Podcast listening test
Podcast listening test
SECTION 1
Question 1-5
JOB HUNTING
name number
(grocery ● Work
- In a 4………………
● Chance of
promotion
Question 6 -10
Complete the notes below.
Notes on Jobs
• Referee:
SECTION 2
Question 11 - 15
A. she is unwell.
B. she is very busy.
C. she is inexperienced.
currently?
A. lack of staff
B. lack of publicity
C. lack of money
B. experienced
C. highly-trained
Question 16 - 20
City Museum
18 Cafe ....................
SECTION 3
Question 21 - 26
company?
that
A. very disappointing
B. significantly good
Question 27 - 28
In which TWO ways will the new system affect the company?
A. gain more profit
C. increase sales
Questions 29 and 30
Which TWO effects will the new system have on new clients?
SECTION 4
A Survey Research
Results of Questionnaire
• The patients preferred to choose the hospital because of the free
treatment.
medical staff
and staff
• first-come-first-served system
Recommendation
• A new unit would be built for those who are suffering from
38.......................... disturbance.
• A new ward would be proposed to those in need of 39..........................
surgery.
communication.
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SECTION 1
SECTION 2
Question 11-14
A. relocation
B. reconstruction
C. expansion
A. houses.
B. industrial buildings.
C. shops.
A. a leisure centre.
B. a car park.
C. a lounge.
14 The new buildings will be situated to the right side of
15 Cafe ……
16 Taxi Rank ……
17 CarPark ……
20 Tourist Office ……
SECTION 3
Question 21-25
Question 26- 30
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next
to questions 26-30.
A. Abstract Person
G. Discussion
SECTION 4
General information
Application
a. Daily lives
b. Agriculture
c. Medical area
d. Cosmetics
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SECTION 1
NOTES ON CONCERTS
What to order before start: coffee
Type of Time Cost Additional
Concerts information
1 ……………. Every afternoon 2 $ ……………. For Organise a
concert students press tent
$6.5 for adults Broadcast on
the local 3
……………. station
4 ……………. Friday Entrance fee: Decorate with 5
concert approx $40 …………….
Opera show 6 ……………. Charged by 7 There will be a 8
……………. …………….
performance
Karaoke night Saturday No group 9 To end the show,
……………. a popular 10
……………. will
perform
SECTION 2
Question 11 -16
A. Some work to reduce the water usage to her house could be done soon.
B. The house was poorly insulated.
Question 17 - 18
D. turn off the taps while you are brushing your teeth
Question 19 - 20
SECTION 3
Questions 21-25
22 Why does the man think they should avoid including the pictures of the
first volcano in the presentation?
23 About Mount Fago, a volcano in Mexico or the USA, the man thinks
Question 26 - 30
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next
to questions 26-30.
27 The tutor suggests for the next presentation the woman should
28 People do not know enough about volcanoes and so they
SECTION 4
Initial expansion
Consultation
Conclusion
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SECTION 1
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
INCIDENT REPORT
Name: Anna Lumley
Telephone: 1 ...................
Date of arrival: 2 ...................
Address: 235 3 ................... Road, East Sea
The total value of insurance: $ 4...................
Missing items:
- lamps and chairs (not expensive)
- furniture and 5...................
- a rocking horse, some 6............. and fruit bowls
Items ordered:
- a clock
- a 7................
Damaged items:
- the 8................needs to be replaced
- a 9.................of one of the dining chairs is split
- four 10........... were broken
SECTION 2
Question 11 - 17
Label the plan below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Mangrovetree Resort
12 ................... 15 ...................
13 ................... 16 ...................
14 ................... 17 ...................
Question 18 - 20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
25 What else did Kate need to get before going to the college?
A. starting date of the course
B. an offer with scholarships
C. a catalogue of modules
Questions 26-30
What statement applies to each of the following courses?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next
to questions 26-30.
26 History of Art ……
27 Sculpture ……
28 Digital Painting ……
29 Art Theory ……
30 Photography ……
SECTION 4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Influencing factors
- Human activities, such as 34................ and building homes threaten the
bird population.
