IELTS

LISTENING
MODULE
 CONTENTS
1. Fill in the blanks
a. Form Completion 3
b. Note Completion 6
c. Table Completion 9
d. Flow-chart Completion 13
e. Sentence Completion 16
f. Summary Completion 19
2. Short Answer Questions 20
3. Labelling
a. Map/Plan Labelling 22
b. Diagram Labelling 27
4. Multiple Choice Questions
a. Single Answer 31
b. Multiple Answer 35
c. Matching 37

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 FILL IN THE BLANKS

FORM COMPLETION

Track 1
Questions 1-3
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Complaint to the airport

Example Answer

Name: Jack Dawson

Address: 1………….. Road, Exeter

Postcode: 2…………..

Telephone: work: 3………….. home: 798662

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Track 2
Questions 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft

Personal information

Example
Name Louise …Taylor…
Nationality 1 ……………….
Date of birth 14 December 1977
Occupation interior designer
Reason for visit business (to buy antique 2………………)
Length of stay two months
Current address 3 ………………. Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft
Items stolen – a wallet containing approximately 4 £ …………….
– a 5 ………………
Date of theft 6 ………………

Possible time and place of theft

Location outside the 7…………… at about 4 pm
Details of suspect – some boys asked for the 8……………. then ran off
– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with 9…………… hair
Crime reference
number allocated 10…………….

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Track 3
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER DETAILS

Example Answer

Order from winter catalogue

Name 1…………… Greening

Address 2…………… York Terrace

Delivery address 5, York 3……………..

Payment method 4…………….. in advance

Reason for discount address within the 5…………….

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 NOTE COMPLETION

Track 4

Complete the note below.

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

Notes on a Part-time Society

Example
Name of society: Leighton
Location: 1………. House
Want: 2………. actors and singers (no experience required)
Transportation: shuttle services (need someone who is able to 3…………)
Meeting time: 6:00-8:00pm
every 4………..
Close time: during 5………..
Membership fee (including 6………..) :
– £40 for employed members (under 30 years of age)
– £60 for employed members (30-60 years of age)
– £7 for retired or unemployed members (over 60 years of age)
Minimum joining age – 8…………
Most members are
– friendly
– fond of culture and music
– 9………. authors looking for new experiences to write about in their books
Charity The children’s 10……… will get the money raised by the annual dinner.

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Track 5

Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

History of time-measurement

Primitive measurements by observing:

Two time keepers:

• The 1……………
• Natural events, such as winds and rains, rivers flooding, plants flowering, and the cycles of
breeding or 2…………… behaviour.
Precise measurements

They became important for organising activities for:

• 3……………
• 4……………
The oldest time keepers were discovered in Mesopotamia and 5……………

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Track 6

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORD ONLY for each answer.

A Chain Store in the UK

Initial expansion

– The company expanded by opening more 1……………….. to increase market share in England.
– They could raise capital by reducing the number of branches in southern 2………………..

Consultation

– They closed the 3……………….. of the convenience stores in Oxford.

– Over 200 staff had to be transferred and 4………………..
– A new brand image was established to focus on selling 5………………..

The future way

– A 6……………….. was assigned to hold each discussion.

– Retail stores should be flexible in making 7………………..
– Changes should be introduced in 8……………….. so that the staff can become accustomed to
the new rules.

Conclusion

– Be open-minded about the 9……………….. for expansion they choose.

– Companies have saved costs by changing the structure of the 10……………….. of department
stores.

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 TABLE COMPLETION
Track 7
Questions 1-10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

HOSTELS

Cost of double
Name Location Notes
room

Example Membership card

Hostelling 10 minutes from $50 per night but offers discount on

International West downtown by only $1………… for entry to 2………..

End members Internet access costs

Answer
…..…bus.……. $3 per 3………….

Was built as a hotel

Near beach. Two- $62. Meals extra but
in 7………….
4………….. Hostel minute walk only available
Can hire 8…………
to 5…………. in 6…………..
from hostel

$45 plus $5 for A 10………… on every

Backpackers Hostel In 9………… district
breakfast floor for guests to use

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Track 8
Questions 1 – 5
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.

JOB HUNGTING

Reference
Company’s name Job details Contact
Number

Example
POWER
• work in a 1……….. section SW35FT Jane 2………
(manufacturing
company)

• good pay
• work
COTTON
– in 3……….. office 5………… go to office
(grocery company)
– in a 4…………
• chance of promotion

Track 9

Questions 1-10
Complete the table below.

