Sharon Ashton Rachel Harding

FIRST Practice Tests 1

Keys and Recording Script

CONTENUTI ZONA
LIBRO MISTO E-BOOK INTEGRATIVI MATEMATICA IN CLASSE
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Part 2
Test 1
9 how 10 what 11 to 12 up 13 more 14 is
Reading and Use of English 15 since 16 in

Part 1 Part 3
1 C 2 B 3 A 4 D 5 B 6 C 7 D 8 A 17 hardens 18 overnight 19 generation 20 creativity
21 imaginative 22 worldwide 23 competition 24 cleverest
Part 2
9 it 10 there 11 what 12 well 13 other 14 to Part 4
15 Without 16 on 25 hasnt/has not been sung + SINCE 26 FOUND most
interesting + was 27 I WERE you + Id/I would 28 COME up
Part 3 with + a theme 29 wasnt/was not as EXPENSIVE + as/was less
17 widely 18 influential 19 recognition 20 achievements EXPENSIVE + than 30 its/it is WORTH + painting
21 poverty 22 professional 22 leading 24 popularity
Part 5
Part 4 31 C 32 A 33 A 34 C 35 C 36 A
25 not + MY fault 26 as a RESULT of + the 27 in CASE + you
need to 28 was not/wasnt + as LONG as 29 was looking Part 6
FORWARD to + seeing 30 make up + her/his MIND about or 37 D 38 F 9 B 40 G 41 C 42 E
make her/his MIND + up about
Part 7
Part 5
43 B 44 D 45 C 46 D 47 B 48 C 49 B 50 A 51 C
31 D 32 A 33 B 34 C 35 C 36 A 52 A

Part 6
37 E 38 G 39 C 40 F 41 A 42 D Listening
Part 1
Part 7
1 B 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 B
43 D 44 B 45 A 46 C 47 D 48 A 49 D 50 B 51 A
52 C
Part 2
9 dangerous 10 gas 11 decision 12 ground 13 reducing
Listening 14 reason 15 an/the insurance company 16 trousers
17 visual 18 furniture
Part 1
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C 6 B 7 B 8 A Part 3
19 C 20 A 21 H 22 F 23 G
Part 2
9 (green) triangle 10 coins 11 rugby (league) 12 toys Part 4
13 sixty/60 14 caves 15 shrubs 16 seventy/70 24 A 25 B 26 A 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 B
17 predators 18 legislation

Part 3
19 G 20 D 21 B 22 F 23 A Test 3
Part 4 Reading and Use of English
24 C 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 A Part 1
1 B 2 C 3 D 4 B 5 C 6 A 7 D 8 A

Part 2
Test 2
9 like 10 one 11 since 12 until 13 take 14 which
Reading and Use of English 15 up 16 been

Part 1
1 C 2 B 3 D 4 D 5 C 6 C 7 B 8 C

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Part 3 Part 5
17 expertise 18 conversion 19 unfortunately 20 scientists 31 B 32 C 33 A 34 B 35 D 36 C
21 depth 22 efficiency 23 significance 24 ability
Part 6
Part 4 37 E 38 G 39 C 40 F 41 B 42 D
25 was not/wasnt EASY + for 26 WISHED he had/hed +
started 27 work on TIME + because/since/as 28 WOULD have Part 7
gone swimming + if 29 MUST have been + Tom who/that 43 C 44 B 45 D 46 A 47 B 48 C 49 D 50 A 51 C
30 in SPITE of + the 52 B

Part 5
31 D 32 C 33 D 34 B 35 A 36 B Listening
Part 1
Part 6
1 C 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 B 7 C 8 A
37 F 38 D 39 B 40 E 41 G 42 C
Part 2
Part 7
9 discipline 10 ballet 11 gold medal 12 talent scout
43 C 44 B 45 D 46 A 47 B 48 D 49 A 50 B 51 C
13 performance 14 rehearsing 15 concentration
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16 equipment 17 instructor 18 acting

Part 3
Listening
19 H 20 F 21 C 22 A 23 E
Part 1
1 A 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C 6 B 7 C 8 C Part 4
24 C 25 A 26 C 27 A 28 B 29 B 30 C
Part 2
9 Scotland 10 eggs 11 Grandma/Gran/Grandmother/
Granny 12 wanted 13 grape juice 14 Super 15 1000/a
thousand 16 school 17 honey 18 care homes Test 5
Part 3 Reading and Use of English
19 H 20 C 21 F 22 G 23 B Part 1
1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 D 7 D 8 B
Part 4
24 B 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 B 29 C 30 C Part 2
9 by 10 who/that 11 do 12 being 13 up 14 as
15 Either 16 yourself
Test 4 Part 3
Reading and Use of English 17 specific 18 slightly 19 comparison 20 collection
21 calculations 22 detailed 23 movements
Part 1 24 underestimate
1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B 6 D 7 A 8 C
Part 4
Part 2 25 EVEN though + it was more 26 IF he knew + what
9 if/whether 10 before 11 them 12 lot/load/few 13 who/ 27 BOTHER to do + anything 28 isnt/is not very + GOOD at
that 14 though 15 much 16 somewhere 29 ambitious + THAT he is 30 GETS on + (really/very/extremely)
well
Part 3
17 distinctive 18 exceptionally 19 variety 20 unlikely Part 5
21 ascent 22 mountaineers 23 recognition 24 cultural 31 A 32 B 33 D 34 A 35 D 36 C

Part 4 Part 6
25 had to STAY + until 26 was CONCERNED + it was 37 E 38 F 39 D 40 G 41 B 42 A
27 nobody + APART from 28 (had) made no/little + DIFFERENCE
to 29 SUCCEEDED in + saving 30 dont/do not + HESITATE to Part 7
43 B 44 C 45 A 46 D 47 C 48 A 49 D 50 A
51 B 52 C

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Listening Part 3
Part 1 19 H 20 D 21 A 22 F 23 C

1 B 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 B 6 B 7 C 8 C Part 4
Part 2 24 C 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 C 29 B 30 A

9 parents 10 science 11 controls 12 solo 13 accidents

14 seven thousand/7,000/7000 15 driving/driving a car
16 parachute/equipment 17 cloudy 18 hobby Test 7
Part 3 Reading and Use of English
19 G 20 A 21 E 22 C 23 D Part 1
Part 4 1 B 2 B 3 D 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 B
24 B 25 B 26 A 27 A 28 C 29 A 30 C Part 2
9 though/if 10 although 11 of 12 themselves 13 such
14 Not 15 out 16 on
Test 6
Part 3
Reading and Use of English 17 questionnaire 18 addition 19 considerably 20 findings
Part 1 21 growing 22 believe 23 awake 24 fully

1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B 6 D 7 A 8 C Part 4
Part 2 25 does Sharon + GET her hair 26 spent + a LONG time
27 is BOUND + to get a/the 28 was none + of my BUSINESS
9 along/together 10 since 11 what 12 been 13 which 29 she wasnt/was not + to BLAME 30 to give me + a LIFT
14 As 15 Without 16 well
Part 5
Part 3
31 B 32 B 33 C 34 B 35 C 36 C
17 height 18 appearance 19 influential 20 considerable
21 knowledge 22 superiority 23 undiscovered 24 enthusiast Part 6
Part 4 37 G 38 E 39 D 40 C 41 A 42 F

25 TELL the difference + between 26 wasnt/was not OLD + Part 7

enough 27 shed/she would RATHER + walk 28 had + no /little
IDEA 29 is SUPPOSED + to be 30 has BEEN + advised 43 D 44 B 45 A 46 D 47 B 48 A 49 C 50 A 51 D
52 C
Part 5
31 B 32 B 33 A 34 C 35 B 36 C Listening
Part 6 Part 1
37 F 38 D 39 G 40 C 41 E 42 B 1 A 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 A

Part 7 Part 2
43 D 44 B 45 A 46 C 47 A 48 D 49 B 50 A 51 D 9 manager 10 daytime 11 fifty percent/50%/fifty per cent/50
52 C per cent 12 Country File 13 information 14 trust 15 clear
16 atmosphere 17 distract 18 technology

Listening Part 3
Part 1 19 G 20 E 21 H 22 D 23 A

1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 C 7 B 8 A Part 4
Part 2 24 A 25 C 26 B 27 C 28 C 29 A 30 C

9 studying (Spanish) 10 bus 11 tourists 12 literacy

13 Australia 14 (small) flat 15 routes 16 scenery
17 boots 18 fitter

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Test 8 Test 9
Reading and Use of English Reading and Use of English
Part 1 Part 1
1 B 2 A 3 D 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 C 8 D 1 C 2 D 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 D 7 B 8 B

Part 2 Part 2
9 least/most 10 one 11 to 12 well 13 set 14 Although/ 9 be/become 10 not 11 doing 12 which 13 if 14 for
Though/While/Whilst 15 have 16 on 15 out 16 must

Part 3 Part 3
17 intention 18 readily 19 responsibility 20 awareness 17 regularly 18 wherever 19 actually 20 unusual
21 solutions 22 confidence 23 underestimate 24 popularity 21 tiniest 22 missing 23 carelessness 24 replace

Part 4 Part 4
25 DUE to + the bad/it being bad 26 if + he doesnt/does not 25 getting RID + of 26 dont TEND + to buy/TEND + not to
WORK 27 is USED to + looking after 28 to stay/ keep + in buy 27 isnt/is not enough ROOM + for 28 (ever) get ROUND to
TOUCH 29 is ALLOWED + to use 30 THINK of + a/the/any + fixing 29 takes PART + in 30 CARES if + it
solution
Part 5
Part 5 31 B 32 A 33 A 34 C 35 C 36 D
31 B 32 A 33 C 34 B 35 C 36 A
Part 6
Part 6 37 C 38 G 39 E 40 D 41 F 42 A
37 D 38 C 39 F 40 B 41 E 42 G
Part 7
Part 7 43 B 44 A 45 B 46 D 47 A 48 C 49 D 50 C 51 A
43 C 44 D 45 A 46 B 47 C 48 A 49 D 50 B 51 A 52 B
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Listening
Listening
Part 1
Part 1 1 A 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 B 8 A
1 C 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 A 6 A 7 C 8 B
Part 2
Part 2 9 fine art 10 monsters 11 input 12 actors 13 video
9 32 10 Arctic (ocean) 11 Amazon (River) 12 pods cameras 14 tidy up 15 dull 16 break 17 last 18 portraits
13 click vibrations 14 30/thirty minutes 15 squid 16 fossils
17 pollutants 18 fishing nets Part 3
19 D 20 G 21 B 22 C 23 A
Part 3
19 F 20 C 21 A 22 H 23 E Part 4
24 C 25 B 26 A 27 C 28 C 29 A 30 A
Part 4
24 C 25 A 26 C 27 B 28 A 29 B 30 C

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Examiner
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Black Cat presents

3 You hear two friends talking about a trip around Europe by
train.
First: Practice Tests
by Rachel Harding and Sharon Ashton Man You know we have to decide pretty soon if were still
Copyright Black Cat going on that inter-railing trip this summer. What do
you think?
Woman Well, Ive looked on the website and a three-week
train pass is really expensive. Perhaps we have to cut
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Examiner out some of the places we wanted to see.

Man But why? Lets get a two-week pass, which will be
Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening.
cheaper, but just spend less time in each place.
Practice Test 1.
Woman Well, I think we should go for the cheaper option but
Im not convinced about spending less time in each
Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
city. Wed have to leave almost as soon as we got there!
introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
questions.
At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
Examiner
You will hear each piece twice. 4 You overhear a girl leaving a voicemail message.
Hi Lucy. Its Alice. I just wanted to let you know that the time of
Remember, while you are listening, write your answers on the my last class has changed and I wont be back until late this
question paper. You will have five minutes at the end of the test evening. So Im going to miss the last part of that series weve
to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet. been watching together. Do you think you can record it? Then
Therell now be a pause. Please ask any questions now, because perhaps we can watch it together tomorrow unless youre
you must not speak during the test. going out of course. But if you cant wait and watch it this
evening, you mustnt let me know what happened when I get
back. I want it to be a surprise. Anyhow see you later.
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Examiner Examiner
Now open your question paper and look at Part 1. You will hear 5 You hear two teenagers talking about a computer course.
people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8,
Boy Hi Kim, are you here about the computer course too?
choose the answer (A, B or C).
Girl It hasnt been cancelled, has it?
Boy Theres not much chance of that. Its a really popular
Examiner
course.
1 You hear a girl talking about a mountain trek she did with a Girl Yeah, it sounded interesting. It covers everything Im
friend. interested in. I just wanted to find out a bit more before
Boy How was your trip to Poland? You went with Jess, didnt deciding.
you? Boy Well, the course organiser said it was filling up pretty fast.
Girl It was a great trip. We only fell out once and that was Im not going to think about it for too long just in case.
when we went trekking. Girl Thatd be a problem, wouldnt it? Well, Ill have to make
Boy Oh, what happened? Did you get lost? my mind up then.
Girl Wed got a good map so we managed to find our way OK. Boy I think so.
Boy Was it a really hard climb then?
Girl We walked for about 7 hours each day so it was quite Examiner
tough but I didnt feel particularly worn out. No the 6 You overhear a boy leaving a message.
problem was we ran out of food. We ended up having a
big argument... one I wont forget in a hurry. Hi Steve. Its Ben. Just wanted to check that it was still ok to stay
at yours next week while youre away. You said you didnt want
Examiner to leave the flat empty, remember? And dont worry Ill look
after the place. I wont leave it looking like a tip! Anyhow, can I
2 You overhear a young man leaving a voicemail message. call round later and pick up the key? You can also tell me if
Hi Dad. I couldnt get you on the phone. Anyway, you remember theres anything I need to do like taking out the rubbish and
that flat I told you about. Well, I went to look at it yesterday with things. So, any time after six is OK for me. Ring and let me know.
Chris and were going to take it. I spoke to the agent and See you later.
therere a few forms to fill in. And you know you said youd act
as a guarantor remember all students have to get one in case Examiner
they dont pay the rent. Well, theres some paperwork for you to 7 You hear two friends talking about a diving competition.
fill in too they need your bank details. Its got to be ready
pretty soon. So Ill ring back later and we can talk. Bye... Woman Im really glad we managed to get tickets for the
diving. I thought it was amazing.