- The birds are influenced by many species which can eat their 35................
- Natural disasters like 36.................. can also reduce the population of the
birds.
Ways of protection
- The zoo should hire a 37.............. to keep the birds from being poached
- The organizer could build 38................ to prevent the public from getting
closer.
- People should make more of an effort to protect 39.................birds.
- Through the 40.................., people will learn more about bird protection
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SECTION 1
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Job Enquiry
- Name: Fredie Lea
- Location: 1............... Island
- Starting date: 2.............
- Age: 17
- Four vacancies for 3.............
- Pay: 5.52 per hour
- Qualities required: ability to 4..............
- Duties:
+ Offer table service
+ Look after 5.............
- Extra advantage: ability of the candidate to 6...........
- Benefits:
+ free 7................
+ a 8.............. will be provided
- Interview arranged for: 9...............at 10:00 am
- Need to take
+ a reference letter from employer
+ a bank statement
+ the application form with a 10..........
SECTION 2
Question 11 - 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?
A. garden gloves
B. ladybugs
C. bush timbering lessons
D. food
E. hummina birds
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO facilities of Pine Garden are open today?
A. varieties of desert
B. edible plants
C. lawns and lawn alternatives
D. native plants
E. storing water
F. plants attract wildlife
G. unified design
H. soil nutrients
15 Mary ……
16 Berson ……
17 Smith ……
18 Nunee ……
19 Scanlan ……
20 Mandelson ……
SECTION 3
Question 21 - 26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
22 In which way do the Weyaka people like to deal with their money?
A. open bank accounts
B. assist others
C. lend money to others
26 When can the African people expect to stop suffering from starvation?
A. next year
B. in the long-term future
C. in the near future
Question 27 - 30
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
27 A valuable quality of the Africans is .............................. to make up for the
difficulties of food transportation.
28 The government intends to pay greater attention to ..............................
their plan.
29 Nowadays, the Africans are encouraged to .............................. in an area
consistently.
30 For the Weyaka people, it is impolite to visit someone’s home
without .............................. .
SECTION 4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Animal Sense
Smell
- Dogs have a greater sense of smell than human beings and are able to
tell.
- Some animals can smell odours such as 31.................................. recognised
by the human nose.
- Some beetles can only distinguish the odours of certain plants.
- Bees, feeling threatened, will use their 32............... before they sting.
- Queen bees, which can sting multiple times, use their feet to keep
33.................. over the colony.
- A female 34................... decides whether or not to mate with a male
according to the quality of his scent.
Hearing
- Sound through vibrations can be recognized by beetles without ears by
using their 35............
- They can locate prey living in 36..................... by tracking the vibrations.
Sight
- Snakes are able to search for food by detecting 37.................. from the
mouths of their prey.
- They can tell the 38...................... of a mouse by detecting its heat.
- After its prey is killed, a snake stores food in its 39.......................... and
hibernates.
- A snake that goes into a state of hibernation will not eat for a long
period of time.
- The 40........................ is calculated by snakes before hunting their prey.
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SECTION 1
SECTION 2
Question 11—18
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Spring Festival
Question 19 and 20
Archaeology Course
Module 1
Title: 23 ………………….
Lecturer: Dr. Morris
Learning method: Lectures and practical sessions
Content: Based on processes
• recording
• 24 ………………….
• interpretation
• display
Assessment: By 25 ………………….
Module 2
Title: 26 ………………….
Lecturer: Prof.Elliot
Content: 27 …………………. and development of built environments
Assessment: By 28 …………………. examination
Module 3
SECTION 4
SECTION 4:
31. What impact does Marc Prensky believe that digital technology has
had on young people?
Questions 34—40
Which theorist makes each of the following points?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 34—40.