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Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

EXOTIC PESTS

Origin Name New habitat Notes

red-backed New Zealand and Even so island in middle

Australia
spider Japan of 1……………

800 years ago: imported into

England Rabbit Australia England to be used
for 2……………

3…………… in
America fire ants imported by chance
Brisbane

Deliberately introduced in
Australia 4…………… Scotland order to improve 5……………
(not effective)

accidental introduction inside

New Zealand Flatworm 6…………… Europe
imported 7……………

Australian coastal
Japan 8…………… Some advantages
waters

urban areas of Smaller flocks because of

Australia Budgerigar south- arrival of 10…………… in recent
east 9…………… years

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Track 10

Questions 1-5

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

When Happened Cause Deaths Caused Wave Height

1992 1…………… none 3 feet

Underwater
1992 none 2……………
earthquake

1998 3…………… 1200 23 feet

Underwater volcanic
1998 3000 40 feet
eruption

Underwater
1896 4…………… 35 feet
earthquake

Underwater
8000 years ago 5…………… 30 feet
landslide

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 FLOWCHART COMPLETION

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Questions 1-6
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 1-6.
A actors F equipment
B furniture G shooting schedule
C background noise H understudies
D costumes I shop owner
E local council

FILM PROJECT

visit locations and discuss 1……………

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contact the 2…………… about roadworks

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plan the 3……………

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hold auditions and recheck availability of the 4……………

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choose the 5…………… from the volunteers

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rehearse
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collect 6…………… and organise food and transport

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Track 12

Questions 1-6
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-l, next to questions 1-6.
A air quality F parking facilities
B journey times G number of pedestrians
C land use H places of employment
D leisure facilities I traffic flow
E means of transport

CITY CENTRE FIELD TRIP‘

Choose area of city to study

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Did a survey of 1…………. in city centre to compare with old maps

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2…………. was assessed in five key locations Measured 3…………. twice a day

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Researched 4…………… during one afternoon

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Looked at official figures

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Measured 5………… in several locations. Asked questions about 6…………

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Questions 1-5
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.
A CV E evidence of qualifications
B names of referees F conditions of employment
C work permit G initial interview
D recruitment seminar

INTERNATIONAL FINEST GROUP

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES

register interest in working for International Finest Group

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receive personal code and check 1………….

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download application form

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send in form and attach 2………….

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receive reply and confirm 3………….

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send in 4……………
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attend 5……………

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 SENTENCE COMPLETION

Track 14
Questions 1-5
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Producing a weather forecast

1 Weather observation stations are found mostly at ……………… around the country.
2 Satellite images use the colour orange to show ……………….
3 The satellites give so much detail that meteorologists can distinguish a particular
…………………
4 Information about the upper atmosphere is sent from instruments attached to a
……………….
5 Radar is particularly useful for following the movement of ………………….

Track 15
Questions 1-3
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Practical details
1 A first draft of the dissertation should be completed by the end of ………………
2 The dissertation should be registered with the ……………… of the department.
3 Marco should get a copy of the statistic software from the ………………

Track 16
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.

Manufacturing in the English Midlands

1 In the eighteenth century, the ………………. still determined how most people made a living.

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2 In the ground were minerals which supported the many ……………….. of the region.
3 Since the late sixteenth century the French settlers had made …………………
4 In Cheshire ………………. was mined and transported on the river Mersey.
5 Potters worked in a few ……………… situated on the small hills of North Staffordshire.

Track 17
Questions 1-5
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. Desert crocodiles sometimes live in places with dry periods that last up to ………….. months.
2. A hole dug by a female crocodile in which to lay eggs can have a ………….. of up to 60cm.
3. Local people are not ………….. crocodiles.
4. Crocodiles ………….. out of fear when humans populate their habitat.
5. Researchers want to study more about population size, ………….., and relations to other
populations of crocodiles.

Track 18
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

1. The acceptable material for packing goods in Australia is …………..

2. The belongings most of the time are refused due to problems with the …………..
3. The customs must be given notice of the goods from ………….. days before it arrives in
Australia.