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Man So did I. It was worth all that hassle trying to get peoples minds, kangaroos are strongly associated with
tickets. And the pool was Australia, they can also be found in Tasmania and New Guinea.
so much better than anything else Ive been to. Another interesting fact about kangaroos is that they are, on the
Woman I was too impressed by the divers to notice much else. whole, nocturnal animals. Most of them sleep in the shade
I think its just incredible what they have to do to get during the day to avoid the heat, becoming active only at night.
to that kind of level. They also, depending on their species, have a variety of habitats.
Man I know. They must train so hard. And those two young Some live in caves while others make their homes in trees.
sisters who did the synchronised dive were just Most people would not be surprised to learn that kangaroos are
brilliant. I thought theyd get more applause than they herbivores. But did you know that different species have
did, though. different preferences? For example, the red kangaroo tends to
graze on shrubs while the eastern grey kangaroo mostly eats
Examiner grass. They feed at night, when they are active but they can
8 You overhear a teenager leaving a voicemail message. survive for very long periods without water.
There is one thing that all kangaroos have in common: powerful
Hi Jake. I tried to get you a ticket this morning for the music
back legs with long feet. They use these powerful back legs to
festival but I couldnt get one. I spent ages trying to get on the
hop, sometimes at high speeds, along the ground. A
website but had to give up in the end. I didnt want to be late for
comfortable hopping speed for a red kangaroo is 25 kmh but
class. But listen, Rick has just told me that Dave has one to sell.
over short distances it can sustain speeds of up to 70kph. This
Hes asking the same price he paid for it so its a good deal.
is quite an incredible speed for an animal that propels itself
Give him a call. Ricks told several people so dont leave it too
forward on two legs but the kangaroos speed has evolved not
late. It might have gone otherwise. Ill ring back later. See you.
to aid escape from predators but rather to make it possible for
the animal to cover long distances in search of food and water.
Examiner The numbers of kangaroos living in the wild in Australia has
That is the end of Part 1. fluctuated considerably over the last 25 years, with the figure
ranging between 15 and 50 million. Although certain species
are protected by state legislation, many kangaroos are at risk.
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Some are injured or killed in road accidents, while a large

Examiner number are shot each year by government licensed hunters.
Now turn to Part 2. You will hear Maria Lewis, who works for a Ours is one of several groups in Australia that campaigns for
wildlife organisation, talking about the kangaroo. For questions better protection of kangaroos and raises money to help with
9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. the care of those that are injured or orphaned.
You now have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two. So, I think thats all theres time for tonight but Im happy to
answer any questions you have.
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Examiner
Im here tonight to talk about my work with an Australian wildlife You will now hear Part Two again.
group that was set up to promote the welfare of kangaroos. That is the end of Part Two.
There has always been a strong association between Australia
and the kangaroo and throughout the world the animal is
recognised as a symbol of the country. For example, products
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that are grown or made in Australia often have a sticker with a Examiner
golden kangaroo in a green triangle. Its there to tell people
Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which
where the products have come from to make sure people
people are talking about a cooking holiday they went on. For
know they are buying something Australian.
questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker
Kangaroos have also featured on coins in Australia and a
found disappointing. Use the letters only once. There are three
bounding kangaroo is the logo of the Australian airline Qantas.
extra letters which you do not need to use. You now have thirty
If you look at any of their planes today, you will see a picture of
seconds to look at Part Three.
a white kangaroo painted on a red background. And thats not
all, the kangaroo also features widely in the names of Australian
sports teams. For example, the Australian rugby league team is
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called the Kangaroos.

Examiner: Speaker 1
And the kangaroo also makes a strong impression on the
Ive always been interested in Italian food and so this year I
people who come to Australia. Many tourists take kangaroo toys
decided to go on a short cooking holiday. I was actually quite
back home as souvenirs of their visit. In fact, theres quite a
surprised by the amount of choice but in the end I went for a
large industry surrounding the manufacture of kangaroo-related
weekend break at an Italian farmhouse in Tuscany. Ive been to
products. Without doubt, the kangaroo is one of the best-loved
the area many times before and have always loved it. I had a
and most widely recognised symbols of Australia.
great time, made some good friends, and learnt how to make
But despite this widespread recognition, there are some
some wonderful dishes using ingredients from the farmhouse
interesting facts about the kangaroo that many people are
garden. The only downside was how cramped the kitchen felt I
unaware of. For example, there are over 60 species of kangaroo
think there were probably too many of us there that weekend.
in Australia, ranging in size from the small rock wallaby, that
But I still enjoyed myself and wouldnt hesitate to go again.
weighs approximately 2 kilos, to the red kangaroo, which is taller
than a man and can weigh over 85 kilos. And although, in most

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Examiner: Speaker 2

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Ive always been interested in food and cooking and have been
on several cooking holidays before. I really enjoy learning about Presenter As part of our series about peoples careers, we
local food and how to combine different ingredients. This time I have Mark Palmer with us who works for the
flew to Paris for a four-day French cuisine holiday. I was picked adventure tours operator Globex. So Mark, how
up at the airport and driven to an 18th century chateau that had long have you worked for Globex?
been converted into a hotel. It was such an incredible place and Mark Its been about 10 years now. Ive worked for them
my room was beautiful. My only criticism was that I didnt get since I left university. At the time, I applied to lots of
the chance to try out as many recipes as I would have liked. companies offering graduate trainee schemes and
I suppose time was short but I felt that a bit more could have I wasnt having much luck. Perhaps I didnt have
been fitted in. the skills they were looking for. I was actually
beginning to think Id never get anything but then
Examiner: Speaker 3 this came along and I havent looked back since.
Ive never really been any good at cooking so this summer I Ive worked on some really interesting projects and
persuaded a friend of mine to come with me to Spain on a Ive not been tempted to look elsewhere. I know
cooking holiday. We had great fun and I can now cook five most people change jobs every few years now but
amazing dishes. Theyre all quite simple to make and the Im quite happy where I am.
ingredients are easy to get which is pretty good really. The Presenter And youve recently been promoted, havent you?
holiday also included trips out in a minibus to farms and Mark Thats right. Ive just been made director for the
orchards in the area to see how local produce is grown and we Australian region. Id been working in the same
also got to taste some fantastic local cheeses. The only thing post for about 9 years, which is longer than the
that was a bit of a let-down was my room it was rather dark industry average, and during that time the
and small. But I suppose I didnt have to spend too much time Australian post had become vacant twice, but I
in there, and Ive come away with some great ideas for other hadnt applied for it. I was ok just carrying on
dishes I might cook. where I was. But then last year, I was involved in
the companys acquisition of Loma International,
Examiner: Speaker 4 another tour operator. It was my job to assess
whether Loma International could be fully
Ive always been a terrible cook but this summer I decided to do
integrated into our company. It was a big
something about it and booked a cooking holiday in Crete. It
responsibility and I think it whetted my appetite for
wasnt expensive and since we were near the sea it was a bit
something more strategic.
like a beach and cooking holiday combined. It all worked out
Presenter And has the Loma acquisition worked out well?
really well. The place was beautiful, the people were friendly,
Mark Well, its been over a year now and everythings
and local cuisine was surprisingly good to eat. The only problem
going according to plan. Actually, its been more
was that one of the cooking teachers was a bit hard to
like a merger than an acquisition, which might
understand. But then he started showing us what to do and that
seem a strange thing to say when Globex is so
made things a lot clearer. I actually ended up making a few
much bigger than Loma, but everyone at Globex
things that tasted ok. For that alone, I think the holiday was
always made it clear they thought Loma was a
worth it!
great company. And most of the Loma senior
managers have chosen to stay on. Its that more
Examiner: Speaker 5
than anything else that has meant the process has
I wanted to try something slightly different this holiday and
gone well. Of course, there was always a close
booked a one-week cooking holiday at a farmhouse in the
cultural fit between the two companies, but I dont
Pyrenees. I learnt a lot about food and how to make some pretty
think thats been the major factor. Its been more a
amazing dishes. I also met some interesting people people
case of keeping the right people.
with a real interest in food. But I think I should have done a bit
Presenter So Globex continues to grow. Why do you think its
more research before I went. What I hadnt realised was that the
such a successful company?
farmhouse was miles from anywhere. I suppose I thought Id be
Mark I think its all about offering value. In fact, our
able to do a bit of sightseeing but I soon realised it would have
priority is to provide adventure holidays people feel
been such a long drive to get anywhere, that I never left the
they can afford. I know some business people say
farmhouse.
that focusing on value is risky because its
something that other companies can easily do. But
Examiner we think weve got it right and we know its
You will now hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three. something that our customers actively look for. Our
strategys working. Were number one for price in
the adventure holiday market for the 4th year
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running and our market share has grown by 1.6%.

Examiner Presenter So is Globex now outperforming its main rival
Now turn to Part Four. You will hear an interview with Mark Travelsure?
Palmer, who works for an adventure holiday company called Mark Well its true that Travelsure recently had
Globex. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). disappointing sales, to the extent that its market
You now have one minute to look at Part Four. share has taken a drop. But you know that can

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happen to any company. I dont really think its Bernadette Thats right. Its quite a popular thing to do
down to me to say anything else about Travelsure. because it keeps costs down. I focus on
Theyre a great company and I think its possible insignificant things though, like bottle tops, and
for any company to go through tough times and thats makes me stand out. Its funny because you
then make a comeback. Well have to wait and see can find beauty in anything depending on the way
what happens. The market could change and they you look at it. My job as an artist is to show things
could turn a corner really quickly. They certainly in a way that reveals that beauty.
have everything in place to make that a reality.
Presenter And what are your own plans for the future? Examiner
Mark Well, Im not thinking about leaving the holiday 2 You overhear two students talking about activities they could
business. After this many years, its part of my do for a project about the environment.
outlook on life, so I cant imagine anything else.
Boy So Ruby, we need to do our One World project. Therere
And though a few of my colleagues have left to set
three separate activities so lets start with building a place
up their own companies in the last few years, I
for bugs to live in. All we needs a few bits of wood tied
know Im not cut out for that kind of thing. But
together.
having said that, something interesting has just
Girl Fair enough, but we can do that any time. A bigger job is
come up. Weve just moved our headquarters to
to get a tree in the ground and this time of years good for
New York and Ive been asked if Id like to move
that.
there. Im not certain about it yet because its likely
Boy We havent even decided on the kind of tree yet though,
to involve a lot of travelling. But I havent crossed it
so how about watching out for birds first?
off my list.
Girl Theyre easier to see later in the year when the leaves
Presenter Well, I hope it goes well for you whatever you
have fallen.
decide.
Boy I hadnt thought of that. Ok, lets go with your plan then.
Examiner
Examiner
You will now hear Part Four again.
That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five 3 You hear a man and a woman talking.
minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer Woman Heres the problem the waters been leaking out the
sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions. front like this for a couple of weeks.
Man Thats because at some stage youve left the door
open and the temperatures increased and so the
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motor started to bring it back down again. I expect if I

Examiner look at the back. yes the drainage holes blocked
Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice with a mixture of food and ice.
Test 2. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall Woman Oh dear!
introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the Man There, Ive got that out now so it should solve the
questions. problem. I must say if you gave it a clean, itd work
At the start of each piece you will hear this sound: more efficiently!
You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are Woman OK
listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will
have five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers Examiner
onto the separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please 4 You hear a radio interview with a man who has just been
ask any questions now, because you must not speak during the around the world.
test. Presenter So, Elliot. Youve just been around the world
without flying. Why did you want to avoid planes?
Elliot Well, we know everyones worried about the
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amount of greenhouse gases planes produce and

Examiner I must admit there was an element of that in my
Now open your question paper and look at Part 1. You will hear decision. The original thinking behind the trip
people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, came from wanting to get more of a sense of
choose the answer (A, B or C). scale though. When you get on a plane, you lose
track of where you are and where youve been.
Examiner I must admit the fact that Im not as happy on a
1 You hear a sculptor talking about her work. plane as I used to be was also a factor so not
having to put myself through that was a bonus.
Presenter In the studio today we have the sculptor
Bernadette Bryden. So, Bernadette, whats special
Examiner
about your work?
Bernadette Well, one good thing is that I only make sculptures 5 You overhear a man and woman discussing why they prefer
out of stuff that people are throwing away. I like to to the read the news online.
breathe life into things that nobody wants. Man Ive finished with the newspaper.
Presenter And youre not alone there, are you? Woman Ive already caught up with everything on my laptop. I

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find reading an actual newspaper a bit pointless Examiner

no competition for the Internet when it comes to the That is the end of Part One.
latest update.
Man People say that. To me theres nothing like opening a
newspaper though and because Im looking through

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every page, I read things Id miss if I only read the Examiner
news online. But one advantage of Internet news is Now turn to Part Two. You will hear a man called Dale talking
being able to find more information by clicking on about how he became a tree surgeon, a person who climbs
web addresses. trees and looks after them. For questions 9-18, complete the
Woman And that sometimes gives you a better idea of the sentences with a word or short phrase. You now have forty-five
actual story. seconds to look at Part Two.
Man Obviously you have to ignore some websites.
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Examiner I started climbing trees when I was about seven years old.
6 You hear a woman interviewing a male celebrity. I cant remember if my parents knew about it or not. It was just
Presenter So, Gary. Hows life changed since you became a something we did as kids, as well as things like playing on our
celebrity? bikes and skateboards. We didnt use ropes or harnesses so it
Gary Not that much. I can still go the supermarket in my was dangerous, but I suppose that was part of the fun. Ive
tracksuit always loved being up high, but I guess at that age I didnt think
Presenter Thats unbelievable. I mean, millions tuned in to that it would become my job.
see you win the show Before I became a tree surgeon, I was working in London as a
Gary Well, its a competition at the end of the day. Its consultant. I worked for London transport and also in the oil and
about what the TV audience think of you compared gas industries. I wasnt very happy doing that, but as I was
to all the others. Its not like I did anything in earning about four hundred pounds a day, it took me a while to
particular to win. If I were a brilliant singer, itd be make the decision to give that up and become a tree surgeon.
easier to understand. But to come first just When I left, I became a student, studying three days a week at
because people liked the way I did everyday college and I had a job that paid 50 a day, so quite a drop in
things I guess theres some pride in that too! salary. It didnt matter though because Id been so frustrated
Presenter Well worth the million pounds prize money! and I was just happy that Id found something that I really
wanted to do.
Examiner When you start doing tree surgery, you become a ground
person dragging branches, getting the climber what he needs,
7 You hear an interview with a young person at a museum. all that kind of stuff. When I was doing that, I was always looking
Woman Hello. Have you been around the museum today? at the person in the tree and thinking thats what Im going to
Boy Yes. do
Woman Can I ask you for some feedback on the new touch These days most of the jobs I do are either thinning a tree out if
screen displays? its not letting in enough light or reducing a tree if its too big.
Boy Sure! I found them particularly helpful around the I dont often cut trees down, but sometimes I have to and,
dinosaur section. I think theyre going to have them in although I love trees, I dont feel too sad about doing it as long
other parts of the museum too, whichll be good. My as theres a good reason for it.
class are here for Dinosaur week, which they do every Often a tree needs to come down if its pushing down a wall or
year. I loved meeting the actors dressed as fossil something. One of the first jobs I did was taking down a big
hunters. I didnt get a chance to go to the dig. cedar tree. It was a really mature tree and I felt bad about taking
Apparently they had an expert explaining the correct that one down. It was too close to a house though and the
procedure for fossil hunting. I hope theyll get him insurance company wanted it taken down. None of the tree
back next year as I think well all be keener to learn surgeons on site really agreed but we had to do it.
some practical skills then. Theres lots of ways to do the job safely or with minimal risk.
I always climb with a rope and harness and I think Im relatively
Examiner safe compared to other tree surgeons. I suppose everyones got
8 You hear a man and a woman talking about doing quizzes. their own level of risk they work to, but I suppose Im fairly safe
Man Oh, theres a quiz on at the school next week. Should really.
we go? I wear trousers that are made of a special material. If you catch
Woman Oh, you know how I feel about quizzes. Its not only the material with a chainsaw then it would stop. I have similar
that I cant stand losing. Its just so frustrating boots too. You always have someone else on site too in case
Man I know, it must be, especially when you do so much anything happens.
reading and you know so much about different topics. Something you do which you dont really think about is a visual
Woman I know. Im fine having a conversation about these check before you climb a tree just to make sure its safe. You get
things. Its just when Im under pressure my mind just a good feel for whether a trees safe by looking at it. You can
goes blank and youd think Id never learnt anything see things like dead wood and if a trees in a really bad state
ever. then you might not climb it at all, youd use a machine to stand
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Ive always enjoyed making things out of wood, so it was thats something to do with the fact that its quite hard to play a
probably quite natural for me to start making furniture, like my whole game at my age. Not as hard as when I first started 3
granddad and my dad used to, particularly as it goes so well months ago though so thats got to be a good thing.
with the tree surgery. Now, when Im looking at taking a tree
down Im also thinking about how I can use the wood and in Examiner: Speaker 5
that way it doesnt go to waste, so the two jobs go hand in hand I cant imagine life without surfing. Im a totally different person
really now that I surf to how I was before. When I started doing it, I was
pretty scared of trying anything new and I wasnt much of a risk
Examiner taker. Then, when I tried surfing, I realised how exciting taking a
Now you will hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two. few risks can be. My friends tell me Ive changed in all parts of
my life, but I put that down to surfing and I could never give it
up because of that. In fact, Id do it most days if I could. Its just
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a shame that work gets in the way.

