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Part 3 -1
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
A) A surprise he/she wants to give someone.
B) A recent holiday.
C) Healthy recipes he/she wants to get.
D) New skills he/she wants to get.
E) Why people should avoid some food.
F) His/her daily routine.
Part 3 - 2
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
5. Speaker 1 …
6. Speaker 2 …
7. Speaker 3 …
8. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A) Arranging a birthday party.
B) Favourite café.
C) Making a birthday cake.
D) Childhood dream.
E) A family birthday celebration.
F) Shopping for a present.
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Part 3 -3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) The dangers of careless driving.
B) Sports car races.
C) His/her recent journey.
D) Different means of transport.
E) His/her new job.
F) Traffic problems.
9. Speaker 1 …
10. Speaker 2 …
11. Speaker 3 …
12. Speaker 4 …
Part 3 - 4
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
13. Speaker 1 …
14. Speaker 2 …
15. Speaker 3 …
16. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A) Advertising makes people buy useless things.
B) Advantages of buying presents online.
C) Presents are most popular with young people.
D) Favourite birthday present.
E) No present is better than a useless present.
F) Where he/she usually buys presents.
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Part 3 -5
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
17. Speaker 1 …
18. Speaker 2 …
19. Speaker 3 …
20. Speaker 4 …
A. How tourists may harm the ocean.
B. How to stop the pollution of the ocean.
C. Advantages of a beach holiday.
D. Problems in the fishing industry.
E. Diversity of sea life.
F. Potential dangers of the ocean.
Part 3 - 6
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
21. Speaker 1 …
22. Speaker 2 …
23. Speaker 3 …
24. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A. How to get to his /her house.
B. Global environmental problems.
C. Why we should sort waste.
D. His/her recent trip.
E. How to avoid health problems.
F. How to make a handmade present.
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Part 3 -7
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A. It is difficult
B. It’s funny
C. It is important
D. It is interesting
E. It is easy
F. It is boring
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26. Speaker 2 …
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Part 3 - 8
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
29. Speaker 1 …
30. Speaker 2 …
31. Speaker 3 …
32. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A. The ingredients of fast food.
B. His/her cooking habits.
C. His/her eating plan.
D. The dangers of fast food.
E. The advantages of homemade food.
F. The quality of school food.
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Part 3 -9
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
33. Speaker 1 …
34. Speaker 2 …
35. Speaker 3 …
36. Speaker 4 …
A. We can exchange gossip secretly.
B. You can understand your language better.
C. Choosing a foreign language to study is not easy.
D. I have a chance to change my identity.
E. Languages and music have a lot in common.
F. Speaking a foreign language helps you not to feel foreign
Part 3 - 10
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
37. Speaker 1 …
38. Speaker 2 …
39. Speaker 3 …
40. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A. Entertainment is important for me too!
B. Holidays are not for workaholics like me.
C. My trips require a lot of preparation.
D. Being brave makes me feel good.
E. Holidays are meant for relaxation.
F. It might be hard but it is worth it!
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Part 3 -11
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A. Exercising does not have to be stressful.
B. Whatever nature offers is the best.
C. It is important for me to feel clean.
D. It is a blast from the past, and I like it!
E. Competitive sports help lose weight faster.
F. Being greedy can help with self-discipline!
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Part 3 - 12
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
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47. Speaker 3 …
48. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A. Save your children from this nightmare!
B. Playing a musical instrument is educational.
C. Listening to classical music is healthy.
D. Classical music is similar to literature.
E. It is just too much effort for the parent!
F. Classical music is an excellent background.
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Part 3 -13
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A. There are house chores that keep you fit.
B. Make your house chores enjoyable!
C. Sharing responsibilities is the best way.
D. Why spoil childhood with house chores.
E. No decorations is better than hard work.
F. Technology is the answer to house chores.
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Part 3 - 14
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
53. Speaker 1 …
54. Speaker 2 …
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56. Speaker 4 …
teacher_Muzaffar
A. It helps me to kill time when I am bored.
B. I like it too much for my own good.
C. It is getting better all the time.
D. It is just not good for our health.
E. I do not like it, but I cannot avoid it.
F. Elderly people find it difficult to use.
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Exercise 1
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At a pharmacy
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) At the dentist
C) At the doctor’s office
D) At the surgery
E) At the veterinary clinic
F) At a hospital
Exercise 2
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At a fruit stand
B) In a coffee shop
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
C) In a restaurant
D) At the school canteen
E) At the bakery
F) At the butcher’s shop
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Exercise 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At a real estate agency
B) At a tourist agency
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
C) In a restaurant
D) At the police station
E) At the office.
F) At the hotel reception
Exercise 4
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In a restaurant
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) On the metro
C) In a shoe store
D) In a food store
E) On a train
F) In a car
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Exercise 5
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At the teacher’s office
B) At the library
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
C) In a bookstore
D) In a gym
E) At the theatre
F) In a concert hall
Exercise 6
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In the hotel
B) At the custom-house
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
C) At the supermarket
D) In the museum
E) In a concert
F) At the theatre
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Exercise 7
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In a street
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) On a train
C) In a bank
D) In an office
E) On TV
F) In a hospital
Exercise 8
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At the office
B) At the airport
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
C) At the bank
D) At school
E) In the library
F) On the road
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Exercise 9
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At an airport
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) In a shop
C) In a cafe
D) At home
E) In a street
F) In a cinema
Exercise 10
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In a street
B) At home
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
C) In a vet’s
D) At the university
E) In a shop
F) In a pet shop
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Exercise 11
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At the electronic store
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) At the autoshop
C) At the greengrocer's
D) At the department store
E) At the butcher’s shop
F) At the dairy's
Exercise 12
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In the library
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) In the bookshop
C) In the street
D) In the clothes shop
E) At the lecture
F) In a shoe store
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Exercise 13
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) At the cafe
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) At the station
C) On a train
D) In the library
E) At an airport
F) At the post office
Exercise 14
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In the shop
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) At the electronic store
C) In the restaurant
D) In the exhibition
E) At school
F) In the office
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Exercise 15
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (1-4)
to the place they currently at (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do
not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) In the theatre
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
B) In the art lesson
C) In the museum
D) At an airport
E) At home
F) In the shop
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Exercise 1.
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about habits they find difficult to control.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) the habit each person has. Use the letters only once. There
are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A eating unhealthy food
В doing too much exercise
C buying unnecessary items
D watching too much television
E spending too much time online
F oversleeping
G working too hard
H arriving late for everything
Exercise 2.
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about deciding to take up new interests.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) the reason each speaker gives for deciding to take up their
new interest. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
A to help other people
В to make some money
1. Speaker 1 …
C to pass the time
2. Speaker 2 …
D to meet new people
3. Speaker 3 …
E to try to win a prize
4. Speaker 4 …
F to overcome a fear
5. Speaker 5 …
G to get fit
H to make a change from their work
Exercise 3.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about difficult situations they have been in.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says they did in each situation. Use the
letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A I contacted the emergency services.
В I found it impossible to remain calm.
С I did what I had been trained to do.
D I followed someone else’s advice.
E I made a decision I later regretted.
F I helped people reach safety.
G I was tempted to ignore what had happened.
H I had an argument with someone.
Exercise 4.
You will hear five different people talking about cities they have visited.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A–H) the opinion each person gives about the city. Use the letters
only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
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2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A It was exactly as I had imagined.
В It is not as good as it used to be.
C It is hard to find your way around it.
D It is overrated.
E It can get too crowded.
F It takes time to get used to.
G It is too expensive.
H It was even better than I expected
Exercise 5.
You will hear five different people talking about the reasons why they became very successful.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A – H) the reason each person gives
their success. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
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A natural ability
В encouragement from others
C careful planning
D peer pressure
E determination to improve
F lack of competition
G constant good luck
H courage
Exercise 6.
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about deciding to take up new interests.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) the reason each speaker gives for deciding to take up their
new interest. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A He had a terrible life before becoming famous.
В He is a nicer person than he appears to be.
C He is exactly the same in private as he is in public.
D He would have preferred a different career.
E He has a sad personal life.
F He feels that he is a very important person.
G He believes family to be the most important thing
H He was very unkind to other people after he became famous.
Exercise 7.
You will hear five different people talking about how they felt when they received an award.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A -H) how each person felt. Use the letters only once. There are
three extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
A relieved.
2. Speaker 2 …
В surprised.
3. Speaker 3 …
C proud.
4. Speaker 4 …
D exhausted.
5. Speaker 5 …
E grateful.
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F confused.
G worried.
H indifferent.
Exercise 8.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their visit to a city.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A – H) what each speaker liked most about the city they visited.
Use the letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A the efficiency of the public transport system
B the natural beauty of the scenery
C the variety of goods in the markets
D the style of the architecture
E the well-designed plan of the city
F the helpfulness of the people
G the range of leisure opportunities
H the standard of the accommodation
Exercise 9.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about happiness.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A – H) what each person says happiness means to them. Use the
letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A. Having a happy personality allows you to cope effectively with problems.
B. Happiness comes from having someone special to share your thoughts with.
C. Happiness is all about the experience of overcoming problems.
D. Happiness is a short escape from everyday routine.
E. True happiness lies in making others happy.
F. Older people are less happy than younger ones.
G. Happiness is being thankful for what you have.
H. Happiness comes from achieving your goals.
Exercise 10.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about classical music.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) the reason each person gives for starting to play classical
music. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A. following a family tradition
В. being introduced to a range of good music
1. Speaker 1 …
C. the experience of attending a concert
2. Speaker 2 …
D. the encouragement of a teacher
3. Speaker 3 …
E. hearing it in an everyday situation
4. Speaker 4 …
F. realising the importance of starting young
5. Speaker 5 …
G. the influence of someone famous
H. finding other types of music unexciting
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Exercise 11.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about a radio station. For questions 1-5,
choose from the list (A-H) what each person says about it. Use the letters only once. There are three
extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A. I appreciate the lack of commercials.
