TEST 1 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 1 (questions 1-8)

P arti

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).

1 You hear a woman talking about her job. How does she feel about it?
A It’s boring.
В She likes it.
С She finds it difficult.

2 You overhear a man telling a friend about a film he saw recently. What type of film was it?
A a romance
В an action film
С science fiction

3 You hear a man telling his colleague about his holiday. What was the problem with it?
A He became ill.
В He argued with his partner.
С He couldn’t see all the things he wanted to see.

4 You overhear a conversation in a supermarket. What are they discussing?

A returning an item
В breaking an item
С buying an item

5 You hear an advertisement on the radio. What is being advertised?

A a festival
В a new music album
C. a cake

6 You .overhear a woman talking on the phone about her new boss. What is she worried
about?
A losing her job
В being given extra work to do
С her boss is inexperienced

7 You hear an actor talking on the radio about his new film. What does he say about preparing
for the role?
A He had to learn a new skill.
В He did lots of research.
С It was physically challenging.

8 You overhear two people talking about a car. Why are they talking about the car?
A It’s the man’s first car.
В It’s a brand new car.
С It has broken down.
 TEST 1 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 2 (questions 9-18)

CD 1
TR 3
Part 2

You’ll hear a talk about an endangered species. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.

THE IBERIAN LYNX

The Iberian lynx is also known as

The Smilodon, or Sabre Toothed Tiger became extinct

In recent years the number of Iberian lynx has fallen by

Male Iberian lynx can weigh up to 12

The main part of an Iberian lynx’s diet consists of 13

During bad weather the Iberian lynx will stay in 14

Due to a change in the law it is no longer legal 15

A female Iberian lynx will be pregnant for a period of 16

Since 2005 17 have been born in the Donana Breeding Centre.

The World Wildlife Foundation has repeatedly asked the Spanish government

18 which goes through the national park.

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 TEST 1 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part3 (questions 19-23)

CD 1
ТВ 4 Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about holidays they have had. For questions 19-23 choose
from the list (A-F) how each person feels about the holiday. Use the letters only once. There is one
extra letter which you do not need to use.

A spent a long time planning the holiday.

Speaker 1 19

В regrets spending a lot of money.

Speaker 2 20

С was disappointed with the hotel.

Speaker 3 21

D had a very long holiday.

Speaker 4 22

E enjoyed a very luxurious hotel.

Speaker 5 23

F went somewhere interesting.

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TEST 1 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 4 (questions 24-30)

Part 4

You will hear an interview with a member of a sporting association. For questions 24-30, choose the
best answer (A, В or C).

24 Where does the sport originate?

A South Africa
В Britain
С Ireland

25 What does he say about the ball?

A It’s made from leather.
В It’s made from wood.
С It’s the same as a tennis ball.

26 How many points is a goal worth?

A three
В two
С one

27 How many kilometres an hour can the ball travel?

A 115
В
С

28 One of the rules of the game is that you

A cannot hold the ball in your hand.
В can only carry the ball using the hurley.
С must use the hurley to pick the ball up from the ground.

29 What does Sean say about the best hurling players?

A They earn too much money.
В They earn no money.
С They aren’t as skilful as they were in the past.

30 What does he say about the fans of the game?

A They are aggressive.
В Rival fans sit together.
С They come from the nobility.

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 TEST 2 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 1 (questions 1-8)

P arti

You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A,
В or C).

1 You hear a woman talking about a young man. What is her relationship to him?
A his mother
В his teacher
С his neighbour

2 You hear a man talking about a house. Why did he decide not to buy it?
A It was too expensive. *
В It wasn’t big enough.
С It was too far away.

3 You hear someone talking about a concert they went to. How did they feel about the concert?
A It was too short.
В She enjoyed it.
С The music was disappointing.

