Multi-Level Record Abror Rahmatullayev

LISTENING TEST

Part 1

You will hear some sentences. Choose the best reply to each sentence.

A. The red sedan.

1 B. Yes, I love to drive.
C. The store doesn't take cards

A. No, you can leave it on.

2 B. Ron from Accounting.
C. To save electricity.

A. Thaks for letting me know.

3 B. The leaves are beautiful.
C. At ten A.M. and three P.M.

4 A. The network administrator.

B. It's printed on your receipt.
C. Your boarding pass.

A. The owner of Moris Bakery.

5 B. Train fares are on our Web site.
C. No, but I did get second place.

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Part 2

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words ora
number or a date or a time. You will hear a radio presenter talking about a sports festival.

Sports Festival
The Date
30th June – 6 July
The Opening Event
Location: Prospect 7
Time: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Workshops include: skateboarding, break-dancing, 9
Further Information
Look on the website for a timetable and a 10
Other Events
Water sports: River Swimming Complex
Track events: Athletics Stadium
Indoor 11 games: Central Leisure

Part 3

You are going to hear five extracts in which people talk about a journey they have made.
For questions 12-16, choose from the list A-H the reason each speaker gives for enjoying
the journey. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to
use.
A. the kindness of other people
12.Speaker 1 B. getting to their destination quickly
13.Speaker 2 C. getting to know local people
14.Speaker 3 D. the safety of the journey
15.Speaker 4 E. visiting out-of-the-way places
16.Speaker 5 F. using the Internet to plan their journey
G. being able to read while travelling
H. the beautiful scenery

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Part 4

Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-J, next to Questions 17-21

City Shopping District

17. Harbor View Bookstore

18. Pear Cafe
19.Souvenir Store
20.Art Gallery
21.Harbor Park

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Part 5

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 22-27, choose the answer (A, B or C)
which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear two young people discussing buying clothes.

22. What do they agree about?

A. Affordable clothing is the better choice.

B. Purchasing clothes is a bad idea.
C. People should respect your clothing preferences.

23. The man believes that for many people shopping is

A. achieving social status.

B. commenting on society.
C. displaying your connection to a social group.

Extract Two

You hear part of an interview with a musician called Max.

24. What does he say about his music when he was a teen?

A. He didn’t feel like sharing it.

B. He felt quite self-confident about it.
C. He was unwilling to ask for help with it.

25. What does he suggest about his recording contract?

A. It didn’t guarantee him ongoing success.

B. It didn’t allow him to do music full-time.
C. Its terms and conditions weren’t too good.

Extract Three

You hear part of a radio programme in which two dancers are talking about their job.

26. The man got his inspiration to start dancing from

A. one reaction to a performance he gave.

B. getting encouraged by his friends.

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C. the physical effort associated with it.

27. The woman admits that as a teenager, she

A. could sometimes behave unreasonably.

B. resented her parents’ ambitions for her.
C. managed to hide certain feelings.

Part 6

For questions 28-35, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

RADIO REPORTER

While attending university, Sally did a degree in 28 .

Having graduated from university, Sally got her first job of a 29 .
Sally uses the word 30 to describe what the first day at a radio
station felt like.
Sally later got an offer to join a 31 from the boss of the Brighton
radio station.
Sally found doing 32 on air during her time in Brighton to be
most enjoyable.
A colleague from Brighton advised Sally to study 33 at evening
classes.
At the national broadcasting company, the majority of Sally’s work was on
the 34 desk.
Sally believes 35 to be the main advantage of doing work
experience.

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READING TEST

Part 1

Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word. You must use a word which is somewhere in
the rest of the text.

Australia

Australia was the last great landmass to be discovered by the Europeans. The continent they
eventually 1 had already been inhabited for tens of thousands of years.

Australia is an island 2 whose landscape — much of bleak and inhospitable is

the result of gradual changes wrought over millions of 3 .

Although there is still seismic activity in the eastern highland area, 4 is one of
the most stable land masses, and for about 100 million years has been free of the forces that
have given rise to huge mountain ranges elsewhere.

From the east coast a narrow, fertile strip merges into the greatly eroded Great Dividing
Range, that is almost continent long.

The mountains are merely reminders of the mighty range, that once stood here. Only in the
section straddling the New South Wales border with Victoria and in Tasmania, are they high
enough to have winter snow.

West of the 5 of the country becomes increasingly flat and dry. The endless
flatness is broken only by salt lakes, occasional mysterious protuberances and some6
whose beauty reminds of the MacDonald Ranges. In places the scant
vegetation is sufficient to allow some grazing. However, much of the Australian outback is a
barren land of harsh stone deserts and dry lakes.

