TEST 16

Listen to audio 16 and answer the questions below.

Section 1
Questions 1 - 10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

Bud and Annie's families

Annie's family issues:

- father is in bad mood
- mothers .………1…….is increasing again. She needs surgery to replace her ………2……….
- the operation is very expensive, around $ ………….3……………...
- her family is getting problems with ……….4…...... because sister does not want to help - her sister
seems to be selfish after the beauty ……….5…………………..

Bud's family issues:

- Annie thought Bud's …..6………..was a nice person but, she turned out to be …7...... after getting
promoted.
- his dad signed a huge …….8………… and looking for some 9………………….
- his parents are currently in France for ………….10 .............. Anniversary.

Section 2
Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11 - 13

Choose THREE letters, A-F .

Which THREE things that most people want to spend their income on mentioned by the speaker?

A people spend the same on enjoyment regardless of age

B people usually spend 1,500 pounds per month on necessary things
C people tend to spend much more than what they really want
D the amount of money spending for the future differs for different people
E people tend to spend their income widely trzia on different things
F people mainly invest their money for education and a big house

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 Questions 14 - 15

Choose TWO letters, A-E .

Which TWO rules should people follow to manage their money mentioned by the speaker?
A maximum of 10 percent of the monthly budget is allowed for entertainment and unexpected
things
B do not spend money on fancy restaurants or drinking
C only use cash for essentials like house repairs, birthday present
D Only use credit card to buy something for changing money
E staying at home when the monthly budget is almost running out

Principles on money investment

16. Why do people need to keep a current deposit in a bank account?

A for some rainy days
B for some unexpected cases
C for retirement

17. Unused money should invest in

A the government lottery.
B gambling games.
C risk investment.

18. Investing money for higher earning potential, people can

A take a higher risk.
B make a big fortune in a short period of time.
C guarantee to get more money back in every situation.

19. What is a balanced portfolio?

A a wide investment list
B a steady investment
C a refundable investment

20. Investing money wisely means

A putting money into different investments.
B Spending money on venture capital
C spending money on low-risk investments.

Section 3
Questions 21 - 30

Questions 21 - 23

Choose the correct letters A,B or C

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21) Andrew has worked at the hospital for

A two years.
B three years.
C five years.

22) During the course Andrew's employers will pay

A his fees.
B his living costs.
C his salary.

23) The part-time course lasts for

A one whole year.

B 18 months.
C two years.

Questions 24 and 25

Choose TWO letters A-E.

What TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?
A a case study.
B an essay.
C a survey.
D a short report.
E a study diary.

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Modular Courses
Students study (26) ............... during each module. A module takes (27) ................ and the work is very
(28) .
To get a Diploma each student has to study (29) ................and then work on (30)
............... in depth.
Section 4
Questions 31 - 40

Questions 31 – 35

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Write NO MORE THAN three words for each answer

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand , economics and
finance.

32. However, women are more prepared to about them.

33. Women tend to save for and a house.

34. Men tend to save for and for retirement.

35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for when they are old.

Questions 36 – 40

Complete the summary below.

Write no more than three words and/or a number for each answer.

Saving for the future

- Most women think about their financial future when a/an 36 occurs.

- Women start thinking about 37 when they are in their early twenties .

- To develop their 38 in dealing with financial affairs would be to

attend classes in money 39 .

- Women should put a high proportion of their savings in low risk investments and the rest for 40
ones which can offer them a comfortable, independent retirement.

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TEST 17
Listen to audio 17 and answer the questions below.

Section 1
Questions 1 - 10

Questions 1 - 6

Contact Details on buying a used car

Model: Celica

Year: 1985

Number of owners: …………...1……………….

Condition:

Reason for selling: moving 3……………….

Asking price: £……...4……………..

Appointment time: ………….5…………………….

Address: ……………..6… ............... St, Parkwood.

Contact name: Elena

Questions 7-10

Circle the correct letter A-C.

7. What happened to Sam’s car?

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A. It was replaced by another one.
B. It broke down.
C. It was stolen.

8. Why does Jan need a car now?

A. She lives too far from the university.

B. She spends too much time on the bus.
C. She would feel safer at night with a car.

9. What does Sam recommend?

A. check the service records

B. avoid buying an old car
C. get a mechanical inspection

10. How are they travelling to Elena’s?

A. by motorcycle
B. on foot
C. by bus

Section 2
Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11-13

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS in each gap.