4 You hear somebody talking about a trip they are about to take. Why are they going?
A on business
В on holiday
С for a family wedding

5 You hear a television quiz programme. How much does the contestant win?
A nothing
В ten thousand pounds
С two thousand pounds

6 You hear somebody buying a train ticket. What kind of ticket do they buy?
A a single
В a fixed return
С an open return

7 You hear a young woman talking about her decision to leave home. Why did she decide to
leave home?
A because of her relationship with her parents
В to be nearer to work
С because she wanted to live with a friend

8 You hear a radio advertisement. What is it advertising?

A a soft drink
В a holiday
С a pizza restaurant
TEST 2 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 2 (questions 9-18)

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IR 7
Part 2

You will hear a radio news item about a hot air balloon manufacturer. For questions 9-18 complete
the sentences.

An award for Douglas Finch

Douglas Finch is to be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of

Douglas Finch was born near Glasgow and attended Allan Glen’s School before reading
at Glasgow University.

The Bristol Belle was the first hot air balloon in

In 1968 he was issued with the first ever 12 for Hot Air Balloons.

The Golden Falcon was designed specifically to fly 13

In 1973 he was awarded the Royal Aeronautical Club Silver Medal for the first balloon flight
14

In 1978 he attempted to cross the Atlantic in a balloon called 15

Bristol is considered the undisputed 16 of the world.

Doug Finch has advanced the science, technology and art of balloon flight to
17

Doug Finch will receive his Honorary

18 at Bristol Business School.
 TEST 2 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part3 (questions 19-23)

CD 1
TK 8 Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about the place where they live. For questions 19-23 choose
from the list A-F to say what each person feels about where they live. Use the letters only once.
There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

A hasn’t lived there very long

Speaker 1 19

В has lots of friends in the area

Speaker 2 20

С regrets moving there

Speaker 3 21

D is thinking about leaving the area

Speaker 4 22

E thinks the area has become dangerous

Speaker 5 23

F is moving somewhere else

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TEST 2 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 4 (questions 24-30)

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You will hear an interview with an athlete talking about his sport. For questions 24-30, choose the
best answer (A, В or C).

24 What is the sport called?

A Half Marathons
В Ultra-Marathons
С Fun running

25 The races
A are varied.
В are timed.
С cover a fixed length.

26 How many people compete in the South African race?

A 12,000
В 250
С 200

27 How does Stan feel about the Badwater race?

A It’s frightening.
В It’s impossible.
С It’s a good personal test.

28 When was the first Badwater race completed?

A 1974
В 1980
С 1977

29 How long did it take Al Arnold to finish it?

A 18 hours
В 80 hours
С 49 hours

30 What does Stan say he values most about the sport?

A He has come to terms with his temper.
В It has made him more responsible.
С He realises how grateful he is to have friends and family.
 TEST 3 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 1 (questions 1-8)

CD 1 Part 1
TR 10

You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A,
В or C).

1 You hear someone talking about something he saw on television. What did he see?
A a magic trick
В a drama
С a sporting event

2 You hear a woman complaining about something. What is she complaining about?
A types of mobile phones
В teenagers
С the public transport system

3 You hear somebody talking on the phone. What is the purpose of their phone call?
A to complain
В to arrange to meet someone
С to apologise

4 You hear somebody talking in a shop. What kind of shop is it?

A a health food shop
В a greengrocer’s
С a chemist’s

5 You hear a man talking about his sister. What is his sister’s biggest fault?
A She talks too much.
В She’s too serious.
С She gets easily annoyed.

6 You hear 2 people talking. What is their relationship?

A They’re related.
В They go to college together.
С They go to the same gym.

7 You hear a man talking to his partner on the phone. When is he going to leave work?
A 8.30
В 8
С 9.30

8 What is the speaker describing?

A a documentary
В a visit to a national park
С a friend’s holiday

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 TEST 3 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 2 (questions 9-18)

CD 1
TR 11 Part 2

You’ll hear an information announcement about facilities offered at Blackpool Airport. For questions
9-18, complete the sentences.

Blackpool Airport

The majority of check-in desks at Blackpool Airport are located on

of the terminal building.