В. There are suitable programmes for children.
C. One of the presenters is very funny.
D. There should be more coverage of sport.
E. It broadcasts high-quality news programmes.
F. I approve of what it does for the local area.
G. The comedy shows are disappointing.
H. It should give more attention to international issues.
Exercise 12.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about what makes a good teacher. For
questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says a good teacher should do. Use the
letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A. set an example of hard work
В. keep up-to-date with the latest ideas
C. give information on individual progress
D. be available outside class time
E. give a lot of encouragement
F. have an entertaining approach
G. set a realistic amount of homework
H. have good qualifications
Exercise 13.
You will hear five different people talking about visits they have made to a hospital. For questions 1-5,
choose from the list (A-H) the reasons why each attended the hospital on the occasion described. Use
the letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A. collect some surgical knives
В. collect somebody
C. deliver supplies
D. visit a relative
E. have an operation
F. do maintenance work
G. check a mental problem
H. have a medical check-up
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Exercise 14.
You will hear five different women talking about the same wedding. For questions 1-5, choose from the
list (A-H) who the speaker is speaking to. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letter which
you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A. her husband
В. her boyfriend
C. a child
D. her father
E. her boss
F. somebody she’s just met
G. her mother
H. the vicar
Exercise 15.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about holiday jobs they have done. For
questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about the job they did. Use the letters
only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A. I was disappointed not to earn more.
B. The routine made it very boring.
C. didn’t like the way some people were rude to me.
D. I didn’t have to work very hard.
E. My boss was very demanding.
F. I needed to be very sociable.
G. Some of my colleagues were very friendly.
H. I had to be prepared for unexpected events.
Exercise 16.
You will hear five different employees talking about what makes a good boss.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-F) each speaker expresses. Use the letters only once. There
are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A allowing staff to take decisions.
В encouraging staff to work in teams.
C listening to complaints from staff.
D giving information on individual progress.
E having good qualifications.
F setting an example of working hard.
Exercise 17.
You will hear five different people talking about the way they study.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-F) which of the opinions each speaker expresses. Use the
letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
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1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A Music helps me concentrate when I’m studying
В I study best in the morning when I can think clearly
C I prefer to study when I’m lying down
D I find I can concentrate better when I study with a friend
E It is much easier for me to study late at night
F Learning new things comes naturally to me
Exercise 18.
You will hear five different people talking about hotels they have recently stayed in with their children.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There
are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A Teenagers might not enjoy staying at this particular hotel.
В The hotel was quite expensive
C A playground would have improved the facilities
D The hotel needed to know if you wanted your children to eat early
E There was no swimming pool available in the hotel
F Children under ten were not allowed to stay at the hotel.
Exercise 19.
You will hear five different cyclists talking about a long-distance race they took part in.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There
are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A I started the race but then decided not to continue
В I had to change bicycles during the race
C I felt uncomfortable on my bicycle throughout the race
D I had done some serious physical training for the race
E I think the organisers of the race were inefficient
F I was satisfied with my performance in the race
Exercise 20.
You will hear five different people talking about holidays they have had.
For questions 1-5, choose from the list (A-F) how each person feels about the holiday. Use the letters
only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A spent a long time planning the holiday
В regrets spending a lot of money
C was disappointed with the hotel
D had a very long holiday
E enjoyed a very luxurious hotel
F went somewhere interesting
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Exercise 21.
You will hear five different horoscopes on the radio. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – F)
what each horoscope says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not
need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A You will have a difficult year
В You should think about getting married
C You can meet new companions
D You should take care at work
E You might get promoted
F You are good with money
Exercise 22.
You will hear a woman describing five different recipes for desserts. For questions 19-23, choose from
the list A-F which recipe fits the description given. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter
which you do not need to use Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need
to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A It is not suitable for vegetarians.
B It cannot be made with fresh ingredients at Christmas.
C It is from an ancient recipe.
D It involves no cooking.
E It is the easiest to make.
F It is rather expensive.
Exercise 23.
You will hear five different people talking about the head teacher or principal of their former secondary
school. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – F) what each speaker is saying. Use the letters only
once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A She favoured the talented students
B She prepared us for the real world
C She encouraged us to be imaginative
D She was ahead of her time
E She was concerned about the environment
F She encouraged competitiveness
Exercise 24.
You will hear part of a radio programme called Morning Market. Five listeners have telephoned the
programme because they have something to sell. For questions 19-23, choose which of the statements
(A – F) matches the reason each of the people gives for selling their possession. Use the letters only
once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
A I didn’t enjoy using it.
B I made a mistake.
C It’s an unwanted prize.
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5. Speaker 5 …
D It takes up too much space.
E I’ve got something better.
F I have health problems.
Exercise 25.
You will hear five different people talking about their work as teachers. For questions 19-23, choose
from the list (A – F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one
extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A This teacher is not always confident.
B This teacher cannot use a computer.
C This teacher has a lot of talented students.
D This teacher advises colleagues on teaching.
E This teacher continues to learn more about teaching.
F This teacher takes their students on educational trips.
Exercise 26.
You will hear five different people being interviewed on the radio about Christmas. For questions 19-23,
choose from the list A-F which words best describe their feelings about this celebration. Use the letters
only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A feels enthusiastic
B feels bored with it
C feels upset by it
D feels unappreciated
E feels satisfied
F feels happier than expected
Exercise 27.
You will hear five different people talking about exercise. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A –
F) which statement applies to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you
do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A This person spends most of their free time exercising.
B This person is made to do exercise against their will.
C This person does a lot of exercise in spite of their age.
D This person does exercise as part of their job.
E This person does exercise as part of a social event.
F This person’s good health depends on exercise.
Exercise 28.
You will hear five different people talking about the business that each runs. For questions 19- 23,
choose from the list (A – F) which business each person is describing. Use the letters only once. There is
one extra letter which you do not need to use.
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1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A a second-hand bookshop
B a driving school
C an antique shop
D a fitness centre
E a travel agency
F a computer shop
Exercise 29.
You will hear five different people talking about the place they live in. For questions 19-23, choose from
the list (A – F) to say how each person feels about their place of residence. Use the letters only once.
There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A hasn’t lived there very long
B knows many people in the area
C feels sorry about moving there
D considering moving somewhere else
E believes that the place has become dangerous
F is moving somewhere else
Exercise 30.
You will hear five people talking about their first employment experiences.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each person says about it. Use the letters only
once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
1. Speaker 1 …
2. Speaker 2 …
3. Speaker 3 …
4. Speaker 4 …
5. Speaker 5 …
A they lied about something
B they were injured
C they were made redundant at work
D they were issued a warning
E they were doing a number of different things
F it affected their career choice
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Exercise 1
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-F).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Cloakroom
2 Permanent Collection Gallery
3 Storage Room
4 Cowell Room
5 Staffroom and Kitchen
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Exercise 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-J).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Administration office
2 Sports medicine clinic
3 Bike racks
4 Café
5 Conference room
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Exercise 3
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 tree
2 wider footpaths
3 new sign
4 traffic lights
5 children’s playground
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Exercise 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Christchurch
2 Collingwood
3 Bluff
4 Lewis
5 Kaikoura
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Exercise 5
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-G).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Restaurant with view
2 Hotel
3 Office space
4 Exclusive space
5 Waterside restaurant
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Exercise 6
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-I).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Daisy Day Care Centre
1 shoe rack
2 carpet
3 dress-up cupboard
4 cubbyholes
5 climbing walls
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Exercise 7
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-I).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 T- shirt Stand
2 Bag Collection Area
3 Information Centre
4 Prize Draw Box
5 Water station
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Exercise 8
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Car park
2 Museum
3 Mill
4 Potter’s studio
5 Cafe
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Exercise 9
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-G).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Waste container
2 Slurry
3 Water inlet
4 Gas
5 Overflow tank
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Exercise 10
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 wall
2 fibre optic cable
3 wooden post
4 glass cap
5 acrylic rod
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Exercise 11
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-L).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Bus stop
2 Student dormitory
3 Basketball court
4 Staff houses
5 Climbing Wall
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Exercise 12
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-E).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Science Museum
2 National History Museum
3 Car Park
4 Shopping Mall
5 Primary School
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Exercise 13
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-I).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Campsite
2 Business Centre
3 Museum
4 Cafe
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Exercise 14
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-I).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 bird hide
2 dog-walking area
3 flower garden
4 wooded area
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Exercise 15
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (1-5) on the map (A-F).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 Joe Tremain sculptures
2 Giorgio catalucci bird sculptures
3 Garden gallery
4 Long house
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-I). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet
1. statue of Diane Gosforth
2. Wooden sculptures
3. Playground
4. Maze
5. Tennis courts
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet
6. Café
7. Toilets
8. Formal gardens
9. Outdoor gym
10. Skateboard ramp
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet
11. hotel
12. Transport hub
13. Cinema
14. Fitness centre
15. Shops
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-I). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet
16. Car park 3
17. Changing rooms
18. First-aid centre
19. Café
20. Lifejackets
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MULTI-LEVEL LISTENING TEST
Part 4 (test 1)
You will hear a library assistant talking about the library she works in. You now have
thirty seconds to read questions eleven to fifteen. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER (A-G)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Part 4 (test 2)
You will hear someone giving talk. Label the place (1-5) on the map (A-G). There are two
extra options which you do not need to use.