Examiner
Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which Examiner
people are talking about the sports that they do. For questions You will now hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three.
19-23, choose from the list (A-H) the reason each speaker gives
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There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. You
now have thirty seconds to look at Part Three. Examiner
Now turn to Part 4. You will hear part of a radio interview with a
graffiti artist called Dev. For questions 24-30, choose the best
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answer (A, B, or C). You now have one minute to look at Part Four.
Examiner: Speaker 1
Ive been doing athletics since I was really young. I cant
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remember how I started, but I think it was mainly because all

my friends were doing it and I wanted to be like them. Ive done Presenter Hello and welcome to the programme. In the
lots of different sports like high jump and javelin, but now Im studio today were going to talk about graffiti a
pretty focused on long distance running. At the beginning I type of art that you can see in many towns and
wasnt great, but with a bit of training I started to run faster and cities around the world. Its usually done with spray
beat my own personal records. That made me feel really good cans, often on the side of buildings. Today were
about myself and thats why I could never give it up. lucky to have Dev, the well-known graffiti artist, to
tell us about it. Hello Dev.
Examiner: Speaker 2 Dev Hi.
People think that I do yoga sitting in a room with lots of other Presenter So Dev thats not your real name, is it?
people, but I prefer to do it outside. There are yoga courses all Dev No, its my tag or graffiti name. Lots of artists
over the world, but its not necessary to travel. What really choose a tag thats completely different to their
matters is that you try to do it every day. I think people forget real name. Sometimes its just a name that sounds
that, but its essential. Ive been to so many classes that these good or it may come from the name of a film
days I can do yoga whenever and wherever I want. I just get into character or imaginary person. Im Benjamin
position, close my eyes and I could be anywhere. That makes it Devonshire, so I just used my surname to get my
easier for me because Ive got a busy life and its difficult for me tag.
to commit to a regular class. Presenter So, why did you want to become a graffiti artist?
Dev Well, Id always wanted to do it. At school I liked art
Examiner: Speaker 3 and I thought graffiti was the coolest form of art. I
I started ice skating about 6 months ago and Im not going to was pretty good at getting details right in my art at
lie, it hasnt been easy. Some days I feel like Ive got two left school, but I couldnt see why people wanted to do
feet. But when the music starts, somehow my body seems to painting on small bits of paper when they could
wake up and I can usually do the dance were learning. I have do huge ones on the side of buildings. Even more
to concentrate really hard while Im doing it so I forget about appealing was the fact that youre exhibiting
work and stuff and it really helps me to unwind. I suppose thats outside and your audience is anyone who walks
why I keep coming. Most other skaters are better than me, but past, so its not exclusive like conventional art.
that doesnt really bother me because its not the kind of sport Presenter And how did you first start?
which makes you feel like you need to win all the time. Dev Well, one day my dad turned up with a load of
spray cans for me to do a piece on the side of the
Examiner: Speaker 4 garage. I think my familys expectations were high
When I started playing rugby, I knew itd be competitive. I dont though as Mum and Dad werent too impressed
mind that and I like the company of all my team mates. Theres with the finished piece. I felt that it was just a step
always someone to talk to. One thing I didnt expect was all the on the way to bigger and better things. At the time
travelling that wed have to do. We play away every other week it couldve led to another piece that took
so thats a lot of time and money spent getting to and from something from the first and improved on it, but
matches. I couldnt stop now though Im hooked and I think actually the next pieces I did went in a different
direction.
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Presenter So I suppose its not that easy when you start have five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers
Dev Its like any form of art, you have to practise. Doing onto the separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please
your artwork on a brick wall can be hard its only ask any questions now, because you must not speak during the
really a problem with small pieces though with test.
the work I do its harder to imagine how the part
youre working on fits into the finished piece. When

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I first started, I had to keep standing back so that I
could actually see it. Another thing people find Examiner
hard is knowing how the paint will come out of the Now open your question paper and look at Part One.
can as it doesnt always do what you think. You You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For
soon get the hang of it though. questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C).
Presenter And now youve made a name for yourself in
Bristol. Examiner
Dev Yeah, in many parts of the country graffitis still not
1 You hear a message on a telephone answering machine.
very acceptable, but in parts of Bristol, like Stokes
Croft, its really encouraged. In fact there are Hi, its Dave here. Im sorry to phone so late, but I wanted to talk
agents that approach companies and ask them to you about tomorrow. I know were supposed to be seeing
whether theyd like graffiti done on their building. each other at three to go through the business plan, but my
These agents then provide pictures of the daughters been ill recently and Im taking her to see a
buildings to the artists to see if theyd like to paint specialist at the hospital tomorrow afternoon. Sorry for the late
there. As a result it improves the area. notice. I was wondering if we could catch up on Monday
Presenter But obviously graffiti is still illegal if youre doing it instead. Let me know if youre doing anything then or if you
somewhere where you shouldnt? Have you ever prefer another time. Ill speak to you soon.
done that and been caught?
Dev Oh yeah. Some artists like to do their artwork in Examiner
dangerous places, like on bridges above train 2 You hear a director talking about his new film.
tracks and on the inside of tunnels. When I was at Presenter So Gianfranco, what can you tell us about your
university, I did a piece on the side of a cliff. It was new film Shout?
pretty hard to get to and the art itself was a kind of Gianfranco Not much really. The filmings a secret, but Im sure
political message. Then I got caught by the police. everyonell recognise where it was shot. Thats
They were unhappy about where Id done the important to the story.
graffiti as not only was it illegal but it spoilt the Presenter And everyone knows the story
landscape. I could see what they were saying. I got Gianfranco Yeah, from the book that its based on, which is
off with a warning and I was so pleased not to get actually quite cinematic, so there was little to
thrown out of university that I never did that again. change for the big screen. People had strong
Presenter Obviously there is one Bristol artist who could do a opinions about who should play the main
piece of artwork anywhere, and thats Banksy! character though. They were surprised Id cast an
Dev Oh yeah. Well everyone wants Banksy to do a unknown. I obviously had my reasons though and
piece on their wall, because they sell for hundreds people whove seen the film are blown away by it,
of thousands of pounds. But thats the sad thing which is a relief...
about Banksys work he does it for the people of Presenter Cant wait to see it!
Bristol, but its often removed and sold by the
owner of the building so it doesnt benefit the Examiner
people its supposed to help.
Presenter Dev, thanks very much for talking to us.
3 You hear a teacher talking to his class.
Now, Ive had last weeks homework from most of you and I
Examiner think you came up with some really good ideas for things that
Now you will hear Part Four again. should be avoided when studying abroad. Actually there are so
That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five many things you think students need to watch out for that Ive
minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer decided to make a list of all the best ideas. One thing Id like to
sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions. mention is that its really important to check your work before
you hand it in. You all know what youre talking about and you
deserve to get top marks.
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Examiner Examiner
Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice 4 You hear two friends talking about their holiday.
Test 3. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall Boy What an amazing trip! I didnt realise wed be staying
introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the so close to the jungle, did you?
questions. Girl No. And thanks for organising that surprise. I dont
At the start of each piece you will hear this sound: think Id have done it if you hadnt already booked it.
You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are Boy I know, but I think you get so much more out of going
listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will on adventures.

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Girl I wasnt sure about wearing all that equipment, but Examiner
once I was in and looking at all those plants from 8 You hear a brother and sister talking about their mums
above it didnt really bother me. birthday.
Boy I couldnt take it all in until Id got my breathing right,
Girl So its mums birthday next week and we havent
but then it was like discovering a hidden world.
actually planned anything yet.
Girl And we actually travelled a long way though it didnt
Boy Yeah well, theres no point trying to get all her
feel like it.
friends together without her knowing, is there!
Girl She doesnt like a lot of fuss, does she! Actually I think
Examiner
what shed appreciate most is to get away for a
5 You hear two people talking about a lecture. couple of days. We could get her a voucher!
Man What did you think about that lecture on the science Boy Or we could just act like we havent remembered
of happiness? during the day then do something in the evening.
Woman Interesting, and the kind of subject that well have to Girl Mmm. I dont think I could keep that up!
write about later in the year. M Youre probably right. Lets go with your suggestion
Man Really I wasnt a hundred per cent sure about what it then. Shell love it!
was about. I thought the speaker was trying to cover
too much. Examiner
Woman I understood it all, but thought it couldve been That is the end of Part 1.
explained a bit better. The way it was done was
complicated and it was difficult to see what the

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results related to at times.
Man And did you find the results surprising? Examiner
Woman I couldnt believe them at first, but they were based on Now turn to Part Two. You will hear a talk about a young
thorough research so Im glad I went! businessman called Fraser Doherty. For questions 9-18,
complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. You now
Examiner have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two.
6 You hear a writer talking about her new book.
Presenter So Juanita, tell us about your new book, The
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Winding Road.
Juanita Well, I know people usually cant put my books Fraser Doherty started his business making and selling jam
down until they know who did it. I wanted this one when he was just 14 years old. His jam now sells in countries
to be the same, but as its about lifes journey, it all over the world, from Australia to Russia and including his
was difficult to write. native Scotland. Thats where the success story started.
Presenter But great to read. You really want the love story to Fraser had money-making ideas from an early age. He was
have a happy ending. always looking for the idea that could help him start a business
Juanita Yes, unfortunately real life doesnt turn out like that and he found his first when he convinced a chicken farmer to
so it wasnt easy getting it all on paper. My fansve let him have a box of eggs. He decided that if any of the eggs
been asking me to write this book for ages though hatched he would start his own chicken farm in his back
and they seem pleased with it. garden. Unfortunately his new business was cut short by a fox.
Presenter I really enjoyed it, so I hope it does well! It was when he was 14 that Fraser decided to start his jam-
Juanita Thanks! making business with a lot of encouragement from his mother
and father. Frasers whole family were jam lovers, but it was his
Examiner Grandmas recipes that Fraser based his first jams on as he had
often watched her make jam while he was growing up. He had
7 You hear two friends talking about a performance they have always been fascinated by the process so it felt like a natural
just done.
thing to do.
Man Well, the shows over. No more getting up at six in the Fraser began to sell his first jams at farmers markets which
morning to rehearse. gave him an important opportunity to find out what kind of jam
Woman Yeah, I know! I should feel pleased about that. A few his customers wanted. While doing this he learnt a lot about
days ago I was dying for it to end. flavours that were popular, but time and time again people said
Man I know what you mean, but you cant help missing it, that they would like a jam that didnt contain sugar. So Fraser
can you? set about inventing a new blueberry and cranberry jam that
Woman the fear of forgetting your lines every night used only natural grape juice to sweeten it rather than sugar.
Man or not changing into your costume in time. Actually As the berries were known as super fruit, Fraser decided to call
I was amazed by the response we got. his product SuperJam and he began to sell it in his home town.
Woman I know. I didnt expect people to enjoy it quite as much Although Frasers jam is now sold in over 2000 supermarkets,
as they did. he started off making it in his parents kitchen. He was able to
Man I think wed better start planning a follow up. Well make about a thousand jars a week, but his jam was already
make it even better next time! becoming incredibly popular. After some publicity, one
Edinburgh store sold 1500 jars in a day, which was more than it
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would have to change the way he produced the jam if he questions all the time and I think people got a bit annoyed with
wanted to expand the business so he started to use a factory to me. It made me more sympathetic to other new staff though
make the jam in 2006. Around the same time, Fraser found that and I made time to tell them exactly how to do things. Actually I
he needed to spend more time working on his jam recipes so found out I was really good at that so I might think about
he decided to leave school so that he could concentrate fully becoming a teacher in the future.
on his business.
Then, In March 2007, Fraser became the youngest ever supplier Examiner: Speaker 4
to a major supermarket, when Waitrose started to sell his jam. Working on a farm last summer was the hardest thing Ive ever
This was a massive achievement for Fraser as it meant that done. I usually hate getting up, but when you work with animals
other supermarkets would be keen to sell his jam too. Following you get up when they do. I was awake at five every morning.
this, Fraser won a number of awards and went on to meet the I nearly quit in the first week, but my boss convinced me that it
British Prime Minister. would get easier and it did. I learnt a lot about myself and found
Fraser is always looking at developing new products and his that Im actually a person who works hard and can be trusted to
most recent is a super honey. This is collected by young people get on with things. I was working with people whod done the
in different parts of the country and Fraser hopes that as well as job for many years and I learnt a lot from them. Im not sure I
involving more people in the business, it will help to protect the could do it again though.
bee population.
Frasers company also does a great deal for the community. It Examiner: Speaker 5
organises tea parties for old people who live alone or in care I worked for a large supermarket over the summer and it was a
homes. These charity events are a great chance for people to really good experience. I had to do quite a lot of lifting and Im
get together and make new friends while drinking tea and, of in better shape now than Ive been for a long time. I met a lot of
course, eating Frasers delicious jam. different people while I was working, but I felt like I didnt really
get to know any of them properly. Every day there seemed to be
Examiner a different manager, and it was difficult to know who to go to if
You will now hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two. you had a problem. I think, at the end of the day, that I dont like
supermarkets much so although I managed to do it for the
summer, I definitely couldnt do it as a career or anything.
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Examiner Examiner
Now turn to Part 3. You will hear five short extracts in which Now you will hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three.
people are talking about the work experience that they have
done. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each
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speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra
letters which you do not need to use. Examiner
You now have thirty seconds to look at Part Three. Now turn to Part Four. You will hear an interview with a woman
called Carrie Bridges, whos talking about why she has chosen
an alternative lifestyle. For questions 24-30, choose the best
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answer (A, B or C). You now have one minute to look at Part Four.
Examiner: Speaker 1
During the summer holidays I worked in a busy office with lots
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of people who were much older than me. I felt like they didnt
take me seriously to start with, but after a while, when they Presenter As part of our series on alternative lifestyles, Im
realised I was good at my job, they treated me more like part of talking to Carrie Bridges who made big changes to
the team. They even listened to an idea I had for improving the her life when she quit her job, sold her house and
way the office was run. People were sorry to see me go in the moved into a caravan. Isnt that right Carrie?
end and theyve asked me to go back next year, which is good. Carrie Well, yes. It sounds a bit dramatic but thats what I
did.
Examiner: Speaker 2 Presenter So why did you do it?
I was a receptionist in a hotel during the summer. It was a tough Carrie Well actually Id been wondering why everyone
job as I was on my feet all day and I was totally exhausted by had nine to five jobs. My job was ok, I enjoyed it,
the end of the shift. I really enjoyed it though, because I was but I never had much money to show for it. Then
working with people all the time so I hadnt got time to get someone recommended a book about what we
bored. Lots of customers had problems that needed sorting out spend our life doing. When I saw how many hours
and I found that it was really important to wait until I had heard I had left in my life and what percentage I would
everything so I understood all the details before I did anything. spend working it made me think. That was when I
Thats definitely something I learnt from doing the job. decided to go part time.
Presenter And was that difficult? You had a well-paid job,
Examiner: Speaker 3 didnt you?
I love cooking and Id always wanted to work as a chef so it was Carrie I did, but what mattered was my attitude to money.
great to get a job in a busy restaurant kitchen over the summer. I stated to write down what I was spending. Most
I thought the job was going to be hard, but I was surprised people are used to buying new computers and
about how much there was to do. When I first started I asked mobile phones every couple of years whether they

