Listening

Section 1 (Question 1-9)

Question 1-2
Listen to the conversation between Megan and Ken about how they will spend the
evening. Choose the appropriate letter.
Example: what is Thomas’ new home phone number?
A. 9371 4322
B. 9813 4562
C. 9452 3456
D. 9340 2367
1. What will Ken and Megan do this evening?
A. B.

C. D.

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2. Where is the Entertainment City?
A. B.

C. D.

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3. When will Ken leave?
A. now
B. in ten minutes’ time
C. at 10 o’clock
D. in 30 minutes
4. How will Megan travel to Entertainment City?
A C

correct
answer
B D

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 5. How many people will they meet?
A. none
B. three
C. two
D. a group

6. How much will the evening cost?

A. nothing
B. just the fares
C. less than $40.00
D. more than $40.00

7. What time does Megan plan to come home?

A. Before midnight
B. After midnight
C. On the last bus
D. On the last train

Question 8-9
Write the number for each answer.
Which telephone button will Ken press:
Example: If he wishes to order a cab now? __1__
8. If he wishes to order a cab for later? __3_
9. If he has lost something in a cab? ___5__

Question 10-20
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Question 10-15 complete the notes below. Write no more than three words or a number
for each answer in the spaces provided!

The plane will leave Gatwick Airport at 10.) _8.25 _____ in the morning. The transport
from Athens Airport will be by 11.) __full sized coach______ The hotel is booked for
12.) ___two_____ nights. During our stay, the group will visit the National
Archaeological Museum in the morning. Group members will then have free time on
13.) _____friday____ evening. The group will see the Greek Islands and will travel by
14.) ____boat______ Traditional 15.) ____music____ will be part of the package.

Question 16-18 Choose the best answer!

16. The organizer would like to thank ....
A. the Greek government
B. the travel agent
C. British Airways
D. staff at the British Museum
17. People should bring ... to the party.
A. Photographs
B. Food
C. Camera
D. drinks
18. The members of the group share an interest in ....
A. Greek culture
B. studying old societies
C. fine food
D. travel
Question 19-20 complete the baggage label. Write no more than three words in the
spaces provided.
19. ____Greek tour____
20. __AA3______

Questions 21-31
Question 21-26 Write no more than three words or a number for each answer!
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 21. When did the Language Learning Centre enter its new building? In 1987
22. Which country do most of the students come from now? Turkey
23. What were the Indonesians studying at the Language Learning Centre? English
for farming
24. How long should students stay at the Language Learning Centre? 15 weeks
25. What is the most common class size? 14 students
26. Who does Dr. Robinson consider to be the best promoters of the Centre? Old
students
Question 27-31 Complete the table showing which activities are available. Tick (√) in
the column if an activity is available!
ALL STUDENTS BEGINNERS ADVANCED
ACTIVITY STUDENTS
Example: √
Soccer Club
27. Non-English
Language √
courses
28. Jazz √
Club
29. Drama √
Society
30. Choral √
Group
31. Special √
Conversation
Group
Questions 32-40
Questions 32-37 choose the best answer!
32. Most postgraduate students are studying . . . .
A. courses that feature vocational training
B. full-time courses
C. part-time courses

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 D. research-based courses
33. Postgraduate students are advised to . . . .
A. take as many diverse subjects as possible
B. accept an intellectual challenge
C. be sure to have a definite goal
D. have already completed training
34. The speaker says that where you study . . . .
A. is of minimal importance
B. must be somewhere you like
C. must be reasonably priced
D. should be based on your course
35. Choosing an institution should be mainly based on . . . .
A. the quality of the housing for postgraduate students
B. the reputation of the department they work in
C. the reputation of the organization they attend
D. the quality of the supervision they receive
36. These facilities are the most important to the speakers:
A. libraries and laboratories
B. computer facilities
C. secretarial support
D. recreational organizations
37. Postgraduates can avoid feeling alone by . . . .
A. Joining associations of their peers
B. Developing outside interests
C. Participating in the outside community
D. Making friends outside the university

Questions 38-40 Complete the sentences below. Write no more than three words for
each answer!

38. Students should not forget to budget for their … social life
39. Students should check all study costs carefully because institutions may … hide
the fees
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40. Postgraduate students cannot get loans from …the government.

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