give her?
A some moneyvacation packages
B a replacement film
C an apology

Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a radio interview with a woman who
sailed round the world on her own.ne movie streaming services
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Anna was employed by a (9) ………………………………
when she first started sailing.
The idea of sailing round the world came from a book called
(10) ………………………………
Anna spent some time (11) ……………………………… the
boat before taking it out to sea.
Anna tested her boat on a trip which lasted for only (12)
……………………………… because it was damaged.
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Anna got the money she needed to make the trip from various
(13) ……………………………… companies.
Anna’s worst problem during the trip was when she felt (14)
……………………………… because the boat was going so
slowly.
Anna found the (15) ……………………………… in the
Southern Ocean the most exciting part of the trip.
On her return, Anna phoned the (16)
……………………………… to ask for a certificate.
Anna’s claim was doubted because she hadn’t been in contact
with people on (17) ……………………………… during her
trip.
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Anna’s story was finally believed after her (18)
……………………………… had been checked.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between Matthew and his
mother.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 11
Listening 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 a group of people who are going
on an expedition into the rainforest.
What does he advise them against?
A sleeping in places where insects are found
B using substances which attract insectslish Grammar Cs
C bathing in areas where insects are common
2 You overhear two people talking about a school football
competition.
What did the woman think of the event?
A She didn’t think anyone had enjoyed it.
B It managed to fulfill its aims.
C Not enough people had helped to set it up.
3 You hear a woman talking about her studies at the Beijing
Opera School.
How did she feel when she first started her classes?
A worried about being much older than the other students
B disappointed because her dictionary was unhelpful
C annoyed by the lack of communication with her teacher
4 You hear a famous comedian talking on the radio about his
early career.
Why is he telling this story?
A to show how lucky he was at the beginning
B to show the value of a good course
C to show that he has always been a good comedian
5 You hear someone talking on the phone.
Who is she talking to?
A someone at her office
B someone at a travel information centre
C a family member
6 You hear a novelist talking about how she writes.
How does she get her ideas for her novels?
A She bases her novels on personal experiences.
B Ideas come to her once she starts writing.
C She lets ideas develop gradually in her mind.
7 You hear a woman talking to a friend on the phone.
What is she doing?
A refusing an invitation
B denying an accusation
C apologising for a mistake
8 You hear a radio announcement about a future programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A a play about a child
B a reading from a children’s book.kshelves
C a holiday programme

Listening Part 2
You will hear an interview with a man who enjoys flying in a
small aircraft called a microlight.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Before his retirement, Brian worked as a pilot for a company
called (9) ……………………………… for a long time.
Brian feels like a bird when flying his microlight because he
doesn’t have a (10) ……………………………… around him.
Brian disagrees with the suggestion that steering a microlight
is like steering a (11) ………………………………
Brian’s record-breaking flight ended in (12)
………………………………
Brian organised his flight in advance to avoid needing other
people as (13) ……………………………… on the way.
Brian’s microlight was modified so that it could carry more
(14) ……………………………… on board.
It took Brian (15) ……………………………… to plan the
record-breaking flight.
Brian feels that flying over miles and miles of (16)
……………………………… was the most dangerous part of
the trip.
Brian describes his navigation systems as both (17)
……………………………… and easy to use.
Brian says that his main problem on the flight was the fact
that he became very (18) ………………………………

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, John, and a girl,
Louise.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.

TEST 12
Listening Part 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
For questions 1-8, choose the best answer A, B or C.
1 On a train, you overhear a woman phoning her office.
Why has she phoned?
A to check the time of an appointment
B to apologise for being late
C to find out where her diary is
2 You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A a nature programme
B a cookery programme
C a news programme
3 You overhear a conversation between a watchmaker and a
customer.
What does the watchmaker say about the watch?
A It is impossible to repair it.
B It is not worth repairing.
C He does not have the parts to repair it.
4 You overhear a woman talking about her new neighbours.
How does she feel?
A offended
B shocked
C suspicious
5 You hear a man talking about deep-sea diving.
Why does he like the sport?
A It suits his sociable nature.
B It contrasts with his normal lifestyle.
C It fulfils his need for a challenge in life.

6 You turn on the radio and hear a scientist being interviewed

about violins.
 What is the scientist doing?
A explaining how a violin works
B explaining how a violin is made
C explaining how a violin should be played
7 You hear part of a radio programme about CD-ROMs.
What is the speaker’s opinion of the CD-ROMs about
Australia which she tried?
A Most of them are disappointing.
B You are better off with an ordinary guidebook.
C There is little difference between them.
8 You turn on the radio and hear a woman giving advice to
business people.
What advice does she give about dealing with customers?
A Don’t let them force you to agree to something.
B Don’t be too sympathetic towards them.
C Don’t allow them to stay on the phone too long.

Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a radio programme in which a woman
called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Sylvia studied (9) ……………… and ……………… at
university.
After university, Sylvia worked as a (10)
……………………………… in Italy.
The company which employs Sylvia is called (11)
………………………………
Sylvia worked for the company for (12)
……………………………… before becoming the manager’s
assistant.
Part of Sylvia’s job is to organise the (13)
……………………………… in newspapers and magazines.
Sylvia often has to deal with strange questions from (14)
………………………………
Sylvia’s boss has a radio show on Fridays on the subject of
(15) ………………………………
Sylvia has written about her (16)
……………………………… for a new book on Britain.
Sylvia says that in the future she would like to be a (17)
……………………………… on television.
Last year, Sylvia enjoyed attending a (18)
……………………………… in Australia.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a young man, Mike,
and his sister, Ann.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.

TEST 13
Listening 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 new airport
terminal.
Why does he compare the terminal to a factory?
A to criticise the way people are treated there
B to emphasise the enormous size of the building
C to describe its efficiency in processing passengers
2 You hear a man being interviewed for a job.
He left his previous job because
A he wanted to work in a smaller town.
B he did not get on with his boss.
C he thought his salary was too low.
3 You hear a woman talking about a city she enjoys visiting.
What does she like most about the city nowadays?
A its food
B its people
C its architecture
4 You hear a man and a woman talking about a hotel they
have recently stayed at.
They agree that
A the location was convenient.
B the price of the room was reasonable.
C the meals were good.
5 You hear a woman talking about buying a clock on the
Internet.
What does she say about it?
A The clock had been damaged when it arrived.
B The postage cost more than she had expected.
C The item cost her less than what it was worth.

6 You hear a bus driver talking about his job.

Which aspect of his work does he sometimes really dislike?
 A driving in city traffic
B dealing with passengers
C starting work early
7 You hear a man talking on the radio about his early life.
What does he say about his school days?
A He regrets not studying harder.
B He remains friends with some classmates.
C He disliked some of his teachers.
8 You hear a man telling a woman about an art gallery he has
visited.
The man says the art gallery
A was too crowded.
B had recently moved.
C had too few works on display.

Listening Part 2
You will hear a young woman called Amanda Murillo talking
to a group of college students about Taekwondo, the Korean
martial art.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Taking up Taekwondo
Amanda says she was getting bored with going to (9)
……………………………… every week.
Amanda’s (10) ……………………………… advised her to
take up Taekwondo.
At the Taekwondo club, Amanda was told that size and
strength was less important than (11)
……………………………… .
Amanda was helped by the fact that she can keep her (12)
……………………………… quite well.
Amanda says she was more (13) ………………………………
than some of the male students.
Amanda explains that the students do some (14)
……………………………… exercises when they have
finished running.
Amanda was surprised to find how high she could (15)
……………………………… after the initial exercises.
Amanda always wears safety equipment on her (16)
………………………………, as well as on her hands.
The only serious injury that Amanda has had was to her (17)
……………………………… .
The next colour belt that Amanda wants to get is (18)
……………………………… .
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, Tom, and his
sister, Clare, about school.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 14
Listening 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 teenagers talking about a lost scarf.
Where does the girl think she lost it?
A on the bus
B in the streetish Grammar Courses
C in a shop
2 You hear two people talking about a proposed new
motorway.
What is the man worried about?
A the noise from fast-moving traffic
B the loss of local sports facilities
C the permanent harm to the countryside
3 You hear a radio announcer giving a traffic update.
Who is his advice for?
A People going shopping.
B People going to watch football.
C People going to a music festival.
4 You overhear a woman talking on the phone.
What does she want the other person to do?
A to meet her somewhere
B to give someone else a message
C to buy something for her
5 You hear two people talking about holidays.
What is the woman encouraging the man to do?
A visit particular countries
B go on an environmentally-friendly holiday
C travel with a large group of people
6 You hear an art critic talking about a famous painting.
Why does he think it is so popular?
A It reflects a common human experience.
B It is worth an enormous amount of money.
C It is a particularly brilliant work of art.
7 You overhear a salesman talking about his job.
How does he feel about it?
A keen to find work elsewhere
B worried that he might be replaced
C confident he will soon be promoted
8 You hear two people talking about a ferry ride to an island.
What does the man say about the experience?
A He felt rather ill when he was on board.
B The ship had limited facilities for passengers.
C The crossing was no longer than he had expected.