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need them or not, so realising that what I had was Examiner

fine was important. It was hard at first, but after a You will now hear Part Four again.
while I got used to it and I even started to sell That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five
some of the things I wasnt using. I began to value minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer
space more than possessions. sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.
Presenter And you say that youve achieved financial
independence. What does that mean exactly?
Carrie Different things to different people. To some its

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having savings to protect you if you lose your job; Examiner
others see it as having loads of money. For me its Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice
more about not being tied to one job. Ive got Test 4. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
savings, but I get money from doing different introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
things, like renting out my room when I go away. questions.
Presenter So have you cut back on your supermarket At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
shopping? Dyou go to supermarkets? You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are
Carrie I do, but I usually shop on the internet. Its easier listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will
that way because it gets delivered so it saves time. have five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers
And the internet allows you to choose where you onto the separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please
buy things from, so you can get good deals. ask any questions now, because you must not speak during the
I prefer choosing what to buy from a shop, but its test.
too tempting because you buy things you dont
want so its better to stay out of them. Thats the
reason I decided to shop the way I do.
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Presenter So one thing that you did was sell your house and Examiner
move into a caravan.
Now open your question paper and look at Part One.
Carrie Yes - quite a big caravan! And I did it because I
You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
realised that it wasnt possessions that made me
For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C).
happy; I felt that I could live comfortably in a
smaller space. Again it was about using my money
Examiner
wisely. I had a lovely big house, but it wasnt really
my house it was the banks. So when I sold it and 1 You overhear a girl leaving a voicemail message.
bought the caravan suddenly I didnt owe any Hi Mum. I couldnt get you on the phone. Hope youre ok.
money and that was a really good feeling. I also Anyhow, you remember that summer job I told you about the
had money for emergencies. one that starts just after term finishes? Well, theres a form to fill
Presenter So how have your friends reacted to your change in for it. Therere a few things Im not sure about so Ive emailed
of lifestyle? Do lots of them want to follow in your it to you. Can you read through it? I thought I could talk to you
footsteps? about it when I saw you this weekend but itll be too late. The
Carrie Some do. Nobody has actually done it yet. I think deadlines Friday. Anyhow, Ive got to go. Ive got swimming
people make excuses for why they need to stay in practice in 15 minutes. So Ill ring back later. Bye
their current job. They dont like change. I didnt
have anyone else to consider when I did it, but I Examiner
dont think its any more difficult for families. 2 You overhear two friends talking about a music video on the
I actually think they would benefit most due to the internet.
amount of time parents would gain to spend with
Woman Did you see that video Dave posted?
their children. Some people have very little quality
Man The one from the music festival?
time in their current lives.
Woman Yeah. What did you think?
Presenter It all sounds good, but surely there must be things
Man I thought it was good. I liked the beginning where you
that you miss about your old life?
got views of the stage and some close-ups of the
Carrie There are. I still buy myself nice things now and
crowd.
again to cheer myself up, but not as many as I
Woman But dont you think it could have been more
used to because these days Im generally happy.
interesting? And the sound quality wasnt up to much.
And funnily enough its not the possessions I find it
Man I enjoyed it and I could hear the songs ok. Anyhow, its
hard to live without. Ive got used to life without a
only been up a few days and its already had loads of
car. Ive just changed the way I live and become a
hits. Its bound to get more.
lot fitter as a result. I suppose the one thing about
Woman Well, masses of people went to the festival so I expect
giving up the nine-to-five working week is that lifes
it will.
less structured and you dont get that special
feeling when you know the weekends coming, I
Examiner
used to love that, but actually the things that Ive
gained mean I wouldnt go back to my old life for 3 You hear a tour guide talking about paintings at an exhibition.
anything. We have several paintings by well-known artists but everything
in the collection is worth a visit. Theyre all quite exceptional.

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Now, as you walk round the gallery, youll see mounted on the Examiner
wall alongside each painting, some information about the artist. 8 You hear part of a TV programme in which two actors talk
But perhaps its best to remember that what youve actually about a film they appeared in.
come to see is the paintings. You can always read about the
Man I think the reason I got involved in the first place was
artists later. And as you come to each painting, the best thing to
Jay Tindles script. It just stood out for me.
do is to stand back a bit. That way youll see what the artist was
Woman Well, you seemed to have all the best lines!
trying to achieve and get a better feel for the painting. Now, I
Man Maybe. But it was also an opportunity to work with the
also recommend that you
director, Mark Kerridge.
Woman Yeah, well, Id worked with him before so I knew what
Examiner
hes like. If he gets an idea into his head, hell make
4 You hear the weather forecast on the radio. you do a scene ten times.
After the lovely weather and bright sunshine yesterday, there will Man But then you know itll be good.
be a disappointing start to the day with occasional showers, Woman Youre right of course.
becoming heavy at times. But from about mid-day the clouds Man What about the location, though? At first it sounded
will start to clear. It may remain relatively cloudy in coastal great but the novelty soon wore off. Filming in that
areas until mid-afternoon but everywhere will become dry. The kind of heat was just exhausting.
best of the sunshine will be in the east but, because of a north-
westerly breeze that will persist throughout the day, it will still Examiner
feel relatively cool for this time of year. That is the end of Part 1.

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5 You hear two friends talking about a triathlon they saw.
Man Im really glad we made the effort and travelled to
Examiner
London to see the triathlon, arent you? Now turn to Part Two. You will hear Larna Morris, an acrobatic
Woman Yes, it was great much better than listening to gymnast, talking about her career. For questions 9-18, complete
someone on TV telling you whats happening. the sentences with a word or short phrase. You now have forty-
Man I just wish Id got a better view of the athletes. five seconds to look at Part Two.
I couldnt see that much because of all the crowds.
I would have probably seen more on TV.
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Woman But its not the same is it? Being there just feels
different and it was great hearing everyone Presenter Larna Morris, an acrobatic gymnast with the Tyrol
cheering them on. Circus, is here tonight to tell us about her career,
Man No, youre right. It was a different kind of experience. so Id just like to welcome Larna now.
Well worth it. Larna Hello everyone! Thank you for inviting me here. As
you know, Im an acrobatic gymnast with the
Examiner circus. Its a great job and an exciting life - Im
always visiting different places. But thats not the
6 You overhear a girl leaving a voice message about a college whole picture. Like any performer, my work involves
project she has to do.
discipline. I cant just stay out late with friends or
Hi Becca... its Vicki here. Can you ring me back when you get sleep in when Im tired. Its a lot of hard work!
this? I wanted to ask you about the project for our history class. Even so, I wouldnt want to change anything. Ive
Its due in a couple of days and Ive already done most of it but I always been interested in sport. My familys quite
wanted to check with you whether we were supposed to include athletic, really. My mums a runner and my dad
something about changes in the monarchy. I think it would be plays tennis so I guess it was only natural for me
interesting to include that but I cant remember what the to do sport. I didnt start with gymnastics though.
teacher said. Anyhow, if you let me know I can probably get it Until I was ten or so, I was simply crazy about
finished tonight. Hopefully speak to you soon Bye ballet it was something all my friends were
doing.
Examiner It wasnt such a big leap to gymnastics, though,
7 You overhear a man talking to a colleague on his phone. and once Id started there was no going back. It
Hi Laura, its Max here. ... Yes, hi Well, Im going to be stuck at took over my life really. I spent all my time training
the airport for a bit my flights been cancelled. But Ive sometimes up to 7 hours a day. When I was 18, I
managed to book another one Yeah, I know, I was very lucky. went to Australia for the Acrobatic Gymnastics
So Im going to be late for the Frankfurt meeting World Championships. I was lucky - my hard work
About two hours probably. Its just that I havent got their paid off and I became world champion. My gold
number with me so can you ring them and let them know? medal is, I think, quite special. Im very proud of it.
Thats great Thanks. Oh, and one other thing, do you know if That was a turning point in my career really. I
Paul wants me to copy him in to the report? He does? Ok thought Id probably gone as far as I could go in
then Ill ring back later when I get there. Ok. Bye. competitions. But then something else came
along. A talent scout got in touch just a few
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about the Tyrol job offer. I decided to take it up. It

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was, I think, the right time for me to do something
different Examiner: Speaker 1
Ive been with Tyrol ever since. It was definitely the Im not very sporty but my friend Jess persuaded me to go.
right decision. There are so many things I love When I got there, it was more or less what Id expected if
about the circus the people I work with, the anything, though, the food was even worse! But I wanted to
travelling, the excitement. But if I had to pick one make the most of it, so on the third day, I joined the windsurfing
thing only, it would be the performance side. Every group. To be honest, when I watched some of the others on the
night theres a new audience and its wonderful lake, I wasnt so sure! But Matt, the instructor, was really great.
watching everyone enjoy themselves. He had lots of patience and didnt mind going over things
Being a circus acrobat doesnt sound like a regular several times. In the end, I actually enjoyed it! But that was
job, but Ive got a routine just like everyone else. enough excitement for me. I spent the rest of the week just
Before we put on a show, we spend about three walking in the woods.
months going over every tiny detail. But it doesnt
stop there. When a shows running, I put aside Examiner: Speaker 2
three or four hours every day for rehearsing. Its I went to the camp with a group of friends from school and we
important to get everything right. We cant afford to had a great time even though there were no computers or TVs
make mistakes. there and you werent allowed to take your phone. Wed asked
And being an acrobat isnt just about physical to share and luckily we were all put together in the same cabin.
fitness, though of course keeping in shape is It was in the middle of the forest and there wasnt any electricity
important. Its also about having good so it was pitch black at night. We didnt get much sleep, but we
concentration. You really need to think about what loved it it seemed like a real adventure! We were up late and
youre doing. You cant let your mind stray when making a lot of noise one night and one of the staff came and
youre suspended twenty metres above the told us off so we had to be quiet after that.
ground!
Id say that safety is probably the most important Examiner: Speaker 3
part of any circus performers life. We cant take It was actually my parents who persuaded me to go to the
anything for granted. Always, an hour or so before summer camp. None of my friends from school were going and
a show starts, I test every piece of equipment at first I wasnt sure. But when I got there, I was just amazed by
just to make sure its working properly. I cant afford the place. It was in the middle of a forest by a lake and it was so
to take risks. peaceful. There were lots of sports and trips to choose from, but
Im about to begin a new world tour, which Im I actually ended up spending most of my time walking around
really looking forward to, so I think my job will stay the forest, or reading. I didnt mind that there were no TVs or
the same for the next few years. But obviously I computers at the camp it was good to have a break from all
cant be a gymnast all my life. One day, when I that.
have to stop performing, Id like to work with young
gymnasts - as an instructor. That would be really Examiner: Speaker 4
interesting and Id get a lot out of it, I think.
I went to the summer camp with my friend Jake. Hed been
If therere any young people here interested in
before and told me to pack some cake and chocolate because
becoming circus acrobats, Id say dont let the hard
the food wasnt up to much, so luckily I didnt go hungry. Our
work put you off. Of course, you have to be
cabin was ok just a bit cramped, I suppose. We shared it with
passionate about gymnastics and work constantly
four other boys. They were a bit older than us so we didnt get to
on your fitness. That goes without saying really.
know them that well. But it didnt matter. The climbing and
But Id also consider joining an acting class. The
sailing made up for everything. It was why wed gone in the first
circus is like the theatre in many ways and that
place, really. We didnt actually leave the camp even though
kind of experience helps a lot.
there were some interesting trips we could have gone on.
Presenter Well, thank you so much for joining us today
Larna its been extremely interesting to
Examiner: Speaker 5
Examiner Most people at the camp really enjoyed sport. But you didnt
have to do sport if you didnt want to the staff also organised
You will now hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two.
days out to places like museums and so on. There was lots to
choose from and the best bit for me was a visit to a nearby
farm. I went with my friend Sara and we got to feed the horses
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and collect the chickens eggs. It was in really beautiful

Examiner
countryside and it was such a fun day out. It almost made up
Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which for the camp food and the uncomfortable beds!
teenagers are talking about their stay at a summer camp. For
questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker Examiner
enjoyed the most. Use the letters only once. There are three
You will now hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three.
extra letters which you do not need to use.
You now have thirty seconds to look at Part Three.

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abandon our plans at one point though and head

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for a city because wed run out of money.

Examiner Presenter And have you become really fit after all that
Now turn to Part Four. You will hear an interview with Tom James cycling?
who went on a cycling trip in Argentina, in South America. For Tom In the first week it was actually quite hard. My
questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). You now knees especially hurt. But luckily things sorted
have one minute to look at Part Four. themselves out. And being out in the fresh air all
the time was so healthy. It was quite an adventure
really, and it was great doing what I wanted each
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day not having to go to work was brilliant! But

Presenter Our guest today is twenty-five year-old Tom James the most incredible thing was all the glaciers and
from Cambridge whos just returned from a cycling the mountains. Its an extremely beautiful part of
trip in South America. Tom, you cycled from the world.
Ushuaia in the southern tip of Argentina up to the Presenter So any plans to do another trip?
capital Buenos Aires. Thats a lot of miles and in Tom Ive just started a new job so not for a while! But if
some rather difficult conditions. Why did you anyone listening is tempted to do their own trip, Id
decide to do it? say go for it. Its a good idea to go with a friend but
Tom I finished uni about four years ago and Id been if thats not possible, post your plans on the
working in an office since then. The job was Internet someone might join you. Its best to be
interesting and I enjoyed it but I really wanted a flexible especially if youre going with someone
change. I knew that if I didnt try something you dont know that well. But dont hesitate. You
different, Id be stuck in the same routine for ever. can even decide on things like your route and the
And I was reasonably fit I used to run a lot so I places to visit when you get there.
thought that side of it wouldnt be a problem. Presenter Well, thank you for joining us Tom. Its been very
Presenter But why Argentina? interesting hearing about your adventure.
Tom Luke, a friend of mine, was the person who Tom Youre welcome.
suggested Argentina. Hed studied Spanish at uni
and spent some time in Buenos Aires. He still had Examiner
friends there and wanted to go back. At first, I You will now hear Part Four again.
wasnt very keen, but then I started looking at That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five
blogs about cycling trips in Patagonia and thought minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer
it looked pretty amazing. That was the turning point sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.
really.
Presenter It must have taken some organising the trip?
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Tom It wasnt too bad. Luke and I shared the planning.