1
2
3
4
5
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Part 4(test 3)
You will hear someone giving talk. Label the place (A-F) on the map (1-4). There are two
extra options which you do not need to use.
3
4
A
B
C
1
D
2
E
F
Part 4(test 4)
You will hear someone giving talk. Label the place (A-E) on the map (1-5).
A
2
B
C
3
D
4
1
5
E
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Part 4(test 5)
Choose the exact location for the following places on the map. Fill in letters A-I next to the
places' names in questions 1-6
1. The Reynolds House
2. The Thumb
3. The Museum
4. The Contemporary Art Gallery
5. The Warner Gallery
6. Nucleus
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Part 4(test 6)
Choose the exact location for the following places on the map. Fill in letters A-G next to the
places' names in questions 1-4
1. box office
2. theatre manager’s
office
3. lighting box
4. artistic director’s office
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Part 4(test 7)
You will hear someone giving talk. Label the place (A-I) on the map (11-15). There are two
extra options which you do not need to use.
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Part 4(test 8)
Choose the correct letter for
places (1-6)
1. Scarecrow
2. Maze
3. Café
4. Black Bar
5. Covered picnic area
6. Fiddy House
Part 4(test 9)
Write the correct
letter, A-H, next to
questions 1-5.
1. Pizza
2. Electric vehicle
charging station
3. Town Hall
4. Parking
5. Diner
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Part 4(test 10)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-l, next to Questions 1-7
1. New traffic lights
2. Pedestrian crossing
3. Parking allowed
4. New 'No Parking' sign
5. New disabled parking spaces
6. Widened pavement
7. Lorry loading/unloading restrictions
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Part 4(test 11)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 1-5
1. café
2. toilets
3. formal gardens
4. outdoor gym
5. skateboard ramp
6. wild flowers
Part 4(test 12)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-J, next to Questions 1-5
City Shopping District
1. Harbor View Bookstore
2. Pear Cafe
3. Souvenir Store
4. Art Gallery
5. Harbor Park
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Part 4(test 13)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 1-5
1. Starting point for walking the walls
2. Bow and arrow display
3. Hunting birds display
4. Traditional dancing
5. Shop
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Part 4(test 14)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 1-4
1. bird hide
2. dog-walking area
3. flower garden
4. wooded area
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Part 4(test 15)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 1-6
1. Quiet reading
2. Computers
3. Newspapers & magazines
4. Reference books
5. Audio section
6. Main library
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
FIDDY WORKING HERITAGE FARM
19. Scarecrow …
20. Maze …
21. Black Barn …
22. Covered picnic area …
23. Fiddy House …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19. The exhibition centre …
20. The High Street …
21. The farmhouse …
22. The coal mine …
23. The Railway Station …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19. New traffic lights …
20. Parking allowed …
21. New ‘No Parking’ sign …
22. New disabled parking spaces …
23. Lorry loading/unloading restrictions …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
LEISURE COMPLEX PLAN
19. Café …
20. Taxi Rank …
21. Passenger Waiting Area …
22. Waiting Area for Wheelchair Users …
23. Tourist Office …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
UNIVERCITY CAMPUS
19. Registry …
20. Theatre …
21. Restaurant …
22. Faculty of Medicine …
23. Car Park …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19. Petting Zoo …
20. Toddler’s Play Pool …
21. Bouncy Castle and Fairy Palace …
22. Winter Wonderland …
23. Craft Zone …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19. Medals and cups …
20. Team member clothing …
21. An interactive display …
22. Posters …
23. films …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
THE BRANDON COMPLEX
19. Wilsons …
20. DVD Shop …
21. Student Union Office …
22. Fitness Room …
23. Bookshop …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
BESTLEY CASTLE AND GROUNDS
19. tourist information …
20. carpark …
21. museum …
22. picnic area …
23. gift shop …
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H).
There are THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19. School …
20. Sports centre …
21. Community centre …
22. Supermarket …
23. Playground …
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You hear two friends discussing air travel.
24. They disagree about whether the woman’s flight
A) offered good value for money.
B) managed to arrive on time.
C) provided reasonable comfort level.
25. What is the man’s advice for the woman?
A) trying a different air company
B) choosing a different destination airport
C) changing the means of transport
EXTRACT TWO
You hear a science teacher talking about their work.
26. What is her opinion of pupils using the Internet to find new information?
A) It has altered the teacher’s role in the studying process
B) It has to be supervised by a teacher
C) It can’t substitute a teacher figure in the classroom
27. What is her opinion of her approach to teaching?
A) She is ready change it to better suit student’s needs
B) She regrets her colleagues not using the same techniques
C) She is certain that it has positive results
EXTRACT THREE
You hear two presenters talking about a new recording.
28. What impressed the woman most about the new album?
A) the way it was recorded
B) the style of the recording
C) the variety of instruments used
29. According to the man, what makes the band stand out?
A) the originality of their sound
B) the high quality of tracks
C) the organic combination of various music styles
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You hear spouses talking about their weekend plans.
24. What is the woman’s reaction to the man’s idea?
A) She has some reservations about it.
B) She feels quite scared.
C) She is excited by the idea.
25. What do they agree to do in the evening?
A) to eat out
B) to go listen to some live music
C) to stay at home
Extract Two
You hear two people discussing a public survey.
26. What is the survey about?
A) people’s reaction to social problems
B) people’s TV show preferences
C) people’s attitude to suggested infrastructure development
27. What is woman’s attitude to the survey?
A) it did not pose questions correctly
B) it is only a public stunt
C) it was a waste of time
Extract Three
You hear a man and a woman talking about a web project
28. What does the man want from the woman?
A) ask for tips on how to make the website better
B) talk about some development ideas that he has
C) come up with some new website pages
29. What problems might the woman have helping the man?
A) She is too busy to do it on time
B) Her computer has been malfunctioning
C) She needs more information about the project
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You overhear part of a conversation between the secretary of a golf club and a visitor
to the club.
24. What does the visitor feel about installing satellite navigation in her car?
A) worried about its cost
В) unsure of its usefulness
C) doubtful about its reliability
25. When he talks about in-car satellite navigation systems, the secretary is …
A) helping his visitor to choose the best model.
В) providing his visitor with information about them.
C) warning his visitor about the drawbacks of using one.
EXTRACT TWO
You hear part of a discussion in which the anthropologist Paula Drew and the
comedian Mike Morton are talking about their lives.
26. What does Mike say about his use of comedy as a child?
A) He appeared to have an instinctive talent for it.
В) His long-term friendships depended on it.
C) It was one of a number of skills he developed.
27. Both speakers agree that, for a successful life, people need …
A) a belief in themselves.
В) a clearly defined goal.
C) a commitment to hard work.
EXTRACT THREE
You hear part of a radio discussion about holiday reading.
28. The man reads books which …
A) remind him of people he’s met.
В) make a change from his work.
C) are set somewhere he doesn’t know.
29. His work involves …
A) a lot of travel.
В) looking out for new words.
C) studying classical literature.
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You overhear two friends, Gordon and Annabelle, discussing a film called A Secret
Place, which they have both seen recently.
24. What do Gordon and Annabelle agree about?
A) The film lacks a coherent storyline.
В) The director was over-ambitious in his aims.
C) The book which the film was based on is far subtler.
25. What does Annabelle think about the film’s ending?
A) It is greatly enhanced by the musical soundtrack.
В) It strikes a good balance between humour and tragedy.
C) It is a clever way of solving a character’s problem.
EXTRACT TWO
You hear part of a radio interview with an architect called Alan Fasman.
26. Alan refers to St Paul’s Cathedral in London because …
A) it is a building of outstanding beauty.
В) it retains a powerful symbolism.
C) it met with disapproval at first.
27. How does Alan account for the success of public architecture in the Netherlands?
A) People there are very well-informed about architecture.
В) Decision-making about architecture is well organised there.
C) Many of the world’s leading architects happen to come from there.
EXTRACT THREE
You hear part of a radio interview with the ecologist Lorna Hindle about climate
change.
28. What prompted Lorna to begin her latest project?
A) dismay over a colleague’s behaviour
В) frustration at government inactivity
C) concern about industrial pollution
29. What is Lorna’s attitude to climate change?
A) She believes individuals can help to combat it.
В) She considers its dangers have been exaggerated.
C) She places most emphasis on its economic implications
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You hear part of a radio discussion about a football team
24. What impresses the man about the player called John Elliott?
A) He is able to keep calm when he gets near the goal area.
В) He is good at preventing the opponents from scoring.
C) He can score many goals given the right conditions.
25. What do the two speakers disagree about?
A) the inflated price paid for the new player
В) the new player’s long-term prospects in the team
C) the manager’s previous mistakes when purchasing players
EXTRACT TWO
You hear part of a radio interview with Deanna Carriconde, who has just won a prize
for her environmental work in South America
26. Deanna thinks the underlying cause of the ecosystem changes she mentions is
A) overfishing by industrial fisheries.
В) increased local sea temperatures.
C) growth of predator populations in the area.
27. How do the local fishermen feel about Deanna’s work now?
A) unhappy about sharing their catch with marine creatures she protects
В) pleased that she has prevented industrial exploitation of anchovies
C) optimistic about the prospect o f catching better quality fish
EXTRACT THREE
You hear part of a radio programme about books and reading.
28. Why did the woman read the book she describes?
A) It was an unexpected gift.
В) She came across it by chance.
C) It was recommended to her.
29. What did the book help her to understand?
A) how strange the world is
В) how enjoyable stories can be
C) how she could become a writer
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You hear two colleagues, Eva and Colin, talk about a problem at work
24. What is Colin’s opinion of their new boss?
A) She fails to consult with colleagues.
