Listening Practice
Listening Practice Test 4
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Questions 1-5
Complete the form below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Example Answer
Aim: protecting environment through recycling
Type of group: non-profit
Frequency of newspaper collection: 1
Name: 2
Address: 3
E-mail: 4
Postcode: 5
Questions 6-10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Recycling
Ways of recycling Newspaper: in a 10 box
Nearest rubbish collection centre On the East Side of 6
Blue box: 7
Rubbish that can be recycled Green box: glass and plastics
Yellow box: paper
Rubbish that cannot be recycled 8
Name of a booklet 9
Questions 11-17
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
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“CV and Interview Skills” Semina
The speaker suggests that the students use the 11 when they begin writing
resumes.
The students should be sure not to keep the CV 12
A 13 cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included.
The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful 14
The CV should not have any spelling and grammar 15
The words in a CV can describe your 16
Don’t forget to put down a 17 on the CV.
Questions 18-20
Choose THREE letters, A-G, and write them next to questions 18-20.
What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview?
A Working hours
B Promotion prospect
C Salary range
D Pension contribution bonus
E Training
F Holidays
G Location
Questions 21-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
A Consultation with the Returning Students
Advisor
What does the man want to
21 have?
A A break
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B A talk
C A class
What does the man think of children
22 nowadays?
A Confident
B Intelligent
C Mature
What type of people does the man want to
23 teach?
A Children
B Students
C Adults
What did the man do when he encountered former
24 students?
A Had a conversation
B Ran away
C Taught them
What is the man’ s greatest weakness
25 ?
A Being old-fashioned
B Lack of confidence
C Being introverted
When did Doctor Lindsey go to
26 college?
A 18 years ago
B After starting a family
C When she was 35 years old
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How did the woman feel when she was a
27 freshman?
A Hopeless
B Unsuccessful
C Stressed
How does the man feel about his
28 career?
A Unique
B Boring
C Impressive
What does the man finally decide to
29 study?
A Languages
B Business
C Liberal Arts
Which change in students’ life is NOT important to
30 Frank?
A Classroom technology
B Student housing
C University facilities
Questions 31-34
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The university uses 31 as their teaching method.
Research skills include writing and 32
Books of Economics are kept in the 33
Maths books are kept in the 34 Building.
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Questions 35-36
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
Which is NOT provided for students in most of the large
35 buildings?
A Printing
B Photocopying
C Typing
What type of printer is available for the
36 students?
A Computer printers
B Prepaid cards
C Laser printers
Questions 37-40
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
If you go straight out those doors, the 37 is directly opposite this building.
If you make a right turn outside the door and go to the second building, that’s the
38 .
You can see the 39 if you look out of that window.
The Media Centre is located in front of the 40 .
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Solution:
1 every other week 2 Peter Wisrough
3 168 Bridge Road 4
[email protected]5 BS97PU 10 yellow
6 Central Park 7 metal
8 magazines 9 Savvy
11 Internet 12 too long
13 typed 14 layout
15 errors 16 skills and experiences
18
17 contact number 20
C,E,F
21 B 22 A
23 C 24 A
25 A 26 B
27 C 28 B
29 C 30 B
31 modules technology 32 finding a job
33 old library 34 Maths Department
35 B 36 C
37 nursery 38 medical services center/centre
39 media center/centre 40 new library
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Audio Script:
SECTION 1
WOMAN: Hello, how may I help you?
MAN: Well, I’ve been seeing these yellow boxes in front of a lot of houses in my
neighbourhood. I just wondered what they were for. I noticed your phone number on all of
them, so I called. Could you tell me about your business?
WOMAN: We do do Example recycling, but we’re not a business. Gaea’s Guardians is a
non-profit group. We encourage recycling as a way of protecting the environment.
MAN: I don’t know. I mean it is a good idea. But I really don’t read the newspaper every
day or anything.