I always knew I couldnt take much with me Examiner
everything had to fit in the bike paniers and Im Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice
used to travelling light. Then, the weekend before I Test 5. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
was leaving, I invited friends and family round to introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
say goodbye. Everyone wished me luck, which was questions.
nice. The only thing really was I didnt leave At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
enough time to pack up the bike for the flight. I You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are
thought it would be easy dismantling it and getting listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will have
it into a box but actually it proved quite tricky. five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
Presenter And what was it like when you got to Ushuaia? separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please ask any
Tom We arrived there in early December, which is the questions now, because you must not speak during the test.
beginning of Argentinas summer but in Ushuaia it
was actually snowing! Ushuaias also called the
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end of the world its the last place before you

get to the Antarctic, so I suppose its not surprising Examiner
really. Luckily, our bikes were fine they hadnt Now open your question paper and look at Part 1. You will hear
been damaged in the flight and our jetlag wasnt people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8,
too bad. But the conditions were too tough to cycle choose the answer (A, B or C).
in so we decided to wait a few days.
Presenter A wise choice, I think! So how long did it take you Examiner
to get to Buenos Aires?
Tom In all, about two months. In Patagonia, wed
1 You hear a woman leaving a message about a faulty pair of
shoes.
planned to keep to the national parks so wed
cycle along some roads for hours and not see Im phoning about a pair of shoes that I bought a few weeks
anyone and of course there werent many hotels ago from your shop. I came in with them yesterday because
or places to stay. But that wasnt a problem we theyre coming apart and Ive only worn them a few times. I
had a tent and sleeping bags with us. We had to asked the shop assistant if he could change them, but he said

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there was nothing he could do and Im not very happy about that I didnt understand in written sources. So thanks again and
that. If you cant give me a refund or exchange them, Im going see you soon.
to put something on your website about my experience as Id
like everyone to know how you deal with your customers Examiner
problems. 6 You hear two people talking about a painting.
Man So what do you think of the last painting we saw?
Examiner
I think it was called The Mother
2 You hear two people talking about a river boat tour. Woman Impressive. I couldnt believe it was over three
Man What did you think of the river boat trip to Dalyan? I hundred years old, because it was so modern it
couldnt believe we actually saw turtles. seemed to express many of the themes that are so
Woman Well, they said that we would, didnt they! Actually I important today
was regretting going on the trip when we were still on Man Dyou think so? I definitely knew it was from another
the coach after two hours at the start. era. Actually I wasnt particularly clear about what the
Man Yeah, I thought they said itd be less than an hour. whole piece represented, were you?
Woman I suppose they didnt include the time for picking Woman No, but actually I rather liked that I think it was very
people up from different hotels, but once we got on unusual for the time.
the river I thought it was a fantastic trip. Not quite as Man I suppose it was going against what society expected
cheap as I thought itd be though. so the artist deserves respect for that.
Man No, but a similar price to other trips weve been on.
Woman I suppose Examiner
7 You hear an athlete talking about a race she has just run.
Examiner
Man So Mel, how do you think the race went?
3 You hear a woman reviewing a computer game on the radio. Woman Well it wasnt so bad really. I didnt expect to come in
This week as part of our series on computer games, I tried a first today, so I wasnt disappointed about how I did.
game called Spy Catcher. Now its a great game. Probably not There were some good runners out there, but I know
one youll be thinking about in years to come because the Im among the best and I didnt think that it was
actual idea behind the game is quite similar to other games on terribly challenging. I know I can do better than this
the market. But one of the things that I was really impressed though. Today was hard due to the effect the weather
about is that its not one of those games you can work out had on the road surface. Hopefully that will improve
straightaway. I kept having to do one level over and over again, for my next race, as I know I can get the gold.
because you need to remember all the numbers you come
across as theyre the code to open the castle door. That bit was Examiner
really fun! 8 You hear a couple talking about a restaurant.
Man Id never thought of trying Marcos before, but I was
Examiner
pleasantly surprised. I felt instantly at home because
4 You hear two students talking about their first year at of the warm lighting and the friendly staff.
university. Woman Its been voted best restaurant for atmosphere
Woman So what did you think about our first year? actually for me I think the thing that impressed me
Man It was interesting and I learnt things that are going to was the menu. There were things on there that Id
help me with the rest of the course. never tried before and thats hard to find these days.
Woman But one thing I was surprised about was that it wasnt Man Mmmm Its nice to try something new. That was
as hard as I thought it was going to be. what made it for me I wasnt sure about every dish
Man Actually I found it difficult to keep up. I did a lot of though for example roasted kangaroo in a cream
preparation between lectures. I wouldve appreciated sauce wasnt something I fancied
having more choice in what we wanted to learn too. Woman Well I thought it sounded delicious and Id definitely
They couldve let us choose topics we wanted to focus go back!
on instead of making us study things we werent that
interested in. Examiner
Woman I think thats whats going to happen next year. That is the end of Part 1.

Examiner
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5 You hear a woman leaving a voicemail message.

Hi John. Im just phoning to thank you for all the help youve Examiner
given me with finding information for my project. All the sources Now turn to Part Two. You will hear a man called Yiit, who is a
were really useful. The TV programme you recommended paragliding pilot in Turkey, talking about his job. For questions
enabled me to get a good idea about the topic before I started 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
planning my report. I found the notes that youd made in You now have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two.
seminars and lectures helpful. I dont think I could have done
the conclusion without them actually. Oh and the link for the
Internet site was great too. I used that to check any vocabulary

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I was fourteen when I first started paragliding. I didnt even know Examiner
what it was like back then. There werent any friends trying to Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which
persuade me to do it or anything, I just wanted to try. It was a bit people talk about their homes. For questions 19-23, choose
hard to convince my parents that learning to do it was a good from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about their home.
idea, but I managed that in the end. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you
I trained in Izmir in Turkey. My instructor was from there and he do not need to use. You now have thirty seconds to look at Part
was an engineer. I had to attend classes in what is called Three.
ground school. You go there to learn about aerodynamics,
meteorology and the science of flying and stuff.
After youve passed a certain amount of exams, you fly several

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times with your instructor. While I was flying with him, he gave Examiner: Speaker 1
me the controls so that I could feel what it was like to steer and
My mumd love to be in the middle of the country because shes
change the speed. This also gives you a chance to get used to
really interested in nature, but dad needs to be quite close to
being in the air.
the city so he can get to work quickly. Thats why we live on the
When my instructor could see that I was more confident, I was
outskirts of town. Our house is actually at the end of a long
ready to fly solo. Then I was given a radio, which meant I could
road, which people only come down if they want to see us or
communicate with him when I was flying. When you start, youre
our neighbours. Because of that theres not really much noise
flying from lower altitudes, like 50 metres, for just a few seconds.
so its quite relaxing. I find it a bit dull though to be honest as
You do that 7 or 8 times a day just to get used to take off and
there isnt much going on.
landing.
The take offs are the most difficult part of flying and the
Examiner: Speaker 2
landings because most of the accidents occur then. Its a
The place where we live is alright, but its not in the best part of
recreational sport and a competitive sport, you use your feet to
town or anything. Mumd like to move, but house prices are
take off and you dont have an engine so usually nothing
really high these days so we cant afford to. Our actual house is
happens when youre in the air.
fine as weve got everything we need, but Ive got quite a big
Ive been flying here since 2000 and Ive been flying
family so there isnt really room to spare. Weve got a huge
passengers for a company since 2003. I lost track of how many
garden though so we tend to use that a lot. And were right next
flights Id done after 7000 commercial flights, but I think Ive
to the shops so I can nip out to get things if mum needs me to.
done about 9000 in total and Ive been lucky that nothing bads
ever happened to me.
It s pretty safe actually, its much safer than driving a car. And
Examiner: Speaker 3
you could be run over by a bus tomorrow so lifes too short not Our house is great. It isnt exactly the newest house on the
to do it. But it is a popular sport, so when the number of street, but that doesnt bother me. I just love it because its got
paragliders in the sky increases, the risks do too. loads of character things like unusual shaped rooms and little
Its good that this is a sport where youre responsible for your places where you can get away from everyone. I suppose it
own safety though. When you fly, you spread your parachute at could do with a lick of paint here and there, but that bothers my
the beginning so you make sure that everything is ok with it mum more than it does me. One of the best things about it is
before you take off. After youve landed, people pack up for you, that theres a lovely garden with loads of trees so it doesnt feel
but thats just to make it easier to transport. like youre in the city and you can forget about the busy road
Of course, paragliding is dependent on the weather and there nearby.
are some conditions where we have to cancel our flights,
especially if its cloudy this is because you dont have Examiner: Speaker 4
instruments like an aeroplane and you have to be able to see in I dont understand why people cant find our flat. Its right next
front of you in order to fly, otherwise you might hit an obstacle. to the shops down a little lane, but visitors always have to
Wind can also be a problem. If its a bit windy, its fine, but if the phone to ask for directions. I usually tell them to head for the
wind is too strong, you cant fly forwards but you may fly brand new apartments next door and meet them there. Its a bit
backwards, which we dont like to do. annoying, but it seems to work. We actually live in a very busy
I trained as an electrical engineer but I dont want to do that part of town right next to the river, so theres always something
because Id find it pretty boring sitting in an office. For me, going on. Thats great when youre young, but I think Ill probably
paragliding is perfect, because Im still falling in love each time move when Im older.
I fly. In fact I still think of it as a hobby. Its just great to be able to
make money from something you enjoy so much. There are also Examiner: Speaker 5
excellent benefits, like only needing to work for the season, We live in an apartment block at the top of a hill, so weve got a
which is six months, and then having the other six months off to fantastic view over the whole city. Our flats great because its
travel. Id recommend it to everyone. really up to date and weve got all the appliances we need,
even though its a bit on the small side. Our neighbourhood
Examiner doesnt have a great reputation and theres been trouble in the
Now you will hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two. past, but I love it because the people are so friendly and theres
always stuff to do. In fact its one of the most exciting places to
live in the city and I wouldnt move for the world.

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Examiner Man And I guess there are other things you dont like about
Now you will hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three. it. I heard youre not too keen on book tours
Woman Yeah, Id try to get out of going on them if I could, but I
know why publishers want me to do them. Fans are
really keen on meeting the author and in a way it
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Examiner helps you to understand your readers a little bit more.

Now turn to Part Four. You will hear part of a radio interview with Its just a part of the job that I dont really enjoy, but
a woman called Chloe Jenkins, who writes books for children. its only a small part. I can cope with it if I think about
For questions 24 30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). You it like that.
now have one minute to look at Part Four. Man So one thing people always want to know is where
writers get their best ideas.
Woman For me its usually when Im in the bath. Well not
always the worst thing for me is if Im trying too
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Man Today Im talking to Chloe Jennings, whos written hard to come up with something and I know theres a
some well known childrens books like The Jelly Man. deadline looming. I find that if I switch off and start
So Chloe, how did you start writing for children? doing something else like the ironing, then things just
Woman Well, I was a primary school teacher for five years and come to me.
while I was teaching, the ideas would just come to me Man Well thanks very much Chloe. Its been great talking to
they werent particularly new ideas at first, but when you.
you read stories and discuss topics with children, the
connections that they make are often so fresh that Examiner
they help you see things in a more original way. Now you will hear Part Four again.
Man So then after youd been teaching a while, you got That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five
your first book deal. How did that feel? minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer
Woman It was very exciting, but it was for an idea that I sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.
couldnt believe no-one had ever thought of before.
I kept looking on the Internet to check there wasnt a
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book like that already. I was so surprised there wasnt.

So luck didnt come into it really. I just knew it was a Examiner
winner. Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice
Man So then what happened? Test 6. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
Woman I met my first editor, Janine. She recognised that the introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
story Id written was pretty crazy, but she also realised questions.
I was very much a beginner and gave me a lot of At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
support right from the start. She demanded a lot of You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are
me and I always had tight deadlines. That was listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will
important, but what I appreciated most was that right have five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers
from the start I knew she felt I could do much better. onto the separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please
Thats still important to me now as it helps me to keep ask any questions now, because you must not speak during the
going during the tough times. test.
Man So youre also a mum to two children how do you
do everything?
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Woman Im just really busy all the time. Getting my kids ready
for school and making sure theyre happy at the end Examiner
of the day is what I live for. Then I have about five Now open your question paper and look at Part One. You will
hours a day when theyre at school and I can work on hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions
ideas. I get important things done first as you cant do 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C).
a great deal in that time. Other stuff like paying the
bills, tidying up and cleaning has to fit in around Examiner
everything else so you could say that my house looks 1 You hear part of a television interview with an athlete.
very lived in.
Man So I guess to many people youve got a dream job. Woman So Sean, the crowd were right behind you there. How
What dyou like most about it? do you feel?
Woman Well the moneys good so I dont have to work all Man Well, Im really happy to be here after my injury it
hours to keep a roof over our heads. Thats brilliant, was a bit touch and go. At the start it seemed to be
but above all, its the fact that it fits around all the going my way. But in the last 50 metres everything
other parts of my life. If I want to take the day off, I can. changed. It just wasnt my day. But Im confident I can
If I want to write on the train when were off on our get back on form for the European championships. Id
holidays, I can. I probably make it sound like the just like to say, though, what an outstanding
easiest job in the world, but thats because I love it so performance it was from my team-mate Rick. I train
much. I still have to put the work in though. Some with him every day so I know just what hes capable of.
evenings I wait until the kids are in bed then work Woman Well, best of luck Sean.
until two in the morning.
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Examiner Examiner
2 You overhear a woman leaving a message on an answer 6 You hear the travel news on the radio.
machine. Woman So heres Andy with our latest travel update.
Im ringing about a parcel that you tried to deliver yesterday. Man Most of the roads into the city are looking good. No
I think it needs to be signed for but I was out. I had left accidents have been reported and recent roadworks
instructions when I ordered the goods to leave the parcel in the on the bypass have been completed. However,
back garden but it was raining yesterday so I suppose its a visibility is poor throughout the region due to heavy
good thing you didnt do that. Anyhow, Ill be home tomorrow so rain. Police would like to remind motorists about
could you try again Ill be here to sign for it. You left a card to leaving enough space between themselves and the
say youd been and the reference number is GY2385. Think driver in front. There will be delays this morning on
thats all. Ok. Bye. some west coast trains into the city due to a
signalling failure. Engineers hope to have that fixed
Examiner soon but in the meantime travellers should check the
3 You overhear two friends talking about a film they have seen. website for details.
Man What did you think? Did you like the film?
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Woman It was ok. Not brilliant but good entertainment.
Man Yeah. I thought the special effects were good, though. 7 You overhear two friends talking about a new shopping
Didnt you? centre.
Woman I hadnt really thought about it, but yeah. I suppose Man Have you been to the new shopping centre yet?
they were. I just didnt notice them much, thats all. Woman I went there last weekend.
What I kept thinking about was how unlikely the story Man What did you think? Did you buy anything?
was. Woman I got some new shoes. But I couldnt afford anything
Man Really? I quite enjoyed it. I think that kind of thing else.
really happens. Man Yeah, I thought the shops were a bit expensive.
Woman Maybe. But dont you think Victor Morris was a bad Woman Maybe, but they had nice things. And there were lots
choice for the guys brother? of good places to eat. But they were expensive too.
Man Yeah, he just doesnt know how to play that kind of Man Well, I didnt actually go in any of them. But Im glad
role, does he? weve got another place to go shopping. Its really
Woman Not at all! convenient being in the centre. The out-of-town places
are so hard to get to if you dont have a car.
Examiner Woman Youre right. There is that.
4 You overhear a guide talking to a group of tourists.
Examiner
I hope everyone enjoyed our visit this morning to the art gallery.
Since you all wanted to see different things, I think it was a good 8 You overhear a girl leaving a message on a phone.
idea to split up into groups. We didnt have a lot of time, and it Hi Mum. Its Sophie. Do you remember Im meeting Jess this
worked quite well. So, Id just like to remind you of the evening? Well, Ive just finished my class but Ive missed the
arrangements for this afternoon for the cathedral visit. Theres bus. And if I dont get to the station by 5 Ill miss the train I need
a short break for lunch now and youre free to wander around to catch. Id arranged to meet Jess there but she might not wait
for a bit but then Ill see you at the meeting point at 2.30. Try for me. So can you drive me there? Were going to meet some
not to be late please. The cathedrals only open until four and other friends in town for a pizza but I dont know where the
its a short walk there. Ok, thank you everybody. restaurant is so I cant just go there on my own. And Jess isnt
answering her phone. So please ring me back when you get
Examiner this. Thanks.
5 You overhear two friends talking about a camping trip.
Examiner
Friend 1 Have you finished packing?
That is the end of Part 1.
Friend 2 Nearly. But Im running out of space and therere still
lots of things I want to take.
Friend 1 What? All these things in that pile?
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Friend 2 Yes. Those.

