Listening FCE

TEST 1
Part 1: 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 customer talking to a shop assistant about a coat she bought. What does
she want?
A a different kind of item

В the same item but in a different size
C her money back
2. You hear a weather forecast on the radio. Tomorrow, the weather in the east of the
country will be
A stormy in the morning.
В sunny in the afternoon.
C foggy in the evening.
3. You hear an office worker talking about cycling to work. What does she enjoy most
about it?
A getting some exercise each morning
В avoiding the traffic into town
C thinking about the day ahead
4. You hear a radio announcer talking about a competition for writers of short stories.
The man says that one of the rules is that
A you have to be over sixteen to enter.
В you can submit more than one entry.
C your entry must be emailed.
5. You hear a conversation about reading. The man enjoys reading books which
A have characters that remind him of people he knows.
В describe situations that he finds highly amusing.
C are set in places that he is unlikely ever to visit.
6. You hear two people talking about watching films on the Internet. What do they
agree about?
A the advantages of buying films online
В the usefulness of reading film reviews
C the pleasure of watching films at home
7. You hear a woman at an airport talking on the phone. Why did she miss her flight?
A She was held up by traffic.
В There was a long queue at check-in.
C She went to the wrong terminal.
8. You hear a man talking about his new job. What attracted him to this job?
A the type of work
В the opportunities for promotion
C the salary offered
Part 2: You will hear an expert snowboarder called Brad Mitchell talking about
the sport of extreme snowboarding. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences
with a word or short phrase.
Brad says there are no 9__________ to warn extreme snowboarders of dangers. Brad
advises snowboarders always to follow the 10__________ when descending. Brad
always wears a 11__________ when he goes into the mountains. According to Brad,
you need a lot of 12__________ to set off down the mountain. Brad particularly
enjoys doing several 13__________ when he is going down a slope. Brad says at first
he found it difficult to do a good 14__________ on steep slopes. Brad says you must
never 15__________ if you feel you’re about to fall. Brad advises against putting your
weight on your 16__________ in a fall. Brad always carries a 17__________ in case
he is in difficulty following a fall. In the future, Brad would most like to
try 18__________ snowboarding.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about habits they
find difficult to control. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) the habit
each person has. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which
you do not need to use.
A eating unhealthy food Speaker 1 19 __

В doing too much exercise Speaker 2 20 __
C buying unnecessary items Speaker 3 21 __
D watching too much television Speaker 4 22 __
E spending too much time online Speaker 5 23 __
F oversleeping
G working too hard
H arriving late for everything
Part 4: You will hear Leonie Steiner talking to an interviewer about her work as
A music teacher in a school. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В
or C).
24. Leonie first starting learning the piano
A with a relative.
В at primary school.
C with a private teacher.
25. Leonie started giving music lessons

A for the pleasure of seeing others learn.
В because she needed some extra money.
C to see if she was suited to teaching.
26. Leonie most likes to teach students who

A have great natural talent at an early age.
В need good teaching to develop their talent.
C have previously been taught badly.
27. Leonie thinks that schools should

A employ far more music teachers.
В buy good musical instruments.
C ensure that all their pupils pass music exams.
28. Leonie thinks the problem with singing in schools is that

A many students are too embarrassed to sing.
В few students want to learn how to sing.
C singing is not often taught in them nowadays.
29. Leonie believes her success as a music teacher is a result of

A choosing a particular age group of children to teach.
В the training she received as a student teacher.
C a natural ability to communicate with young people.
30. What decision did Leonie find difficult to make?

A to turn down the offer of a job abroad
В to refuse promotion in the school
C to continue teaching when she felt tired
TEST 2
1. You hear part of a conversation in a watch repair shop. What is the man doing?
A refusing to accept the watch for repair
В encouraging the customer to buy a watch
C advising the customer to have the watch mended elsewhere
2. You are on a train and you hear a woman leaving a message on an answering
machine. Why is she calling?
A to arrange a lift from the station
В to change the time of her evening meal
C to find out bus times from the station
3. You hear a talent show judge commenting on a performance she has just seen.
What does she think of the man’s performance?
A He lacks confidence.
В He chose the wrong song.
C He has a weak singing voice.
4. You hear the beginning of a talk in a community centre. What will the talk be
about?
A local history
В transport problems
C modern agriculture
5. You hear a man talking about saving money. He wants to buy