Listening Part 2
You will hear a businesswoman called Jessica Morton talking
on the radio about a car journey she made across a desert in
Australia.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Crossing the desert
Jessica says she had to be in the town of Alice Springs by
Thursday for a (9) ……………………………… .
Jessica discovered there was no train to Alice Springs on (10)
……………………………… in summer.
The village of Glendambo was Jessica’s last chance to get
petrol for (11) ……………………………… .
When Jessica saw a (12) ………………………………, she
left the main road.
Jessica stopped the car when some (13)
……………………………… ran across in front of her.
Jessica tried putting some (14) ………………………………
under the wheels.
Jessica was shocked to find that her (15)
……………………………… didn’t work in the desert.
Jessica stopped using the (16) ………………………………
when the sun went down.
When Jessica reached the building, she regretted leaving her
(17) ……………………………… .
Jessica found a way to get her own car moving when she
looked at the (18) ……………………………… on another
car.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, Frank, and a girl,
Linda, in a music shop.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 15
Listening 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 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 was 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
Listening Part 2
You will hear a talk by a woman called Kelly who ran a long-
distance hiking route from the top to the bottom of New
Zealand.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Running the ‘Long Pathway’ – a 3,000km route in New
Zealand
Kelly trained for running the Long Pathway near where her (9)
……………………………… lives.
Kelly took her (10) ……………………………… with her to
New Zealand to provide practical support.
Kelly uses the word (11) ‘………………………………’ to
describe the beaches she ran along.
The hardest day of the sun was when Kelly lost her (12)
……………………………… .
Kelly says she enjoyed running in the (13)
……………………………… most of all.
For part of the route, Kelly did a trip in a (14)
……………………………… for 128 kms.
Kelly was amazed by the (15) ………………………………
she saw.
Kelly used a ferry to cross from the North to the South Island
because of the (16) ……………………………… on the day
she was there.
Despite training well, Kelly had issues with her (17)
……………………………… near the end of the race.
Kelly says she felt (18) ……………………………… when
she finally got to the finish line.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Lisa, and a boy,
Ben, about holidays.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 16
Listening 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 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 she 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

Listening Part 2
You will hear a cameraman called Chris Jones giving a talk
about filming a wildlife documentary in Gabon Africa.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Filming African wildlife in Loango National Park, Gabon
Chris wanted to visit Gabon after seeing an unusual (9)
…………………………… featuring some of its animals.
When researching his trip, Chris says that a (10)
…………………………… was most useful to him.
Chris’s boss advised him that he needed a (11)
…………………………… visa for his trip.
A (12) …………………………… offered to be Chris’s local
guide in Gabon.
Chris appreciated the ride by (13) ……………………………
on his way to Loango National Park.
Chris’s guide explained that forest elephant visit the teach to
get (14) …………………………… .
Chris was convinced that the buffalo looked like they were
(15) …………………………… in the sea.
Chris didn’t manage to film any (16)
…………………………… during his trip.
Chris uses the world (17) …………………………… to
describe the people he stayed with.
Chris says the National Park has had difficulties in increasing
(18) …………………………… .

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a teenage girl called
Anna and her father about a party.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 17
Listening 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 flying long distance.
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.cation packages
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.acation packages
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.acation packages
B The prices are generally competitive.
C It helps to support local producers.
Listening Part 2
You will hear a man called Pete talking about a cycling
holiday in the UK that his company organises.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.Audio Player
Cycling holiday in the UK
Pete calls the 15-day cycle trip (9)
‘……………………………’ level.est vacation packages
A wider range of dates is available to those who choose the
(10) ‘……………………………’ option.
In terms of weather, cyclists experience less (11)
…………………………… in the middle of the trip.
Pete’s company has won an award for its (12)
…………………………… for the last three years.
Starting this year, the company is providing a greater choice
of (13) …………………………… for cyclists.
If you book this holiday, it is not necessary to buy (14)
…………………………… .
Pete uses the word (15) …………………………… to describe
the majority of the hills on this trip.
Through major cities, cyclists will need to use local (16)
…………………………… .st vacation packages
Cyclists need to be in good condition as there are no (17)
…………………………… on this trip.
All cyclists receive a (18) …………………………… at the
end of the trip.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, Carl, and a girl,
Susanna, about a school concert.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 18
Listening 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 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.

Listening Part 2
You will hear a geography student called Sam giving a talk
about tea.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Tea
Sam learnt most about tea’s history from the (9)
…………………………… he found online.
Sam gives the example of (10) ……………………………
being added to tea, to show how tea-drinking habits have
changed.
Sam was surprised to learn that a tea plant is in fact a (11)
…………………………… .
According to Sam, a high level of (12)
…………………………… is essential for all tea plants.
Sam thinks that the best tea comes from leaves that are (13)
…………………………… .
When making a cup of tea, Sam says the (14)
…………………………… of the water is very important.
Sam recommends mixing (15) …………………………… into
tea.
Sam says he would never try (16) ……………………………
tea.
A relative of Sam’s drinks tea to help with her (17)
…………………………… levels.
Sam’s ambition is to see a tea (18)
…………………………… .

