Advanced Listening
Advanced Listening
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You have 1 question to answer per audio. Choose
the correct answer from the choices below.
PART I
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1. Which chair does the man want?
1. Chair with high back and arms
4. What is Sarah's mother doing?
1. Washing clothes
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2. Chair with arms 2. Washing-up
3. Chair with long back 3. Washing dishes
2. What does the girl need? 5. What luggage is the man taking on?
1. Flour and butter suitcases
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2. Flower and butter 1. suitcase
3. Flour, butter,eggs 2. suitcases and a bag
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3. What is broken?
1. The ball
2. The window
3. The mirror
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PART II: You will hear 3 different extracts. You
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have 2 questions to answer per audio. Choose
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the correct answer from the choices below.
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Exact 1: Exact 2:
1. The speaker particularly valued 1. What does the expert's work involve?
Nunan's earlier film music because: 1. transferring standard techniques from
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1. It portrayed suffering so well one field to another
2. It was so passionate 2. persuading store employees to help in
3. It gave insight to the film collecting
3. interviewing customers in stores data
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2. How does the speaker feel about 2. According to the expert's explanation,
Nunan's current work? what is the purpose of a tracker?
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1. cynical 1. to interview customers for market
2. angry research
3. confused 2. to gather information unobtrusively
3. to influence people's buying behavior
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Exact 3:
1. What is the expert doing when he speaks?
1. warning against specific investments
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2. suggesting several courses of action
3. comparing investment techniques
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successful than the others?
1. having in-depth knowledge of a subject
2. benefiting from previous investment experience
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3. investing in a wide range of companies
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PART III: You will hear a woman and a man talking
about several matters. For questions from 1-6,
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decide whether the opinions are expressed by
only one of the speakers, or whether the speakers
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agree.
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(D) for Daniel / (H) for Helena / (B) for Both
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1. Adventure travelers are seeking an escape from their monotonous life.
2. Those who try adventure holidays soon find themselves addicted.
3. People expect more from travel than their parents did.
4. A will to learn is the most important prerequisite for adventure travel.
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5. It seems as if adventure holidays would be a drain on your energy.
6. The thrill of adventure travel lies in being trapped in frightening situations.
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PART IV: You will hear 2 monologues about a
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topic. For question 1-4 choose the correct
answer.
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You will hear each audio only once.
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Monologue 1
1. How does Lily's creativity impact Ted? 3. What connects Lily and Ted's
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1. It encourages him to think more professional pursuits?
analytically 1. Both work as artists in an art gallery
2. It inspires him to appreciate the beauty of 2. Both explore conceptual aspects of
precise lines and structures their creations
3. It has no significant effect on him 3. Both have careers in architecture
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4. In which field does Ted excel?
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2. What is one of Lily's defining
characteristics? 1. Fine arts and painting
1. Analytical mind and expertise in 2. Dance and performance
architecture 3. Architecture and design
2. Vibrant spirit and passion for the arts
3. Calm demeanor and intellectual prowess
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Monologue 2
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How does Clara prefer to spend her time? What does Josh enjoy?
1. Engaging in outdoor activities 1. Exploring the great outdoors
2. Embracing chaotic experimentation 2. Structured and routine work
3. Focusing on meticulous lab work 3. Engaging in artistic pursuits
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What is one of Clara's notable
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style? characteristics?
1. Thriving in a chaotic lab environment 1. Meticulous organization in her work
2. A love for structure and routine 2. Love for chaotic creativity
3. A passion for outdoor exploration 3. A penchant for outdoor activities
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LISTENING
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PART I
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1. Which photograph does the man like? 4. What does Mr Jones look like?
1. the picture that he is standing on the mountain 1. 40 y/o, lots of hair, large ears, with
2. the picture that he is standing on the beach glasses
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3. the picture he and the trip members are 2. 40 y/o, lots of hair, moustache,
standing on the cliffs without glasses
3. 40 y/o, not much hair, large ears,
2. Where are they meeting? with glasses
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1. at 7:30 outside the restaurant
2. at 7:30 inside the restaurant
3. at 7:30 at a table 5. Where is he going to plant the tree?
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1. in the front of the door
3. What will Chris get for his birthday? 2. at the back of the garage
1. Tapes 3. near to the lawn
2. CDs
3. book
PART II
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Exact 1: Exact 2:
1. Why does Ray Taylor say he only goes 1. What made the speaker, as a child,
interested in his father's hobby?
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on some rides once?
1. to indicate how busy he is 1. it seemed rather mysterious and scary
2. to show he has checked them all 2. it was his only chance to listen to the
3. to make them seem exciting radio
3. it opened the outside world up to him
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2. Charles Wicksteed's job was 2. How did he feel when he first heard his
1. running the park record on the radio?
