Part1 ‘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. In the exam, mark your answers on the separate answer shee! ‘You hear two people talking about their work as website designers. 11 How does the man feel about the work? A He finds the creativity stimulating. He would lke to use his academic training more. © He gets most satisfaction from being part ofa team, 2 What do they both think about the job? A Its difficult career to get started in B Its important to be able to work flexible hours. Its a poorly paid job for the amount of work involved. ‘You hear two cyclists talking about thelr spor. 3. The man thinks his success as a cyclists due to A his complete dedication B the age at which he started, © a series of great role models. 4 When talking about cycling in a velodrome, the woman reveals her A fear of dangerous sports. inability to follow instructions. CC _wilingness to accept a challenge.‘You hear man called Roy talking about bees on a phone-in programme, 5 Why has he phoned the programme? [Ato raise issues not previously discussed to challenge the opinions of ether contibutors © tolend his suppor to a view that’s boon expressed, 6 Whon taking about gardens, he is ‘A. describing what he doss in bis on. encouraging poopie to grow cortain tings, © suggesting that people keep bees themseives.oe rt ‘You will heara student called Tim Famham giving @ class presentation about a seabird called the albatross. For questions 7-14, compete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Inthe exam, mark your answers on the separate answer sheet THE ALBATROSS: “Tim thinks thatthe name ‘albatross’ comes originally from a word in the) - language. ‘There ere currently thought to be a total of (8)... . species of albatross, “The fact that itretias on (8) ‘explains wy the albatross isn't found in some areas, By using a locking mechanism in its (10) «the albatross can save energy when fing ‘Tim explains thet the albatross has a surprisingly good sense of (11) ‘Tim was surprised to discover that (12) a attack albatross nests ‘The albatross used to be hunted mostiy for its (19) 88 wal a for food. ‘Tim gives the example of (14) as plastic objects commonly eaten by albatrosses.Part3 ‘You will hear an interview ith a woman called Amy Marties, who works as a choreographer, creating dance pertormancas for live shaws. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fis best according fo what you hear. 18 Amy traces her decision to become a choreographer back to A. the advice of her fist dance teacher. B_ her need to express herself through movement, © the emphasis placod on danco in her primary school. her failure to reach a high level of sporting achievement 16 Amy fee's that, above all, a good choreographer is one who ‘A remains in touch with the everyday feelings of dancers, B keeps dancers motivated during lang tring sessions. © has experience of appearing on stage as a dancer. D is able 1o join in wth the dancing itself if necessary 47 When she's ceating a new dance, Amy ‘A. finds it easier to work dirty with a composer, B prefers to be given clear constraints to work within, © keeps an opon mind about how a piece might develop. D_ accepts that some of her ideas will prove to be unpopular. 18 Inher work as a choreographor, Amy aims to ‘A. challenge the audience's ideas about what dance is. 8 feo! that she is conveying a mossago to tho audience. © thrill the audience with some cutting-edge dance techniques. D draw the audience's attention away from other elements in the show. 49 When asked about choosing dancers to work with, Amy says she ‘A. relies on the expartise top professionals bring to the creative process, B accepts the need to accommodate the feaings of sensitive people. ‘C finds those with loss experience an easier proposition, likes to help those she has previously taught. 20 When she's working on @ new production ofa wellknown pice, Amy ‘A. tries to build on the work of those who have gone befar. Bis aware of the need to update the ideas in a play. C is annoyed if people make unfair comparisons. 1D remains faithful to her usual guiding princioles,Part 1 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, Bor C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. In the exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet, You hea two students talking about shopping for clothes. 4 What do they agree about? A t's better to buy inexpensive clothes. B Shopping for clothes is to be avoided. People should respect your taste in clothes. 2 According to the man, many people see shopping as a way of ‘A. achieving social status. 