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a teenage boy, Alex,
and his sister, Rose, about where to go to eat.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 19
Listening 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.
C he 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 think 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.
Listening Part 2
You will hear a man called Bradley promoting a food festival
that takes place in his home town in the USA.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The Great Cheese Festival, Wisconsin, USA
Bradley says the festival takes place during what’s known
locally as (9) ‘……………………………’ .
The festival started because a cheese (10)
…………………………… opened in another region of the
USA.
Every year the three-day festival starts with a special (11)
…………………………… .
Bradley’s favourite part of the festival is the display of cheese
(12) …………………………… .
This year there will be a cheese (13)
…………………………… competition for all visitors.
Bradley particularly recommends the (14)
…………………………… for younger children.
It is essential to get (15) …………………………… for the
festival.
It’s possible to do (16) …………………………… in the
mornings only.
The people from the community who organise the festival are
all (17) …………………………… .
Money raised at this year’s festival will finance a (18)
…………………………… in the town.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a student called Peter,
and his father, about their plans for the summer.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 20
Listening 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 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.h Grammar Courses
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.
Listening Part 2
You will hear an art student called Ella giving a talk about the
history of mirrors.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Mirrors
Ella started her project by studying ancient mirrors made of
(9) …………………………… .
Ella says the Egyptian mirrors she saw had (10)
…………………………… on them.
Ella was told that all the images on the ancient mirrors were
related to the theme of (11) …………………………… .
Ella says most early mirrors weren’t very large because of the
(12) …………………………… of the material.
Ella read about a (13) …………………………… that
contained a very big mirror.
Ella uses the world (14) …………………………… to
describe the shape of early glass mirrors.
The main problem with glass mirrors was the quality of the
(15) …………………………… in glass production.
During the Renaissance period, mirrors helped to start the (16)
…………………………… style of art.
In the 1700s mirrors became a feature used in (17)
…………………………… design.
Mirrors today are based on a technique that someone who
worked as a (18) …………………………… invented in
Germany in the 1800s.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a girl called Ella, and
her father, about the school holidays.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 21
Listening 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 young man talking about his first job.
How did he feel in his first job?
A bored
B confusedish Grammar Courses
C enthusiastic
2 You hear a radio announcement about a dance company.
What are listeners being invited to?
A a show
B a talk
C a party
3 You overhear a woman talking to a man about something
that happened to her.
Who was she?
A a pedestrian
B a driver
C a passenger
4 You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work
making wildlife films.
What is her man point?
A Being in the right place at the right time is a matter of
luck.
B More time is spent planning than actually filming.
C It is worthwhile spending time preparing.
5 You hear part of a travel programme on the radio.
Where is the speaker?
A outside a café
B by the sea
C on a lake
6 You overhear a woman talking about a table-tennis table in
a sports shop.
What does she want the shop assistant to do about her
table-tennis table?
A provide her with a new one
B have it put together for her
C give her the money back
7 You hear part of an interview with a businesswoman.
What is her business?
A hiring out boats
B hiring out caravans
C building boats
8 You hear a man talking on the radio.
Who is talking?
A an actor
B a journalist
C a theatre-goer
Listening Part 2
You will hear a radio interview with Mike Reynolds, whose
hobby is exploring underground places such as caves.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Cavers explore underground places such as mines and (9)
……………………………… as well as caves.
When cavers camp underground, they choose places which
have (10) ……………… and ……………… available.
In the UK, the place Mike likes best for caving is (11)
………………………………
As a physical activity, Mike compares caving to (12)
………………………………
Cavers can pay as much as £20 for a suitable (13)
………………………………
Cavers can pay as much as £50 for the right kind of (14)
………………………………, which is worn on the head.
Mike recommends buying expensive (15)
……………………………… to avoid having accidents.
Caving is a sport for people of (16)
……………………………… and backgrounds.
Some caves in Britain are called ‘places of (17)
………………………………’
The need for safety explains why people don’t organise
caving (18) ………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, Marcus, and a
girl, Catherine, about their homework
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 22
Listening 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 in which a film director talks
about his favourite movie.
Why does he like the film?
A It is very funny.
B It is very exciting.ish Grammar Courses
C It is very romantic.
2 You hear a man talking about a sofa he bought.
What is he complaining about?
A He received the wrong sofa.
B The shop overcharged him for the sofa.
C The sofa was damaged.
3 You hear an actor talking about using different accents in
his work.e movie streaming services
What point is he making about actors?
A They need to study a wide variety of accents.
B They have to be able to control their use of accents.
C They should try to keep their original accents.
4 You hear part of an interview in which a man is talking
about winning his first horse race.
What does he say about it?
A He found it rather disappointing.
B He didn’t have a chance to celebrate.
C He was too tired to care.
5 You hear a writer of musicals talking on the radio.
What is he trying to explain?
A why his aunt’s career was not very successful.
B the difference between American and British musicals
C his reasons for becoming a writer of musicals
6 You hear the beginning of a lecture about ancient history.
What is the lecture going to be about?
A trade in arms and weapons
B trade in luxury household goods
C trade in works of art
7 You hear a man talking about travelling from London to
France for his job.
What does he say about the train journey?
A He’s able to use it to his advantage.
B It’s a boring but necessary part of his job.
C He enjoys the social aspect of it.
8 You hear a woman in a shop talking about some lost
photographs.
What does she think the shop should give her?
A some money
B a replacement film movie streaming services
C an apology
Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a radio interview with a woman who
sailed round the world on her own.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Anna was employed by a (9) ………………………………
when she first started sailing.
The idea of sailing the world came from a book called (10)
………………………………
Anna spent more time (11) ……………………………… the
boat before taking it out to sea.
Anna tested her boat on a trip which lasted for only (12)
……………………………… because it was damaged.
Anna got the money she needed to make the trip from various