Points made
34 Current teaching methods don’t work ……
35 Many students don’t understand computers. ……
36 Computer technology doesn’t interest all students. ……
37 Students can still learn the traditional way. ……
38 Students still need to learn research skills. ……
39 We should use computer games to teach. ……
40 Computers can’t replace educators. ……
Theorists
A Allen
B James
C Vander
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Number Listening Number Listening Number Listening
of correct Band of correct Band of correct Band
answers Score answers Score answers Score
39-40 9.0 30-31 7.0 16-17 5.0
37-38 8.5 26-29 6.5 13-15 4.5
35-36 8.0 23-25 6.0 11-12 4.0
32-34 7.5 18-22 5.5
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SECTION 1
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
Office Rental
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Characteristic
A. old prison
B. stunning view
C. street art
D. gallery
E. gift shopping
F. bird watching
G. cycling
H. maritime museum
Facility
15 tourist centre ……
16 mountain ……
17 small theatre ……
18 art museum ……
19 pond ……
20 ancient building ……
SECTION 3
Questions 21-24
What feature is there for each character in the novels?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter.
21. Rosy ……
22. Flory ……
23. Lizzie ……
24. Estelle ……
Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What are the speakers’ opinions about the literature lectures?
A. They are too noisy for virtual learning.
B. They are well structured.
C. There is insufficient time for discussion.
D. They always start punctually.
E. They are too shy to take part in discussions.
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What improvements can be made in the near future?
A. enhancing IT support
B. providing more computers
C. finding a good librarian
D. buying some new photocopying machines
E. becoming a good group leader
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What do the speakers think of the group discussions?
A. The class is too large.
B. It’s easy to find time to meet.
C. Group sizes are suitable.
D. The class time is properly managed.
E. They find that the class is very effective.
SECTION 4
Nowadays
- These musical genres still exert an influence on 39..................... culture.
- Enthusiastic fans are still collecting and keeping the 40.................... of
music from those days.
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SECTION 1
Question 1-5
Write no more than TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Destination: HarbourCity
• Express train leaves at 1 ......................
• Nearest station is 2 ......................
• Number 706 bus goes to 3 ......................
• Number 4 ...................... bus goes to station
• Earlier bus leaves at 5 ......................
Questions 6—10
Write no more than ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
A Louise Bagshaw
B Tony Denby
C Naomi Flynn
Questions 15-20
Write no MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Novel: 21 .........................
Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven
Time period: Early in 22 .........................
Plot: Mary—> UK — meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to
23 .........................
Time Perspectives
Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences
Past Positive Remember good time, e.g. birthdays.
Keep family records, photo albums,
etc.
31 ......................... Focus on disappointments, failures,
bad decisions.
Present Hedonistic Live for 32 ......................... ; seek
sensation; avoid pain.
Fatalistic Life is governed by 33 .........................
religious beliefs, social conditions.
Life's path can't be changed.
Future 34 ......................... Prefer work to play. Don't give in to
temptation.
Fatalistic Have a strong belief in life after death
and importance of 35 ......................... in
life.
SECTION 1 SECTION 2
41.9:30 (AM) 51.C
42. HELENDALE 52.C
43.CENTRAL STREET/S 53.A
44. (NUMBER/ 54. B
NO./#) 792 55.FIRST YEAR
45. 8:55 (AM) 56.(RIGHT) BALANCE
46. 1.80 57.INTERNATIONAL/FOREIGN
47. 7:30 (STUDENTS)
48. 7:15 58.RELAXATION
49. COMMUTER 59.MOTIVATION
50. AFTERNOON 60. RESEARCH
SECTION 3 SECTION 4
61.THE SECRET GARDEN 71. NEGATIVE
62.(THE) TWENTIETH CENTURY 72.PLEASURE
63.WALK 73.POVERTY
64. MOTIVATIONS 74. ACTIVE
65.ABSTRACT IDEAS 75.SUCCESS
66.ROSES 76.B
67.DARK(NESS) TO LIGHT(NESS) 77.A
68.HEALTH 78.C
69.ENVIRONMENT 79.A
70.HUMAN COMPANIONSHIP 80. B
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Number Listening Number Listening Number Listening
of correct Band of correct Band of correct Band
answers Score answers Score answers Score
39-40 9.0 30-31 7.0 16-17 5.0
37-38 8.5 26-29 6.5 13-15 4.5
35-36 8.0 23-25 6.0 11-12 4.0
32-34 7.5 18-22 5.5
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SECTION 1
SECTION 2
Questions 11—17
Label the plan of the rock festival site below.