В) She is too keen to establish new working practices.
C) She has little understanding of the organisation’s history.
25. When talking about the problem, Eva is …
A) trying to suggest that it is unimportant.
В) comparing alternative ways of solving it.
C) encouraging Colin to take a more positive attitude to it.
EXTRACT TWO
You hear an interview with an expert who repairs antique vases
26. What is the expert doing at the start of the interview?
A) explaining what can ruin a restoration job
В) comparing various methods of restoration she uses
C) describing the difficulties of matching colours during restoration
27. How does the expert feel about leaving visible cracks in the finished vase?
A) They should be avoided if at all possible.
В) They are part of the vase’s history and should be seen.
C) They affect the value of the vase rather than its appearance.
EXTRACT THREE
On the radio, you hear a visitor talking to a man about the remote island where he
lives
28. The man wants a ferry service between the mainland and the island because
A) he is keen to develop tourism on the island.
В) he thinks more young people would come to live on the island.
C) he feels the island people should not be isolated from modem life.
29. The speakers have different opinions about whether …
A) creating an airport would be advantageous.
В) building houses on the beach would be advisable.
C) commercial development would spoil the island’s unique nature.
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You overhear two friends, John and Diane, discussing holiday plans.
24. John thinks Diane’s indecision about the holiday is
A) unreasonable in view of her financial position.
В) surprising since her holiday is well overdue.
C) understandable given how much money is involved.
25. How does Diane feel about the prospect of a break from work?
A) nervous that her boss will regret promoting her
В) worried that staff will take advantage of her absence
C) doubtful whether she can clear her backlog of work in time
EXTRACT TWO
You overhear two friends discussing a new film.
26. Why has the film been refused a certificate allowing it to be shown to children?
A) The soundtrack makes it too frightening in places.
В) The plot is too psychologically complex.
C) The opening images are too violent.
27. The friends agree that the original story on which the film is based
A) is written in a rather unusual style.
В) gives a convincing portrayal of a historical character.
C) manages to keep the reader in suspense until the end.
EXTRACT THREE
You hear an interview with the architect Ingrid Chapman, who is talking about an
office building she has recently designed.
28. What does Ingrid think is the best feature of the new building?
A) the amount of light that comes in
В) the space she has created for staff interaction
C) the way each floor has its own facilities
29. What does she suggest companies with outdated office buildings should do?
A) employ her to design a more modern building
В) ask staff what kind of workplace they would like
C) use imagination to improve aspects of the offices
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You hear part of an interview with a woman who works in retail management.
24. How does the woman feel now about her first job in retailing?
A) pleased by the way she handled the staff
В) confident that it gave her a good start
C) relaxed about the mistakes she made
25. What is the woman advised to do next?
A) reflect on her skills
В) volunteer for extra work
C) discuss her situation with her boss
EXTRACT TWO
You overhear a woman telling a friend a story about a swan.
26. What problem did the woman have with the swan?
A) She misunderstood its intentions.
В) She underestimated the speed of its approach.
C) She failed to realise the consequences of disturbing it.
27. What is the man’s reaction to the story?
A) He feels he would have handled the situation better.
В) He is unconvinced by the woman’s version of events.
C) He fails to see quite how serious the problem was.
EXTRACT THREE
You hear part of an interview with Bruce Loader, a successful businessman who is
talking about his early life.
28. Why did Bruce decide to give up the idea of studying art?
A) He failed to gain a place at art college.
В) He became tired of doing representational art.
C) He was persuaded that he could not realise his ambition.
29. What was his father’s reaction to Bruce’s decision?
A) He was anxious to discuss alternative employment options.
В) He was angry that a good opportunity had been wasted.
C) He was dismissive of the advantages of higher education.
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You hear two students talking about a joint project.
24. What do the students disagree about at the start of their conversation?
A) what role they should each take
B) how long they should spend on each stage
C) the initial approach to the project
25. What do they agree to do in the end?
A) to work separately.
B) to find out how the other groups are progressing
C) to complete the project in seven days
EXTRACT TWO
You hear two friends discussing the day’s work.
26. What does the woman have to do today?
A) prepare the conference room for a board meeting
B) meet sales staff and get feedback
C) interview several people for a sales job
27. The man offers …
A) to find out the time of the board meeting.
B) to locate a suitable replacement venue.
C) to help the woman in her preparations.
EXTRACT THREE
You hear two students talking about a presentation.
28. When discussing their presentation, the speakers reject …
A) inviting questions from the audience.
B) starting their presentation with an experiment
C) giving the audience work to do in their own time.
29. The speakers agree to provide the audience with …
A) a list of reference papers.
B) a link to the slide show file.
C) a paper copy of the presentation.
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BAGDAD 2025
Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each
question (24-29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
EXTRACT ONE
You hear two people having a conversation
24. What is the situation?
A) They let their friend down.
B) They had an argument with their friend.
C) Their opinion of their friend has changed.
25. How do the speakers feel about the situation?
A) resigned
B) upset
C) uncertain
EXTRACT TWO
You hear two radio presenters discussing a letter from a listener.
26. What is the man doing as he speaks?
A) justifying somebody’s hobby
B) showing concern for somebody’s problem
C) describing a problem in detail
27. The woman believes that the author of the letter should
A) face the fact that people can be cruel.
B) reassess his attitude to certain people.
C) discuss the situation with his friends.
EXTRACT THREE
You hear two people discussing comedy and humour.
28. The woman believes that punchlines
A) can be found in jokes that follow a certain structure.
B) are usually more funny than catchphrases.
C) are more accessible than inside jokes.
29. The man says that many professional comedians
A) attempt to create context they can make jokes about.
B) make events sound more exciting than they really were.
C) find it difficult to tell made-up experiences from real ones.
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Part 5 - 1
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (16). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
1. Raphael is thinking of learning the keyboard instead of the drums because
A) finding somewhere to practice the keyboard is less problematic.
B) it’s easier to control the volume on a keyboard.
C) keyboards are much more portable.
2. What’s Lizzie doing?
A) trying to persuade Raphael to make up his mind
B) questioning whether he has made he right decision
C) suggesting he takes more time to choose which instrument to play
Extract Two
3. What does the woman say about meeting clients for the first time?
A) She doesn’t feel comfortable wearing formal clothes.
B) She isn’t as open as she usually is.
C) She tries not to be influenced by the surroundings.
4. What do they agree about long-term business relationships?
A) First impressions can turn out to be right.
B) Friendships can develop over time.
C) Promotion can change the way a person behaves.
Extract Three
5. How did Nick feel when he made a dish he used to love as a child?
A) disappointed that it was less sweet than he remembered
B) frustrated that it took a long time to make
C) embarrassed that it tasted so unpleasant
6. What aspect of Nick’s job is his sister interested in?
A) how competitive it is
B) how unpredictable it is
C) how technical it is
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You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (712). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
7. Nina compares praising children to rock climbing because in both activities
A) time is needed to get it right.
B) trust plays an important role.
C) mistakes can have unwanted consequences.
8. What advice does Dan give parents about praising children?
A) Focus on praising effort rather than results.
B) Explain the reason for giving praise.
C) Include praising personal qualities.
Extract Two
9. Robert had been put off taking up golf until now because he believed
A) it was practiced only by a privileged few.
B) it provided relatively little exercise.
C) it was perceived as old-fashioned.
10. What do they agree they should do next?
A) take up an opportunity to find out about a venue
B) get more information about golf from a colleague
C) look into the expense involved in playing golf
Extract Three
11. According to the man, what element do music festival organisers often overlook?
A) having good communication between sound engineers and bands
B) designing the grounds so that the sound is enhanced
C) ensuring all the equipment is of the highest quality
12. How did the woman first find out that a local band was good?
A) Other musicians were recommending them.
B) Everyone was talking about them in one of the cafes.
C) The number of people listing to them was increasing.
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Part 5 - 3
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
13. According to Ruth, Tai Chi
A) needs to be performed indoors.
B) is a series of exercises.
C) represents a way of life.
14. One of the most difficult things about learning Tai Chi is
A) that you have to do it out of doors.
B) achieving harmony between your movements.
C) remembering the complex dance sequences.
Extract Two
15. Before going to work in China, the man had not expected the job to be
A) rewarding.
B) easy.
C) boring.
16. The woman’s experience made her realise that
A) marketing was a difficult career for women.
B) working in a hotel was very challenging.
C) she had made the wrong choice of career.
Extract Three
17. Daniel’s interest in magic arose from his
A) ambition to become an entertainer.
B) desire to impress someone.
C) trips to the cinema as a boy.
18. According to Daniel, one similarity between magic and film-making is
A) the debt they owe to technology.
B) the disbelief they arouse in the audience.
C) the power they have over the audience.
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Part 5 - 4
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1924). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
19. What does Keith think is the main disadvantage of the job?
A) It involves working at weekends.
B) He will have to use his own car.
C) The basic pay is not very good.
20. Annie is enthusiastic about the job because
A) it should lead to a good career for Keith.
B) Keith is particularly well qualified for it.
C) it will enable Keith to work from home.
Extract Two
21. According to Rusty, bossaball is played
A) on trampolines and sand.
B) on inflatables.
C) on trampolines and inflatables.
22. Rusty believe that the samba referee
A) enhances the attraction of the sport.
B) distract the crow from the game.
C) keeps the crowd under control.
Extract Three
23. What does Ricky say about his work as a chef?
A) Being well organized is the key to success in this profession.
B) It plays for a chef to specialse in one kind of cooking.
C) Good chefs have an interest in food from an early age.