(13) ……………………………… companies.
Anna’s worst problem during the trip was when she felt (14)
……………………………… because the boat was going so
slowly.
Anna found the (15) ……………………………… in the
Southern Ocean the most exciting part of the trip.
On her return, Anna phoned the (16)
……………………………… to ask for a certificate.
Anna’s claim was doubted because she hadn’t been in contact
with people on (17) ……………………………… during her
trip.
Anna’s story was finally believed after her (18)
……………………………… had been checked.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a man, Marco, and his
wife, Sarah, about a film they have just seen at the cinema.
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Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 23
Listening 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 a group of people who are going
on an expedition into the rainforest.
What does he advise them against?
A sleeping in places where insects are found
B using substances which attract insects
C bathing in areas where insects are common
2 You overhear two people talking about a school football
competition.
What did the woman think of the event?
A She didn’t think anyone had enjoyed it.
B It managed to fulfil its aims.
C Not enough people had helped to set it up.
3 You hear a woman talking about her studies at the Beijing
Opera School.
How did she feel when she first started her classes?
A worried about being much older than the other students
B disappointed because her dictionary was unhelpful
C annoyed by the lack of communication with her teacher
4 You hear a famous comedian talking on the radio about his
early career.
Why is he telling this story?
A to show how lucky he was at the beginning
B to show the value of a good course
C to show that he has always been a good comedian
5 You hear someone talking on the phone.
Who is she talking to?
A someone at her office
B someone at a travel information centre
C a family member
6 You hear a novelist talking about how she writes.
How does she get her ideas for her novels?
A She bases her novels on personal experiences.
B Ideas come to her once she starts writing.
C She lets ideas develop gradually in her mind.
7 You hear a woman talking to a friend on the phone.
What is she doing?
A refusing an invitation
B denying an accusation
C apologising for a mistake
8 You hear a radio announcement about a future programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A a play about a child
B a reading from a children’s book
C a holiday programme
Listening Part 2
You will hear an interview with a man who enjoys flying in a
small aircraft called a ‘microlight’.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Before his retirement, Brian worked as a pilot for a company
called (9) ……………………………… for a long time.
Brian feels like a bird when flying his microlight because he
doesn’t have a (10) ……………………………… around him.
Brian disagrees with the suggestion that steering a microlight
is like steering a (11) ………………………………
Brian’s record-breaking flight ended in (12)
………………………………
Brian organised his flight in advance to avoid needing other
people as (13) ……………………………… on the way.
Brian’s microlight was modified so that it could carry more
(14) ……………………………… on board.
It took Brian (15) ……………………………… to plan the
record-breaking flight.
Brian feels that flying over miles and miles of (16)
……………………………… was the most dangerous part of
the trip.
Brian describes his navigation system as both (17)
……………………………… and easy to use.
Brian says that his main problem on the flight was the fact
that he became very (18) ………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear two friends, a boy, Rolf, and a girl, Maria,
talking about the jobs they would like to do in the future.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 24
Listening Part 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
For questions 1-8, choose the best answer A, B or C.
1 On a train, you overhear a woman phoning her office.
Why has she phoned?
A to check the time of an appointment
B to apologise for being lateh Grammar Courses
C to find out where her diary is
2 You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A a nature programme
B a cookery programme
C a news programme
3 You overhear a conversation between a watchmaker and a
customer.
What does the watchmaker say about the watch?
A It is impossible to repair it.
B It is not worth repairing.
C He does not have the parts to repair it.
4 You overhear a woman talking about her new neighbours.
How does she feel?
A offended
B shocked
C suspicious
5 You hear a man talking about deep-sea diving.
Why does he like the sport?
A It suits his sociable nature.
B It contrasts with his normal lifestyle.
C It fulfils his need for a challenge in life.
6 You turn on the radio and hear a scientist being interviewed
about violins.
What is the scientist doing?
A explaining how a violin works
B explaining how a violin is made
C explaining how a violin should be played
7 You hear part of a radio programme about CD ROMs.
What is the speaker’s opinion of the CD ROMs about
Australia which she tried?
A Most of them are disappointing.
B You are better off with an ordinary guidebook.
C There is little difference between them.
8 You turn on the radio and hear a woman giving advice to
business people.
What advice does she give about dealing with customers?
A Don’t let them force you to agree to something.
B Don’t be too sympathetic towards them.
C Don’t allow them to stay on the phone too long.
Listening Part 2
You will hear part of a radio programme in which a woman
called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Sylvia studied (9) ……………… and ……………… at
university.
After university, Sylvia worked as a (10)
……………………………… in Italy.
The company which employs Sylvia is called (11)
………………………………
Sylvia worked for the company for (12)
……………………………… before becoming the manager’s
assistant.
Part of Sylvia’s job is to organise the (13)
……………………………… in newspapers and magazines.
Sylvia often has to deal with strange questions from (14)
………………………………
Sylvia’s boss has a radio show on Fridays on the subject of
(15) ………………………………
Sylvia has written about her (16)
……………………………… for a new book on Britain.
Sylvia says that in the future she would like to be a (17)
……………………………… on television.
Last year, Sylvia enjoyed attending a (18)
……………………………… in Australia.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a girl called Julia and
her father, about choosing a course at university.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 25
Listening 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 radio programme.
What is the person talking about?
A cooking
B weather
C gardening
2 You hear two people talking on a train.
How is the woman feeling?
A worried
B relieved
C angry
3 You hear two friends talking.
What is the woman’s opinion about the possible tax
increase?
A The government won’t use tax income sensibly.
B Wealthy people are right to move abroad.
C The increase is necessary to have better public services.
4 You hear two friends talking on a park bench.
What are they discussing?
A a drink
B a salad
C a cake
5 You overhear two people talking on a bus.
What is their relationship?
A husband and wife
B boss and employee
C friends
6 You hear someone talking on the radio.
What has happened?
A a road accident
B a crash in a car race
C some injuries due to flooding
7 You hear two people talking in a restaurant.
Where does the man want to sit?
A by the window
B near the kitchen
C at a quiet table
8 You hear a radio show about a new book.
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How much does the woman like the book?