'B_ making @ comment on society. C_identiying with a particular social group. You hear part of an inierview with a musician called Max. 3. What does he say about his music in his teenage years? A He wanted to keep it to himselt. B_ He felt quite self-confident about it © He was reluctant to ask for help with it 4 What does he suggest about his recording contract? A Itidn't guarantee him ongoing success. B Itdidn't moan he could give up other work. © Itdidn't have very good terms and concitions,of ‘You hear pat ofa discussion programme in which wo dancers re taking bout ther eager 15 The man wasinepiosto ain 36a dancer by [Aone ooction 13 prfarmance he gave 1B same encouragement rom i nds {© the aoc rare of heavy. {6 Tho woman ax that a a toonagor, sho [A behaved unreasonably atime. 1 resem her pare’ abit for her (© managed to keap conan fsings thereav yy Part 2 You will hear a radio reporer called Sally Nelson teling @ group of teenagers about how work excerince schemes. have helped her in her career, For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. In the exam, wrte your answers on the separate answer sheet. RADIO REPORTER ‘Atuniversty, Sally did @ degre ina subject called (7). Aer graduating, Sally's first job was as a (8) Sally uses the word (9) i {o describe how she felt on her first day at radio station, Sally was asked to join a (10)... by the boss of the Brighton racio station, Sally most enjoyed doing (11)... .-« ON it during her ime in Brighton, One of Sally's colleagues in Brighton advised her to study (12)... snssune At evening casses, At the national broadcasting company, Sally worked most on the (13) desk. Sally identifies (14)... 88 the main benefit of doing work experience.‘You wil hear an interview in which two people called Nel Srelson and Vivienne Bames are taking about their work as set designers inthe theaire. For questons 15-20, cnooso the answor (A, B,C of D) which fits bast accoraing to what you hear. In the exam, write your answers on the separate answor sheet. 15 Nel fist decided he wanted to work as a set designer when he went fo see plays with his parents, he started studying drama at university hhe was asked to help out on a student production he gave up on his eildhood dream of becoming an actor. coor 16 What does Neil say about working as an assistant sat designer? A. He did it because he was short of money B He sam it as a way of making useful contacts. (© He was too young to take full advantage of ita rst 1D. He appreciate the chance to put theory into practic. 117 For Vivionno, the most important aspect of starting work on 3 new production is ‘A. establishing @ working eationship wth he drector. B_agrooing how many scenory changos are needed. {© fling an invalvomont with the play tse D_ doing a sat of proiminay skotchas. 48 Why does Vivienne prefer working on several productions at once? ‘A. Sho finds that it stimulates hor creativity. B She feo'sit gives her increased financial security. Itmeans she can avoid going to al ofthe opening nights. It stops her getting too involved inthe problems of any one show. 419. Vivienne disagrees with Neils suggestion that reviews are ‘A. something that set designers should't take too serious. B_ sometimes unfit ciical ofthe set designer's work © annoying ifthe set isnt specifically mentioned. 1D fatering ifthe sets singled out for praise, 20 What does Neil say about designing fim seis? He finds itless challenging than the theatre. ald like the chance to work ona really good fim. He hasn't really worked out how to approach it yet. He isnt sure whether he has the skis io doit effectively. visraiustewng IBEW A B c >Part 4 ‘You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answor (A, Bor) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract In the exam, wite your answers on the separate answer sheet. You hear part ofa discussion programme in which two artists are faking about their work 41 What do they agree about inspiration? ‘A. An artist must know where it comes from. 1B Non-artisis are unlikely to understand it. © Notal tists are wiling to talk about it. 2. Inhis atest work, the man is oxploing whether A ality broctures ae actualy wots of at B thovisual materia in oiday brochures is ect wo ar mise tha mage pected in oiay brochures. ‘You hear vo cu Ods taking about their work, 3 What did the man dislike about his previous job asa radio DJ? ‘A. He acked the necessary background knowledge. B He didnt have one ofthe key skis required C He often sisagroed witr the management 4. What do they agree about being @ cub DU? ‘A. Its cific to make enough money to lve w B I's best not to play music you don't like personaly © You have tobe responsive to the needs of the audience.