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Test 1
LISTENING

PART 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer .

Bankside Recruitment Agency

• Address of agency : 497 Easts ide, Docklands
• Name of agent: Becky 1 ...........................................
• Phone number: 07866 510333
• Best to call her in the 2 ..............................
.............

Typical jobs
• Clerical and adm in roles, mainly in the finance industry
• Must have good 3 ......................
.................
....skills
• Jobs are usually for at least one 4 .....................
............
..........
• Pay is usually 5 £ ..................
.........................per hour

Registration process
• Wear a 6 ...........................................
to the interview
• Must bring your 7 .......... ......................to the interview
...........
• They will ask questions about eac h appl icant's 8 .....................
.....................
.

Advantages of using an agency

• The 9 ........
............
.......................
you receive at intervi ew will benefit you
• Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised
• Less 10 .......... .........is involved in applying for jobs
........................

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Listening

PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Matthews Island Holidays

11 According to the speaker, the company
A has been in business for longer than most of its competitors .
B arranges holidays to more destinations than its competitors .
C has more customers than its competitors.
12 Where can customers meet the tour manager before travelling to the Isle of Man?
A Liverpool
B Heysham
C Luton
13 How many lunches are included in the price of the holiday?
A three
B four
C five
14 Customers have to pay extra for
A guaranteeing themselves a larger room.
B booking at short notice.
C transferring to another date.

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Test 1

Questions 15- 20

Complete the table below .

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Timetable for Isle of Man holiday

Activity Notes

Introduction by manag er
Day 1 Arrive Hotel din ing room has view of the
15 ..................
..........
...............

Tynwald may have bee n found ed in

Day2 Tynwald Exhibition and Peel
16 ............ .............. not 979 .
.................

Travel along promenade in a tram ;

Day 3 Trip to Snaefell train to Laxey; train to the
17 .................................... of Snaefell
.......

Company provides a
Day 4 Free day 18 .............................. fo r local
.............
transport and heritage sites.

Free time, the n coach to Castletown

Take the 19 ......................... .. railway
................ - forme r 20 ........
................................... has old
Days
trai n from Douglas to Port Erin
castle.

Day6 Leave Leave the island by ferry or plane

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 Listening

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21- 26

What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a
child is likely to have because of their position in the family?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
Questions 21-26.

Personality Traits
A outgoing
B selfish
C independent
D attention-seeking
E introverted
F co-operative
G caring
H competitive

Position in family
21 the eldest child
22 a middle child
23 the youngest child
24 a twin
25 an only child
26 a child with much older siblings

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Test 1

Questions 27 and 28

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27 What do the speakers say abo ut the evidence relating to birth order and academic
success?
A There is co nflicting evidence about whethe r oldest children perform best in
intelligence tests .
B There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic
achievement than soc io-economic status .
C Some stud ies have neglected to include important factors such as family size.
28 What does Ruth think is surprising about the diffe rence in oldest ch ildren's
academ ic performance ?
A It is mainly thanks to their roles as teache rs for their younger siblings.
B The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement.
C The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little
difference.

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Whic h TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been va luable
for t hem?
A learning to share
B learning to stand up for oneself
C learn ing to be a good loser
D learning to be tolerant
E learning to say sorry

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 Listening

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The Eucalyptus Tree in Australia

Importance
• it provides 31 ...........................................and food for a wide range of species
• its leaves provide 32 ..................
................
.........which is used to make a disinfectant

Reasons for present decline in number

A) Diseases
(i) 'Mundulla Yellows'
• Cause - lime used for making 33 ............
..................
.............
was absorbed
- trees were unable to take in necessary iron through their roots
(ii) 'Bell-miner Associated Die-back'
• Cause - 34 ...........................................
feed on eucalyptus leaves
- they secrete a substance containing sugar
- bell-miner birds are attracted by this and keep away other species
B) Bushfires
William Jackson's theory:
• high-frequency bushfires have impact on vegetation, resulting in the growth
of 35 ....................
.....................
..
• mid-frequency bushfires result in the growth of eucalyptus forests, because
they:
- make more 36 ..........................................
. available to the trees
- maintain the quality of the 37 ..........................................
.
• low-frequency bushfires result in the growth of 38 '...........................................
rainforest',
which is:
- a 39 ................................
...........
ecosystem
- an ideal environment for the 40 .........
....................
..............of the bell-miner

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Test 2
LISTENING

PART 1 Questions 1-10

Questions 1-4

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Festival information
Date Type of event Details
17th a concert performers from Canada
18th a ballet company called 1 ....................
.......................
19th-20th type of play: a comedy ca lled Jemima
a play
(afternoon) has had a good 2 ......................
.....................
20th (evening) a 3 ..........................................
show show is called 4 ...........................................

Questions 5-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Workshops
• Making 5 ........ .............
.....................
food
• (children only) Making 6 ...................
...........
..........
...
• (adults only) Making toys from 7 .................
........... using various tools
...............