A very much
B a little
C not at all
Listening Part 2
Listen to an instructor talking about a weekend course.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
James will teach the students (9)
………………………………
Meals will be in the (10) ……………………………… dining
room.
After meals students should return their plates to the (11)
………………………………
Students are asked to leave their (12)
……………………………… in the entrance hall.
Students are asked not to (13) ………………………………
late at night.
The (14) ……………………………… option is not now
available on Saturday.
There is a new option of (15) ………………………………
Alternatively students could do some hill-walking or some
(16) ………………………………
Tomorrow evening there will be a (17)
……………………………… and then some folk dancing.
Music will be provided for dancing by a group called the (18)
………………………………
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear two neighbours, a woman, Natasha, and a man,
Colin, talking about running.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.

TEST 26
Listening 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 people talking on a bus.
Where has the woman just been?
A at the shops
B at the cinemamar Courses
C in a cafe
2 You hear a man talking on his mobile phone.
Who is his message for?
A a teacher
B his secretary
C his wife
3 You hear a woman at the hairdresser’s.
What is she doing?
A complaining
B apologising
C requesting information
4 You hear a teenager talking about his free time.
What is he talking about?
A a CD-player
B a computer game
C an electric guitar
5 On the news you hear a story about a zoo.
Why is the zoo in the news?
A An unusual birth has taken place.
B Experts have discovered how to encourage breeding.
C Warm weather has led to exceptional numbers of
visitors.
6 You hear a man talking about a holiday he has had.
Where has he been?
A in the mountains
B beside the sea
C on a farm
7 You hear two people talking.
 How does the man feel?
A surprised
B pleased
C exhausted
8 You turn on the radio and hear a woman talking.
What are you listening to?
A the weather forecast
B traffic news
C sports news
Listening Part 2
Listen to a scientist talking about recent weather patterns.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Mark Pontin works at an organisation in (9)
………………………………
The USA has recently experienced a record number of (10)
………………………………
It has been especially hot in (11) ………………………………
In Sri Lanka there has been unusually (12)
………………………………
There are concerns about what effect this will have on the (13)
……………………………… there.
There have been very (14) ……………………………… in
England and Wales.
The last time Switzerland experienced such heat was in the
(15) ………………………………
Pontin draws some conclusions with regard to climate change
in the (16) ………………………………
The trend towards hotter temperatures has been noticed for
(17) ……………………………… years.
In general the weather is becoming more (18)
……………………………… and extreme than it used to be.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Claire, and a boy,
Tom, about a football tour.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 27
Listening 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 a train.
What is the man’s job?
A photographer
B musician
C teacher
2 You hear part of a news report on the radio.
What is it about?
A strong winds
B forest fires
C flooding
3 You hear a woman in a cafe talking to her friend.
What has she bought?
A a pair of ear rings
B a pendant
C a bottle of perfume
4 You hear a teenager talking about something that happened
to him.
How did he feel?
A embarrassed
B amused
C annoyed
5 You hear an extract from a radio programme.
What kind of programme is it?
A a cookery programme
B a fashion programme
C a medical programme
6 You hear an extract from a radio play.
What is the relationship between the speakers?
A boss and employee
B father and daughter
C brother and sister
7 You hear a man talking on the radio about parachuting.
How did he feel during his jump?
A disappointed
B terrified
C excited
8 You hear two people talking about a film.
What did the woman like best about it?
A the camerawork
B the plot
C the acting

Listening Part 2
Listen to a human resources manager talking about people’s
relationships with their colleagues.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The company that Ann Gates works for produces (9)
………………………………
She started working there in (10)
………………………………
The women used to complain about (11)
………………………………
The men used to complain about people causing problems
with the (12) ………………………………
Both men and women get annoyed by their colleagues’
overuse of (13) ………………………………
Men nowadays get annoyed by their colleagues’ choice of (14)
………………………………
Women want all their colleagues to take their turn at (15)
………………………………
People said they would be happy to sacrifice a (16)
……………………………… to have nice colleagues.
(17) ……………………………… people would be prepared
to take a pay cut in order to have a pleasanter work
environment.
Ann Gates is now planning a (18)
……………………………… on relationships in the
workplace.