UK, London and German flights operate from check-in Area 14, which is located on a level beneath

Ensure that carry-on luggage does not contain any liquids, gels or pastes that

Airline staff are on hand if you 12

Enjoy the comfort and relaxing atmosphere of the Eric Morecambe Lounge for up to three hours
for only 13

A left luggage facility is available in the 14

Those collecting keys from the car key holding facility must have
15 when collecting the keys.

16 is served from 4 am.

The airport is conveniently located approximately

i 17 of Blackpool city centre.

18 passengers travelled through Blackpool Airport last year.

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 TEST 3 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part3 (questions 19-23)

CD 1
TR 12
Part 3

You will hear five different actors talking about their first stage performance. For questions 19-23
choose from the list A-F to say what each person felt during the performance. Use the letters only
once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

nervous
Speaker 1 19

В proud
Speaker 2 20

excited
Speaker 3 21

calm
Speaker 4 22

exhausted
Speaker 5 23

sick

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 TEST 3 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 4 (questions 24-30)

You will hear an interview with the creator of a web-based music service. For questions 24-30,
choose the best answer (A, В or C).

24 Why is MusicFlow popular with record companies?

A It gives users instant access.
В It is completely legal.
С It has a very big catalogue of music.

25 What is one of Steven Pride’s faults?

A working too hard
В being a pirate
С going to sleep at inappropriate times

26 Why does he admire the Beatles?

A Because of how many good songs they recorded.
В Because they inspired Oasis.
С Because of their business acumen.

27 Whose is the latest album you can listen to on MusicFlow?

A Little Feat’s
В The Black Keys’
С Leonard Cohen’s

28 Where d.oes Steven Pride think most people hear about new music?
A from websites
В from friends
С from the radio

29 What was the first challenge he faced?

A making deals with record companies
В adding all the new songs
С fighting music piracy

30 Who does he believe MuscFlow’s main competitors are?

A Geezer
В Phapster
С nobody

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 TEST 4 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 1 (questions 1-8)

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You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).

1 You hear a woman talking about her pet. What is the problem with it?
A Her neighbours have complained about it.
В It is sick.
С It is noisy.

2 You hear someone talking about their job. What do they do?
A a nurse
В a firefighter
С a police officer

3 You hear a man talking on the radio about a local school. Why is the school being pulled
down?
A There aren’t enough students.
В It has become dangerous.
С A new school is being built.

4 You hear someone talking about a famous actor. How does she know him?
A They went to drama school together.
В They went to university together.
С They went to school together.

5 You hear someone ordering a meal in a restaurant. Which dish doesn’t have salad included?
A the burger
B. the fish and chips
С the fried chicken

6 You hear a tour guide talking to a group of visitors in a gallery. What does he tell them about
the gallery?
A Large groups aren’t allowed in certain areas of it.
В It’s advisable just to visit one section of it.
С They could get lost in it.

7 You hear a television weather forecast. What is the weather going to be like today in the east
of the country?
A rainy
В sunny
С snowy

8 You hear a girl talking to her mother. Why does she want her mother’s hat?
A To wear it to a party.
В It’s fashionable.
С She needs a new hat.

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TEST 4 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 2 (questions 9-18)

CD 2
P 3
Part 2

You’ll hear a radio interview with a plastic surgeon. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.

Dr Nigel Bryan

Dr Bryan has over 9 experience.

He became interested when he was in residency training at 10

Many of the fundamental surgical techniques have 11

The general population of women and men considering cosmetic procedures is

12

He is a specialist in 13

On his website he says that cosmetic surgery can help a person with
14

Serious medical complications rarely if ever occur 15

In general, most patients are thrilled, happy and require 16

His son’s name is 17

Dr Bryan says it is a thrill and privilege to work with his 18

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TEST 4 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 3 (questions 19-23)

CD 2
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Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about what they like about London. For questions 19-23
choose from the list A-F the reason each speaker gives for why they like the city so much. There is
one extra letter which you do not need to use.

A There’s always something to do.

Speaker 1 19

В I like its architecture.

Speaker 2 20

С It’s very cosmopolitan.

Speaker 3 21

D It reminds me of home.
Speaker 4 22

E I like its parks.

