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Listening Test 1

1. The document contains a listening test with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about conversations and an interview. 2. The topics covered include a group bike ride, keeping fit and healthy, work and school changes, holidays, festivals, and wildlife photography. 3. The final part features an interview with a wildlife photographer who discusses his prize-winning photo, reactions to winning, what makes a good photo, and advice for other photographers.

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Listening Test 1

1. The document contains a listening test with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about conversations and an interview. 2. The topics covered include a group bike ride, keeping fit and healthy, work and school changes, holidays, festivals, and wildlife photography. 3. The final part features an interview with a wildlife photographer who discusses his prize-winning photo, reactions to winning, what makes a good photo, and advice for other photographers.

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Test 1

LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes)

Part 1
Questions 1–7
Listening test audio
For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 What has the woman left behind?

A B C
2 Which T-shirt does the boy want?

A B C
3 How did the woman book tickets for the show?

A B C

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4 Why is the train to Histon delayed?

A B C
5 Where are the tourists most likely to see a tiger?

A B C
6 Which film will they go and see?

A B C
7 How did the man travel to work?

A B C

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Part 2
Questions 8–13
Listening test audio
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear a husband and wife talking about keeping fit and healthy.
What do they both agree to change?

A their sleep routines

B their eating habits

C their exercise programmes

9 You will hear two friends talking about the woman’s work.
How does the woman feel?

A She’s pleased to have a new boss.

B She’s excited about some recent changes.

C She’s more positive than she was before.

10 You will hear a man telling a friend about his holiday.


How did the man feel when he visited some ancient ruins?

A surprised not to be able to climb them

B disappointed by their location

C impressed by their size

11 You will hear two friends talking about doing a foreign language course.
What do they agree about?

A which level of course to take

B where to take the course

C how long the course should be

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12 You will hear two people talking about a music festival they’re organising.
They’re both worried about

A how good the music will be.

B how many people will attend.

C how suitable the weather will be.

13 You will hear two friends discussing an article about air pollution.
The woman is

A surprised by some new information.

B annoyed by the writer’s attitude.

C confused by all the details.

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Part 3
Questions 14–19
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap.
Listening test audio
Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time.

You will hear a woman talking to some cyclists about a group bike ride.

Group bike ride


The group bike ride will be on (14) .......................... next week.

The length of the bike ride will be (15) ......................... .

The bike ride will begin from (16) ........................... Bridge.

The cyclists will stop beside the (17) ...........................to rest and eat something.

Riders can buy (18) .......................... at a shop during the ride.

The cyclists must wear (19) ......................... .

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Part 4
Questions 20–25
Listening test audio
For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear an interview with a wildlife photographer called James Thomson who has won a
photography competition.

20 What made James become interested in photography?


A receiving a camera as a gift
B seeing his mother taking photographs
C attending a photography exhibition

21 What does James say about the park where he took his prize-winning photo?
A He had taken photos in it before.
B Someone he knew recommended it to him.
C It’s always been well known for its natural beauty.

22 After winning the competition, James felt


A keen to tell his parents about his achievement.
B pleased to meet a famous photographer.
C surprised because he hadn’t won in previous competitions.

23 In James’ opinion, what is most important for a good photograph?


A It needs plenty of planning.
B It must be beautiful to look at.
C It teaches people something new.

24 James thinks that photography is a good hobby because


A it involves travelling to interesting places.
B it can become a successful career.
C it’s a great social activity.

25 What advice does James have for other photographers?


A Spend a lot of time taking pictures.
B Do a course to get the right skills.
C Get the best equipment possible.

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