The extreme north of Australia, the Top End, is a tropical area within the monsoon belt.
Although its annual rainfall looks adequate on paper, it comes in more or less one short,
sharp burst. This has prevented the Top End from becoming seriously productive 7 .

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Part 2

The people below in 8-12 all want to do a course. Look at the descriptions of eightcourses.
(A-H) Decide which course would be most suitable for each person.

8. Martina is an accomplished photographer looking for an enjoyable course where she can
improve her skills. She loves taking pictures outdoors and is only free at weekends.

9. Manuel has painted for ten years and wants to learn about the work of famous painters
from the past. He is looking for a day-time course that will help him improve his painting
skills.

10. Maria is 32, and she would like to do computer studies in Manchester. She wants to do a
part-time course that includes theory and practical skills. In her spare time, she paints and
draws.

11. Claudia would like a course where she can learn the basic concepts of drawing. She works
in the morning but is free at weekends. She is most interested in drawing portraits
but does not need a qualification.

12. Sally is 25. She wants to take up an activity that will give her a lot of contact with other
people. She is very talented and likes performing.

A) ITB and computer courses. Full-time courses

This full-time course is designed to help you improve the digital skills you use in everyday life.
These skills will allow you to use computers confidently and effectively in both your working
and personal life. This course is suitable for those who want to study in theevening.

B) NTB. A Photographic Adventure

This beginner digital photography course is meant to help you master your digital camera.
You will finally be able to enter the magical world of photography! Professional
photographers will show you how to see the world as a photographer, whether you're just
starting or you've been taking photos for years.

C) 3D Studio. Part-time courses

3D Studio has a fun 34-week photo challenge. All courses are led by a professional
photographer who has specific skills to teach you. By learning with 3D Studio, we will take

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you to the best places and venues in the countryside. The course takes place on Saturdays,
3.30-6.00 p.m.

D) Adam Elliot Studio. Renaissance Painting Workshop

During this workshop, students will be taught the classical methods of oil painting used
by Italian and Flemish masters of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This workshop is
suitable for students of all levels of experience. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday from
9-11 a.m.

E) Santa Reparata. Supplementary Art Course

The main aim of this short course is to provide an introduction to one of the most famous
periods of Italian Art. The one-week painting course is suitable for absolute beginners.
Classes are from 6.30-9.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

F) The Art Academy. Open Life Class

This is an informative, intensive, and fun weekend course, which teaches essential drawing
skills. Through various drawing approaches including life drawing, portraiture, and still life,
you will learn to understand texture, line, measurement, and composition.

G) The Open University. Computing and IT

Our Adult courses give you the chance to boost your confidence and develop your work skills.
This course will prepare you for progression to further study in computing and software
development. Full-time and part-time courses are available.

H) Jennifer Collins Theatre School. Musical theatre courses

This course aims to provide participants with the opportunity to train to the highest
standards for a professional career in Dance and Musical Theatre. We offer a chance to
meet new friends in a family-like environment.

Part 3

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Read the text and choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings
below.

There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use all of them. You cannot use
any heading more than once.

List of headings

I. Cons of the commuting

II. Thing that students have to go through
III. Commutes have become common in Ireland nowadays
IV. Danger of the overflow
V. Cause of the problems
VI. Pricing data
VII. Regression
VIII. Eyeless choice