Friend 1 Well, I think you can manage without a pillow. It takes
Examiner
up too much room. Now turn to Part Two. You will hear Craig Jeffries, a student,
Friend 2 I suppose so. But weve got to take the torch. Itll be talking about volunteering in Bolivia in South America. For
dark when we get there and well need it to put the questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short
tent up. phrase.
Friend 1 Thats a definite then. I just hope its not raining when You now have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two.
we get there. It probably will be.
Friend 2 I checked the forecast and they say its going to be
fine.
Friend 1 They never get it right. You wait and see.

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visit some of the projects that Vista was involved in. At the end, I
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was much fitter and Id also learnt a lot about the area and the
Have you ever thought about doing voluntary work? I mean, if people.
you do, Im sure youll get a lot out of it.
Last year, I volunteered for a trekking group in Bolivia. Id Examiner
planned to spend about nine months in South America a Now you will hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two.
couple in Montevideo in Uruguay studying Spanish, then about
four months in Bolivia doing voluntary work and the rest

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travelling around. As it turned out, the first two months in
Montevideo were really useful - my Spanish improved a lot. Examiner
After my course, I needed to get to Sucre in Bolivia. I wanted to Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which
go by plane, but when I looked online, flights were expensive people are talking about an exhibition they went to. For
and of course there were very few trains. I realised Id have to questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker
take a bus. It was going to take several days and I wasnt says about it. Use the letters only once. There are three extra
looking forward to it, but Id already arranged to meet Simon in letters which you do not need to use.
Sucre so I had to go. You now have thirty seconds to look at Part Three.
Id found out about Simon and Vista online. Id been researching
not-forprofit organisations in South America. Id looked into
helping at health centres for local people as well as doing

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environmental projects. But then I came across Simons Examiner: Speaker 1
organisation, which took groups of tourists on treks into the Id read about the exhibition online and it had got some really
mountains. They varied in length some treks were two days encouraging reviews. Also, it was an area of art I was really
long, others were three or four. interested in. I knew that the paintings had come from all over
Id contacted Simon by email and found out more about Vista. the world and I realised it would have taken quite a long time to
There were relatively few permanent staff all of them except organise everything. I decided to go even though the tickets
Simon were local and to keep costs down they recruited were rather expensive. Afterwards, I was glad Id gone it was
volunteers. All their profits were put back into the community well worth it. And I dont know when Id get the chance to see a
one thing they did was funding a literacy project with school- collection like that again.
age children. It all sounded very interesting.
When I arrived in Sucre, Simon met me and took me for Examiner: Speaker 2
something to eat. Id not eaten much for several days! As we
Id heard some rather interesting reviews about the exhibition
chatted, I learnt that Simon had come here four years ago. At
on a science programme on the radio. It was touring the
first, hed travelled around Central America, visiting places like
country and when I heard it was coming to where I live I
Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Then hed come to Bolivia. Hed
decided to go along, even though the tickets were quite
planned to go back home to Australia then but four years later
expensive. If only Id realised how popular it was going to be! It
he was still there!
was actually difficult to see some of the exhibits! With other
I spent the first few nights in a hotel but needed to find
exhibitions Ive been to, the organisers have put an entry time
something cheaper. It would have been hard getting
on each ticket, staggering the visits. If only the organisers for
somewhere if Simon hadnt helped me. He was great. He took
this exhibition had done that, it would have been so much
me to several places and I finally settled on a small flat near the
better.
centre. He also showed me around the area, pointing out good
places to go.
Examiner: Speaker 3
The next week I started working for Vista. To start with, I had to
go with other guides to learn the routes. There werent any good I dont normally go to exhibitions because they can be quite
maps of the area so I had to learn everything by heart. The expensive but this one was different. Im studying history of art
guides talked to me as we went along, so that I would and I thought it would be relevant to a project I was doing.
remember the details. I was a bit worried to start with, but after When I bought my ticket, I was told that a guide would be
Id been out with them several times, it all fitted into place. starting a tour soon and it was free. I thought Id learn some
During those first few treks, I didnt have any other interesting things so I went along. But I just couldnt catch what
responsibilities so I had time to look around at the scenery. Id he was saying. I thought about asking him to speak up but
done mountain trekking in Europe before but this was different decided just to read the information on the wall. I think Ill post
not quite what Id expected but amazing to look at. And I was a review online and let other people know what to expect.
lucky that I wasnt bothered by the altitude Id probably got
used to it. Examiner: Speaker 4
After a couple of weeks, I took my first group into the mountains. A friend had told me about the exhibition and after reading
It was a small group of three and they only wanted a short one- some good reviews in the local paper I went onto the museums
night trek so it was a good place for me to start. The only thing website to find out a bit more. I saw that it didnt cost too much
that went wrong, really, was that I got blisters! Id just bought my to visit and then I looked at the dates to check that I was able to
boots and hadnt worn them in properly. It was my own fault go. Im really glad that I did. I thought it was all very interesting
really! and incredibly relevant to the world we live in. And it wasnt
I spent the next four months working for Vista. I wasnt out on too busy the day I went either it was a Thursday and I think a
treks every day it very much depended on when new groups lot of people were at work.
booked something. So I had time to get to know Sucre and to

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Examiner: Speaker 5 doctors to be as busy as they are. They often dont

Id seen online that the exhibition was touring the country and I have time to help students. And another thing I hadnt
couldnt wait to see it. Im really interested in natural history and quite expected was the way the course material is
this was just my thing. I went to the museum early because I organised. Our tutors give us lists of published
wanted to miss the crowds. When I got there, I leant there were material on each topic but dont recommend
some guided tours, but the entrance ticket had cost quite a bit anything. We have to research things ourselves and
and I didnt want to pay any more. And I thought thered be decide what to read!
some information cards around the exhibition and I d learn Man And what about working with patients?
enough from them. What a mistake! The few cards that were Woman Ive had lots of hands-on experience over the year. But
displayed had so little on them - nothing I didnt know already, what stands out in my mind, is taking my first patient
really! history. Id listened to doctors doing this enough times
so I wasnt nervous and I didnt feel under too much
Examiner pressure - students arent expected to complete one
Now you will hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three. as quickly as a doctor. But afterwards my supervisor
told me I hadnt checked what medication the patient
was taking. It was a silly mistake and something Ill
never do again!
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Examiner Man It all sounds quite demanding.

Woman Therere always difficult situations to deal with so I
You will hear an interview on a local radio station with Louise
think its important to do other things - even if it
Kather, a first-year medical student. For questions 24 30,
seems theres not enough time. The thing thats
choose the best answer, (A, B or C). You now have one minute to
helped me focus is joining the university swim team
look at Part Four.
the exercise clears my head! I wish Id been able to
go home and see my family more but its quite a long
way and the train fares expensive. And I havent been
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out to as many parties as some students. But I dont

Man Louise Kather is studying medicine at university and
think Im missing out Ive still made friends.
shes here today to talk about her studies. So, Louise,
Man So, any special plans for your summer break?
what made you choose medicine?
Woman Well, Id like to go on holiday with some old school
Woman Its hard choosing a subject. But its got to be your
friends, but Ive decided to stay with my family and
decision. I think lots of people choose medicine
look for summer work the extra money will come in
because its what their parents did, but Im not sure
handy. Next term, Im training at a hospital in Paris so
thats a good idea. Its better if its something you
Ill need to pay for travelling and accommodation. I
really want to do. What mattered to me was being
think itll be a really interesting experience and Im
able to make a difference actually doing something
looking forward to it.
for people who were ill. It was that more than an
interest in science.
Man Was it quite hard getting onto your course?
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Woman Medicines a competitive area, so yes. But I was able Now you will hear Part Four again.
to offer something that other people didnt have, and That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five
that helped. Its more or less certain everyone minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer
applying will have good grades in science and theyll sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.
also have done voluntary work in a hospital or clinic.
I think what made my application stand out was the
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fact Id also studied languages. The courses I was

interested in included training at hospitals abroad so Examiner
it counted for something. Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice
Man And how did your interviews go? Test 7. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
Woman Universities have different approaches to interviews introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
many ask you to explain why you want to do questions.
medicine, but others dont. I was lucky, really, my first At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
choice of university was actually the last interview I You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are
went to it meant I had some practice beforehand. listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will have
On the day, we were all put in groups and asked to five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
talk about an ethical issue. I thought it was really separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please ask any
interesting. At another interview, I had to describe my questions now, because you must not speak during the test.
favourite book. I managed to say something but
nothing particularly original!
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Man Well, youve finished your first year, now. How did that
go? Examiner
Woman Most things turned out as I expected, but thereve Now open your question paper and look at Part One. You will
been a few surprises too. I always knew Id have to hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions
study hard but I didnt quite expect the hospital 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C).

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Examiner need to work on my upper body strength. I work out a

1 You hear a boy and girl talking about mobile phones. lot, but I just havent got the muscle tone in my arms.
Woman I guess its difficult trying a new sport when you might
Girl Hi Ben, is that a new phone? not be in the best shape.
Boy No, Ive had it for ages. I dont think Id want a new Man Im in quite good shape thank you very much. Actually
one to be honest. its one thing supporting your whole body weight on
Girl Whys that? your arms. But doing that while looking graceful
Boy Well this ones good enough. It takes reasonable now that takes practice.
photos. My camera takes better ones, but Ive got Woman Well, I guess its like any new sport. Practice makes
quite a few good ones on here perfect!
Girl Youre always using it, thats for sure. Every time I see
you, its in your hand. Examiner
Boy Thats because I keep a record of everything Ive got
to do on it tutorials and lectures and stuff. Mum got 6 You hear a man and a woman talking about being healthy.
me a paper diary in case I lost my phone. I should Man So, weve decided we need to be a bit more healthy.
start using it really. Itd be a nightmare if something Whats the plan?
happened Woman Well, I think the most important thing is to change
what we eat. We need to stop getting takeaways and
Examiner prepare nutritious meals instead.
2 You hear a teacher talking to his class. Man Hmm. I think we work too hard and we should cut
down our hours do a four-day week say
Thank you for your projects on the weather that you handed in Woman Thats not going to happen overnight though, is it?
this week. I think many of youve been working so hard for the And its not like we dont have enough time to do
exams that maybe you didnt put in as much effort as you could sport and things
have into this piece of work. Now, dont get me wrong, I saw Man No youre right. So lets do what you suggest and
some excellent projects, but there were also quite a few think about other stuff we can do as soon as we can.
mistakes that couldve easily been picked up if youd checked Woman Good idea.
your work. So remember that if you get the chance on any piece
of work always give it a final read through. Examiner
Examiner 7 You hear a lecturer talking to his class about the
environment.
3 You hear a musician talking about a recent concert he did.
So, you think environmental problems are too big for you to do
Woman So how was the concert last night? Did everyone get anything about, but even small changes make a difference. Im
there on time? sure many of you already sort out recycling and this has had an
Man Ha you know us too well, dont you! Actually, we all immediate impact. Another simple change is to put on a few
got there in time to rehearse! The thing was I think the more layers during the winter. This can help you cut down on
lead singer was half asleep. He didnt realise his the amount of energy you use. Try this later and see what
microphone was upside down for ages. And then temperature you can cope with. Of course you can save energy
when he did, there was this strange knocking sound. by using different light bulbs too. This will mean a significant
We checked the speakers and they were fine so not cost saving, but theres the initial investment, so not everyone
sure what was causing the problem. The audience will be able to do this now.
werent very impressed though.
Woman Oh dear. Examiner
Examiner 8 You overhear a girl leaving a voicemail message.
Hi, its Jan. I cant work today, but my sister can if you need
4 You hear a man and woman talking about an item of
clothing. someone. Shes been looking for work for a while, but I didnt
tell you about her because I didnt think you needed more staff.
Man Hi Ilaria is this your new top? I love it I was also worried that she might get some of my shifts if I did
Woman Isnt the fabric gorgeous! introduce her to you, not that shed have taken them, its just I
Man Oh, there are tiny holes in it so you can see the other didnt want the competition to be honest. I think youd like her.
colour fabric from underneath. Its fabulous? Shes hard working and she always turns up so you can rely on
Woman I know. I bought it on the Internet. The colours slightly her. Shell also do what shes told and wont question things so I
different to what I thought it would be. think shed be good.
Man Oh, didnt you buy it to go with that new skirt?
Woman It was some trousers actually, but I loved it so much Examiner
I was worried it might be a bit small, but it fits
That is the end of Part 1.
perfectly and it washes really well.