‘Yu Dear part ofan intervew withthe onner of new cake shop. 5 What does se say about cake mating? |A. tts avays ban ber cream odo profesional, appealed ther because ital fr a ange of ki © twas someting she eort io do as pax ot er festa (6 How does sho fal about he nw buses? ‘A content nner own jugar B.rotved mat she flowed exper eave © concea tat its ery sucess wl ol astPart2 ‘You will hear @ man called Paul Osbome giving a careers talk about his work as a computer game designer. For {questions 7-16, compete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Inthe exam, wite your answers on the Separate answer sheet. COMPUTER GAME DESIGNER Paul says that paople often think that he's @ game (7)... - rather than a designer. [As part of his degree, Paul did a course in (8) ‘hich has proved the most useful in his career. In is rst job, Paul was designing (8) most ofthe time. Paul worked an what are krovin as (10) In is frst jo. Paul mentions a geme withthe name (11)... ‘as the one he's enjoyed werking on mast. Paul uses the word (12) to describe what mult-players in a game can creale for themsalves Paul says that achieving the correct (13) isthe biggest chalenge when designing @ game. Paul feels that (14) isthe most important personal qualty that a game designer needs,Part 3 ‘You will hear an interview with an archaeologist called Julian Radwinter. For {questions 15=20, choose the answer (A, B,C or D) which fits best according to what you hear 415 Julian attributes his interest in archaeology as a teenager to A. awish to please his father B his natural sense of curiosity ‘© anced to earn some spare cash, his dissatisfaction with ite on a farm. 16 What aspect of archaeology stil excites Julian today? ‘A. the methodical nature of much ofthe work B the satisfaction of solving long-standing mysteries © the opportunity to use sophisticated equipment to dato objacts 1D the process of building up a theory around a few known facts 417 Julian fools thatthe public perception of archaeology ‘A. fails to acknowiodge its sciontie value. BB has been negatively influenced by fltional accounts, underestimates the gradual nature ofthe research process. 1D has tended to concentrate on tho phyeicel hardships involved. 18 How does Julian feel about his current research post? ‘A. He regrets having relatively few opportunities to travel 'B_ He wishes his colleagues would take it more seriously (© He admits that the problems can got him down, D_ He suggests that is relatively cost effective 19 What does Julian hope to show as a result of his curront research? ‘A. population levels in England in atfrent periods B the length of time certain villages have existed © how wider trends affected local communities the range of ancient agriculture methods 20 Julian's project on humour in archaeology aims to A. celebrate an otherwise unrecorded aspect of archaeologiss' Ives. B compare archaeological findings with anecdotal evidence. create a database of jokes connected with archaeology. make archaeological reports more widely accessible.A Eun Part 4 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answor (A,B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract Inthe exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet. ‘You hear a man talking to a friend who's just arived at an airport. 4. They disagree about whether the woman's fight ‘A represented good value for monoy. B_ managed to keep to the schedule © offered a good level of comfort. 2 What isthe man suggesting forthe future? ‘A. changing the airline B_ changing the arrwval airport © changing the means of transport ‘You hear a science teacher teling a friend about her work 3. What does she say about kids using the intornot as a source of information? A Iithas changed the nature ofthe teacher's role. B It should only happen with the teacher's guidance. © Itcan't take the place ofthe teachers input on a subject, 4 How does she feel about the type of teaching she does? ‘A. keen to keep changing it to meet students’ needs 1B sotry that other teachers don't want to adopt it © convinced that itis proving to be effective| ‘You hear new bum being evowed ana music rac ston, ‘5 What aspect of te recording mado tho gratet impression onthe woman? [A whore kee made 8 tne ale of ne ised product © erange ot nanuments secon t '5 what does te man fot erent abou his ban? ‘Atha crigalty of ther ound 1B tho content patty fhe rake tho way heya blended various musical inencesPart 2 You wil hear a student called Jon giving a cass presentation about the fama, an animal that comes orginaly from South America. For questons 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or shot phrase. Inthe exam, wite your answers on the separate answer sheet THE LLAMA Jon says that lamas and alpacas are generally Gstingushed by the shape of the (oo Jon discovered thal the wid ancestor ofthe lama was mostly 8) .....sneneesusse OIE In ancient times, domesticated tamas most often Worked in (8) .....ssmeesn nnn BBS Jon says thatthe word (10... sew i mostoten used by humans ‘when taking about lamas Jon found out that welraine lamas only spit and kick they foe (11)... Jon describes the noise made by llamas for usual communications as a (12). Jon says tha lama fleece is popuiar with weavers because it contains no (13)... The commonest products made from lama hair ae (14...Part 3 You wil hear an interview with a young fim director, Lauren Casio, whois talking about her fe and work. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (A, B, Cor D) which fis best according to wat you hear Inthe exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet 15 Lauren was encouraged to follow a career asa film-maker because her teachers ‘A. could seo that she had potential B found her eaty attempts highly orginal © were impressed by her love of motivation. D appreciated her ability to work within @ budget 116 How does Lauren respond when asked about critics of fim school? ‘A. She thinks they would benefit from going to one, B_ She defends the record of the one that she attended, © She agroos that it's loss usoful for certain types of work. 1D She regres that itis the only option for poorer students, ‘17 Lauren didnt start making full-length feature films sooner because ‘A. she wanted to be sure of her ability first. she nad 2 bad experience wit an early attempt. © she wasnt lucky enough to have the opportunity she didnt manage to find the financial backing she needed 18 What doos Lauren say about the characters in her fims? ‘A. She ties to surprise her audience with them. B She likes them to fitinto well-defined types, © She accepts thatthe men may be more interesting. 1D. She sels out to make them as complicated as possible, 19 How does Lauren feel now about the fim Hidden Valley Dreams? A. She regres te setting she chose forit B She regards it as boing far from perfect. She's surprised tha i's proved so popular. 1D She wishes sho'd spent more time onthe plot 20 How does Lauren feel when she goes to give talks in schools? ‘A. unsure whether to reveal her humble background word that she might ave the kids unrealistic ambions slightly uncomfortable with the idea of being a role model cconcemed that she may not command the respect ofthe students coePart4 ‘You will hear throe different extracts. For questions 16, choose the answer (A.B or G) which fits bost aczoreing to what you haar There are two quomtions For toh carat In the exam, write your answors on the separate answer sheet You hear two friends discussing a book. 41 What surprised the man about the book initially? A. the fact that it was a thriller 1B the writer's underiying intention © the way the characters interacted 2 The woman feels that the book has made her consider A. being more honest with people ontine. 1B being more cautious with people anlina. © choosing ontine contacts more carefully. You hear part of discussion about a jewellery designer 3. What aspect of the designer's latest collection does the woman scmire most? A. the floxibilty it gives the wearer 1B the diverse influences in the style the charactoriatic use of beadwork 4 She foals thet the designer's next collection A represents a brave change of direction. may turn out to be disappointing. © promises to be vary exciting ‘Youhear part ofan intrviaw wi te owner of 8 shopping webste ‘5 Won aneworing th inianewer’ rst quoston he ‘A jstivig rather hands-on approach, 1B rogeting hat ho lacks cranky sis © admitng hate node to econo is pirs. (He eels te hardest pst of being an eniteprene is ‘A tng ale people to work on project 1B choosing he bas met launch a peeeet, {© ecsang which project to go wihPart? ‘You wil ear @ woman ale Mara Stes ting 2 grou of poopie about hr nay at an aacamp Patagonia. or questions To14,comolte Ue sovionoe with a word or shor phase. Inthe exam, wie your ansers on the separate answor shoot ECOCAMP HOLIDAY Mara uses the word (7 to deserbe her previous expences of camoing, ‘ora sys that vaonat local blldngs inthe epon were made out of (8) shins and ke tational buldngs, good tection apart (8) Isa feature of be mom ecoeame domes Mara partly appreciated the fecing of (10). Inhor dome, Inthe communal area, it wae the qulty ofthe (4) that ipressod Mara most Somating calles (12) pe to protet tre ground on which th comp tod Mara chose ogo on ik in (13). cextogory ‘Marais partly oud oer photo ot (14). ich se sewn ike,Pan's ‘Yu wl ear art of an itr cho acing celts calls Grog Marton ‘and Lina Doriogo ae tang aeut te aero eps thoy have thon par. For ‘ost 18°20, chooe he arswer (A.B, € oD) whic Ms bot accord twat youroar Inhe oar, wet your answers an the separate answer shoot 15 Winontaking stoutteonage ce hock, Grog reves thst [Aeon wishes he'd anes harder B tet ser that he this athe down. {Cho rosons th posture he was put unr te acoeot that he ache the dive fo sucood 10 Winat t Greg to take up rowing? ‘A. He olowod up a suggestion made by tends Hows sated by he performance a @ runner {© Howse tls hat has the physi strong or Ho was clsappiniod not to gt ona ogres course 47 Vina oes Lina sy about Marna ale to maketh natonal wing teem? 