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 Questions 14 - 16

Complete the table below

Whale identification chart

Color size General characteristics

Dolphins Grey 1 - 2 metres  Swim fast

 Playful

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  …...14…...

Orcas & Killer Black and 7-8  …..15…… hunters

whales white metres  Eat fish, seals and other
whales

Grey whales Grey 14 metres  ………..16…

 Filter feeders, eat shrimp
 Distinctive tail fins

Questions 17 - 20

Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap

Advice for Participants on Whale Watching Excursions

• For a smooth ride, sit in the middle near the boat’s ………….17………………...
• Watch the waves and hold onto the …………..18……………..
• Survival suits are …………19 ............... in colour for maximum visibility.
• For seasickness: Place a patch on your wrist instead of taking ……20………....

Section 3
Questions 21- 30
Questions 21-23

Fill in the summary below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each space.

Selection Process for ‘Travel Documentary’

• 34 interviewed from 21 ............................ applicants nationally

• 13 chosen for a 22.................................. training course in film-making
• 23… ............................ finalists selected as competitors

Questions 24-26

• produce a 24 ....................... every two weeks

• no previous professional 25 ..............................experience allowed
• make their own 26 .......................... and obtain approval

Questions 27-30

27. What did Sarah Price share about her feelings on the trip last year?
A unforgettable memory
B pretty exhausting
C very exciting

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28. What was Sarah Price's worst experience during the trip?
A She got lost in Mongolia.
B She was homesick
C She got sick in a remote place.

29. In which of the following areas does Ray expect to have most difficulty?
A loneliness
B time pressure
C organisation skills

30. In what month does the journey begin?

A February
B March
C April

Section 4
Questions 31 - 40
Questions 31 - 33

Circle the correct answer A-C.

History of technology series

31. What does QWERTY stand for?

A letters on the top row of the keyboard

B the company that made the first typewriter
C letters on the home row of the keyboard

32. The first commercial typewriter was developed in ...

A Germany.
B Great Britain.
C United States.

33. The purpose of the QWERTY keyboard layout was ...

A to slow down typing speed.

B to prevent keys from sticking.
C to reduce typing inefficiency.

Questions 34 - 40

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Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

History of Dvorak keyboard

In 1932 August Dvorak solved the inefficiency problem by redesigning the …...34 ..............of the
typewriter. He put the most frequently typed,……...35 ............. on the home row. Using the Dvorak
keyboard 70 percent of the ……...36 ............... load can be handled from the home row. In contrast,
only 50 words can be typed from the home row on the Qwerty keyboard. Other advantages of the
Dvorak keyboard include a 50 percent improvement in ……..37…………….
And a 15-20 percent increase in ……..38........... But the most important difference is in finger
movement. Typists using the Dvorak keyboard moved their fingers around one ……..39............. per day,
much shorter than using the Qwerty one. However, the Dvorak keyboard was never adopted as the
Qwerty one remains …………..40………………

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 TEST 18
Listen to audio 18 and answer the questions below.

Section 1
Questions 1 - 10

Ascot Child Care Centre

Enrolment form

Personal details

Family name: Cullen

Child’s first name: …………..1……………..

Age: ………...2…………...

Birthday: ………..3…………..

Other children in the family: a brother aged ………...4……………….

Address: ………….5… ......... Rd., Brisbane

Emergency contact number: 3467 8890

Relationship to child: …………….6……………...

Development • Has difficulty ……7… ... during the day

• Is able to ……8… ...... herself
Child-care arrangements
Days required: Monday and 9……………….

Pick-up time: ………..10…………….

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 Section 2
Questions 11 – 20

Children activities during Holiday

Things to do in the holidays

- Main problem - children do not have a traditional ………………..11……….
Some ideas
- Give children jobs, for example cleaning the …………..12…………….
- At home, ask children to help in the …………..13………………
- Get children to make …...14.............. ahead of time
- Get children involved in community work such as visiting the …………...15………..
- Involve older children in long-term …...16................. In your community
- You may get some ideas from the ………...17……………..
- The local ………..18 ................ is often the best place to find ideas

Things to remember
- Make sure children stay ………..19…………….
- Children up to the age of ……….20… ........... need to be supervised by an adult

Section 3

Questions 21 - 30

Questions 21-24
Choose the correct answer A, B or C

21. According to John, what is the main advantage of space exploration?

A. To supply resources for use on Earth.
B. To find out more about the origins of our planet.
C. To establish a colony for humans if Earth becomes uninhabitable.