WOMAN: And we don’t come collect newspaper every day! In fact, we only do pickups
Q1 every other week.
MAN: Oh, well then maybe I could help. I mean in my neighbourhood, there’s too much
rubbish lying around everywhere. I’d like to help out, I guess.
WOMAN: That’s great, sir. You’re doing the right thing. OK, I need to get your contact
information. What is your name, please?
MAN: Q2 Peter Wisrough..
WOMAN: Peter... how do you spell your last name? W-I-S-R-O-W?
MAN: No, actually it’s W-I-S-R-O-U-G-H.
WOMAN: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m a terrible speller.
MAN: You’re a good speller. It’s just that my family are terrible pronouncers!
WOMAN: You’re quite a card, Peter! OK, now what’s your address?
MAN: No. Q3 168 Bridge Road. That’s here in London. How about if I have any
questions?
WOMAN: MAN: I'm sending you a copy of our booklet, too. The booklet has our phone
number and our e-mail address, Q4 [email protected], that’s H-E-L-P-L-I-N-E at B-
L-A-C-K-C-A-T dot com.
But I nearly forgot to ask, what’s your postcode?
Q5 BS97PU.
PS97BU?
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No. That’s B as in “boy"-S-9-7-P as in “Peter”-U.
So, I’m guessing those Q6 yellow boxes I saw are for recycled newspapers?
Yes, that is correct, and it’s free of charge.
Wow, that’s good news! Do you recycle anything besides newspaper?
Oh yes, we recycle most everything. Glass, plastic, paper...
Oh, so I can put like glass and plastic bottles in the box?
Sorry again. Things like that you have to bring to our collection centre.
And where is that?
Our main centre isn’t that far from you. It’s actually right on the East Side of Q7 Central
Park.
That new blue building?
That’s the one!
Cool. Hey, what’s with all those different coloured boxes outside that place?
Oh, that’s for the different materials we recycle. The blue is for Q8 metal, the green is for
glass and plastics, and the yellow of course is for paper.
Hm, okay. I’ll try and manage to keep all that straight.
Oh, no need, they’re each labelled.
Great. So which one would I put magazines in?
MAN: Actually, they don’t go in any of the bins. Unfortunately, Q9 magazines can’t be
recycled because of the material they’re made of. It’s such a waste. So would you be
interested in volunteering?
Um, I’ll think about it. Could you send me some more info?
Absolutely. Along with the newspaper box, I’ll be sending you our booklet, “Q10 Savvy",
that is S-A-double V-Y. It tells you about what you can do to protect theenvironment in your
daily life. Plus it lists things you can do as a volunteer with our group.
Hey, that’s cool, thanks!
My pleasure. Do you have any other questions or concerns?
Nope, that’s it!
SECTION 2
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Welcome everyone to today’s seminar on “CV and Interview Skills”.
Remember, your CV is probably the most important document you will ever write. It opens
the door to your career! And that job interview is probably the most important meeting you
will ever attend. It's like stepping through that open door. So let’s roll up our sleeves and
get down to work, shall we?
First of all, I cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know about writing a resume
in the time we have. But let me tell you that there are dozens of great websites on the
Q11 Internet. These will give you all the suggestions you need. If you look at the paper I
gave you, you will see a list of the dozen most popular sites.
I can mention a couple of important points, however. One is that your CV or resume
should not be Q12 too long. A page is about right. Why?
HR departments do not have time to read long documents. Too many people are sending
too many CVs! After all, the economic crisis of
2008 is still very much alive. Everyone needs a job now.
No matter how short you make that resume, though, you do not want to forget to tell HR
how to contact your references. References are people who will give you a
recommendation for a job. That’s usually an ex-boss or a professor who knows you well.
Do not use relatives! I don’t care how much your mum loves you.
Also, when you send that CV, be sure to include a Q13 typed cover letter.