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 SUMMARY COMPLETION

Track 19
Questions 1-5
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

THE LONDON EYE

The London Eye, or 1……………. Wheel is an extremely large passenger carrying Ferris wheel
situated on the banks of the 2……………. in Central London in the United Kingdom. It
attracts 3……………. people annually. Back in 2000, 4……………. was the main sponsor. Today,
the London Eye is operated by the London Eye Company Limited, a Merlin Entertainments
Group Company. Standing at a height of 5……………. Is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, and
has become the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over
three million people in one year.

Track 20
Questions 1-7
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

How to Choose Flooring Materials

Source
There are some man-made materials like 1………….. Before being used, material
undergoes 2…………. .Wood should be cut and 3…………. .Stone should be cut and 4………….

Selection
Aside from environmental factors, one should take 5…………. into account during
construction. Some properties of materials affect mood, such as 6…………., texture, and
colour.
Use a mathematical formula to choose the type of wood, because 7…………. are subjective,
which are ambiguous in verbal description.

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Track 21
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Major Problems of a Company

Since the company opened, there have been many problems with employment, but there is
no 1………….. He needs to find a venue for financial training. It is very hard to run an
organisation and the 2………….. is of great importance to staying organised. To enhance the
organisation skills, there is a section on 3………….. in the library where some valuable books
can be found. In addition, the library contains some useful resources, such as a collection of
documentaries on personal organisation, the literature on 4………….., and the articles on
the 5…………..

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 SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Track 22
Questions 1-4
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

1. How many people are Cindy and Bob planning the picnic for?
2. On which date will the picnic be held?
3. What is the total budget for food and drink per person?
4. Which food does Bob specifically say is unsuitable?

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Questions 1-3
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A DATE for each
answer.

1 Which metal were the Celts using at the beginning of the first millennium B.C.?
2 When did excavation at Hallstatt begin?
3 When were Celtic remains near La Tene uncovered?

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Questions 1-4
Answer the following questions about Hallstatt culture using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
OR AN NUMBER for each answer.

1 How many periods of Hallstatt culture were there?

_____________________________________________________
2 Which two items were traded over long distances at the beginning of the Hallstatt period?
_____________________________________________________
3 Where were settlements built during the Hallstatt C period?
_____________________________________________________

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4 What led to a stratified society?
_____________________________________________________

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Questions 1-4
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1 When will Simon begin writing his essay?

_____________________________________________________
2 According to Simon, what kind of problems did Jaguar have in the 1970s and 80s?
_____________________________________________________
3 What is the word limit for the essay?
_____________________________________________________
4 What is the preferable method for handing in the essay?
______________________________________________________

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 MAP/PLAN LABELLING

Track 26
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 15-20.
1 hotel …………………… 4 fitness centre ……………………
2 transport hub …………………… 5 shops ……………………
3 cinema …………………… 6 restaurant ……………………

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Track 27

Label the map below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to questions 1-5.
A biography D newspapers G reference books

B fiction E non-fiction H study area

C magazines F photocopiers

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Track 28
Questions 1 – 7
Label the plane below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or each answers.

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Track 29
Questions 1-5
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H next to questions 1-5

1 Bird hide ___

2 Pye-dog zone ____ 4 Kangaroo visiting site ____
3 Rest area _____ 5 Photo shop ____

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Track 30
Questions 1-6
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 1-6.
1 The exhibition centre ……….. 4 The coal mine ………..
2 The High Street ……….. 5 The Manor House ………..
3 The farmhouse ……….. 6 The Railway Station ………..

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 DIAGRAM LABELLING

Track 31
Label the diagram below
Choose four answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-4.
A lights E wooden screen
B fixed camera F bike
C mirror G large box
D torches

Old water-mill

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Track 32

Questions 1-2
Choose the correct letters, A-C, and write each next to questions 1 and 2.
According to Betty, which lines describe the sales of both cheese and
oil in New Zealand and Colombia?

1 ……………
2 ……………

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Track 33
Questions 1-6
Label the diagram below.
Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 1-6.
1 wall 4 wooden post
2 electric wire 5 glass cap
3 fibre optic cable 6 acrylic rod

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Track 34
Questions 1-5
Label the diagram below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

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 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

MCQ – SINGLE ANSWER

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Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1 What kind of changes is the station making?

A relocation
B reconstruction
C expansion

2 The original buildings on the site were

A houses.
B industrial buildings.
C shops.

3 Firstly the station intended to use the site as

A a leisure centre.
B a car park.
C a lounge.

