1h 38 LISTENING Part 1 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B ‘or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. You hear two radio presenters talking about a new music album. 4 They agree that the music on the album. A. is very atmospheric. B is occasionally over-sentimental. is very sophisticated given the age of the band. 2. The man feels that this type of music A. isbetter heard live. B_ is reminiscent of a film soundtrack. € is best listened to at a certain time of day. ‘You hear the beginning of a radio programme about interior design. 3. According to the male presenter, a home office should A take up as little space as possible. B_ be both practical and stylish in appearance. Cz © not be located in an area used for relaxation. 4. What is Debbie Brewer doing? ‘A. recommending a useful piece of furniture B_ reviewing the latest technological innovations Cm advising on the most effective storage systems 5. PAPER 4: U NING‘You hear part of a travel programme about a destination for a weekend city break 5 Inthe woman's opinion, the main advantage of visiting the city is A. its proximity to an airport. B the simplicity ofthe faces. Ll © the quality of local produce. 6 What possible disadvantage does the man warn us about? A the inadequate nature of the public transport B_ the high incidence of petty crime CL © the complicated street pian TEST 6, PAPER 4: LISTENINGPart 2 You will hear part of a lecture given by the geographer Wendy Mason, who is talking about Antarctica. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences. Antarctica Wendy says that as many as [ 7_| countries have research bases in Antarctica, Wendy says thet some people regard polar research as both overrated and too Antarotica’s largest settlement is the US base which most people call 9 Only scientists and their 10 | may use flights landing at the US base. Near the US base, there are some 11 built by twentieth-century explorers. Most tourists visiting Antarctica go to an area of and 12 Aprivate company built the 43 | as well as a camp in the Patriot Hills. Wendy uses the word to describe the type of tourism that would not pollute Antarctica. T 6, PAPER 4: LISTENING ry