Listening Practice Test 2

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

Candidate Name:

Candidate Number:

Additional materials
• Sample Answer sheet for Listening
• Practice Test 2 – Answers

Time:
60 minutes

Instructions to candidates:
• Do not open this question booklet until you are told to do so in the recording.
• Write your name and candidate number in the space at the top of this page.
• Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
• Answer all the questions.
• Write your answer on the answer sheet. Use a pencil.
• You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit.
• At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

Information for candidates:

• There are 40 questions on this paper.
• Each question carries one mark.

PRACTICE TEST 2 1
PART 1 (Questions 1–10)
Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer on your Answer Sheet.

Notes on Bytecycle
Check 1 for all details
Bytecycle will accept:
• computer ✔
• 2 |
• shredder ✘
• 3 |
Age-limit for equipment accepted is 4 |
Collection is 5 if donor lives 5–10 km from shop.
If applicable: collection fee of 6 |
Shop location: number 7 Road.
Bytecycle is a not-for-profit organisation
Bytecycle gives equipment to:
• 8 |
• 9 |
Charge for newer equipment helps with 10 |

PRACTICE TEST 2 2
PART 2 (Questions 11–20)
Questions 11–12

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Changes to the Cranbrook Community Centre

11 The building used by the Community Centre members is
A owned by the City.
B owned by the Community Centre members.
C owned by the Cranbrook Manufacturing Company.

12 The plans for changes to the Community Centre have been made
A by the Director of Cranbrook Manufacturing.
B by the Community Centre members.
C by the Chairperson and Secretary of the Committee.

PRACTICE TEST 2 3
Questions 13–20
Label the plans below. Choose the correct name from the box, for each room/area on the plans.
Write the correct letter, A–L, next to each number.

15 |

13 |

16 | 19 |

17 |

18 |

14 |

20 |

PRACTICE TEST 2 4
PART 3 (Questions 21–30)
Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

New issues in Education

21 The presenters of this talk are
A university lecturers.
B students in an education course.
C experts in children's reading.

22 The topic for the talk is

A whether electronic devices help children's reading skills.
B how electronic devices help children learn.
C why children enjoy reading on electronic devices.

23 Among members of the audience

A most prefer reading books in paper form.
B a similar number prefer paper books and electronic books.
C most prefer reading electronic books.

24 The increase in demand for electronic books is coming from

A young adults in America and Europe.
B people who read paper books regularly.
C adults in older age groups.

25 The main difficulty with research into children's electronic reading is that
A electronic reading devices cost too much money.
B children get reading material from different sources.
C technology changes during the period of research.

PRACTICE TEST 2 5
Questions 26–28

Match the research on the topic of children's electronic reading with the researchers.

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–E next to questions
26–28.

Electronic reading

Research
A parents' ability to help children with e-reader use

B the impact of e-readers on children's reading ability

C software which reads aloud to children

D children's motivation to read with parents |

E reading with an added audio dictionary

26 Kulik |

27 Healy and Cuban |

28 Erickson |

Questions 29–30

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which two topics does the lecturer select for next week's presentation?
A the use of e-readers outside school hours
B classroom comparisons of children's reading development
C teacher opinions of electronic reading material
D teacher preparation to use new technology
E the effectiveness of e-readers for teaching new technology

PRACTICE TEST 2 6
PART 4 (Questions 31–40)
Questions 31–32

Shipping container:
6m long (20 feet), 2.5m (8 feet) high and 2.5m wide

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Low-cost housing for homeless people

31 New solutions for low-cost housing are being proposed by:
A government departments
B housing companies
C charity organisations

32 The main argument in favour of the shipping container solution is:

A speed of installation
B the quality of the accommodation
C evidence of successful use in other countries

Questions 33–40

Complete the notes below.

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

Shipping containers already used in London

City of Brighton built 33 container apartments units
Brighton apartments meant to be 34 housing, not permanent
Prices for empty containers start at: 35 |
Huge variety of uses – malls, studios, hotels etc.
Interior design is easy – all containers based on 36 |
Can be stacked twelve high
Water, electricity and 37 pipes – fitted from outside
Temperature control depends mainly on 38 |
Noise disturbance test results - better than 39 |
Final cost per unit depends on quality of 40 |

PRACTICE TEST 2 7