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1. Jack is interested in investigating seed germination because he is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation. 2. Jack and Emma agree that the main advantage of their seed germination experiment is that it can be completed in the time available. 3. They decide to check with their tutor whether their aim for the experiment is appropriate.

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Listening Practice 2 (With Key)

1. Jack is interested in investigating seed germination because he is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation. 2. Jack and Emma agree that the main advantage of their seed germination experiment is that it can be completed in the time available. 3. They decide to check with their tutor whether their aim for the experiment is appropriate.

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MIKA/IELTS 5.

0 MAY/LISTENING
LISTENING PRACTICE 2
EXERCISE 1:
Questions 1 – 5 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1   Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?
A   He may do a module on a related topic later on.
B   He wants to have a career in plant science.
C   He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.

2   Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be
A   described very easily.
B   carried out inside the laboratory.
C   completed in the time available.

3   What do they decide to check with their tutor?


A   whether their aim is appropriate
B   whether anyone else has chosen this topic
C   whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

4   They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because
A   it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.
B   the content is irrelevant for them.
C   its focus is very theoretical.

5   What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?
A   The diagrams of plant development are useful.
B   The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.
C   The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

Questions 6-10
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose  FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 6-10
A     container     B     soil                C     weight          D     condition
E     height           F     colour           G     types            H     depths

Stage in the experiment


Select seeds of different 6 __________ and sizes.
↓
Measure and record the 7 __________ and size of each one.
↓
Decide on the 8 __________ to be used.
↓
Use a different 9 __________ for each seed and label it.
↓
After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s 10 __________.
↓
Investigate the findings.

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EXERCISE 2
Questions 1 – 5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Planning a presentation on nanotechnology


1   Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to
A   his lack of knowledge about the topic.
B   his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.
C   the short time that he has for preparation.

2   Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be
A   to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field.
B   to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.
C   to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.

3   In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to


A   talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.
B   look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.
C   consider omitting slides altogether.

4   They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is
A   to encourage the audience to talk.
B   to explain what Russ intends to do.
C   to provide an example.

5   What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?
A   summarise the main point he wants to make
B   read the notes he has already made
C   list the topics he wants to cover

Questions 6 – 10
What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russ’s previous presentation?
Choose  FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Comments
A     lacked a conclusion
B     useful in the future
C     not enough
D     sometimes distracting
E     showed originality
F     covered a wide range
G     not too technical

Aspects of Russ’s previous presentation


6   structure                    __________
7   eye contact                __________
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8   body language          __________
9   choice of words        __________
10   handouts                    __________

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LISTENING PRACTICE (KEY)
EXERCISE 1: Cam 13.1.3
Questions 1 – 5 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1   Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?
A   He may do a module on a related topic later on.
B   He wants to have a career in plant science.
C   He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.

2   Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be
A   described very easily.
B   carried out inside the laboratory.
C   completed in the time available.

3   What do they decide to check with their tutor?


A   whether their aim is appropriate
B   whether anyone else has chosen this topic
C   whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

4   They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because
A   it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.
B   the content is irrelevant for them.
C   its focus is very theoretical.

5   What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?
A   The diagrams of plant development are useful.
B   The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.
C   The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

Questions 6-10
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose  FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 6-10
A     container     B     soil                C     weight          D     condition
E     height           F     colour           G     types            H     depths

Stage in the experiment


Select seeds of different 6 G and sizes.
↓
Measure and record the 7 C and size of each one.
↓
Decide on the 8 H to be used.
↓
Use a different 9 A for each seed and label it.
↓
After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s 10 E
↓
Investigate the findings.
EXERCISE 2: Cam 13.2.3
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Questions 1 – 5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Planning a presentation on nanotechnology


1   Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to
A   his lack of knowledge about the topic.
B   his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.
C   the short time that he has for preparation.

2   Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be
A   to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field.
B   to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.
C   to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.

3   In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to


A   talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.
B   look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.
C   consider omitting slides altogether.

4   They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is
A   to encourage the audience to talk.
B   to explain what Russ intends to do.
C   to provide an example.

5   What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?
A   summarise the main point he wants to make
B   read the notes he has already made
C   list the topics he wants to cover

Questions 6 – 10
What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russ’s previous presentation?
Choose  FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Comments
A     lacked a conclusion
B     useful in the future
C     not enough
D     sometimes distracting
E     showed originality
F     covered a wide range
G     not too technical

Aspects of Russ’s previous presentation


6   structure                   A
7   eye contact               C
8   body language          D
9   choice of words        G
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10   handouts                 B

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