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a conversation between a boy, Sam, and a girl,
Carla, about a school concert.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 28
Listening 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 people talking at a party.
How do they know each other?
A They used to work together.
B They were at school together.ish Grammar Courses
C They met through mutual friends.
2 You overhear a conversation on a train.
What has the man been doing?
A having a holiday
B taking part in a sports competition
C working
3 You overhear someone talking about a course.
How did they feel about it?
A angry
B satisfied
C disappointed
4 You hear a teenager talking about a new version of a
computer game.
Why does he think it is better?
A It has better graphics.
B It’s got more levels.
C You can play it online.
5 You hear a husband and wife talking about their work.
What is their problem?
A They are both working very long hours.
B They don’t think they get paid a fair rate per hour.
C They are hardly ever free at the same time.
6 You hear someone talking in a shop.
What is she doing?
A making a complaint
B explaining what she wants
C asking for information
7 You hear a woman talking to a friend about her holiday.
What did she enjoy most?
A shopping
B relaxing
C sightseeing
8 You hear part of a radio play.
What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A boss and employee
B friends working in the same company
C workers from different companies

Listening Part 2
Listen to part of a talk about space tourism.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The name of the company is Space (9)
………………………………
Space tourists first travel to (10) ………………………………
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On the next day they go to (11) ………………………………

Flights last for (12) ………………………………
After the journey is over tourists spend a day doing some (13)
………………………………
If problems arise at any time during the flight, passengers can
use the (14) ………………………………
All passengers are given advice on how to minimise (15)
………………………………
After their flight passengers receive a video of the trip and a
(16) ……………………………… as proof they did it.
Rockets are fuelled by a mixture of hydrogen and (17)
………………………………
Best vacation packages

The main environmental problem of these flights is (18)

………………………………

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a man called Karl, and his wife Jenny, talking
about the holiday they have just had.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 29
Listening Part 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
For questions 1-8, choose the best answer A, B or C.
1 Listen to this man inviting a friend to go out.
What is he suggesting doing?
A going to a birthday party
B watching a filmsh Grammar Courses
C having a meal out
2 On the street you hear a woman talking to a group of
people.
Who are the people?
A tourists
B pupils
C museum workers
3 You hear two people talking about a book.movie streaming services
What does the woman dislike about it?
A the characters in the story
B the exciting parts of the plot
C the description of places
4 You hear someone on the radio talking about a football
match.
What was the final result?
A Cambridge won.
B Peterborough won.
C Cambridge and Peterborough drew.
5 You hear a student talking to her friend.
What does she want him to do?
A lend her his computer
B draw some diagrams for her
C fetch some books for her
6 You hear someone on the train talking on a mobile phone.
What feeling does he express?
A amusement
B disbelief
C anger
7 You hear someone being interviewed on the radio.
What has the interviewee won a prize for?
A acting
B writing
C directing
8 You hear a woman talking about an accident.
What caused the accident?
A the man’s careless driving
B an animal in the road
C a problem with the woman’s car