Outdoor activities
• Swimming in the 8 ........................................
..
• Walking in the woods, led by an expert on 9 ..........................................
.
See the festival organiser's 10 ........................................
... for more information

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Test 2

PART 2 Questions 11- 20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Minster Park
11 The park was originally established
A as an amenity provided by the city council.
B as land belonging to a private house.
C as a shared area set up by the local community.
12 Why is there a statue of Diane Gosforth in the park?
A She was a resident who helped to lead a campaign.
B She was a council member responsible for giving the public access.
C She was a senior worker at the park for many years.
13 During the First World War, the park was mainly used for
A exercises by troops.
B growing vegetables.
C public meetings.
14 When did the physical transformation of the park begin?
A 2013
B 2015
C 2016

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Questions 15-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 15-20.

Minster Park

N
t

[g]

East
West gate
gate
[ill [I]

[I]
[8J

South
gate

15 statue of Diane Gosforth

16 wooden sculptures
17 playground
18 maze
19 tennis courts
20 fitness area

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Test 2

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO groups of people is the display primarily intended for?

A students from the English department
B residents of the local area
C the university's teach ing staff
D potential new students
E students from other departments

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are Cathy and Graham 's TWO reasons for choos ing the novelist Charles Dickens?
A His speeches inspired others to try to improve society.
B He used his publications to draw attention to social problems.
C His novels are well-known now.
D He was consulted on a number of social issues.
E His reputation has changed in recent times.

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 Listening

Questions 25- 30

What topic do Cathy and Graham choose to illustrate with each novel?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A- H, next to
Questions 25-30.

Topics
A poverty
B education
C Dickens's travels
D entertainment
E crime and the law
F wealth
G medicine
H a woman's life

Novels by Dickens
25 The Pickwick Papers ·········· ········· ···

26 Oliver Twist ......................

27 Nicholas Nickleby ......................

28 Martin Chuzzlewit ......................

29 Bleak House ······················

30 Little Dorrit ..............

........

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Test 2

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Agricultural programme in Mozambique

How the programme was organised

• It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district, near the

Limpopo River.
• Peop le depended on the fores t to provide charcoal as a source of income.
• 31 ................. was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water.
......................
• Most of the work organised by farmers' associations was done by
32 ..........
.............................
.
• Fenced areas were created to keep anima ls away from crops .
• The prog ramme provided
- 33 .........................
..............for the fences
- 34 ..................... .. for suitable crops
................
- water pumps .

• The farmers provided

- labour
- 35 ......................
.................
for the fences on their land.
Further developments
• The marketing of produce was sometimes diff icult due to lack of
36 ..............................
..........
• Training was therefore provided in methods of food 37 .....................
...................
• Farmers made specia l places whe re 38 ..........
.............................
could be kept.
• Loca l peop le late r suggested keep ing 39 ........
...............
................ .
Evaluation and lessons learned
• Agr icultura l product ion increased, improv ing incomes and food security.
• Enough time must be allowed, particu larly for the 40 ........ ......................phase of
.........
the programme.

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Test 3
LISTENING

PART 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer .

Employment Agency: Possible Jobs

First Job
Administrative assistant in a company that produces 1 ..................
...................
......(North
London)

Responsibilities
• data entry
• go to 2 .........
.....................
.............and take notes
• genera l admin
• management of 3 ............
..........................
.....

Requirements
• good computer skills including spreadsheets
• good interpersonal skills
• attention to 4 ...............
..........
................
..

Experience
• need a minimum of 5 ...........................................
. of experience of teleconferencing

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Second Job
Warehouse assistant in South London

Responsibilities
• stock management
• managing 6 ..........................................
.

Requirements
• ability to work with numbers
• good computer skills
• very organised and 7 .......
.......................
.............
• good communication skills
• used to working in a 8 .......
..................................
..
• able to cope with items that are 9 .........................................
..

Need experience of
• driving in London
• warehouse work
• 10 .............. .....serv ice
........................

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Test 3

PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11- 16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Street Play Scheme

11 When did the Street Play Scheme first take place?
A two years ago
B three years ago
C six years ago
12 How often is Beechwood Road closed to traffic now?
A once a week
B on Saturdays and Sundays
C once a month
13 Who is responsible for closing the road?
A a council official
B the police
C local wardens
14 Residents who want to use their cars
A have to park in another street.
B must drive very slowly.
C need permission from a warden .
15 Alice says that Street Play Schemes are most needed in
A wealthy areas.
B quiet suburban areas .
C areas with heavy traff ic.
16 What has been the reaction of residents who are not parents?
A Many of them were unhappy at first.
B They like seeing children play in the street.
C They are surprised by the lack of noise.

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Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters , A-E .

Which TWO benefits for children does Alice think are the most important?
A increased physical activity
B increased sense of independence
C opportun ity to learn new games
D opportunity to be part of a community
E opportunity to make new friends

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO results of the King Street experiment surprised Alice?

A more shoppers
B improved safety
C less air pollution
D more relaxed atmosphere
E less noise pollution

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Test3

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21- 26

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

What Hazel should analyse about items in newspapers:

• what 21 .......
..........
........ ..............................
. the item is on

• the 22 ...........................
.........
.....................
of the item, including the headline

• any 23 ...................................................accompanying the item

......