A cover letter is a letter where you, basically, are asking for a job. It's like introducing
yourself. Make it brief. The real information about you is on that CV of yours. And, please
make sure the letter is typed!
It doesn’t matter if your handwriting is beautiful or not. Companies only read typed letters.
Another point about CVs is you should try to have an attractive Q14 layout. Maybe use
different typefonts or colours to highlight information. Some people include a photo. You
can find dozens of examples on the Internet. Whatever layout you decide to use, however,
avoid all spelling and grammar Q15 errors. I used to be an HR manager. If I saw a
mistake, that CV went into the garbage.
Something you write in a CV is a description of your Q16 skills and experiences in an
interesting way. Mention training, too. I mean these are what get you hired! Do not just
say, “I have lots of experience.” or “I have many skills.” Tell that boss what you did, for
what company, and when. Better, tell him how well you did it! Don’t just say, “I sold
houses.” Say, “I sold two million pounds worth of houses in my first year.” That is, say
something to make the person reading excited and curious.
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Finally, speaking of CVs, it’s sad. But some people actually forget to provide a
Q17 contact number. That’s pretty silly. You wrote a great CV, you have HR dying to
meet you... and they don’t know how. You forgot your phone number! Oh sure, if you
apply online, they have your e-mail address. But you just showed them you’re forgetful.
Why are they going to want to talk to you after that?
Alright, moving on to the actual interview, I’ll go over what you need to know by the end of
it, and what you can discuss and negotiate on later once it looks like you’ll be offered the
job. First, there’s working hours. It’s not that necessary to hammer out the hours off the
bat, especially since it’s easy to come off as lazy when the first thing you bring up is how
much you’re going to have to work. You can also find out more about possible promotions
later on. It is important,
however, to get a feel for how much you’ll be paid.Q18 You should make sure the salary
range is commensurate with what you’re worth, and if you’re not, you can move on to
better opportunities. Being sure you’re going to make what you want to live on is much
more important than issues like your pension - you’re all so young that your pension is not
going to matter for quite a long time.
You should find out about what skills you must know for the job and what they’ll teach
you. Q19 In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the
training period is and whether it is paid. Beware of any jobs that want you to train for a long
time without appropriate compensation.
Q20 Speaking of compensation, find out about holidays as well. Do you get paid vacation
time? Are you allowed to take personal days? Do you have to work on national holidays?
Once you work out these main issues, you can move on later to details like the location
and expected attire and whatnot.
Wow, that’s a lot of information! Let’s take a break so you can think everything over and
ask any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to come and see me if you need any
clarification on all this stuff!
SECTION 3
FRANK: Hello, are you Dr Lindsey? The Returning Students Advisor?
DR LINDSEY: Yes, that’s right. Are you Frank? Your appointment wasn’t till 2:00, but that's
OK. Please come in and have a seat.
FRANK: Thanks, I like to arrive early whenever I have anything to do.
DR LINDSEY: That’s certainly a praiseworthy habit. Let me see, it looks like you’ve taken
a long break from school, and Q21 I understand you wanted to have a chat about what
you should study if and when you return for further classes.
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FRANK: It’s such a big challenge. I don’t know if I’m crazy for doing this or not!
DR LINDSEY Believe it or not, I know exactly what you mean. Before I began working
here at the university, I taught primary school for nearly ten years. It takes a lot of courage
to go back to school!
FRANK: I feel more shy and scared than the primary students I teach! In the schools I
taught, Q22 I found today’s youngsters are very sure of themselves. In terms of intelli‐
gence, I have a lot to teach them. And the maturity level of much of my class leaves
something to be desired. But in terms of confidence, wow! A lot more confident than I am
now, that’s for sure!
DR LINDSEY: Stop fretting. “A brave man is a coward who refuses to run.” Let’s talk about
your strong points. You seem an intelligent man. What is it you would like to study?
FRANK You see, Q23 I’ve been teaching children for a few years, but I think I’d be
happier teaching adults.