13. Paragraph A
14.Paragraph B
15.Paragraph C
16.Paragraph D
17.Paragraph E
18.Paragraph F

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The students’ problem

A. The college and university accommodation crisis in Ireland has become ‘so chronic’ that
students are being forced to sleep rough, share a bed with strangers – or give up on
studying altogether.
B. The deputy president of the Union of Students in Ireland, Kevin Donoghue, said the
problem has become particularly acute in Dublin. He told the Irish Mirror: “Students are
so desperate, they’re not just paying through the nose to share rooms – they’re paying
to share a bed with complete strangers. It reached crisis point last year and it’s only getting
worse. “We’ve heard of students sleeping rough; on sofas, floors and in their cars and I
have to stress there’s no student in the country that hasn’t been touched by this crisis.
“Commutes – which would once have been considered ridiculous – are now normal,
whether that’s by bus, train or car and those who drive often end up sleeping in their car
if they’ve an early start the next morning.”
C. Worry is increasing over the problems facing Ireland's 200,000 students as the number
increases over the next 15 years. With 165,000 full-time students in Ireland – and that
figure expected to increase to around 200,000 within the next 15 years –fears remain that
there aren’t enough properties to accommodate current numbers.
D. Claims have emerged from the country that some students have been forced to sleep in
cars, or out on the streets, because of the enormous increases to rent in the capital. Those
who have been lucky enough to find a place to live have had to do so ‘blind’ by paying for
accommodation, months in advance, they haven’t even seen just so they will have a roof
over their head over the coming year.
E. According to the Irish Independent, it’s the ‘Google effect’ which is to blame. As Google
and other blue-chip companies open offices in and around Dublin’s docklands area, which
are ‘on the doorstep of the city’, international professionals have been flocking to the area
which will boast 2,600 more apartments, on 50 acres of undeveloped land, over the next
three to 10 years.
F. Rent in the area soared by 15 per cent last year and a two-bedroom apartment
overlooking the Grand Canal costs €2,100 (£1,500) per month to rent. Another two-
bedroom apartment at Hanover Dock costs €2,350 (almost £1,700) with a three- bedroom
penthouse – measuring some 136 square metres – sits at €4,500 (£3,200) per month in
rent.

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Part 4

Read the following text for questions 19-28

1. The Vitamin Shoppe: 1,946 part-time openings. The Vitamin Shoppe is a New Jersey- based
retailer of nutritional supplements. They also operate stores in Canada under the name
"VitaPath". The company provides approximately 8,000 different SKU's of supplements
through its retail stores and over 20,000 different SKU's of supplements through its online
retail websites.

Employee Review: "Good growth opportunities and stores opening all over the US all year
'round. Company based out of NJ, so more progressive policies on employment and benefits.
Good vacation, health, and dental benefits. Payment is above average. Good policies on
customer service interaction as well. Focus on Customer service vs. pushing products."

2. Chipotle: 1,553 part-time openings. Chipotle is known for its use of organic meats
throughout its more than 1,500 restaurants, which are located in 45 states. Since having been
founded in 1993, the chain has since exploded and now counts some 37,000 employees. It is
a pioneer in the "fast casual" dining movement.

Employee Review: "The people I work with are awesome and the food is good. It pays my
bills and makes me laugh. The schedule is super flexible but it's a lot of work. If you're looking
for something easy and laid back, keep looking."
3. Advantage Sales & Marketing: 1,742 part-time openings. Advantage Sales & Marketing
provides outsourced sales, merchandising, and marketing services to consumer goods and
food product manufacturers and suppliers. Owning more than 65 offices in the US and
Canada, ASM does merchandising for 1,200 clients -- including Johnson & Johnson, Mars,
Unilever, Energizer.

Employee Review: "Long lasting business, able to adapt to changes in market. Well-thought
out schedule, and flexible time off for both vacation and illness."

4. Universal Protection Service: 1,219 part-time openings. Universal Protection Service is

one of the largest providers of security services in the U.S. They offer an expansive range of
security solutions for airports, healthcare facilities, office buildings, and more.

Employee Review: "Good pay depending on where you work. Room for advancement based
on availability. Better company than any other I have worked for in security."

5. PSA Healthcare: 1,295 part-time openings PSA Healthcare, also known as Pediatric
Services of America, provides comprehensive home health services through a branch of office
across the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.

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Employee Review: "I love working one-on-one with the pediatric patient and their families.
You have the time needed to give great compassionate care! Office staff and supervisors are
very good with both employees and clients. There is a lot of flexibility with staffing. I never
received grief for requesting a day off."

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 19–25 on your answer sheet.

19. Which offer has the most part-time openings?

A. Chipotle
B. PSA Healthcare
C. The Vitamin Shoppe
D. Advantage Sales & Marketing
20. Which of these companies operate both in USA and Canada?
A. The Vitamin Shoppe and Advantage Sales & Marketing
B. PSA Healthcare and Advantage Sales & Marketing
C. Chipotle and PSA Healthcare
D. PSA Healthcare and The Vitamin Shoppe

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21. Review of which company says that it is the best security company he/she worked for?
A. Chipotle
B. The Vitamin Shoppe
C. Universal Protection Service
D. PSA Healthcare
22. Which company was founded in 1993?
A. The Vitamin Shoppe
B. Universal Protection Service
C. PSA Healthcare
D. Chipotle
23. Main office of which company is situated in Atlanta?
A. The Vitamin Shoppe
B. PSA Healthcare
C. Chipotle
D. Advantage Sales & Marketing
24. VitaPath is the other name of which company?
A. PSA Healthcare
B. Universal Protection Service
C. The Vitamin Shoppe
D. Advantage Sales & Marketing
25. Which review doesn’t mention a comfortable timetable?
A. Chipotle
B. Advantage Sales & Marketing
C. The Vitamin Shoppe
D. PSA Healthcare

Do the following statements agree with the information given?