24. Both people say they enjoy cooking because it
A) gives pleasure to friends.
B) requires total concentration.
C) helps them maintain good health.
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Part 5 - 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (2530). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
25. The idea for buying an olive farm came from
A) a contact in Greece.
B) Kathy’s husband.
C) a site on the internet.
26. Kathy says she had expected to
A) miss her home and family in Britain.
B) find life in Greece more difficult.
C) feel nostalgic about her old job.
Extract Two
27. The man feels that generally poetry
A) is not taken seriously by teachers.
B) is not a popular subject to teach.
C) makes for an uninspiring lesson.
28. The woman’s main argument is that
A) teachers should encourage students to respond to poetry in their own way.
B) students need guidance if they are to understand and appreciate poetry.
C) only to poet can give us a valid interpretation of his or her work.
Extract Three
29. According to Jake, he stopped at the pub
A) out of curiosity.
B) to eat something.
C) to meet someone.
30. The object of the competition is to
A) tell the most convincing lie.
B) tell the funniest anecdote.
C) tell the most obvious tall story.
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Part 5 - 6
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (3136). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
31. What was the subject of the talk?
A) starting a business
B) preparing for a job interview
C) working abroad
32. They liked the talk because the speaker
A) gave plenty of opportunity for questions.
B) handed out useful information.
C) had a friendly and humorous style.
Extract Two
33. According to Jerry, herbs are particularly useful
A) in a corner of the garden.
B) when they grow on windowsills.
C) if grown among vegetables.
34. Which of the following is not true about growing herbs?
A) Annual herbs are not used in cooking.
B) Herbs are easy to cultivate.
C) Perennial herbs add flavour to food.
Extract Three
35. What did James feel about the experience?
A) He was surprised that only one person interviewed him.
B) He was relieved that the interviewer asked easy questions.
C) He was worried about the number of people being interviewed.
36. Susan thinks she was well prepared for her interview because
A) she had a presentation to show.
B) she did a lot of research on the company.
C) she planned the journey there carefully.
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Part 5 - 7
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (3742). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
37. When the man goes to an event, he
A) drives a kart.
B) maintains machines.
C) helps manage the races.
38. The woman thinks that karting
A) is a good way to learn driving skills.
B) is a growth area for sprots companies.
C) is too expensive for most people to afford
Extract Two
39. According to Eugene, orange
A) calms and reassures you.
B) stimulates and inspires you.
C) is a natural cure for insomnia.
40. The interviewer believes that the living room is difficult to decorate because of
A) the need to consider several other factors.
B) the paintings on the wall.
C) the need to be sociable
Extract Three
41. What experience is the man describing?
A) He knocked down an old man with his car.
B) He was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry.
C) He hit another car while trying to avert an accident.
42. The man thinks the police
A) may prosecute the lorry driver.
B) are unlikely to take action against the old man.
C) will hold the old man responsible for the accident.
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Part 5 - 8
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (4348). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
43. Some students are currently helping to
A) source organic food for the school canteen.
B) reduce the school’s fossil-fuel consumption.
C) develop a system for recycling rubbish.
44. According to the teacher, one positive outcome of the program is that
A) the school gets valuable publicity for its environmental projects.
B) the students are motivated to work for the future of the environment.
C) the parents have become concerned about the environment.
Extract Two
45. What did Colin find most difficult about his first day at work?
A) remembering people’s names
B) following his supervisor’s instructions
C) finding his way around the company
46. Who should listeners contact first if they want personal advice?
A) Colin
B) the interviewer
C) the programme producer
Extract Three
47. Tony believes that the film school he went to
A) did not cater for people with backgrounds in video and television.
B) offered a broad curriculum that inspired him to be creative.
C) gave him the opportunity to make valuable contacts.
48. The interviewer mentions a character from one of Tony’s films in order to
A) illustrate the importance if guilt as a theme in Tony’s work.
B) exemplify the complexity of the characters Tony creates.
C) highlight the problem of stereotyping villains in films.
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Part 5 - 9
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (4954). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
49. According to Chris, cheese-rolling takes place
A) at only one venue in the world.
B) on muddy ground,
C) once a year.
50. Which statement best sums up how Chris feels about cheese-rolling?
A) It’s too dangerous.
B) It’s worth the risks.
C) It requires training.
Extract Two
51. Sue found the book worth reading because it included
A) case studies of successful enterprises.
B) advice on how to negotiate a contract.
C) the legal aspects of setting up a company.
52. What criticism of the book do both speakers express?
A) Some important information was omitted.
B) Some of it was badly organized.
C) It used too much jargon.
Extract Three
53. According to the woman, until recently, yawning was thought to
A) be simply a sign that we were tired.
B) help us breathe more deeply.
C) promote alertness.
54. Research suggest that contagious yawning is a way of
A) maintaining alertness in a group.
B) expressing understanding in a group.
C) communicating with each other.
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Part 5 - 10
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (5560). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
55. What point does the tutor make about a teacher’s attitude?
A) A good teacher can put any subject across effectively.
B) Students will pick up on a teacher’s commitment.
C) There’s little point in a teacher trying to fake passion for a subject.
56. What is Susanna doing?
A) complaining about her student’s lack of enthusiasm
B) proposing ways of making her subject more appealing
C) asking for ideas about exercises her students could do
Extract Two
57. Sam is trying to
A) suggest how the visual impact could have been improved.
B) challenge Ella’s preconceptions about the music.
C) persuade Ella to go to a similar one in the future.
58. In Sam’s opinion, what makes the performer stand out?
A) the influence her academic background has on her music
B) the instinctive way she responds to her audience
C) the high level of stage presence she displays
Extract Three
59. Staff have been planting trees in order to
A) promote a desirable image.
B) encourage a spirit of mutual co-operation.
C) compensate for environmental damage.
60. The company was surprised that its remote working initiative resulted in
A) more appreciative customers.
B) a better standard of new recruits.
C) a more motivated workforce.
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Part 5 - 11
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
61. How does the man feel about the book he’s read on competitiveness?
A) surprised that it contradicts a well-established theory
B) confused by the wide range of evidence it quotes
C) unsure about certain aspects of its argument
62. The woman feels that in the business world, prioritizing competitiveness leads to
A) a demotivating effect on the workforce.
B) a constant drive towards greater productivity.
C) an obsession with short-term goals.
Extract Two
63. They both say that
A) restaurants use clever tactics to attract new customers.
B) the research methods used seem valid.
C) the same colours can affect people in different ways.
64. The woman feels that the teenager’s findings
A) could prove significant in the long-term.
B) need the backing of the scientific establishment.
C) confirm initial evidence about the way memory is viewed.
Extract Three
65. How does the woman feel about the programme?
A) surprised by its conclusion
B) confused by the approach it took
C) disappointed by the lack of explanation
66. What do they agree about music?
A) It has unexpected benefits.
B) Its effects on intelligence are obvious.
C) It’s important to study its psychological impact.
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Part 5 - 12
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
67. Why does the man mention his uncle?
A) to criticize his attitude to technology
B) to challenge a recommendation made by the woman
C) to illustrate the power of the media
68. They agree that modern technology
A) makes little difference to the accessibility of personal information.
B) is less invasive than some people suggest.
C) will continue to reduce people’s privacy.
Extract Two
69. What does the woman think about her boss’s ideas?
A) She’s surprised at this forward-looking attitude.
B) She’s dismissive of his attention to detail.
C) She’s concerned about his generosity towards customers.
70. In reacting to the woman’s comments, the man reveals that he is
A) determined to change practices at his own workplace.
B) unsure about the facts she is presenting to him.
C) doubtful whether his chef would accept new ideas.
Extract Three
71. The woman thinks the experiment was important because
A) It provided unexpected results.
B) It presented a great physical challenge.
C) It raised public awareness of the subject.
72. She believes celebrating special events
A) convinces people that time passes more quickly.
B) provides people with pleasant memories.
C) gives people a sense of structure when recalling the past.
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Part 5 - 13
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
73. How does Charles feel about designers who put their names on products?
A) He understands their basic needs.
B) He is dismissive of their motives.
C) He admires their business skills.
74. What does Charles suggest about a good product?
A) Its appearance should reflect its function.
B) It should encourage a desire to possess it.
C) Its ecological impact should be considered.
Extract Two
75. They agree that the interviewer made the mistake of
A) dominating the discussion.
B) asking predictable questions.
C) failing to listen fully to answers.
76. The man says that certain film starts can be difficult to interview because
A) they generally show a lack of spontaneity.
B) they are unwilling to reveal their true personality.
C) they’re too anxious to promote their latest work.
Extract Three
77. When talking about how he tackles a creative writing task, the man
A) points out how easily he can assume the right frame of mind.
B) tries to justify his antisocial behaviour when working.
C) admits that frequent breaks can be beneficial.
78. What does the woman say about her earlier writing?
A) She feels she no longer fully relates to it.
B) She tend to draw on similar themes in her current work.
C) She highlights the improvements she’s noticed in her work.
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Part 5 - 14
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
79. What do the man and the woman disagree about?
A) the interest of the programmes
B) the appearance of the website
C) the selection of the objects featured
80. What does the woman say appealed to her about the programmes?
A) the quality of the interviews
B) the educational nature of the series
C) the insights they provided into history
Extract Two
81. What does the woman say about her department’s selection process?
A) It is not as quick a process as might be desired.
B) It may not enable them to select the best students.
C) The hardest part of it is looking through the application forms.
82. What concerns the woman about the man’s proposal?
A) whether the process would be better than the current procedure
B) whether the process would be popular with her colleagues
C) whether the process would be secure
Extract Three
83. What kind of work is going to be carried out?
A) redecoration of a room in a house
B) extension to a house
C) refitting a room in a hose
84. What do the speakers agree about?
A) It will be interesting to learn how such work is done
B) It is a relief that the work will start soon.