Examiner
5 You hear a man and a woman talking.
Woman So how did it go last night?
Man It was ok, but you have to be really fit. I think I really

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Now you will hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two.
Examiner
Now turn to Part Two. You will hear a woman called Gayle
Simpson talking about her job as a TV director for a company

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called the BBC. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with Examiner
a word or short phrase. You now have forty-five seconds to look Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which
at Part Two. people are talking about doing competitions. For questions 19-
23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about
their experience of entering a competition. Use the letters only
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once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
As a little girl, I always dreamt of getting into telly. I wanted to You now have thirty seconds to look at Part Three.
see my name on the credits. I wanted to be a presenter back
then, because when I was younger I was a dancer, but to make
money I was also a manager in a shop. I really liked meeting

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people all the time, but I always knew that I wouldnt do that for Examiner: Speaker 1
ever. Then a friend of mine got me a temporary job for an
I entered a singing competition last year and it was one of the
independent company doing corporate films. I was doing that
most exciting things Ive ever done. I was pretty nervous when I
job, when I saw an advert for a person to be a runner working
got to the place where it was being held. There was a massive
for daytime TV at the BBC. I thought that was the perfect
queue of people waiting to perform and I just joined the back of
opportunity, but at the age of 28, I was worried I might be too
it. Actually, I started to relax more when I heard some of the
old to do the job. I went for it anyway and I was delighted when I
other singers. Many of them werent very good and you couldnt
got it even though it meant I was taking a fifty per cent pay cut.
hear them well over the audience. When I performed I felt that I
It was definitely worth the risk though as Ive been a director at
did my best and I guess thats why I came second. Id definitely
the BBC for twelve years now.
have another go. Im not sure when though.
Ive done a number of different programmes, like Bargain Hunt,
but at the moment Im working on a natural history programme
Examiner: Speaker 2
called Country File. Some people think that you need to be
some kind of expert and have an archaeology degree or I did a writing competition last month and I really enjoyed it.
something to work on this kind of programme, but for me telly is There were quite a lot of rules, but I suppose that was to make
telly and if youre a good enough researcher, you can find out sure that youd actually written the story and not copied it or got
the information you need. Im thinking of it from a viewers point someone to write it for you. I really liked the subject we had to
of view. Im not an academic, Im a viewer and so Im a good write about. That was why I entered really, because I came up
person to get the message across to the audience. with this great idea that I knew was a winner. And I actually won,
I think its easier to do my job if youre a people person. As a not that the prize was very exciting, but I still felt really proud of
director, what you want is for people to relax with you so that myself.
you can get the best performance out of them. To do that you
need to have a good relationship and that means you need to Examiner: Speaker 3
get their trust very quickly. One way of doing that is to be open Im always doing competitions that I see in magazines and on
with them and to tell them things that maybe you shouldnt. the Internet. Sometimes you can win amazing stuff. I had a bit
Then usually theyll relax quickly and itll be fine. I think some of a shock when I entered one the other week though. I thought
directors dont have the warmth though and so its more difficult they wanted you to write something about why you love
for them to do that. summer, but it wasnt that obvious really because the
Another important aspect of my job is writing and for a long instructions werent the greatest. Anyway, I was dead surprised
time I didnt think I could write. Then I did a writing course and when I won and even more surprised when I heard what Id
the trainer explained that the simpler your writing is the better won. A night out with Mayday the boy band, I obviously didnt
as thats how your stories become clear. After that the writing read the small print too well, because I cant stand them!
totally made sense to me and now I love it.
One of my favourite parts of the job is getting the music Examiner: Speaker 4
together. Thats why the edit is so much fun. When you find a There was a baking competition at my village hall the other day
piece of music that goes with the film then you create the right and my brother convinced me to enter. Hes always going on
atmosphere and it totally brings the film alive. You know when a about how much he loves my cakes. Well anyway, on the day,
piece of music is right because it seems natural and as a the judges had a blind tasting thats where they try the cake
viewer you may not even notice it, but it will be adding to the and they dont know whos made it. That was a good idea
experience. Youll notice straightaway if the musics wrong because one of the judges was a friend of mine so it wouldnt
though because it totally distracts then. And obviously, you dont have been fair if theyd known which was my cake. They said the
want the music to do that as then people will miss whats standard was extremely high and it was difficult to choose a
happening in the story. winner. I came third though, which I was quite pleased about.
Sometimes I feel so lucky because theres so much variety in
my job and Im always learning about new things. Not long ago, Examiner: Speaker 5
I did a film about some rare bats and that was really exciting Ive been learning to do magic tricks for a while and so last
because we had to use new technology to film at night. That month I went in for a competition to perform on stage in front of
was really amazing and I thought it came out really well! a live audience and a panel of judges. I was really nervous and

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my hands were shaking, but actually the panel put me at ease about to go into the press call and I started to cry and
and my tricks got better as my act went on. I did pretty well, but I I was asking myself why didnt I win?
didnt win because I broke one of the rules. I was told to keep Man And how was life straight after the Olympics?
practising and to try again soon, which was good. Woman Well, when you work for something for so long and
then it happens and its all over what do you do
Examiner with yourself? And nobody can tell you that. And thats
Now you will hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three. what weve all felt from the coaches to doctors to
athletes. We worked for that day. It was like the big day
and then it happened. We hit the target and we got an
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Olympic Medal then what?

Examiner Man So what would you like to do in the future? I suppose
Now turn to Part Four. You will hear part of a radio interview with you cant be an athlete for ever
a woman called Samantha Murray, who won a silver medal at Woman Well at the moment, Im taking every opportunity that
the 2012 Olympic Games. For questions 24 30, choose the comes my way, because Id like to earn some money
best answer (A, B or C). You now have one minute to look at Part and buy a house. I think when I retire from sport, Id
Four. like to be a TV presenter because Itd be good to make
a living from being an ambassador for sport. I think if
youre good enough at public speaking and if you can
carry a message well enough, people will employ you
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Man In the studio today we have Samantha Murray, who to do that.

won a silver medal in the modern pentathlon at the Man What would you say to young people who arent very
2012 Olympics. Well done Sam! involved in sport?
Woman Thanks. Woman Well at school you might be limited to a range of
Man So, the modern pentathlon consists of five sports, maybe five sports but theres so much more out there
doesnt it? if you do a little bit of research. People have got to
Woman Thats right swimming, running, shooting, horse find the right sport for them and sometimes sports
riding and fencing. that involve an element of competition are not
Man So thats quite a commitment, isnt it? necessarily the ones that motivate people the most.
Woman It is. I didnt start off doing all five, but I was a sporty But there are lots of other things, like yoga, which will
girl with lots of energy. Actually, it was through the make you feel really good about yourself and will give
swimming club that somebody suggested that I try you a sense of achievement. And thats what you
the biathlon thats cross country running and need to keep doing it.
shooting and at the same time, one of my teachers Man Well, thats great Sam. Thanks very much.
told my mum to take me running because they
thought I was quite good I got involved in the other Examiner
sports a bit later on. Now you will hear Part Four again.
Man So how on earth did you manage to go to after-school That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five
clubs for five sports? minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer
Woman It wasnt easy. I had a timetable where I was in school sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.
every day of the week, but then I was also spending
20 hours a week with my mum either driving to
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different venues or training. And at weekends, Id be

competing, or Id be going abroad to training camps. Examiner
Usually in a school year Id miss six to eight weeks of Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice
school for competitions. Test 8. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
Man So what did people at school think about you doing introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
so much sport? questions.
Woman Well, I remember being very shy about what I did, for At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
fear of what the reaction might be. Everybody knew You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are
that I went running because I was in the newspaper listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will
for it. But I didnt want to be out of the ordinary. I think have five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers
attitudes have changed these days because weve onto the separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please
got more sporting role models who people respect ask any questions now, because you must not speak during the
now. test.
Man So how did you feel at the Olympics when you
realised youd won a medal?
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Woman When I crossed the finish line, it was like I wasnt on

planet Earth. Ive seen videos of it and Im on the floor. Examiner
But, you know, youre just not with it and its such a Now open your question paper and look at Part One. You will
strange feeling. And then the emotions come in. I hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions
celebrated for a bit afterwards and was really happy 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C).
with the silver, and then thirty minutes later I was just

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Examiner when pictures of me taking the kids to school crop up

1 You overhear a man leaving a voicemail message. everywhere. Especially since I give lots of interviews and Im
always ready to answer questions about my work.
Hi, its Jack here. Im on my way to meet our clients at TX
Solutions but Im going to need the market research report Examiner
emailing to me. I forgot to get a copy before I left and Ill need
to read through it before I talk to them about the contract. If you 6 You hear two friends talking about a course they are doing.
cant find it on the system, you should ask Tess in the first floor Man Hi Beth. Have you chosen which course options to do
office. She was dealing with the agency that did the report and next term?
shell be able to get hold of it. Ok. Thanks for that. Bye Woman Im not sure yet. I dont know how relevant some of
them will be. How about you?
Examiner Man Well. I think the one on statistics will be useful, dont
2 You hear two friends talking about a triathlon they are going you? But I know itll be hard and Ill struggle to
to enter. understand it.
Woman Jack did it last term and he said it was ok.
Man Are you ready for Saturdays triathlon, Laura? Hows
Man But hes good at maths, isnt he? And looking at the
the training going?
way the course is organised there doesnt seem to be
Woman Well, Ive done several 35 km cycle rides this week.
much help well be working on our own a lot of the
Man Thats good. The race is only another 5 km. But Im not
time.
sure if Ill be ready for the swim. I think the waters
Woman Perhaps do something else then.
going to be so cold, well need wetsuits.
Woman I looked at the website today and it said the water
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wasnt too bad so I think well be fine without them.
Man Well see! Anyhow, there arent any places left so 7 You overhear a young girl leaving a voicemail message.
there should be lots of people there. Hi Ruth. Its Sara. Youre not answering your phone. Can you ring
Woman Thats good. me back? You remember its Emmas wedding next Saturday,
dont you and that I need something to wear? Well, Im in town
Examiner now trying on dresses. Most of them so far have looked awful
3 You hear a news report about a study into brain cells. on me. Either that or theyve been incredibly expensive. But I
havent got time to come back so I cant give up. Ive got it
According to a recent study, turmeric, a yellow spice that is
down to three that are ok. I just need to know which one looks
added to curried food may help repair damage to the brain. The
best so Im going to send you some photos. Have a look and
study suggests that a compound found in turmeric could
then ring me back when you get a chance.
encourage the growth of nerve cells thought to be part of the
brains repair kit. The study was carried out in Germany with rats
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and the team involved say that a more in-depth study is needed
to find out whether this applies to humans. They say that, if it 8 You hear two friends talking about a film they have seen.
does, it will be useful in the development of drugs to treat Woman What did you think of the film?
damage to human brain cells. Man Im not sure. It wasnt quite what I expected. It was so
different from the book.
Examiner Woman But they have to adapt books. The script has to explain
4 You hear two teenagers talking about travel arrangements. lots of things that happen in the book.
Man I know, but they changed some things completely.
Woman Have you looked at trains or buses for next week yet?
Woman Well, I thought the important bits werent that different.
Man Well, none of the choices are that good. Even if we
Not like in some films. And anyhow I thought Matt
get the train, which is the most expensive thing, we
Garner portrayed the main character in just the right
still have to change in London and that means getting
way.
across London on the underground.
Man I know what you mean. Especially in that bit at the
Woman And how long will it take? Can we get there for 9?
end.
Man Wed have to make the connection. But I think its risky
Woman So it wasnt such a bad film then?
counting on that in rush hour.
Man No. Im glad I saw it.
Woman Well, it doesnt sound good. What about the bus? I
suppose it takes hours?
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Man Its Ok. Its a direct route. And its cheaper.
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5 You hear an actor talking about her career. Examiner

If youre successful as an actor, you get used to all kinds of Now turn to Part Two. You will hear Isabel Turner, who works for a
details about your life appearing in the press. And you learn to wildlife organisation, talking about dolphins. For questions 9-18,
overlook the stories they make up if I make a fuss about complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. You now
something, it actually draws attention to it. Its best to let it pass have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two.
by quietly. But even though I expect to be photographed at film
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knowledge of how dolphins have adapted to their environments

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in the past, we can understand these wonderful mammals

Im here tonight to talk about dolphins and the work of Dolphin better and then, together with the activities of other
International which was set up to promote conservation efforts conservation groups, we will be in a better position to protect
to protect dolphins. them.
As you know, dolphins live in the sea or in rivers but theyre not
fish theyre aquatic mammals. There are actually 36 different Examiner
species of dolphins. 32 of them are marine dolphins while 4 of Now you will hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two.
them are river dolphins. The larger ones can weigh about
11,000 kilos and be just over 9 metres in length, while the
smaller ones are about 40 kilos and just over a metre long.

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The bottlenose dolphin, which is probably one of the best- Examiner
known species of dolphin, can be found in all of the worlds
Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which
oceans except the Arctic and the Antarctic oceans, while the
people are talking about their interest in music. For questions
Atlantic spotted dolphin lives only in the tropical areas of the
19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about
Atlantic Ocean. River dolphins, on the other hand, are mainly
it. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which
found in the freshwater of the Amazon River. The largest of the
you do not need to use. You now have thirty seconds to look at
river dolphins is called the Boto and can be up to 3 metres long.
Part Three.
Dolphins are sociable animals and live in groups known as
pods. The bonds between the members of a pod are very
strong. They have been observed, for example, caring for other
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members of the pod that are elderly or have become sick or
Examiner: Speaker 1
been injured. They also enjoy playing together and will, at times,
My dads a professional musician he plays the violin in the
even tease one another.
London symphony orchestra and my mums a music teacher so
Another interesting thing about dolphins is their intelligence.
I grew up in a musical household. I suppose music has always
Unlike many animals, they are able to communicate with one
been a big part of my life I wouldnt be without it. I started
another. They do this by means of a process called
learning to play the violin when I was six my dad taught me to
echolocation. This is complex ability that stems from the melon
start with but then I had lessons with Mr Tyndale, a music
the swollen part of the dolphins head. The melon consists of,
teacher. Ive spent hundreds of hours practising and Im quite
among other things, many small air sacs which are used to
good now so my parents have said I can have lessons on the
produce click vibrations. These vibrations pass outward through
piano and the cello soon. I read music really well now so Im
the water, strike an object and bounce back for interpretation.
hoping Ill be able to learn fairly quickly.
Because theyre mammals, dolphins have to come to the
waters surface to get air. The intervals between them coming
up for air can vary. It can be as frequently as every 20 seconds,
Examiner: Speaker 2
but it can also be as long as 30 minutes. At times, dolphins will I first became interested in music when I went to see my friend
leap out of the water travelling up to 10 metres in the air as perform in a youth orchestra. Before that, Id never taken much
they do so. interest really. My parents dont play instruments and they dont
While most dolphins live on a diet of fish such as mackerel, cod listen to music much either. But I decided I wanted to play the
and herring, consuming up to 13 kilos of different kinds of fish guitar and kept asking my mum to buy me one. Eventually, she
per day, some will eat squid. Dolphins usually cooperate with agreed and I love practising on the guitar now. If school is
one another and hunt as a team. Their strategy is often to stressing me out, I just come home and play for a bit and forget
surround a school of fish and force them into a tightly about everything else. And Im interested in all kinds of music
compacted area so they are easier to catch. They then catch the now not just the pop songs my friends listen to.
fish in their teeth and swallow them whole.
Even though we have plenty of information about dolphins Examiner: Speaker 3
today, there are questions that remain about their past. My parents are quite musical they both play several
Scientists have found fossils that give us some indication of instruments and theyve always encouraged me to take an
how dolphins have evolved for example it is believed that interest in music. My mum started teaching me how to read
millions of years ago dolphins were much smaller than they are music and play the piano when I was about seven just simple
today. But there are still many gaps in our knowledge. Only time things to start with, which I quite enjoyed, but then the pieces
and advances in technology will help us to get more definite got harder. The problem is I got bored when I had to practise a
answers. piece for hours I just wanted to be outside with my friends
Many dolphins today are at risk and this is where organisations doing other things. I dont want to give up the piano, I enjoy
like Dolphin International come in. The dangers dolphins face music too much for that, but Im never going to be a
include habitat destruction and increasing amounts of professional musician. Its just a bit of fun for me.
pollutants in the sea and in rivers. Another factor is that fish
levels are being affected by global warming so that some Examiner: Speaker 4
dolphins are having problems finding enough food. Dolphins My friends make fun of me when I say I enjoy classical music
also face injury when they become tangled in fishing nets. but its true - I love all kinds of music, not just pop. Ive been
Scientific research and conservation efforts are key strategies of playing the violin for five years now and Im getting ready to
Dolphin International. We believe that by gaining a deeper take my grade 8 exam next month. Everyone says its quite a

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challenge so Ive had to practise really hard. Most pieces I know Woman And what did you and Chris do together?
in advance but there will also be a piece that I have to sight Man We talked about the different things we could do
read on the day. But I dont mind. Id like to study music at because Chris only had a weeks holiday. I thought we
college and get a job in an orchestra after that so its all good might stay in Hanoi for a few days and visit museums
practice. but Chris wanted to leave the city. I could see why
really, so I suggested going on a boat trip around
Examiner: Speaker 5 Halong Bay and stopping at one of the islands. But
My mums a talented musician and plays several instruments. Chris thought itd be better to go to the mountains in
She wanted me to learn to read music and play an instrument Sapa because it wouldnt be as busy there. I wanted
so she sent me to evening classes to learn the clarinet. It was a to go somewhere fairly quiet too, so thats what we
small group but I soon realised that everyone was much better did.
than me. I thought about giving it up but I actually enjoyed Woman And how did your work with Swim Vietnam go?
playing so I carried on. Once Id got over the initial hurdles, Man Id heard about Swim Vietnam from a friend whod
though, I made really good progress. Im glad that I got worked for them before. Lots of children in Vietnam
something out of music. It helped me realise that I was just as drown because they cant swim and thats why Swim
good as the other students and that I could do anything if I tried Vietnam was set up. Theyre a charity so theyre
hard enough. always looking for people to do fundraising, but my
friend said they also needed people to help design a
Examiner website. Id done IT at school so I contacted them to
Now you will hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three. find out more and they said theyd like my help. Thats
when I arranged to go out.
Woman Did you enjoy working for Swim Vietnam?
Man I had a great time! I didnt have any problems with the
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Examiner technical side and the work was interesting. And Id

Now turn to Part Four. You will hear an interview with Nick known before I went that most of the volunteers would
Robinson who went on a trip to Vietnam. For questions 24 30, speak English so I settled in quickly and made lots of
choose the best answer, (A, B or C). You now have one minute to friends. Id been a bit worried that Id end up in a tiny
look at Part Four. village miles from anywhere but, as it turned out, I
was sent to an office in Hoi An. Its a lovely city and
there was lots for me to do.
Woman So would you recommend a gap year to other
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Woman Our guest today is nineteen-year-old student Nick students?