Speaker 5 23

F I like its general atmosphere.

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 TEST 4 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 4 (questions 24-30)

Si Part 4

You will hear a talk from the director of an animal sanctuary. For questions 24-30, choose the best
answer (A, В or C).

24 What does she say about llamas?

A They don’t need saving.
В They were valuable.
С They are complicated animals.

25 Why did people buy llamas?

A Because they were exotic.
В Because nobody had seen them.
С Because they were useful.

26 What does she say about llamas’ life expectancy?

A They often die young.
В Every llama is different.
С They live for a long time.

27 What happened to the llama called Cybil?

A She wasn’t fed.
В People used to ride her.
С An animal attacked her.

28 What does Llamacare do for the llamas?

A It finds them homes on other farms.
В It gives them a home for the rest of their life.
С It moves them around regularly.

29 When llamas arrive at Llamacare

A many have to be shot.
В they are given an examination.
С they are trained.

30 What does Llamacare need?

A a new centre
В clean barns
С money

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TEST 5 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 1 (questions 1-8)

Щ Part 1
You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A,
В or C.

1 You hear someone talking about a new road. What is her opinion of the road?
A She thinks it will make her journey to the shops longer.
В She is in favour of it.
С She’s worried it will harm local wildlife.

2 You hear someone talking about their degree. What did they study?
A Medicine
В Fine arts
С Science

3 You hear a man speaking to someone. Who is he speaking to?

A a customer
В a student
С his cleaner

4 You hear a woman talking to her neighbour. What does she want her neighbour to do?
A look after her cat
В feed her son
С water her plants

5 You hear a woman talking about going to a beauty salon. What is she going to have done?
A get a new hairstyle
В have a manicure
С have a massage

6 YOU: hear someone talking to her colleague. Why is she upset?

A Something is missing.
В Something got wet.
С Something is broken.

7 You are in a computer repair shop. When will your computer be ready?
A Friday
В Monday
С Tuesday

8 You hear someone talking about his journey to work. How does he feel about it?
A It’s relaxing.
В It’s stressful.
С It takes too long.
 TEST 5 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 2 (questions 9-18)

CD 2
TR 7 Part 2

You’ll hear part of a radio documentary about a dessert. For questions 9-18 complete the sentences.

Pavlova

Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the 9

Anna Pavlova.

The dessert is believed to have been created to honour the dancer during or after one of her tours
to Australia and New Zealand in 10

All currently available research suggests the recipe originated in 11

Professor Helen Leach, a culinary anthropologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand, has
researched the pavlova, and has compiled a library of cookbooks containing
12 pavlova recipes.

It has been claimed that Bert Sachse originated the dish at the Esplanade Hotel in
13 in 1935.

Matthew Evans, a restaurant critic for The Sydney Morning Herald said it was unlikely
14 about the pavlova’s origins would ever be found.

Pavlova is made by 15 to a very stiff consistency before folding

in caster sugar, white vinegar, cornstarch, and sometimes vanilla, and slow-baking the mixture
similarly to meringue.

Raspberry is a popular topping in 16

A commercial product is available that includes pre-mixed ingredients for baking the meringue
shell, requiring only the addition of 17

Те Papa, New Zealand’s national museum in Wellington, celebrated

18 in February 1999 with the creation of the world’s largest pavlova.

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 TEST 5 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 3 (questions 19-23)

tr 8 Part3
You will hear five different people talking about their first job. For questions 19-23 choose from the
list A-F to say what each person says about it. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter
which you do not need to use.

A the speaker told a lie

Speaker 1 19

В the speaker was injured

Speaker 2 20

С the speaker was sacked

Speaker 3 21

D the speaker was given a warning

Speaker 4 22

E the speaker did a variety of activities

Speaker 5 23

F it inspired the speaker to choose their career

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TEST 5 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 4 (questions 24-30)

Part 4

You will hear an author talking about his time at school. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).

24 The author’s family

A had been to the same school.
В hated their time at the school.
С received a poor education at the school.

25 The other boys at the school

A also hated following the rules.
В didn’t seem to mind the routine.
С were very happy.