C) It will be disruptive when the work is under way.
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Part 5 - 15
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
85. How did the woman feel when she first heard about the event was planned?
A) hopeful that she might be able to attend it
B) concerned that she might be inconvenienced by it
C) pleased about the benefits it would bring
86. What does the latest announcement about the event upset the man?
A) He feels that a lot of money has been wasted.
B) He thinks that the venue may not be completed on time.
C) He believes that the wrong people are in charge of organizing the event.
Extract Two
87. What has caused the man most annoyance?
A) the lack of clarity in the tutor’s instructions
B) the change in the deadline for submission of the work
C) the amount of support he has received from his group
88. What is the woman’s attitude to his problem?
A) She is sympathetic to his position.
B) She feel that he is exaggerating the problem.
C) She thinks he will learn from the experience.
Extract Three
89. The speakers agree that
A) the plot was convincing.
B) the casting was appropriate.
C) the film was thought-provoking.
90. What did the woman enjoy most about the film?
A) the camerawork
B) the music
C) the characterisation
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Part 5 - 16
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
91. What problem is the colleague causing?
A) extra work for other members of staff
B) some dissatisfaction among clients
C) a deterioration in staff morale
92. What does the woman think they should do about the problem?
A) discuss it with the colleague
B) ask their head of department to deal with it
C) wait and see how things turn out
Extract Two
93. What is the newspaper article about?
A) unsatisfactory about football results
B) changes in the management of a team
C) a law case involving a sports club
94. How does the man feel about the news?
A) disappointed that things have become so unsatisfactory
B) relieved that a difficult situation has been avoided
C) surprised at when it has occured
Extract Three
95. What do they agree about?
A) The lecture is making a difficult subject interesting.
B) The course got off to a bad start.
C) The content will be useful for their careers.
96. What does the woman like about the lectures?
A) the lecture’s pleasant voice
B) the lecture’s sense of humor
C) the lecture’s visual materials
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Part 5 - 17
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (1318). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
97. What does the woman think of her husband’s suggestion?
A) She has a few reservations about his idea.
B) She is horrified by his idea.
C) She finds the idea exciting.
98. What do they decide to do in the evening?
A) have a meal in a restaurant
B) go to hear a band
C) relax at home
Extract Two
99. What does the subject of the poll?
A) people’s attitudes to a current social problem
B) people’s views on a television programme
C) people’s opinions about a proposed development
100. What does the woman think about the poll?
A) It did not ask the right questions.
B) It was just a publicity exercise.
C) It was her valuable time.
Extract Three
101. What does the man want the woman to do?
A) advise him about how to improve his website
B) discuss more ideas for a possible website
C) prepare some pages for a new website
102. What problem does the woman have with doing what the man wants?
A) She is not able to do it as quickly as he would like.
B) She is currently having problems with her computer.
C) She does not have all the information she would need to do the job.
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EXERCISE 1
Extract One
1. The woman thinks Noel’s ex-girlfriend…
A) spent too little time with him.
B) always agreed with him.
C) made all the couple’s plans.
2. How do the speakers feel about Noel’s new relationship? They’re …
A) hopeful.
B) worried.
C) excited.
Extract Two
3. The speakers are discussing the…
A) shopping facilities in their local area.
B) supermarket’s car parking problems.
C) growing number of High Street shops.
4. What’s the man’s reaction when the woman says she has problems parking?
A) He’s not interested in her view.
B) He thinks she has a good point.
C) He’s surprised by her comment.
Extract Three
5. The woman is calling because…
A) there’s a problem with her map.
B) she’s run out of other options.
C) she needs help in an emergency.
6. At the end of the conversation, the woman is …
A) relieved.
B) grateful.
C) embarrassed
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EXERCISE 2
Extract One
1. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
a) art teacher and pupil
b) workman and customer
c) architect and designer
2. During the conversation the woman…
a) has a change of mind.
b) disagrees with the man.
c) offers the man some advice.
Extract Two
3. What are the speakers discussing?
a) The department’s new project.
b) Someone else’s promotion.
c) When to take time off work.
4. Paul thinks that Gina…
a) wants him to leave.
b) is jealous of him.
c) has let him down.
Extract Three
5. What do the two people disagree about?
a) the bad weather
b) a football match
c) a music concert
6. What is the woman doing?
a) complaining
b) persuading
c) apologizing
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EXERCISE 3
Extract One
1. The cause of the problem is that Mike …
a) doesn’t like walking.
b) doesn’t like fishing.
c) prefers being busy.
2. Mary accepts Mike’s suggestion about going to Barcelona, because she …
a) thinks it’s an ideal place.
b) is willing to compromise.
c) wants to go there herself
Extract Two
3. The two speakers are …
a) colleagues in an office.
b) fellow teachers in a school.
c) a teacher and a businessman.
4. The woman’s opinion of her current job is that it …
a) isn’t satisfying.
b) is enjoyable.
c) pays poorly.
Extract Three
5. The speakers did not meet because …
a) he didn’t send the message.
b) he didn’t have his phone with him.
c) she didn’t receive his message in time.
6. The man started the conversation to …
a) make a suggestion.
b) complain about something.
c) explain how his mobile works.
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EXERCISE 4
Extract One
1. The man doesn’t …
a) have many hobbies.
b) understand blogs.
c) know Martha well.
2. The woman shouts at the man to stop him …
a) taking something.
b) harming himself.
c) going somewhere.
Extract Two
3. The speakers are most probably …
a) a married couple.
b) work colleagues.
c) two flatmates.
4. The woman is …
a) angered by the man’s behaviour.
b) sympathetic to the man’s problem.
c) uninterested in the man’s situation.
Extract Three
5. Andy used to believe that ….
a) internet articles should not be trusted.
b) statistics were generally inaccurate.
c) figures and numbers were dull topics.
6. The man is trying to convince the woman to ….
a) improve her driving skills.
b) pay attention to statistics.
c) ignore trivial coincidences.
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EXERCISE 5
Extract One
1. The man’s article wasn’t on this issue because …
a) he forgot to send it to the editor.
b) he didn’t have enough time to complete it.
c) he thinks the next issue will be better.
2. What does the woman think of the short stories?
a) They are very amusing.
b) They are not many.
c) They are not true to life
Extract Two
3. What is the relationship between the speakers?
a) Doctor and nurse.
b) School principal and teacher.
c) Secretary and patient.
4. The doctor …
a) is arriving soon.
b) has just had a break.
c) is examining someone
Extract Three
5. Why is the woman unhappy with the item she bought?
a) Its quality is poor.
b) She doesn’t like its style.
c) The colour doesn’t suit her.
6. What will the woman receive?
a) Her money back.
b) A different clothing item.
c) A gift card.
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Exercise 1
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You will hear an interview with a TV presenter, Tanya Edwards, who is talking about her career
and her daughter called Maddy.
24. What does Tanya say about her first job in children’s TV?
A) She had contacted the TV company earlier.
B) It was difficult to get used to the instructions.
C) Her previous experience was useful.
25. What does Tanya say about Paul Broadly, her first boss?
A) He thought of nothing but his work.
B) It was difficult to work with him.
C) He was unwilling to share ideas about the work.
C) You should accept its drawbacks.
Extract Two
You will hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry.
26. What does Alan say about his job title?
A) It confuses a lot of people.
B) It is just a name for the job.
C) It encourages him to work hard.
27. Alan considers his job to be …
A) creative.
B) managerial.
C) administrative.
Extract Three
You will hear part of a radio interview in which Tina White, a magazine editor, talks about her
life and work.
24. In her first column, Tina chose to write about people who
A) were very well known.
B) had interesting ideas.
C) lived in luxury.
25. She took up journalism because of
A) her family connections.
B) her father’s support.
C) her love for books.
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Exercise 2
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You will hear an interview with a man who makes models for films and television.
24. Matt got a job doing holiday relief work because he wanted
A) to do part-time work.
B) a career in photography.
C) to work in television.
25. What did Matt find ‘interesting’ about the sixties?
A) the fascination with space travel
B) the increased number of comic books
C) the advances in photography
Extract Two
You will hear an interview with a tour leader who works for an adventure company in Africa.
26. Don says that most of his passengers …
A) are not students.
B) are looking for jobs.
C) work in conservation.
27. When Don first meets a group, he …
A) gives them blankets for the overnight trip.
B) shows them where to sit on the truck.
C) checks they have the right equipment.
Extract Three
You will hear an interview with a man called Stan Leach who is talking about adventure sports.
28. Stan says that the best thing about walking is that you can …
A) get fit by doing it.
B) please yourself how you do it.
C) do it on your own.
29. Stan’s opinion on scrambling is that …
A) people doing it may need to be accompanied.
B) it is unsuitable for beginners.
C) it is more exciting than walking.
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Exercise 3
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You will hear a radio interview about a mountain-climbing weekend.
24. How did Douglas feel when he booked the weekend?
A) sure that he would enjoy training for it
B) uncertain if it was a good idea for him
C) surprised that such activities were organised
25. Douglas expected that the experience would help him to …
A) meet people with similar interests
B) improve his physical fitness.
C) discover his psychological limits.
Extract Two
You will hear part of a radio interview with Martin Middleton, who makes wildlife programmes
for television.
26. What was the origin of Martin Middleton’s love of travel?
A) living abroad in the 1960s
B) something he read as a child
C) a television film about Africa
27. When he visited Borneo, Martin …
A) had no expectations.
B) made a programme about life on the river.