22. According to the speakers, why can’t robots be sent into space instead of humans?
A. They cannot operate for long enough.
B. They are too expensive to build.
C. They are too reliant on humans.

23. What are we told about the space technology currently used?
A. It can be unreliable.
B. It is based on old technology.
C. It is becoming cheaper to produce.

24. What is the biggest problem in sending robots to Mars?

A. the distance
B. the atmosphere

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C. the extreme temperatures

Questions 25-30

Who expresses the following opinions?

Persons
A John
B Susan
C Both John and Susan

Opinions

25. We should plan a trip to Mars even though it may not happen soon.

26. We may eventually colonise Mars.

27. The soil on Mars is highly toxic.

28. The soil on Mars contains materials we could use.

29. Spaceships cannot be totally protected from radiation.

30. It is possible that humans could form a base on Mars.

Section 4
Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

The history of dentistry

Early history
The earliest reference to problems with teeth was in 31
The ancient Sumerians called problems with teeth ‘tooth 32
There is 33 to show that the Chinese used dental treatments.

Remedies and treatment

An old text from 34 reveals medical practices from 1700 to 1500 BC. The
text refers to the use of 35 and 36 to relieve toothache.
In the fifth century BC a Greek 37 noted the beginnings of specialisation
in medicine.
A Greek doctor was the first to 38 problem teeth.
In Europe during the 39 , doctors performed dentistry in people’s homes.
A dentist from France is said to have founded 40 dentistry.

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TEST 19
Listen to audio 19 and answer the questions below.

Section 1
Questions 1 – 10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

Complaint Record Form

Holiday booked in name of:

Last name: ………….1……………..
First name: Andrew
Address: Flat 4 ……………..2… ................. House, Winchester SO2 4ER
Daytime telephone number: …………….3……………...
Booking reference: …………….4……………...
Special offer: Yes, from ………….5… .................... company
Insurance: Yes, had …………...6….................. policy
Type of holiday booked: ………….7… ................ break
Date holiday commenced: ………….8…………….
Details of complaint: no ………….9 ..................... At station
a/an ………..10 ....................was missing

Section 2

Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11 - 15

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 Questions 16 – 17
Circle the correct letters A, B or C

16. The number of students to be relocated is..

A. 10
B. 6
C. 30

17. The number of students being relocated to each wing is

A. 10
B. 6
C. 30

Questions 18 – 20

Circle THREE letters A-E. Which THREE of the following changes were mentioned?

A. new computer desks

B. study desks

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C. new beds
D. lamps
E. painting of rooms
F. Book shelves
G. Study chairs

Section 3
Questions 21 - 30

Questions 21 - 26

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

David feels that progress on the project has been slow because other members of the group are not
compliancing with the 21…………………………...

Jane thinks that personal 22 ...................................... were not clearly established.

Dr Wilson suggests that the group use the 23……………...module available from the Resource
Centre.

David doubts that the research will include an adequate consulting 24……………………...
.
According to Dr Wilson, the 25 .............................. is now the most important thing to focus on.

Jane believes the group could make more use of some 26…………………………….

Questions 27-30

Complete the timetable below.

Choose your answers from the box and unite the letters A-H next to questions 27-30.

A Compare photographs at newspaper offices.

B Interview a local historian.
C Listen to tapes in the die City Library.
D Study records of shop ownership.
E Take photographs of the castle area.
F Talk to the archivist at the City Library.
G Tour city centre using copies of old maps.
H Visit an exhibition at the University Library.

MON - WED: FIELD TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE

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 Mon 22nd am Arrive at hotel

pm 27…………….

Tue 23rd am 28…………….

pm Free time

Wed 24th am 29………………..

pm 30………………..