DR LINDSEY: I think teaching students in middle school is much more satisfying because
they end up being much more grateful for your work. If I may ask, what got you interested
in teaching adults?
A lot of things, I guess. I met my future wife back in my first year of college. She always
complains that I was more interesting then. She says that now I talk like I’m seven years
old! That’s probably from being with children all day.
Ha ha ha! Again I know just what you mean. My husband used to say the same thing
about me when I taught kindergarten. Anything else?
Well, yes. Q24 Fairly often now I run into former students and we talk. Some of them are
getting close to being grown up. I guess I think more and more about how people develop
over time. So, I'm interested in the results of education, you know, the final stages.
I see. Well, coming back to the university can be both difficult and very rewarding. There
are some problems unique to returning students, you know, older students like yourself.
What do you think is your greatest weakness?
Well, I actually think my confidence is getting better.
I’m definitely overcoming my introversion and starting to be much more comfortable in
front of a class. To tell the truth, Q25 I’m afraid I’m rather behind the times about many
things. It’s more difficult for me to chase after the popular things youngsters are fond of -
such as Iphone, Twitter, if you name it!
I think I understand.
Q26 How old are you, 35? People at your age still go back to school for further education.
I was a bit the same way.
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I mean I didn’t study at the university till after I had a family: a husband and one child. My
point of view was a lot different from your average eighteen-year-old girl’s, I can tell you!
Gee, that sounds pretty rough. A family and college?
Clearly you weren’t unsuccessful though!
It was, Frank. It truly was. Q27 My first term at school was extremely stressful. But excuse
me! You’re not here to listen to my life story. We’re talking about your plans.
Is there anything unique I should know about you or your past experience or plans?
I’m afraid not. Q28 There is nothing interesting about my career or plans. It’s really not too
impressive.
Now, I forbid you to talk like that. This is your one life, and if you’re not interested, why
bother living it? Don’t be so humble, Frank.
OK, OK. My wife says I’m a wimp.
Let's talk about your dreams a bit. You want to teach adults, you said. What would you like
to teach them?
Well, when I first came to college, I really liked Languages and Literature. A lot of people
have told me that for practical reasons, it would be more rewarding to choose Business
Management as my major, Q29 but I made up my mind to study Liberal Arts once I got
the idea of going back to school.
I must say it’s refreshing to meet someone who knows there’s more to an education than
computers and finance. Let’s have a look at the university course catalogue...
Excuse me, Dr Lindsey. Before we do that, could I maybe ask you some questions about
changes in university life? I think I need to discuss that so I know what to expect.
Of course. I’m here to help you. The biggest thing to get used to is the change in
technology. Professors present things on huge screens, many of which are interactive
computerised whiteboards. You can write on them still and use them like a touch screen.
They’re really handy! No more sloppy scribbled notes on the projector. Let's see, Q30 I
doubt you’ll be living in student housing, so I won’t go into all the improvements there.
Another major change that you’ll enjoy is the plethora of resources available for students.
As a student, you have 24-hour access to the gym, and library privileges that include the
use of school computers to scan, copy, and print, and of course the Media Library, which
contains movies from all genres and most of the movies listed on AFI’s Top 100 Movies of
All Time. The dining facilities are also not what they used to be.
They offer choices for all diets, and you can expect a hot meal any time of day.
FRANK:Wow, things really have changed! I’ll be sure to utilise all those great facilities in
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my time here. Thanks for all your help, Dr Lindsey. I think that’s all the questions I have for
now.
SECTION 4
OK and welcome back. During the short break we just took, several of you approached me
with questions. So, before going on with the orientation talk, I’d like to address those
queries. As I’ve found, if one person asks a question, probably a dozen others are
wondering about the same thing!
