Test 1

Part 1

1. You hear a student talking to her tutor about studying

studying history at university.
university. What does the student say
about studying history?
 A. lt will provide her with some
some valuable skills.A

2. You hear a man talking about poetry. What is he doing?

C. explaining why a popular belief about poetry is incorrect

3. You hear a young woman

woman talking about having studied abroad. What does she say about it?
 A. lt wasn't an easy thing to have
have done'

4. You hear two students talking about a lecture on choosing colors for websites. What do they agree
about?
C. how interesting it is to study the use of color on websites

5. You hear a tutor discussing

discussing a student's work with him. What is the purpose
purpose of their conversation?
B. to check the student understands the point of some feedback

6. You hear a woman talking about

about a hobby she has taken
taken up. What does she think about
about it?
B. lt's harder than she expected it to be.

7. You hear two friends discussing

discussing a film adaptation of a book they have read. The students
students agree that
the film adaptation
 A. was unnecessarily
unnecessarily different from the book.

8. You hear a student talking about

about giving a presentation to his class.
class. How did he feel about it at first?
C. convinced he wouldn't be able to do it well
Part 2

Laura Armstrong: weather forecaster

● Laura currently works as a weather forecaster at a (9) television station.

● Laura refers to what forecasters call weather (10) models before she makes a forecast each day.
● Fart of Laura's job on 'big weather days' is to provide
provide (11)
(11)warnings
warnings and maintain website
information.
● Laura's interest in the weather grew from a fear of (12) thunderstorms when she was younger.
● Laura says
says the
the most
most important skill in weather forecasting is deciding
deciding what
what (13)patterns
(13)patterns mean.
● Laura initially did a (14) business course, unlike many other weather forecasters.
● Laura says forecasters are often criticized for not being (15) accurate enough in their predictions.
● Laura is interested in discovering more about (16) climate change later in her career.
● Laura says it is possible to gain work experience in the (17)membership
(17) membership section of a weather
organization.
● Laura has given weather
weather forecasts at ¡important
¡important sports events, like a (18)tennis
(18)tennis competition last
year.
Part 3

a. I developed leadership skills.

Speaker 1 D
b. I discovered a natural talent.
Speaker 2 H
c. lt made me feel part of the wider community.
Speaker 3 B
d. lt opened up a new career opportunity for me.
me.
e. lt increased my confidence.
Speaker 4 A
f. lt motivated me to improve my own life.
Speaker 5 F
g. I made great friends for life.
h. I understood
understood the importance of teamwork
teamwork for the
the first time.

Part 4

1. How did Rod become interested in saving

saving endangered languages?
 B. He met a group of people whose language was endangered.

2. When talking about why languages become extinct, Rod says that

B. People recognize the need to be able to communicate widely.

3. What does Rod say about the ways in which languages can be saved?
C. The methods won't be successful without public support.

4. When talking about the importance of keeping languages alive, Rod says that
a. Languages can be compared to living creatures.

5. What does Rod say about working on his current project?

B. He prefers to focus on examples of natural speech.

6. Rod says that data collected as part of language-saving projects can

C. Help a language come back into use.

7. What does Rod say listeners can do to help save languages?

a. Encourage native speakers to use their language more.
 Test 2

Part 1

1. You hear two people talking about their new boss. What do they agree about?
b. She doesn't appear to enjoy her work.

2. You hear a young man talking about his sports studies course. What does he say about it?
c. lt will qualify him to teach a wide variety of sports.

3. You hear a woman talking about a trip to the theatre. What is she doing?
a. expressing concern for someone on the trip

4. You hear a lecturer discussing a scientific experiment with a student. What is the lecturer's
purpose?
c. to explain to the student why the results were wrong

5. You hear a man talking about a novel he has read. What does he think about it?
C- the setting is unusual

6. You hear a student talking about a geography trip. How did she feel about it when she got home?
a. A Relieved that she'd been able to take part in all the activities.

7. You hear two friends talking in an art gallery. What does the woman say about the exhibition?
b. lt is similar to other ones she has seen recently.

8. You hear a student talking about learning a new language. What does he say about it?
C- He thinks it should be compulsory.

Part 2

Getting into the music industry

● Jim recommends looking at (9) trade magazines to learn more about the music industry.
● Jim stresses the importance of having a (10) memorable CV.
● Jim points out that many unpaid internships involve doing (11)administrative work
● Jim says he himself started out working as what is called a (12) teaboy
● Jim advises people not to (13) limit themselves when applying for internships.
● Jim volunteered at music (14) festivals first job.
● According to Jim, having volunteering experience shows that a person has gained (15)practical
knowledge
● Jim also recommends attending (16) conferences networking events and specialist talks.
● Jim mentions some events where people can talk to music industry professionals in jobs ranging
from (17) marketing to producing music digitally.
● Jim points out that people also work as (18) accountants and lawyers in the music industry.