• the 24 .............
.......................
................
..... of the item, e.g. what's made prominent

• the writer's main 25 ......

................
.......................
............

• the 26 .............
......................
........ .............
the writer may make about the reader

Questions 27-30

What does Haze l decide to do about each of the following types of articles?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 27-30 .

A She will definitely look for a suitable article.

B She may look for a suitab le article.
C She definitely won't look for an article.

Types of articles
27 national news item ......................
28 editorial ......................
29 human interest ·····•················

30 arts ......................
 Listening

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Early history of keeping clean

Prehistoric times:

• water was used to wash off 31 ...........................................

Ancient Babylon:

• soap-like materia l found in 32 .......

.........................
...........cylinders

Ancient Greece:
• people cleaned themselves with sand and other substances
• used a strigil - scraper made of 33 ................................
..........
.
• washed clothes in streams

Ancient Germany and Gaul:

• used soap to colour their 34 ...........................................

Ancient Rome:
• animal fat, ashes and clay mixed through action of rain, used for
washing clothes
• from about 312 BC, water carried to Roman 35 ...........................................by aqueducts

Europe in Middle Ages:

• decline in bathing contributed to occurrence of 36 .............

.............................
.
• ...............................began to be added to soap
37 ............

Europe from 17th century:

• 1600s: cleanliness and bathing started becoming usual
• 1791: Leblanc invented a way of making soda ash from 38 ....................
.....................
..
• early 1800s: Chevreul turned soapmaking into a 39 ..................
.........................
• from 1800s, there was no longer a 40 ...........................................
on soap

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Test 4
LISTENING

PART 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Customer details
Name: Sophie Bird
Occupation: 1 .................
.......................................
Reason for travel today: 2 ............
...................................
..........

Journey information
Name of station returning to: 3 ..............................
........................
...
Type of ticket purchased: standard 4 ........
...........
............... ticket
.......................
Cost of ticket: 5 £ .................................
........................
When ticket was purchased: yesterday
Where ticket was bought: 6 .........
.....................
....................
.......

Satisfaction with journey

Most satisfied with : the wifi
Least satisfied with: the 7 ....................................
........ this morning
.............

Satisfaction with station facilities

Most satisfied with: how much 8 ........... ........................ was
......................
provided
Least satisfied with: lack of seats, particularly on the
9 .......................
................................
.
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with: the 10 ....................................
.....................available

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 Listening

PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 11-16.

Croft Valley Park

, N-o-rt-h
.... g-a-te l
.......

IAdventure playground I

IGlass houses I
Sr [ill
I South gate I
11 cafe
12 toilets
13 formal gardens
14 outdoor gym
15 skateboard ramp
16 wild flowers

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Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What does the speaker say about the adventure playground?

A Children must be supervised.
B It costs more in winter.
C Some activities are only for younger children.
D No payment is required.
E It was recently expanded.

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What does the speaker say about the glass houses?

A They are closed at weekends .
B Volunteers are needed to work there.
C They were badly damaged by fire.
D More money is needed to repair some of the glass.
E Visitors can see palm trees from tropical regions.

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PART 3 Questions 21- 30

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Presentation about refrigeration

21 What did Annie discover from reading about icehouses?
A why they were first created
B how the ice was kept frozen
C where they were located
22 What point does Ann ie make about refrigeration in ancient Rome?
A It became a commerc ial business.
B It used snow from nearby.
C It took a long time to become popular.
23 In connection with modern refrigerators, both Annie and Jack are worried about
A the complexity of the technology.
B the fact that some are disposed of irrespons ibly.
C the large number that quickly break down .
24 What do Jack and Ann ie agree regarding domestic fridges?
A They are generally good value for money.
B There are plenty of useful variat ions .
C They are more useful than other domestic appliances .

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Test4

Questions 25-30

Who is going to do research into each topic?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 25-30.

People
A Annie
B Jack
C both Annie and Jack

Topics
25 the goods that are refrigerated ······················
26 the effects on health ·············
·········
27 the impact on food producers ......................
28 the impact on cities ···············
·······
29 refrigerated transport ···················"·

30 domestic fridges ...........

...........

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 Listening

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

How the Industrial Revolution affected life in Britain

19th century
• For the first time, people's possessions were used to measure Britain's
31 ......
..........
.......
..........
...............
........
..
• Developments in production of goods and in 32 ......................
.......
..........
.................
.
greatly changed lives.

MAIN AREAS OF CHANGE

Manufacturing
• The Industrial Revolution would not have happened without the new types of
33 .........................................................
that were used then.
• The leading industry was 34 ..................
...............
........................
(its products became
widely available) .
• New 35 ...... ..................................................
made factories necessary and so more
people moved into towns.

Transport
• The railways took the place of canals.
• Because of the new transport:
greater access to 36 ..........
...................
.............
...............
made people more aware
of what they could buy in shops.
when shopping, people were not limited to buying
37 ·························································goods.

Retailing
• The first department stores were opened.
• The displays of goods were more visible:
inside stores because of better 38 .........................
................................
.
outside stores, because 39 ........... .....................
.........................
were bigger.
• 40 ...........
.............
............... that was persuasive became much more common.
..................

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