Section 4
Questions 31 - 40

Write ONE WORD only in each gap

The Inuit

Background
- are the native 31… ................................. of Alaska and Canada
- Migrated across gap between Alaska and Siberia
- Originally came from the continent of 32…………………….
- The name “Inuit” means “The people”
- Inuit 33........................... began years ago
- Norse 34..........................Lived near Inuit around 1000 AD

Housing
- Inuit worked for 35 ....................... in the 1800s
- well adapted to the Arctic
- in summer: + dwelled in 36…………………….
+ traveled in 37…………………..
- In winter + lived in ice house or 'igloos'
+ traveled by 38…………………….
- Took 1- 2 hours to build

Food:

- 39……………….. whales - the main source of food

- polar bears hunted on land

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- Constantly looking food
- Major 40 ............................ of Inuit currently located in Alaska and Canada

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TEST 20
Listen to audio 20 and answer the questions below.

Section 1
Questions 1 - 10

Accommodation request form

Name: Jenny Chan

Present address: Sea View Guest House, 1…............................ Rd
Daytime phone number: 2… ............... [NB Best lime to contact is 9-9:30 ]
Age: 19
Intended length of stay: 3…………………….
Occupation while in UK: student
General level of English: 4…………………...
Preferred location: in the 5…………………….
Special diet: 6……………………..
Other requirements:
- own 7……………………
- own television
- a/an 8……………………….
- to be only guest
Maximum price: £ ..……9 .............. a week
Preferred starting date: …………..10…………………..

Section 2
Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11-13
Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

- The next meeting of the soccer club will be in the ……11 ................ in King's Park on 2 July.

- The first event is a ……………12……………...

- At the final dinner, players receive ……………13…………..

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 Games begin Training session ( In
King’s park)

14………………….. 10 15………………….. Wednesday afternoons

Senior 16……………………. 2:30 pm 17..................... afternoons

Questions 18-20

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Responsibility Person

A Manage the club’s finance Gina Cosello: 18…………...

B Train the football team David West: 19……………….
C Buy new equipments Jason Dokic: 20…………………..
D Receive the fees
E Collect the feedback
F Deliver newsletters
G Manage meetings

Section 3
Questions 21 - 30
Questions 21 - 23

Choose THREE letters, A-F.

Which THREE reasons have Bill and Ann not prepared their presentation in class yet?
A Bill has been taking care of his mother
B Ann's neighbors cannot help her with chores
C Bill spends more time on other things
D Ann spends more time on her business
E Bill is too buy with other courses
F Ann helps her mom with housework

Questions 24 - 25

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

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Which TWO things are correct about the topic in their class that Bill and Ann have to present?
A personal characteristics are influenced by uniform
B wearing a uniform during carrying out experiment in Los Angeles
C it seems like what Bill read before
D it is about things to do during summer vacation
E ProbIem of wearing a uniform in high school

Questions 26 - 30

26. Students volunteered in the experiment

A Had a clue for what will happen
B were not informed in advance about what will happen.
C were arrested to a police station.

27. What did the volunteers encounter in the experiment?

A They did not know that other volunteers had encountered the same thing.
B They were informed about what they had to wear.
C They did not know why they had to get charged.

28. In the old experiment, volunteers

A played a role as arrested persons
B recognised the experimental purpose.
C came from different universities.

29. Arrested volunteers in the old experiment

A were treated like real prisoners.
B were told to act like prison guards.
C were not allowed to sleep.

30. What did the volunteers feel during the experiment?

A The volunteers playing guards with psychological trauma.
B They all suffered psychological trauma
C The volunteers playing prisoners with psychological trauma.

Section 4
Questions 31 - 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONLY ONE WORD in each gap.
Sales and Marketing
Introduction

- advertising is used to make a company successful via different types of 31………………...

- advertising 32 ..................... (radio, newspapers, TV, etc.) is not mentioned in this lecture

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- 33 .............................. advertising helps to achieve our goals while saving money
- the most common objective of the advertiser is to change customers' behaviour and 34…………..

Advertising for brands

- customers tend to buy products from a company as they 35 ................................. their brand name

- promoting a brand is supposed to make customers remember product 36………………….

- a famous company with a good brand name could not market successfully other products
- company names usually advertise before their goods and 37……………………….
- SanFran Video Store 38….............................. had promoted by handing out flyers
- Chanel is successfully in advertising either company name or products such as 39…………………..

- it is essential to be mutually 40 ................................ in different types of advertising

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