Choose SEVEN answers from the box and write the correct
letter, A—I
A art exhibition
B band entrance
C car park
D craft fair
E exhibitions’ entrance
F fringe stage
G lock-up garages
H main stage
I restaurant
Question 18 - 20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
18 To show you are an official visitor, you have to wear
the ......................... provided.
19 Car blocking paths could prevent access by ......................... in an
emergency.
20 To reclaim items from storage, you must show
your ......................... .
SECTION 3
Questions 21—23
Which THREE factors does Marco’s tutor advise him to consider
when selecting a course?
A possibility of specialisation
B relevance to future career
C personal interest
D organization of course
E assessment methods
F range of topics
G reputation of lecturer
21 …
22 …
23 …
Questions 24—27
Questions 28—30
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Practical details
28 A first draft of the dissertation should be completed by the
end of .........................
29 The dissertation should be registered with the ......................... of
the department.
30 Marco should get a copy of the statistic software from
the ......................... .
SECTION 4
Questions 31—33
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The Tiger Shark
● Origin of name: its dark bands
● Size: 6.5 metres (maximum)
● Preferred habitat: near to the 31 .........................
● Typical food: other sea creatures but also 32 .........................
produced by humans.
● Paine Island area: studies show tiger sharks are mainly
found here during the 33 ......................... (when turtles are
nesting)
Questions 34—38
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Shark Tagging Process
Questions 39 and 40
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SECTION 1 SECTION 2
1. 26(TH) 11. D
2. 7:00 12. F
3. CIRCLE 13. I
4. A21-24 14.B
5. MASTER/ 15.E
MASTERCARD 16.A
6. 3290 5876 4401 2899 17. G
7. WHITTON 18.ARMBAND
8. 42 SOUTH 19. AMBULANCE
9. SW2 5GE 20. YELLOW TICKET
10.HEADPHONES
SECTION 3 SECTION 4
21. B 31. COAST
22.D 32.GARBAGE
23.F 33.SUMMER
24. A 34.FISH
25.B 35.CHECKED
26.C 36.BOAT
27.A 37.CAMERA
28.MARCH 38.RELEASED
29.SECRETARY 39.B
30.COMPUTER OFFICE 40. A
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SECTION 1
Student Accommodation
SECTION 2
Questions 11—18
11 The Heritage Clothes exhibition was put together by
A museum staff.
B local residents.
C clothing manufacturers.
Questions 19 and 20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
19 The gift shop is located beside the ......................... on the ground
floor.
20 Free ......................... are available for visitors’ belongings.
SECTION 3
Questions 21—24
Pacific tapa cloth
Questions 25—30
According to the speakers, what function has tapa cloth played
in the following countries?
Functions
A recreational
B practical
C spiritual
D commercial
Countries
25 Samoa
26 Tonga
27 Cook Islands
28 Fiji
29 Tahiti
30 Tikopia
SECTION 4
Question 31 and 32
Questions 33—37
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Research findings
Questions 38—40
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Recommendations
• Ask new students to complete questionnaires to gauge their
level of 38 .........................
• Train selected students to act as 39 .........................
• Outside office hours, offer 40 .........................
• Follow up students who miss deadlines.
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SECTION 1 SECTION 2
41.3834 51.B
42. HOLIDAYS 52.A
43.HOME WELCOME 53.B
44. FLEXIBLE 54. C
45. STUDIO 55.C
46. 48 56.B
47. WATER 57.A
48. TRANSPORTATI 58.C
ON 59.INFORMATION DESK
49. A DEPOSIT 60. LOCKERS
50. UK
REFERENCES
SECTION 3 SECTION 4
61.C 71. B
62.B 72.A
63.C 73.CHALLENGE
64. A 74. SCHOOL
65.C 75.HEALTH
66.B 76.INTERESTS
67.C 77.TUTORS
68.D 78.MATURITY
69.A 79.ADVISORS
70.B 80. ONLINE HELP