'A. She ole hat she was testo fay Sho scr hat she was most jus unertunata ©. She disagrees wah he way the slacton procass opested 1S recognises tat she should have ater vaining camps 18 nat oes Lina sygget about er move o Calo? A. She saw matty a8 ay of tutberng ner eet 'B_Sho.was mettod by hor dos ory a now ct. ©. She needed convincing hat waste rg ing odo She antod to concenate her enetges on werk rather han sper. 18 Gieg and Lina agra hat ying ae rowing tosh requis |. scommitmenttoaesm aor. BB atoleranceofirtense pain C_awaingness to take nists. D agood sense of ting 20 According to Gre, wy should eyes nue owing a par of het rang? A. Thoy ih finda enjoyable a ne does BB They would develop a sina set of russ. {© mere hip nem to 201 inn aceon provides a break to the monotony ef eyeingPart ‘You i ear three diferent oxracs Fer questions 1-8, chaose the answer (Ber G)wnch tis bes according fo what you nea There ae two quoi fr ‘coche Inthe exam, wrt your answers onthe separate answer sheet, youn wo Hands dscussing feck concert they beth wet. 1 How does the by fel about ne main band? [A dsepported by the perfomance confused bya the acvanced putty unsure wheter he gt value for money oat 2 Wat isthe woman doing ia err? [A citing the support band defending the approach ote media (© ayooing with comment about the main band "You hear pat o «sports report about afootbal cub manager '3 Whatisthe male presenter ding? [A pralsng changes that tha manager has made 18 suggesting that rumours about tha manager are uncured deserting a grning sence of ssatstacson win the rranager® 44 Inthe female presents onion, [A the managor's strategy athe coc ne there problom lack of lots layers th pressure on the manager ly increase,‘You near te ands cussing an exhiton of oder eculpre ‘5 what does ne woman pariouarty mite abou te ait? ‘A the oral of his work 1B theway his thas developed tissues at his soustues alee {6 What apport them both about he extibion? 1A the paces of work haa been chosen 1B te norman rovided or vistors © teway tad been td out Pan ‘You wil pear a man clos Ga Pitman, ving a group cf tours practi advice abou learing he spot of uring. For quastone 7-14, complte he somoneos wif a werd shor prras. 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Its. share that hey ro lnger avaible to buy. twas mista to wrta an unfasenable yp of rove, 16 Bary admits hat when ho wot the novel Tanepresson, [A ho-oly iit please his publishers. 1B he dt expect ito be go wa coed © hodertinore o proce ary more thet 1D he never meantitto be eld wea har etary 17 Looking back, how does Bay view his decon to wa hs ime novel? Ho accopts hat ho tok 2 bi ik He wises that he hac use is pubtshes Ho reognisos that he bohaves unpresescionaly He reget puting hrs under so much sve 18 Bary tls the story fhe aes ofan aed robbers lustre how te fife is novels ar, now dangerous esearn an be how seriously tho police take hs work. now urgredatty cama an semetines bahave, 19 Wat coos Bary say about he cy wher his novels are based? [A He makes tsund more exclng han t acty 1B He regards as an important element inthe stoves, (C_ He doesnt attempt create a realste picture of 1D Hes supried thal oe readers wart tows 20 How weuld Bary foo about becoming a plcaman? He cuspocs hath wouldnt bo rave enough He doubts wnener ne woud nave ne patience, He's euro seraone of his age Wout be acertes He suggoss at ne woul rect he dea completaPant ‘You nt near ee ferent xracts. Fer questions 4-6 choose te answer (R'B Gnas asc ty har Tea ro sone Inte exam, wie your answers on the separate answer shest ‘You near wo students scussing a par-tine design couse they are dong 1 What aspect of course do they appreciate most? A te ways dives 1B te ade of to stat © te content ote sessions 2 hich spect oes the woman fot could be inproved? 1A feedback on assignments 1B scoeas to erin esourcos pro couvelfomaton er tunis ‘You near part fan htenew wih a young man who hasbeen Yaveling in many romote pats ofthe wor. {What des he sy about his uggap6? 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A requires range oe B is. testof physical rena {© trrequres neo werk out prbtems. i ghes her a esing of dependence Glenda advies young novice kayakers to ‘vary theiraring rutin, choose a i ver carly. ‘eancenrteoneroying the sport. Kp tying to boat hei oan a aces \Winen Declan as eur whet ale wit. water cng ne suggest tat ‘A esses tas more ats of stamina han see the hares partis heoping tthe prescrbed ote, (Chis chances of sucoass races dapend on he weather. 1 his main otvaton comes from entering competion. \Wen acted about the dango of ayokng, Gendasaye nat ‘A. ace tov far dsb youve lean ram your mieakes. a calm asesument of te ke is tena ovor-condonce can got you ino ites, Wa vee doos Declan have aout eavoment? [A Only the most expensive eau hkely to be dratio. 3B Exprthop is noodod to mate he non decison. 1G People sould el whatever looks mos comfortable, Doing research is important to got te bet valu for monoy. ‘Glenda and Dean agree hat ha best kayaking memories nvlve [A xlcng new laces wan fends. 1. performing wen interstona evens ety peorle Sn avr of backed 1 indng unewpectely god stelhes of vero un