Robertson whos just spent three months in Vietnam. Man Definitely. Swim Vietnam was amazing and after Id
So Nick how was your trip? finished working there I still had a week left to travel
Man Well, I decided to take time off before uni to travel. around and visit Ho Chi Minh. Its a lovely country. The
There were lots of places I wanted to see, but it was cities can be hectic at times and things dont always
also important to me to get involved in something. So work out, so you need a flexible attitude. But since Im
I started looking on the Internet at voluntary work and used to everything being well organised, I had to work
what came up was working with an organisation at that. Even so, I loved it. It was such a different place
called Swim Vietnam. Thats why I went really. It just from where Id grown up. It was fascinating.
sounded interesting. And also my brother Chris was Woman Well many thanks for joining us Nick.
teaching in Vietnam and I thought wed be able to Man Youre welcome.
meet up.
Woman So when did you go? Examiner
Man In May. Id hoped to go earlier, before it got too hot, Now you will hear Part Four again. That is the end of Part Four.
but I soon realised flights were quite expensive. For a There will now be a pause of five minutes for you to copy your
few weeks, I looked to see if there were any good answers onto the separate answer sheet. Be sure to follow the
deals but nothing came up. My parents werent keen numbering of all the questions.
on me having a gap year, so I couldnt really borrow
from them and I didnt have any birthday money
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saved. So, I worked in a fast-food place to get enough

to cover things. It wasnt just my flight, I needed Examiner
enough to live on too. Cambridge English First Certificate in English: Listening. Practice
Woman So did you meet up with Chris? Test 9. Im going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall
Man He met me at the airport in Hanoi. I recognised him introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the
straightaway he looked just the same. I hadnt seen questions.
him for a year not since hed left home. After uni, At the start of each piece you will hear this sound:
hed started teaching in Hanoi. It was his first job, and You will hear each piece twice. Remember, while you are
I dont think I expected him to be so independent. He listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will have
used to be rather shy, but he wasnt any more! Hed five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
even learnt some Vietnamese. He said he found it separate answer sheet. Therell now be a pause. Please ask any
pretty hard going, but at least he was trying. questions now, because you must not speak during the test.

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Woman Well I guess it takes a lot to get you to start writing an

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essay
Examiner Man Hey.
Now open your question paper and look at Part One. You will
hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions Examiner
1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C). 5 A guide is giving information about a bridge.
Now, if you look at the next bridge over the river, this foot bridge
Examiner was actually built for the year 2000, but only a few hours after it
1 You hear a girl leaving a message about moving house. opened it had to be closed because so many people fell over
Hi Jan. I havent seen you for ages so Im phoning to tell you when they were walking across it. These people said that this
that weve bought a new house. Were living in Southville now was due to the fact that the bridge moved too much, particularly
so its much easier to get to school because I can walk rather if it was windy, but the architect blamed this on the way people
than get the bus. Actually we moved so that dad could have a were walking. He said there was nothing wrong with the bridge.
bigger garden to grow vegetables in, but being closer to school However, since then some changes were made and it is now
is definitely an added bonus. Its a lot quieter than where we much more stable.
used to live, but I dont mind that because were right in the
countryside so theres lots of lovely walks to go on. Isnt that a Examiner
good reason to come and stay? Give me a call! 6 Two people are talking about raising money.
Woman So how do you think people will feel about donating
Examiner money?
2 You hear part of a lecture. Man Well, theyre usually really happy to do that especially
These outdoor clothes are typical of those worn by people in if its a good cause like mending the roof. Weve
Northern Europe in winter. This is really due to the climate already got a lot of money towards that.
which, as we all know, can be rather difficult to predict and Woman Ah but this is more about just making the place look
ranges from minus fifteen to plus fifteen degrees Celsius during good for the village party so dyou think theyll still
the winter months. It was also due to the lack of funds. Things want to help?
made out of wool were high cost items and the fact that this Man I dont see why not. I mean its not like were asking
much cheaper material was used made them more affordable them to buy the food and drink or anything and its of
to the general public. That was why they sold in such huge benefit to everyone who lives in the village so I dont
numbers and why its possible to find examples that are still in think well have any problems.
such great condition, such as this one.
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Examiner 7 A guide is talking to a group of tourists.
3 You hear two friends talking about an exercise class. So, well soon be going into the factory to see how the carpets
Man So what did you think of that? are made. Youll notice that the design is one that looks familiar,
Woman It was busier than I thought. as its the traditional key design thats on a wide range of
Man Yeah, there was plenty of space in the studio, but like products, from carpets to the latest mobile phone covers. When
you I didnt think that many people would go because we enter the factory a number of salesmen will approach us to
of the fact that it was a virtual class. guide us round. Some of you may have been told that there are
Woman I found it a bit weird not having a trainer. I mean you locals here selling copies of the real product. Thats not the case
could easily just watch an exercise DVD at home. in this factory though as all employees are carefully checked.
Man I wouldnt do that though, would you? I find working Saying that, dont be afraid to negotiate on the price if you do
out with other people much more motivating. But this find a carpet that you like. Its common in this country for
particular class wasnt very challenging, was it? salesmen to start at a higher price than they expect to sell at so
Woman I know what you mean. I dont feel like I did an awful dont be afraid to discuss this with them.
lot
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Examiner 8 Two friends are talking about doing a college project
4 You hear a man and a woman talking about a lecture they together.
have just been to. Man So for this project dont we need to interview people
Woman Well that was one of the most interesting lectures that in order to gather data?
Ive been to on business processes. I feel like Ive got Woman Thats right, then analyse the results and write a
ideas now thanks to the lecturer and Im ready to start summary of our findings.
my essay Man Ah but didnt the lecturer say look at what students
Man Hmmm. I wouldnt go that far. I mean, you could tell did last year. Apparently if we study their data we may
that she really knew her subject and wanted to get find areas that were missed last time.
across as much as she could. And she had plenty of Woman Is that absolutely necessary? I think we should just
energy, its just that she was using ideas that Ive get on with working out what we want to ask people.
heard lots of times before. It didnt do too much for There arent that many potential topics
me to be honest. Man But shouldnt we check the area with our lecturer
first?
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Woman We wont see him until Monday and I dont want to landscapes and I think I could quite easily give up my day job
waste any more time. and do that full time if I could make enough money at it.
Man I suppose youre right.
Examiner
Examiner Now you will hear Part Two again. That is the end of Part Two.
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Examiner Now turn to Part Three. You will hear five short extracts in which
Now turn to Part Two. You will hear a man called Ben Cole people talk about health and fitness. For questions 19-23,
talking about his job as a 3D artist for a computer games choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker does at the
company. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a moment to stay healthy. Use the letters only once. There are
word or short phrase. three extra letters which you do not need to use. You now have
You now have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two. thirty seconds to look at Part Three.
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Im a 3D artist working in the computer games industry. Lots of Examiner: Speaker 1
people study graphics before they get a job in the games Im a bit obsessed about health and fitness. I stopped going to
industry, but Im classically trained. I went to the Royal College the gym a while back because it was a bit expensive, and to be
of Art and although I applied to do illustration there, I opted for honest I think there are steps you can make towards becoming
fine art in the end as I think that gives you all the skills you fit without a huge monthly fee. I just bought a pair of good
need. running shoes and now I go out for a run as soon as I wake up
I have quite a good job, because as a 3D Artist I get to do things without fail. I rarely get on the scales, because actually I dont
like create the characters for the new games. Ive worked on think that what you weigh is that good an indication of how fit
some really famous characters like an international spy that you are. Thats because muscle weighs heavier than fat I
youve definitely heard of, but at the moment Im working on a suppose.
series of monsters for a horror game and Im trying to come up
with some that youve certainly never seen before. I really like Examiner: Speaker 2
my job. Thats partly because it involves a lot of creativity, but Id really like to lose weight, but I try not to think about it all the
mainly because I have input at such an early stage so I feel that time. I read somewhere that diet has more impact on your
what I do is really important. weight than exercise so thats what Im focusing on at the
Obviously in a computer game its not just about how a moment. I still have the same number of snacks, but the main
character looks, but how they move as well. For the movements, change Ive made is to eat smaller portions. Im not sure if its
we get actors to come in and move as the characters so we can working, because Im frightened to get on the scales at the
make sure that they move in realistic way. These movements are moment. Im going to sign up to the new gym thats just
then filmed on video cameras. In the past every movement opened, but not before Ive lost a bit of weight.
would have been drawn on a special kind of material, but these
days we have powerful computer software that can use the Examiner: Speaker 3
recordings and so actually much of the animation today is I was so happy when I became freelance because it meant that
automatic. This animation isnt perfect though and there are I could work from home and that I didnt have to travel to work
artists whose job is to tidy up the animation after it is produced every day. One disadvantage of that was that my fitness level
by the software. went down considerably because the only exercise I got was
When a games nearly finished, we all have to do a bit of testing round the house, when I got up to make a cup of tea and things
and I find that a bit dull really, because Im not really that like that. These days I force myself out of the house most
interested in playing computer games. The company employs lunchtimes and if I havent done 10000 steps every couple of
testers though, who are experienced computer games players. days then I get quite annoyed with myself.
The more experienced they are the better actually, because
what the company is paying them to do is to try to break the Examiner: Speaker 4
game and the more experienced players are much better at
Ive always done quite a bit of exercise because I think it makes
quickly finding the faults in the game.
me feel good. The changes that Ive made recently have been to
My job is not the kind of job that you can guarantee to keep for
my diet though. I know that the government recommends that
life. Its a really competitive industry and games companies are
you eat five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day and I aim to eat
only as good as their last game really, so if they make one that
more like nine. I think thats a good place to start and it also
doesnt do well, then they might not get any more work. Then
means that I havent had to cut down on the amount I eat
you may have to look around for another job.
which is good because I have a pretty big appetite. I think this is
I really like my job, but sometimes the hours are very long if, for
because I have a pretty physical job which I wouldnt change
example, we have an important deadline to finish a new game.
for the world.
It doesnt always fit in that well with family life. I have a small
studio at home in my garden and I still do quite a lot of painting
out there. I find it helps me to relax. I do more portraits than

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Examiner: Speaker 5 along to audition. My friend played the female part

Im a student and I havent always looked after myself very well. with each of them. And actually it was pretty funny
I eat too much of the wrong type of food. I tend to have chips because the journalist who wrote the story in the
with everything and I often have fizzy drinks when I should be paper came along too and he ended up getting the
drinking water. I think its difficult to eat all the fresh fruit and part.
vegetables that youre supposed to when you dont have much Man And then I suppose you had to actually make the film.
money. I do what I can to be healthy. Ive stopped eating in Was it expensive hiring the film equipment?
between meals and I try to do some type of exercise at least Woman I was lucky with that. The local cinema lent me a really
three times a week. I find that I study better if I look after myself. expensive camera and people in the group had quite
a bit of equipment and they gave up their time for free
Examiner so that was a tremendous help. It was still expensive
Now you will hear Part Three again. That is the end of Part Three. though just getting costumes and objects the
characters needed. I got most things from charity
shops but it all added up.
Man So you had to do everything yourself?
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Examiner Woman Well, I know on a real film set there would be people
to do everything, but as an amateur filmmaker you
Now turn to Part Four. You will hear part of a radio interview with
have to do most of the work yourself. That was good
a young filmmaker called Maria Davies, who has recently made
because it meant that I learnt a bit about
a short film. For questions 24 30, choose the best answer (A,
everything
B or C). You now have one minute to look at Part Four.
Man And you actually won a prize for it at the London Film
Festival.
Woman Yes, I think that when youre a new filmmaker the
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audience is more likely to accept new ideas. I didnt

Man Today as part of our series on inspiring young people,
realise it at the time but actually the subject of my
we have filmmaker Maria Davies in the studio, whos
film was right for the moment. There are definitely
just won a film festival award with her first short film
parts that Id do differently next time but overall, I
Wannabe. Hello Maria
suppose it worked for the audience.
Woman Hi!
Man So I suppose its the first of many
Man So Maria. I suppose this is the question that everyone
Woman Well actually Im not sure. What I learnt from the
asks how did you start filmmaking?
whole thing was that I really enjoy the writing and I
Woman Well its a good question, because a lot of people
can do that well, but by the time it got to the film
think its because my dads a famous actor. The actual
making I felt as though I wanted to pass on the
story is that I joined the film group my friend was
responsibility to someone else. I think thats whats
going to because I heard that they were looking for a
good about film making. There are so many people
film to make.
involved and each person brings their own experience
Man And why did they choose yours?
to the project and if theyre the right people they can
Woman Well, we all had to present our ideas and there were
really improve it. I think for other projects Im going to
some unusual ones from more experienced members
concentrate on what Im good at.
of the group. Most of the ideas were pretty short, but
Man Well thats a surprise. Thanks Maria, its been great
the key thing with mine was that people felt capable
talking to you!
of making it given the limited resources.
Man So I can imagine its quite hard work making a film.
Woman Yeah, well first I had to come up with the idea and I
Examiner
wrote the script or screenplay as its called in the Now you will hear Part Four again.
film business. When we decided to film it, I had That is the end of Part Four. There will now be a pause of five
another look at the screenplay because when youre minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate answer
actually going to make it, you need be a bit more sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.
practical.
Man So did you have to change much?
Woman Well yes I mean I didnt have an actor jumping
onto a helicopter in the opening shot or anything like
that because Id thought about budget and been quite
practical from the start, but there were certain things
that were going to be awkward to film and I didnt
want to push the actors too hard. I just didnt want
anything in there that was going to hold up the
filming really.
Man So how did you find the actors?
Woman Well, the most important thing was finding the star
because he needed to be convincing as an opera
singer. I actually phoned up the local paper and they
did a news piece on it so we had a few people come

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