4 The new buildings will be situated to the right side of

A the shopping district.
B the apartment blocks.
C the new formal gardens.

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Track 36
Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1 What impact does Marc Prensky believe that digital technology has had on young people?
A It has altered their thinking patterns.
B It has harmed their physical development.
C It has limited their brain capacity.

2 “Digital immigrants” tend to access computers

A using their native language.
B less efficiently than young people.
C for less important information.

3 What example is given of having a “digital accent”?

A Having less effective typing skills.
B Doing thing the old-fashioned way.
C Being unable to understand instructions.

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Track 37
Questions 1-5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1 Why did Anita and Lee choose to talk about John Chapman?
A He was Lee’s childhood hero.
B They wanted to talk about the USA.
C He was relevant to the topic of their studies.

2 Where did the students record their sources of information?

A on their laptops
B on a handout
C on a database

3 The tutor claims she does not understand whether

A apples grew in America before Europeans arrived.
B the Native Americans had always eaten apples.
C American apples were first bred in Europe.

4 The tutor says the audience was particularly interested to hear about
A grafting techniques in ancient China.
B the cultivation of apples in Kazakhstan.
C the spread of apples along the Silk Route.

5 How will Anita and Lee present their follow-up work?

A on the department website
B as a paper
C as a poster

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Track 38
Questions 1-5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

1 What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?
A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching
B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time
C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

2 Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him
A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.
B wonder how far popularity reflects good qualify.
C decide to start writing some children’s stories.

3 Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because

A she intends to become an illustrator.
B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.
C she believes illustrations are more important than words.

4 Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics

A are inferior to books.
B have the potential for being useful.
C discourage children from using their imagination.

5 With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised
A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.
B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.
C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

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 MCQ – MULTIPLE ANSWER

Induction talk for new apprentices

Track 39

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Questions 1 and 2
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
A get to know colleagues
B learn from any mistakes
C ask lots of questions
D react positively to feedback
E enjoy new challenges

Questions 3 and 4
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
A confidence-building
B making career plans
C completing difficult tasks
D making a weekly timetable
E reviewing progress

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Track 40

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Questions 1 and 2
What are the speakers’ opinions about the literature lectures?
A They are too noisy for virtual learning.
B They are well structured.
C There is insufficient time for discussion.
D They always start punctually.
E They are too shy to take part in discussions.

Questions 3 and 4
What improvements can be made in the near future?
A enhancing IT support
B providing more computers
C finding a good librarian
D buying some new photocopying machines
E becoming a good group leader

Questions 5 and 6
What do the speakers think of the group discussions?
A The class is too large.
B It’s easy to find time to meet.
C Group sizes are suitable.
D The class time is properly managed.
E They find that the class is very effective.

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 MCQ – MATCHING INFORMATION

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Questions 1-5
What task has been given to each person?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.

Tasks
A Abstract Person
B Acknowledgement 1 Irene ……………
C Methodology 2 Kim ……………
D Bibliography 3 Jen ……………
E Literature review 4 Bill ……………
F Results 5 Linda ……………
G Discussion
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Questions 1-5
What statement applies to each of the following courses?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.

A There are a lot of background readings.

B People stay at the studio where the course 1 History of Art ___
is taken. 2 Sculpture ___
C Many outside speakers will give a talk. 3 Digital Painting ___
D It’s the most difficult course. 4 Art Theory ____
E Students do their own research. 5 Photography ____
F Students need to spend a lot of money on
a camera with a good display.
G Expensive materials need to be bought.

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Track 43
Questions 1-5
What feature do the speakers identify for each of the following courses?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letters, A-G, next to questions 1-5.

Features Courses
A limited value 1 Travel and Business ___
B useful 2 Japanese ____
C relevant to career 3 Medical Care ____
D flexible admission 4 Computer ____
E intensive 5 Public Relations _____
F improving leadership
G self-control and time management

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Track 44

Questions 1-4
What do the students decide about the following parts of the project?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 1-4

A Jane will do
B Douglas will do
C They will do together

1 final report
2 sheet preparation
3 letter
4 transcript

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Questions 1-4
What feature is there for each character in the novels?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter,

A is deliberately cruel to other people. 1 Rosy ____

B acts with childish innocence. 2 Flory ____
C resents previous events. 3 Lizzie _____
D pays attention to appearance. 4 Estelle ____
E acts in a foolish way.
F has insight into human nature.

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