Listening Part 2
Listen to a teacher talking about invigilating exams.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The interviewer asks the teacher what he does while he is
supervising students taking an exam in (9)
………………………………
Invigilators and candidates must remember to (10)
………………………………
Invigilators should walk up and down between the desks
roughly every (11) ………………………………
People-oriented invigilators may try to predict the candidates’
(12) ………………………………
The invigilator can imagine talking to a(n) (13)
……………………………… about one of these candidates in
the future.
The words-oriented invigilator might make up a(n) (14)
……………………………… about being in the exam room.
David suggests the words-oriented invigilator might make up
a(n) (15) ……………………………… story
The numbers-oriented invigilator could calculate the number
of days till the invigilator (16) ………………………………
The invigilator could also calculate how much money the
invigilator will make during the (17)
………………………………
The invigilator must be on the lookout for (18)
……………………………… behaviour.
Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a woman called Julie and a man called Greg
talking about an indoor wildlife centre they have visited.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 30
Listening 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 traffic
problem.
What caused it?
A too many people going to the airport
B roadworks at a major junction
C something falling on to the road
2 You hear a conversation between a shop assistant and a
customer about a pair of shoes.
What does the customer want?
A her money back
B a different pair of shoes
C to buy a pair of shoes
3 You hear a woman talking about what she enjoys about her
job.
What is she?
A an air hostess
B a businesswoman
C a hotel receptionist
4 You hear a man on the phone talking about his mother.
What do we learn about her?
A She’s not very well.
B She has a new job.
C She’s taking an exam.
5 You hear some people talking.
How does the woman feel?
A thrilled
B surprised
C relieved
6 Listen to a man talking at a special event.
What is the occasion?
A a retirement party
B a graduation ceremony
C a wedding
7 You hear a woman talking to her friend on the bus.
Where has she been today?
A the dentist’s
B the doctor’s
C the hairdresser’s
8 You turn on the radio and hear part of a programme.
What kind of a programme is it?
A a news programme
B a documentary
C a weather forecast
Listening Part 2
Listen to someone on the radio talking about how to improve
your concentration.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Mandy is employed as a (9) ………………………………
She takes a break after she’s been working for (10)
………………………………
Mandy says that research shows that listening to (11)
……………………………… helps you train.
Mandy recommends exercising for (12)
……………………………… every day.
You need to eat regular snacks if you want to preserve your
(13) ………………………………
A healthy snack that Mandy recommends is a (14)
………………………………
Minerals have been shown to help your (15)
………………………………
Mandy recommends eating (16) ………………………………
in order to get enough minerals.
You can give your brain a workout by studying, for example,
a (17) ………………………………
If you are feeling particularly stressed, try taking (18)
………………………………

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a woman called Laura and a man called Karl
talking about living away from home whilst studying at
university.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 31
Listening 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 people talking on the train.
Where has the man just been?
A at the theatre
B at work
C at home
2 You hear a woman talking on her mobile phone.
What is she hoping to do?
A arrange a meeting
B get some work
C sell a flat
3 You hear a woman telling her friend about her new brother-
in-law.
What doesn’t she like about him?
A the way he looks
B the way he speaks
C his enthusiasm for computers
4 You hear a teenager talking to her father.
What is she talking about?
A an eye test
B a language test
C a driving test
5 You hear two women talking about a friend in a cafe.
What do you learn about her?
A She’s been on television.
B She’s having a baby.
C She’s just had a holiday.
6 You hear a woman on the bus talking on her mobile phone.
What is she talking about?
A investing in the Stock Exchange
B starting up her own new company
C having problems with her bank
7 You hear two people talking.
What are they talking about?
A an art exhibition
B a new library
C a redecorated room
8 You turn on the radio and hear a play.
How do you think the woman feels about her life?
A bored
B contented
C angry

Listening Part 2
Listen to this audio item about dog behaviour.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The chow chow leapt from a window on the (9)
………………………………
It was frightened of a noisy (10) ………………………………
A study of dog intelligence looked at (11)
……………………………… different breeds of dog.
The chow chow had to be told to do something at least (12)
……………………………… times before it understood.
The least intelligent breed of dog was the (13)
………………………………
A border collie only needed to be told something (14)
……………………………… times before it understood the
task.
The chances of a collie remembering an instruction was (15)
………………………………
The collie was originally used as (16)
………………………………
Chow chows come from (17) ………………………………
Their name means literally (18) ………………………………

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a woman called Anne and a man called Peter
talking about a college party.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
TEST 32
Listening 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 people talking on the bus.
Where has the woman just been?
A a post office
B a passport office
C a lawyer’s office
2 You hear a woman talking on the phone.
How is the woman feeling?
A frustrated
B excited
C surprised
3 You hear a man at a hotel reception desk.
What is he doing?
A checking in
B checking out
C changing arrangements
4 You hear part of a talk on the radio.
What kind of programme is it?
A a history programme
B a current affairs programme
C a book programme
5 You hear two women talking in a cafe.
What are they talking about?
A doctors’ appointments for their sons
B their sons’ birthdays
C their sons’ computer lessons
6 You hear a man talking about language change on the
radio.
How does he feel about it?
A He regrets it.
B He welcomes it.
C He has mixed feelings.
7 You hear two people talking.
What are they discussing?
A a visitor to their home
B the woman’s work
C the man’s holiday
8 You turn on the radio and hear a man talking.
What is his job?
A translator
B English language teacherlish Grammar Courses
C zoology teacher

Listening Part 2
Listen to this radio item about a famous hoax.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
The tribe was discovered on a remote island in the (9)
………………………………
They were discovered in the year (10)
………………………………
They were found by a (11) ………………………………
They lived in (12) ………………………………
They wore only a few (13) ………………………………
The relationship between the members of the tribe was very
(14) ………………………………
The only reporter allowed to visit them worked for the (15)
………………………………
The tribe was also visited by a famous (16)
………………………………
The local government organised a (17)
……………………………… to help the tribe to preserve
their traditional way of life.
In 1985 journalists discovered that the tribe actually lived (18)
………………………………

Listening Part 4
Questions 20-25
You will hear a woman called Martha and a man called James
talking about a TV series called Madison, which is about a
doctor who works in a hospital.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.