The first question is whether Wassamatta U. employs Q31 modules technology as an
instruction method. The answer is yes, we do. At least that’s what the university catalogue
says. If some of you don’t understand what “modules technology” is, don’t worry. I googled
the word but couldn’t find it. Apparently, though, it’s a method of broadband, wireless
access. At least that’s what an American company’s website told me. But again, don’t
worry. If you need to know something more, your professor can tell you.
Another question someone asked me was what tomorrow’s workshop on “Research
Methods and Skills” was about. Well, research skills include any method you can imagine
for finding and presenting any information you need. That’s not just schoolwork, either.
Writing English - the native language for most of you - and Q32 finding a job are also
research skills. And, yes, those will be addressed in tomorrow’s workshop.
As you know, Wassamatta U. is one of this country's premier universities for the study of
“the dismal science", economics. Some of you, it seems, want to get a jump on their
classmates. During the break, half a dozen of you came up and asked me where to find
economics tomes. I know it’s odd, but this school’s library holdings are divided up between
two libraries. Economics books are in the Q33 old library. If you look out of the window
behind me, you can see it. It’s the red brick building.
Oh, before I forget, you economics types also need a lot of maths, am I right? Well, those
Maths books are neither in the old library nor in the new one. They can be found in the
Q34 Maths Department Building.
Why am I telling you this? Doesn’t “the Invisible Hand” guide economists? Maybe it’s good
you asked: in 2008, that Hand shoved most of the world economy off a cliff, didn’t it?
Now I realise that most of you couldn’t bring a computer printer or a photocopier from
home. So I’m sure you’re already wondering where you can copy things like term papers,
Internet articles, and things like that. I have some good news and some bad news. The
good news is that there are a number of places you can make copies. These include both
libraries and the Student Union Building.
Now the bad news. I am sorry to say, most classroom buildings and academic
departments do not have copiers students can use. Q35 So most of the large buildings
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you see around campus do not have copiers for students. The copiers there are reserved
for professors and office staff. Oh, yes! I nearly forget to tell you. Q36 If you need to have
printing done, all the copiers available to students are laser printers. Plus, for your
convenience, you can pay using prepaid cards. You can get those in the Student Union
Building.
That just covers the questions put to me. If you have more, please see me during the next
break at 2:15. Right now, though, I’d like to start to give you a rundown on the various
facilities here on campus. That way, you won’t get lost so easily in the weeks to come.
I have been told that this year’s incoming class features a large number of married
students and parents. So, you must be wondering where to put the baby while you’re in
class. OK, right now, we are in the Student Union Building, right? Remember the big doors
in front where you all came in? Q37 If you go out of the building, you can see the Nursery
is just on the other side of this building. It’s only about twenty metres away! Convenient,
eh?
Next, we’re all from different places around the country. Some of you are from other
countries. That means we’re pretty likely to get sick during the first months of school as we
expose each other to many new viruses. So, where’s the doctor? Of course, Q38 you
need to find the Medical Services Centre which is on the right as you leave the building.
Remember, that’s the second building on the right.
And if you look out of that window, Q39 you can see a lot of antennae and satellite dishes
on the roof. So that's what we call the Media Centre.
Yeah, I know, I think it’s confusing, too. The Media Centre is next to the Medical Centre.
The chairwoman of the Journalism School on the first floor doesn’t like it when people who
wander in there mistake her for a nurse!
Chances are you’ll have at least one Maths class while you’re here.
That red building there just outside to the left is the Maths Department Building. I know, it
looks about as old as the subject as Maths, but I assure you that the inside is equipped
with state-of-the-art classroom equipment including interactive chalkboards and surround
sound in every room.
Oh, can you see the back building there? Q40 Yes, behind the Media Centre. Quite new,
isn't it? That’s the new library, just decorated.
They’re back-to-back, you might say. If you look just to the left of it at the lower, older-
looking building, you’ll find the old library. It’s nice and quiet - perfect for those marathon
study sessions during exam week. Since the weather is so nice, why don't we stop looking
at our maps but go for a walk around the campus?
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