Write the correct letter in boxes 26–28 on your answer sheet.

26. The Vitamin Shoppe has an above average salary, according to the review
A) True B) False C) Not Given
27. Reviewer of the company Chipotle says that working there is both fun and earns
enough money
A) True B) False C) Not Given
28. Advantage Sales & Marketing owns 65 offices all over the world
A) True B) False C) Not Given

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Part 5

Workplace dismissals

Before the dismissal

If an employer wants to dismiss an employee, there is a process to be followed. Instances

of minor misconduct and poor performance must first be addressed through some
preliminary steps.

Firstly, you should be given an improvement note. This will explain the problem, outline any
necessary changes and offer some assistance in correcting the situation. Then, if your
employer does not think your performance has improved, you may be given a written
warning. The last step is called a final written warning which will inform you that you will be
dismissed unless there are improvements in performance. If there is no improvement, your
employer can begin the dismissal procedure.

The dismissal procedure begins with a letter from the employer setting out the charges made
against the employee. The employee will be invited to a meeting to discuss these accusations.
If the employee denies the charges, he is given the opportunity to appear at a formal appeal
hearing in front of a different manager. After this, a decision is made as to whether the
employee will be let go or not.

Dismissals

Of the various types of dismissal, a fair dismissal is the best kind if an employer wants an
employee out of the workplace. A fair dismissal is legally and contractually strong and it
means all the necessary procedures have been correctly followed. In cases where an
employee’s misconduct has been very serious, however, an employer may not have to follow
all of these procedures. If the employer can prove that the employee’s behaviour was illegal,
dangerous or severely wrong, the employee can be dismissed immediately: a procedure
known as summary dismissal.

Sometimes a dismissal is not considered to have taken place fairly. One of these types is
wrongful dismissal and involves a breach of contract by the employer. This could involve
dismissing an employee without notice or without following proper disciplinary and dismissal
procedures. Another type, unfair dismissal, is when an employee is sacked without good
cause.

There is another kind of dismissal, known as constructive dismissal, which is slightly peculiar
because the employee is not actually openly dismissed by the employer. In this case the
employee is forced into resigning by an employer who tries to make significant changes to

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the original contract. This could mean an employee might have to work night shifts after
originally signing on for day work, or he could be made to work in dangerous conditions.

Complete the sentences below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 29–30 on your answer sheet.

If an employee receives a 29 , this means he will lose his job if his work
does not get better.

If an employee does not accept the reasons for his dismissal, a 30 can be
arranged.

Questions 31–35

Look at the following descriptions (Questions 31–35) and the list of terms in the box
below.

Match each description with the correct term A–E.

Write the appropriate letter A–E in boxes 31–35 on your answer sheet.

31. An employee is asked to leave work straight away because he has done something
really bad
32. An employee is pressured to leave his job unless he accepts conditions that are very
different from those agreed to in the beginning
33. An employer gets rid of an employee without keeping to conditions in the contract _
34. The reason for an employee’s dismissal is not considered good enough _
35. The reasons for an employee’s dismissal are acceptable by law and the terms of the
employment contract

A Fair dismissal
B Summary dismissal
C Unfair dismissal
D Wrongful dismissal
E Constructive dismissal

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SPEAKING TEST

PART 1

Music & Pop stars

1. Who is your favorite singer?

2. Do you want to see her concert?
3. Do you want to be a pop singer?
4. Do you like to go to the concert?

Flats/Houses/Accommodation

1. Do you like a house or a flat/ an apartment?

2. What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
3. What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

PART 2

Describe your favorite TV Series

You should say:

▪ what the TV series are

▪ who act these series
▪ what is the plot
▪ and explain how you feel about it

PART 3

1. Do you think (watching) TV have (has) educational benefits?

2. In what ways are documentary films and films only for entertainment different?
3. Why do you think documentary films are not so popular?
4. How are movies and real life different ?
5. Do men and women like to watch the same kinds of films?

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WRITING TEST

Task 1

You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that
you cannot continue the course.

Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter

• describe the situation

• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take

Write at least 150 words.

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Task 2

It is common for larger companies to require their staff to wear uniforms at all times. What
are the benefits for a company of having a uniform? How can a uniform benefit the staff?

Write at least 250 words

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