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2. manage the engineering company 1. overjoyed
3. inventing machines 2. shocked
3. embarrassed
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Exact 3:
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1. The subject of tonight's programme is
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1. a new theatrical production
2. actors in film and theater
3. the analysis of one type of play
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1. he enjoys theater work so much
2. he wants to have an overview of theater
3. he is getting too old to be a director
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PART III
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(K) for Kathy / (D) for Derek / (B) for Both
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1. The actor sometimes does not match the idea of the character.
2. Film adaptations made nowadays may reflect current attitudes.
3. In the film Oliver Twist, it was hard to think of the actors as the characters
they were playing.
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4. The film audience is able to reach their own conclusions about the characters.
5. Film adaptations of the 1930s and 40s reflect their own time.
6. The author's viewpoint should be evident in film adaptations.
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PART IV
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Monologue 1 3. What aspect of cooking does Carlos
specialize in?
1. What quality does Maria bring to the kitchen 1. Fusion cuisine and new techniques
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atmosphere? 2. Traditional cooking techniques and
1. Warmth and a sense of camaraderie flavors
2. Intensity and quiet determination 3. Molecular gastronomy and
3. Precision and focus on culinary techniques innovative presentations
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2. How does Carlos approach culinary 4. What is one of Maria's notable
innovation? characteristics?
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1. By exploring new ingredients and fusion 1. Dedication to preserving culinary
techniques traditions
2. By experimenting with molecular 2. Fearlessness in experimenting with
gastronomy flavors
3. By preserving and honoring traditional 3. Meticulous attention to detail
recipes
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Monologue 2
1. What is a characteristic of the narwhal's social 3. Which animal is more adaptable in its
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behavior? habitat range?
1. Elusive nature and preference for deeper 1. Narwhal
waters 2. Beluga
2. Melodic vocalizations 3. Both narwhal and beluga
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3. Playful interactions within pods
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narwhal? 1. Elongated tusk
1. Long spiraling tusk 2. Multifunctional tooth
2. Melodic vocalizations 3. Melodic vocalizations
3. Playful social behavior
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PART I
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1.Where will the friends meet? 4. How will the man book the tickets
a)At the bus station for the show?
b) In a café a) By phone
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c) On the corner b) By internet
d)At the bus stop c) By a TV magazine
2.What has the girl forgotten to bring? c) By fill in a form
a)The essay
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b) The keys 5.What will the man do this winter?
c) A pen a) Working as a gardener
d) A pencil case b) Working in a supermarket
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3. Which TV program is on at 9 o'clock tonight? c) Working abroad
a) The nature program d) Working in his current job
b) Sports program
c) Cook program
d) Animals program
PART II
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Extract 1: Extract 2:
How does the speaker feel about The actors cope well with recording voices
wordplay? for animated films because...
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a) intrigued a) there are no distractions in the recording
b) delighted studio.
c) amused b) the director provides what they need.
c) they have been chosen for their special
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skills.
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not share the same sense of humour,... that...
a) they stop telling one another jokes. a) the director has a copy to work from.
b) they start to behave in a more serious b) the actors can see themselves.
way. c) the animators can get ideas for their
c) they are unlikely to get on well. drawings
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Extract 3: Extract 4:
What concerns the speaker about the What does Pauline recall about her experience of
environmentalist's views? playing football while at university?
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a) her lack of evidence a) Girls were discriminated against on several
b) criticisms from other experts occasions.
c) a contradiction in her argument b) A fellow player inspired her to take up the sport.
c) Sporting opportunities were limited.
What are the predictions about?
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a) population expansion What does Pauline believe will ensure the future
b) global warming of women's football?
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c) exploitation of resources a) We need to see women playing a better quality
game.
b) People need to consider women's football as a
serious job.
c) Women footballers need to develop their
future.
PART III
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(T) for Tanya / (S) for Sam / (B) for Both
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1. All writers want to be well known.
2. Writing demands self-confidence.
3. When writers meet, their conversations tend to be very negative.
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4. Readers can recognise the superiority of literature over books written by
celebrities.
5. The merit of a novel lies in the quality of its ideas.
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6. Writers would find it helpful to discuss their work in progress.
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Part 1:
1. a) 2. c) 3. c) 4. b) 5. c)
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1. c) 2. a) 1. b) 2. a)
Extract 2:
1. a) 2. b)
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Part 3:
1. D 4. D
2. B 5. B
3. B 6. H
Part 4:
Mono1: C - B - B - C Mono2: C - B - A - A
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Part 1:
1. c) 2. a) 3. c) 4. c) 5. )
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1. c) 2. b) 1. c) 2. b)
Extract 2:
1. c) 2. b)
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Part 3:
1. B 4. D
2. K 5. B
3. D 6. K
Part 4:
Mono1: A - C - B - B Mono2: A - A - B - C
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Part 1:
1. b) 2. c) 3. c) 4. a) 5. d)
Part 2:
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Extract 1: Extract 3:
1. a) 2. c) 1. a) 2. b)
Extract 2: Extract 4:
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1. b) 2. c) 1. c) 2. b)
Part 3:
1. S 4. S
2. S 5. T
3. B 6. T