26 The author’s illness during the first term was

A not treated by the school nurse.
В not as bad as he had thought.
С so serious that he nearly died.

27 When he was in hospital the author

A was disturbed by the nurses’ behaviour.
В felt sorry for the other patients.
С didn’t want to disturb the nurses.

28 The result of his illness meant that

A he was off school for a year.
В was taught in the school library.
С he got some private time to himself.

29 When the author was leaving school, his headmaster thought the author would
A regret his last day at school.
В realise how good his time at school had been.
С be glad to be leaving school.

30 The author now

A agrees with his headmaster.
В still feels the same way he felt when he left school.
С isn’t sure about his feelings.

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 TEST 6 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 1 (questions 1-8)

CD 2 P a rt 1
trio r a n I

You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A,
В or C.

1 You hear part of a nature programme on television. What does it say about the Scarlet King
Snake?
A It’s not poisonous.
В It’s poisonous.
С They are very big.

2 You hear two friends meeting. Where are they?

A at the cinema
В in a restaurant
С in a shop

3 You hear someone talking about buying clothes. How does he choose his clothes?
A He chooses the most fashionable.
В He chooses the most expensive brands.
С He buys comfortable clothes.

4 You hear a traffic report on the radio. Which road is closed?

A the A613
В the B403
С the A614

5 You hear a young woman talking about a man she has just met. What does she think of him?
A He’s fascinating.
В He’s intelligent.
С He’s boring.

6 You hear a theatre director talking to an actor. How does she want him to do the scene?
A in the same way as before
В very differently
С like a famous actor did it before

7 You hear a conversation between a man and a young woman. Who is the man?
A a doctor
В a chemist
С her father

8 You hear someone talking to their friend about dreams. What happens in her dreams?
A She flies.
В She falls.
С She loses her teeth.

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TEST 6 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 2 (questions 9-18)

CD 3
TR 1 Part 2

You will hear a promotional talk about a language school. For questions 9-18 complete the sentences.

Learn Hungarian in beautiful Budapest

Two week summer courses begin in

Over 10 people have attended the course.

Winter/spring sessions run from 11

Ages of participants vary from 12

13 percent of all course participants are returning students.

Hungarian and Russian language courses are conducted by 14

The minimum length of an individualised course is 15

The total fee for an individual course of twenty lessons is 16

Additional weeks in a single room in a house or flat cost 17

The first week in a separate, self contained flat costs 18

 TEST 6 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 3 (questions 19-23)

CD 3
TR 2
Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about cosmetic surgery. For questions 19-23 choose from
the list A-F to say how each person feels about it. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter
which you do not need to use.

A People should think very carefully before having it.

Speaker 1 19

В I don’t believe it solves the real problem.

Speaker 2 20

С I look much younger after surgery.

Speaker 3 21

D A healthy lifestyle is better.

Speaker 4 22

E I’m considering having it.

Speaker 5 23

F It’s quite natural to want to look better.

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 TEST 6 PAPER 4: LISTENING Part 4 (questions 24-30)

%3 Part 4
You will hear an interview with an expert on maritime disasters, June Harmann. For questions 24-30,
choose the best answer (A, В or C).

24 How many people died in the Тек Sing disaster?

A 1,500
В 1,822
С 1,600

25 Why does June say people often think of the Titanic when we think of maritime disasters?
A It was the worst such disaster.
В People don’t tend to think of events in far away places.
С Because of the film.

26 How many passengers were on board the Dona Paz?

A The exact figure is unknown.
В 1,492
С 1,583

27 What was the name of the ship it hit?

A the Vector
В the Bataan
С the Tanker

28 What did, the Spanish king blame for the defeat of the Armada?
A the English navy
В storms
С disease

29 Does June think sea travel is dangerous?

A Yes, because so many people do it.
В No, tragedies are relatively uncommon.
С Yes, as long as the weather is good.

30 Why did June become interested in this subject?

A She was asked to write about it.
В Because of a film.
С She’s fascinated by the sea.

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