C) became more interested in filming old buildings.
Extract Three
You will hear part of a radio interview with Steve Thomas, a young chef who has his own cookery
series on television.
28. On his TV programme, Steve likes to show audiences …
A) the process of cooking.
B) amusing incidents.
C) attractively presented dishes.
29. Steve was given his own TV series because …
A) he cooked for a TV company.
B) he appeared on a TV programme.
C) he had been recommended to a TV producer.
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Exercise 4
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You will hear a student called Ahmet Kaya talking about his vacation job, which involves working
at night.
24. Why did Ahmet decide to get a job working at night?
A) The hours were shorter than for day work.
B) It was the only job he was able to get.
C) The pay was better than for day work.
25. What did Ahmet find hard to get used to at first?
A) Going out to work when others were having fun.
B) Not being able to sleep whenever he wanted to.
C) Going to bed when everyone else was getting up.
Extract Two
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Amelia Richards, whose job involves
planning people’s weddings.
26. Amelia says that a wedding planner is not responsible for …
A) choosing the wedding dress.
B) discussing fees with the photographer.
C) advising on wedding customs.
27. Why, according to Amelia, do many couples employ a wedding planner?
A) They don’t have enough time to plan it themselves.
B) Their families often can’t agree on some of the details.
C) It is cheaper than if they try to organise it themselves.
Extract Three
You will hear an interview with a man called Jamie Cole, who is talking about his experience of
writing his first recipe book.
28. When Jamie was a recipe tester, he decided to write a recipe book because …
A) he was persuaded by a colleague that his book would do very well.
B) he thought his own recipes were better than the ones he was testing.
C) he knew he had a good understanding of what makes a successful recipe.
29. How did Jamie succeed in getting a book deal with a publisher?
A) He found an agent who helped him.
B) He had a useful contact in the business.
C) He wrote to every publisher of food books.
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Exercise 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You will hear an interview with a retired sportswoman called Gemma Porter, who now runs her
own business.
24. Why did Gemma retire from sport?
A) She had won all the major championships.
B) She wanted to spend less time travelling for work.
C) She was starting to get injured more often.
25. How did Gemma feel immediately after her retirement?
A) She was dissatisfied at not training every day.
B) Her financial situation was a concern to her.
C) She missed her former competitors.
Extract Two
You will hear an interview with a woman called Helena Best, who has been a contestant on
three TV quiz shows.
26. What does Helena say about being a contestant on the show Full Marks?
A) She was frustrated at not remembering the correct answers.
B) She was annoyed by some of the people in the audience.
C) She was distracted by the studio lights and cameras.
27. When Helena appeared on Great Minds.
A) she felt inferior to the other contestants.
B) she was relieved that she had prepared well.
C) she thought her questions were harder than other people’s.
Extract Three
You will hear an interview with a woman called Natasha Green, who is talking about her job as
an archaeologist.
28. What made Natasha want to work as an archaeologist?
A) Several of her relatives worked as archaeologists.
B) She found something ancient that was very important.
C) There were many archaeological sites where she grew up.
29. What does Natasha say about digging in the Sahara Desert?
A) She finds the weather to be too challenging at times.
B) She is frustrated that there are so many sites to explore.
C) She feels jealous of friends spending their holidays relaxing.
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Exercise 6
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You will hear an interview with a professor called Martin Hart and a housebuilder called Anna
Peterson who are talking about houses made out of blocks of straw.
24. What does Martin Hart say about using straw in the construction of houses?
A) Large amounts of straw are currently wasted every year.
B) The straw used is not good enough quality to give to animals.
C) Enough straw can be produced to build a high number of houses.
25. When developing the technology for building straw houses, Martin added bricks to the
outside because …
A) this meant the houses fitted with the surroundings.
B) this helped to keep heat inside the houses.
C) this made the walls of the houses much straighter.
Extract Two
You will hear an interview with a writer called Eddy Carlton, who is talking about his experience
of growing oranges in Spain.
26. Why did Eddy decide to buy the fruit farm in Spain?
A) He needed to find a way to increase his income.
B) He had wanted to live on a farm for several years.
C) He happened to find it for sale during a research trip.
27. What did Eddy discover when he first moved into the farm?
A) The trees weren’t in a healthy condition.
B) The water supply to his farm wasn’t adequate.
C) The weather wasn’t as good as he had expected.
Extract Three
You will hear a radio interview with Tania Brown, who is talking about how dissatisfied
consumers should make complaints.
28. Tania now works for …
A) a consumer rights organisation.
B) an academic institution.
C) a magazine.
25. Tania says that when Rebecca makes her complaint the most important thing is to
A) be sure about what she wants to achieve.
B) focus on getting her money back.
C) ask the company certain key questions.
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Part 6 - 1
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
RIDING SCHOOL VOLUNTEER
In addition to working on her horse-riding skills, learning (1) …………………………... skills was
another reason Diana wanted to volunteer.
Diana was especially impressed with the (2) …………………………. of the area where the riding
school is located.
In the mornings, Diana’s first job was to carry out what are known as (3) ………………………...
checks , which were supervised by an experienced employee.
When Diana was giving children riding lessons, she advised them to (4) …………………………. If
they felt nervous.
As a result of riding every day, Diana’s (5) ……………………………... improved.
The most thrilling ride for Diana was when she jumped over a (6) ………………............. on her
favourite horse.
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Part 6 - 2
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
WORKING AS A PHARMACIST
Estelle chose to study (7) …………………………… for her undergraduate degree.
She recommends working part time as a (8) ……………………………. in order to make contacts.
She was surprised to find out how important (9) …………………………… skills are for a
pharmacist.
She worked in research and development, where she was involved in the
(10) ………………………. of medications.
She describes how making sure (11) ………………………..., are accurate is an important part of a
pharmacist’s job.
She explains that there is a growing demand for pharmacists because the
(12) ………………............. is increasing.
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Part 6 - 3
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
AN INTERESTING CHARACTER
The speaker has written a book about a(n) (13) …………………………………………. historian called
Robert Tewbridge.
Tewbridge’s father was a (14) …………………………………………. in Scotland.
Tewbridge earned his living by writing (15) …………………………………………. and essays for
various publications.
It appears that Tewbridge and his (16) ………………………………………….’s brother were close
friends.
Tewbridge spent many years studying (17) …………………………………………. history.
He lived in (18) …………………………………………. for the last 30 years of his life.
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Part 6 - 4
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
AN ACIENT CHARIOT
The chariot was found at a site where (19) …………………………………………. is being built.
It was buried in a limestone chamber with a man’s (20) …………………………………………. inside
it.
The remains of a large number of (21) …………………………………………. were also discovered
near the chariot.
The Parisii came to Britain from (22) ………………………………………….
Until the discovery of the chariot, it was not known that Parisii had lived so far
(23) …………………………………………. .
It is hoped that the chariot can be moved to the (24) …………………………………………. Museum
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Part 6 - 5
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
THE WATERMAN SPORTS ACADEMY
The Waterman Sports Academy offers training in several sports, including swimming and
(25) …………………………………………
Helen coached a girl who wanted to compete in the long (26) ………………………………………….
To be successful in a particular sport, an athlete mut have the right proper
(27) ………………………………………….
She stresses that a (28) …………………………………………. is vital in physical development.
Athletes do who do not have the latest (29) …………………………………………. are handicapped in
competitions.
In Helen’s opinion, the most important factor of success is having the right
(30) ………………………………………….
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You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
A SIGNIFICANT FIND
Several fossil skulls were dug up in Ethiopia last (31) ………………………………………….
There were at least (32) …………………………………………. adult skulls and one that belonged to a
child.
Anthropologists now believe that Homo sapiens is not (33) ………………………………………….
from Neanderthals.
The people whose skulls have been found probably used (34) ………………………………………….
They also lived in (35) …………………………………………., a factor which probably helped them to
survive.
The early days of human revolution are still a (36) …………………………………………. to modern
scientists.
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You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
OUR DAILY BREAD
Supermarket (37) …………………………………………. believe that baking bread on the premises
attracts customers.
About (38) …………………………………………. percent of bread in Britain is no longer baked in the
old-fashioned way.
Nowadays, the fermentation process is faster, and less (39) …………………………………………. is
used.
Calcium propionate can be sprayed on the bread to prevent it from going
(40) ………………………………………….
The speaker believes certain (41) …………………………………………. may be caused by modern
bread-making methods.
Supermarkets lose (42) …………………………………………. on the sale of bread.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE
The archaeologist's original task was to (43) …………………………………………. the ruined city and
the area around it.
He was then asked to suggest ways to (44) …………………………………………. the site
The archaeologist wanted to survey a tomb near the site of a proposed
(45) …………………………………………. park
The archaeologist lost his footing on some (46) ………………………………………….
As he fell, he broke his (47) ………………………………………….
He was found when a tour (48) …………………………………………. heard his shouts for help.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
WHAT IS ASTROBIOLOGY?
It could be claimed that the science of astrobiology has no (49) ………………………………………….
However, astrobiologists are also concerned with how life evolved on
(50) ………………………………………….
For much of the Earth's history, single-celled (51) …………………………………………. were the
only life forms in existence.
Then, about (52) …………………………………………. million years ago, human-like creatures
evolved.
Life on other planets will probably be (53) …………………………………………. from life on Earth.
Human beings might not have evolved if (54) …………………………………………. had not become
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
Robots Like Termites
Jim says termites differ from bees in that a (55) …………………………………………. is not
responsible for organising their building work.
Jim uses the word (56) …………………………………………. to refer to the group of robots he's
created to function as independent units.
Jim states that the robots receive (57) …………………………………………. to help them correct any
errors they make.