Part 3

Speaker 1 E
a. lt helps me to focus at work.
Speaker 2 C
b. lt brings back memories.
Speaker 3 A
c. lt is a good way to relax.
d. lt provides me with inspiration.
Speaker 4 G
e. lt is a reguirement of mY job.
f. lt makes me feel more energetic.
Speaker 5 D
g. lt makes time seem to pass more quickly.
h. lt is something I can sit and enjoy with other people'
 1. What does Gail say about being a field scientist?
B. Being so keen compensates for what she does n ot know'

2. What does Gail enjoy about her life in the rainforest?

a. the early evenings

3. Gail's research involves

C. moving carefully through the rainforest'

4. What does Gail find most inspiring about her work?

B- The opportunity to contribute to scientific knowledge

5.  According to Gail, working as a field scientist is

a. " a Popular career choice'

6. What does Gail say about her ti me at the research station?

B- lt has improved her chances of doing another course'

7. What disadvantage of be in Eat their search stating does Gail mention?

C- She may not be keeping up to date with new developments'

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Test 3

Part 1

1. You hear part of a radio programme about people who can't hear musical beats. What does the
man say about being “beat deaf”?
a. Many who believe they are beat deaf probably are not

2. You hear two students talking about making a map of their local area. What do they agree about?
a. how difficult it might be to use an online tool

3. You hear two friends talking about a TV programme they have seen. What does the woman say
about the new salt product?
c- lt may not taste as good as normal salt.

4. You hear a teacher telling her students about a historical novel. What is she doing?
a. describing its relevance to her students

5. You hear a man who is blind talking about experiencing travel through his sense of smell. Why is
he talking about this?
c- to explain how his skill makes him feelcdQ

6. You hear a sports coach talking to a cyclist. What is the coach doing?
b- Explaining why the cyclist feels a certain way

7. You hear an author talking to a friend about launching her new book. How does the author feel
now?
b- worried about certain arrangements

8.You hear a sea captain tarking to trainees about finding the way at sea. What does he say sailors
must do?
c- Be aware of their location at all times

Part 2

Olive farming

● As James' olives were growing, some trees were affected by an unexpected (9) frost
● James says that a kind of (10) worm was one creature found on his olive trees.
● James decided to pick his olives by (11) hand when they were ready.
● James collected his olives using a (12) bucket rather than a traditional container.
● James says he found cleanings (13) leaves out of the olives extremely boring.
● After sorting them, James said that the olives had left (14)stains over his kitchen.
●  At the olive press, James hadn’t expected to wait in a (15) line / queue
● James' wife joked they could use his first oil in (16) lamps as well as for cooking,
● James says that the olives need to be (17) ripe when you pick them.
● James hopes next year's oil will have the flavor of (18) pepper , which he likes

Part 3

Speaker 1 F
a. to gain access to the latest equipment
Speaker 2 D
b. to follow a family tradition
Speaker 3 H
c. to earn a good salary
d. to improve career opportunities
Speaker 4 A
e. to prove something to other people
f. to apply knowledge of another subject
Speaker 5 B
to increase the opportunity to Travel
 Test 8

Part 1

1. You hear an office manager talking about someone in her team'. What does she say about him?
B He produces work of a high standard'

2. You hear two people in a university swimming team talking about a recent training session. How
does the woman feel now?
 A pleased with her performance during training

3. You hear a scientist talking on the radio about a medical development. What is he doing?
C explaining a misunderstanding

4. You hear two psychology students talking about people who are famous'. They agree that famous
People
B dislike being recognized everywhere'

5. You hear a shop assistant talking to a store detective about a customer'. The shop assistant says
the customer 
C had expert knowledge'

6. You hear two university students talking about their new football kit'. What is the woman's
opinion?
 A lt should have been less heavy.

7. You hear a math teacher talking about what makes his job enjoyable.. He says his job is
enjoyable because
B he has pleasant colleagues'

8. You hear two tourist information officers talking about a tourist attraction'. What does the man say
about it?
B There are few Places to buy food.

Part 2
 Geography field trip

Jane says the geography field centre is in what is known as a (9) conservation area''
Jane heard a talk on the first day about (10) deer that live near the centre.
On the walk Jane saw a (11) gate made of iron that was 100 Years old.
On the second day the groups had to decide which (12) projects they wanted to do during their time at the
centre'
Jane's (13) map could no longer be used after it blew away.
Jane went to the (14) river to collect water samples.
Jane found the (15) chemistry she had learned at school was useful'
On the last day, the students gave their presentations in order of (16) height
Jane enjoyed the presentation on farms involved in making (17)dairy Products'
The students gave some (18) (local) honey to the field centre staff before leaving.

Part 3

Speaker 1 E
a. I can see the words very clearly.
Speaker 2 H
b. I only read digital books when I travel.
Speaker 3 A
c. I can't always find what I want in digital format'
d. I wouldn't consider replacing all my paper books with digital books.
Speaker 4 G
e. I always have a new digital book ready to read next.
f. I like the quality of the pictures.
Speaker 5 C
a. I don't find digital books particularly convenient.
b. I appreciate all the extra features'

Part 4

1. What does Claire say she has enjoyed learning on her course?
B how construction workers actually put up a building

2. Claire says that in theír final year of studies students find they
 A work on their own more than previously.

3. How does Claire say doing work placements has helped her?
 A lt has allowed her to make a decision about the future.

4. What does Claire say about the project she is currently working on?
B She is pleased with the work she has done on it.

5. Claire says that when designing people's homes, architects should

C consider who will live in them.

6. What does Claire say about finding a job as an architect?

C Recommendations by tutors can help'

7. What does claire say people thinking of studying architecture should know?
B You can expect to socialize a lot on your course'