Jim predicts that his robots will soon be able to move (58) …………………………………………. into
position to help people cope with the threat of floods.
Jim compares both termites and his robots to brain cells, in that they all create a superior
form of (59) ………………………………………….
A group of Turkish researchers has observed Jim's work in the hope of coming up with a
(60) …………………………………………. they can learn from.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
Vanilla
Susie says that, despite its cost, vanilla is the world’s most (61) ………………………………………….
spice.
The vanilla plant is originally from Mexico, where it depends on a local
(62) …………………………………………. For its existence.
Recently the vanilla harvest has been affected by (63) …………………………………………. and this
impacts on the price.
Sometimes there are (64) …………………………………………. in the vanilla see pods to show which
farm they come from.
The vanilla pods are sun-dried and then (65) …………………………………………. briefly before
being packed in boxes.
The boxes used to store the pods are wrapped in (66) …………………………………………. To keep
the heat in.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
Protecting the Seas from Pollution
The organization Sarah works for is called (67) ………………………………………….
Sarah was surprised to learn that seabirds have been known to eat
(68) …………………………………………. on occasions.
Sarah learned that the toxins in plastic harm the (69) …………………………………………. system of
many creatures.
Sarah says that most plastic in the sea has its origin in (70) ………………………………………….
sources.
Sarah gives the example of (71) …………………………………………. as something to use instead of
household detergents.
Sarah strongly advises car owners to prevent (72) …………………………………………. from their
vehicles.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
Working with Chocolate
Janine trained as (73) …………………………………………. before working for her current employer.
Janine found her background particularly helpful when working on a project to put
(74) …………………………………………. Into chocolate.
Janine mentions the method of (75) …………………………………………. the cocoa beans as a
variable affecting the taste of her chocolate.
Janine says that the staff responsible for (76) …………………………………………. play a surprisingly
important role in developing a new chocolate product.
Janine gives the example of (77) …………………………………………. as a group that need to be
considered when designing the label of a product.
Janine thinks that (78) …………………………………………. Is the most essential quality needed for
her job.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
James Munro, Arctic Explorer
Last year James Munro and Greg Hamilton succeeded in crossing
(79) …………………………………………. on an unsupported expedition.
James said that the only things he and Greg used to help them in their journey were
(80) ………………………………………….
James attributes his interest in adventure to his teenage love of
(81) …………………………………………. as a sport.
James admires Nanses for his breadth as he was a (82) …………………………………………. in the
paintings
James believes that being able to control their (83) ……………………………………………………. is the
most important thing for explorers.
James advises aspiring young explorers to use (84) …………………………………………. as the best
way of getting sponsors.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
The wood carver, Livio di Marchi
As a child the speaker saw a piece of furniture with a hidden carving of a
(85) ………………………………… on it.
The speaker admires wood carvers because they have more (86) …………………………………….
than she has.
A Dream in Venice is a carving of hour horses pulling an enormous (87) ………………………………
He changed to using wood because he felt it gave him more (88) …………………………………….
A carving of a (89) ……………………………………... is the speaker’s favourite piece.
The speaker says (90) ……………………………………... is the best adjective to describe di Marchi’s
creations.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
WORKING IN COMPUTER GAMES
The speaker recommends the computer game industry because it offers
(91) ……………………………………... work.
She did a course in (92) ……………………………………... at university.
Her first experience was working on a game called (93) ……………………………………...
The she moved to the company’s (94) ……………………………………... department.
She particularly enjoys working on (95) ……………………………………... games.
She describes her career in computer games as a (96) ……………………………………... one.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
VISITING SOUTH AFRICA
Harriet was interested in visiting South Africa because her (97) ……………………………………...
lived their as a child.
The main reason she decided to go to South Africa was to be present at some
(98) ……………………………………...
The (99) ……………………………………... the first thing that struck Harriet about South Africa.
She stopped to visit a (100) ……………………………………... on the east coast.
She recommends (101) ……………………………………... as a good month for tourists to visit South
Africa.
Harriet says that she felt (102) ……………………………………... after her holiday.
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INSPIRATION FOR FABRIC DESIGN
Pedro believes that some types of film are better sources of inspiration than others,
especially (1) …………………… films.
Pedro recommends that designers should look carefully at the (2) …………………… of the food
when they eat out.
Pedro is often stimulated by the different (3) …………………. of objects in the natural world.
Pedro says that studying the (4) …………………. of colours in photos can be helpful.
Pedro uses the word (5) ……………………. to describe the Art Deco style of architecture, which
he particularly appreciates.
According to Pedro, fabric which has been influenced by (6) ………………... can look stunning
for jackets.
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numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
CITRUT FRUIT FARMER
Ben has an organic farm, so he relies primarily on (7) …………………… to assess the health of
his trees.
If the (8) …………………… of a tree are the wrong colour, the tree usually requires fertiliser.
When to give trees fertilizer is determined principally by the (9) ………………….
Ben only worries about weeds if they are growing near his (10) ………………….. system.
The only tool fruit pickers use is (11) ……………………., otherwise fruit may be damaged.
Ben uses the phrase ‘(12) ………………... the earth’ to describe what he aims to teach school
children.
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Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
BUTTERFLIES
Larry explains that butterflies are less effective than (13) …………………… at pollinating plants.
Larry has done research into plants that have a strong (14) …………………… and how they
attract butterflies.
Butterflies can be a good form of (15) …………………. control, which means they can be a
benefit to farmers.
A type of butterfly called the Checkersport now populates areas at higher (16) ………………….
than in the past.
Butterfly can attract (17) ……………………. To an area and boost the local economy.
The European Meadow Brown butterfly produces a natural (18) ………………..... which may be
of use to humans.
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Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
BENI HASSAN ARCHAELOGICAL SITE
The tombs that fascinate Kylie are the ones where (19) …………………… who worked for the
government were buried.
The paintings on the walls of many tombs show a good understanding of the
(20) …………………… of animals.
The annual harvest, where (21) …………………. Was gathered, is found in some of the
paintings that Kylie has seen.
Kylie has found out that birds that are flying are thought to represent (22) …………………. in
the paintings
Animals such as (23) ……………………. were used to help hunters catch other animals.
Kylie explains that creatures made up of two different animals show the (24) ………………...
of the ancient people’s religious beliefs.
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Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Stoicism
Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 1 ………………… appeal.
Ancient Stoics
● Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
● The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 2 …………………
Stoic principles
● Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
● Controlling emotions was essential.
● Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 3 ………………… people make in
response can be controlled.
● A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider
as 4 ………………… .
The influence of Stoicism
● George Washington organised a 5 ………………… about Cato to motivate his men.
● The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
● Adam Smith’s ideas on 6 ………………… were influenced by Stoicism.
● Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.
● Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
– the treatment for 7 ………………… is based on ideas from Stoicism
– people learn to base their thinking on 8 ………………… .
● In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 9 ………………… .
Relevance of Stoicism
● It requires a lot of 10 ………………… but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
● It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.
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Health benefits of dance
Recent findings:
● All forms of dance produce various hormones associated with feelings of happiness.
● Dancing with others has a more positive impact than dancing alone.
● An experiment on university students suggested that dance increases 1 ……………… .
● For those with mental illness, dance could be used as a form of 2 ……………… .
Benefits of dance for older people:
● accessible for people with low levels of 3 ………………
● reduces the risk of heart disease
● better 4 ……………… reduces the risk of accidents
● improves 5 ……………… function by making it work faster
● improves participants’ general well-being
● gives people more 6 ……………… to take exercise
● can lessen the feeling of 7 ………………, very common in older people
Benefits of Zumba:
● A study at The University of Wisconsin showed that doing Zumba for 10 minutes uses up as
many 8 ……………… as other quite intense forms of exercise.
● The American Journal of Health Behavior study showed that:
– women suffering from 9 ……………… benefited from doing Zumba.
– Zumba became a 10 ……………… for the participants.
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Hand knitting
Interest in knitting
● Knitting has a long history around the world.
● We imagine someone like a 1 ……………… knitting.
● A 2 ……………… ago, knitting was expected to disappear.
● The number of knitting classes is now increasing.
● People are buying more 3 ……………… for knitting nowadays.
Benefits of knitting
● gives support in times of 4 ……………… difficulty
● requires only 5 ……………… skills and little money to start
● reduces stress in a busy life
Early knitting
● The origins are not known.
● Findings show early knitted items to be 6 ……………… in shape.
● The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and 7 ……………… .
● Early yarns felt 8 ……………… to touch.
● Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.
● Geographical areas had their own 9 ……………… of knitting.
● Everyday tasks like looking after 10 ……………… were done while knitting.
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THE EXTINCTION OF THE DODO BIRD
The dodo was a large flightless bird which used to inhabit the island of Mauritius.
History
● 1507 – Portuguese ships transporting 1 ………………. stopped at the island to collect food and
water.
● 168 – The Dutch established a 2 ………………. on the island.
● They killed the dodo birds for their meat.
● The last one was killed in 1681.
Description
● The only record we have is written descriptions and pictures (possibly unreliable).
● A Dutch painting suggests the dodo was very 3 ………………. .
● The only remaining soft tissue is a dried 4 ………………. .
● Recent studies of a dodo skeleton suggest the birds were capable of rapid 5 ………………. .
● It’s thought they were able to use their small wings to maintain 6 ………………. .
● Their 7 ………………. was of average size.
● Their sense of 8 ………………. enabled them to find food.
Reasons for extinction
● Hunting was probably not the main cause.
● Sailors brought dogs and monkeys.
● 9 ………………. also escaped onto the island and ate the birds’ eggs.
● The arrival of farming meant the 10 ………………. was destroyed.
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