A a motorcycle.
В a bicycle.
C a car.
6. You hear a woman talking about a concert being cancelled. What does she think
about this?
A She is glad it will not take place.
В It should be re-arranged for a later date.
C She should have been told sooner.
7. You hear a man and woman talking about a flat they are considering renting. What
do they both like about it?
A the size
В the low rent
C the furniture
8. You hear a woman talking about her tablet computer. How does she feel about it?
A She finds something about it annoying.
В She wants to get a more powerful model.
C She spends too much time using it.
Part 2: You will hear a man called Markus Fischer talking about mooncake, a
traditional Asian bakery product. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences
Markus was staying in 9_______ when he first tried mooncake. Markus’s favourite
kind of mooncake has a filling made of 10_______. Markus says that he likes to
have 11_______ with mooncake. Mooncake is popular during the Moon Festival,
which last year was held in 12_______. The mooncake Marcus was given during the
festival had the shape of a 13_______ on the top. Markus was surprised to learn that
mooncake is rarely made 14 _______ in China. The people Markus was staying with
received mooncake from their 15_______. His host family gave Markus a mooncake
that had a slightly 16_______ flavour. Markus was told that, many years ago, people
used mooncakes to send 17_______to each other. After people had read what was
written on the mooncake, they 18_______ it.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about deciding to
take up new interests. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) the reason
each speaker gives for deciding to take up their new interest. Use the letters only
once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
A to help other people Speaker 1 19 __

В to make some money Speaker 2 20 __
C to pass the time Speaker 3 21 __
D to meet new people Speaker 4 22 __
E to try to win a prize Speaker 5 23 __
F to overcome a fear
G to get fit
H to make a change from their work
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a woman called Adriana Moretti, who
works as a wildlife photographer. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).
24. Why did Adriana want to become a wildlife photographer?

A She enjoyed travelling to remote locations.
В She was very good at taking photos.
C She was interested in animal behaviour.
25. Why, according to Adriana, is it easier nowadays to learn how to photograph

animals?
A The necessary equipment is cheaper than it used to be.
В It is possible to learn wildlife photography online.
C Cheap international travel means more species can be photographed.
26. Why did Adriana feel uncomfortable while she was trying to take photos of birds?
A She was not able to sit down.
В Her feet were getting wet.
C She was being bitten by insects.
27. How did Adriana feel when she was trying to photograph the crocodile?
A afraid that it might try to attack her
В worried she may not get the photo she wanted
C increasingly bored with waiting to take the picture
28. Adriana has still never taken photos of

A a tiger in India.
В a snow leopard in China.
C a polar bear in Russia.
29. What disadvantage does Adriana say her work has?

A She sometimes feels lonely when she is working abroad.
В She doesn’t see her family as often as she would like to.
C She always has to go where the agency tells her.
30. Adriana believes it is becoming harder to get work as a wildlife photographer

because
A so many photos of wildlife are available on the Internet.
В there is a lot of competition for jobs in wildlife photography.
C people are becoming less interested in wildlife.
TEST 3
Part 1: 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 film review on the radio. What criticism does the reviewer make?
A the acting is poor
В the music is unsuitable
C the story is difficult to follow
2. You hear two students talking about a holiday abroad. What do they agree about?
A Foreign travel is harmful to the environment.
В It is becoming more expensive to travel abroad.
C Holidays are more enjoyable if you go abroad.
3. You hear a woman talking on the radio about a place called Dolphin Bay. Where
did she first hear about Dolphin Bay?
A on the Internet
В on the radio
C on television
4. You overhear a woman talking outside the post office. Why had she gone to the
post office?
A to collect a parcel
В to buy stamps
C to send a parcel
5. You hear part of a discussion on local radio. What is the programme about?
A building new housing
В protecting wildlife
C improving road safety
6. You hear a man talking about motorcycling. What does he regret?

A riding his motorcycle too fast
В doing a particular journey by motorcycle
C buying a motorcycle
7. You overhear a student talking about her new college. How does she feel about the
college?
A She is finding some of the lessons difficult.
В Some of her new classmates are unfriendly.
C It is too far away from her home.
8. You overhear a driving instructor talking to a learner after the lesson has ended.
What mistake did the learner make?
A He ignored a road sign.
В He was driving too fast.
C He failed to look in the mirror.
Part 2: You will hear a student called Fiona Doyle talking about living in the
countryside after growing up in a city. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences
Fiona says the lack of 9______ in the countryside created a contrast at night.
Some rooms in the house can be rather 10______ in winter. At first, the 11______
made it difficult for Fiona to sleep in the house. Fiona finds she tends to 12______
later in the day than when she was in the city. In the countryside, Fiona sees 13______
from her bedroom window. Fiona sometimes finds the slowness of the 14______
where she lives rather irritating. Out in the countryside, Fiona sometimes can’t
get 15______ from friends. The nearest 16______ is almost two kilometres away from
where Fiona lives. Fiona says you need to have a 17______ in the country, but not in
the city. Fiona won’t have to travel as far to the 18______ as she would from her old
home.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about
difficult situations they have been in. For questions 19-23, choose from the list
(A-H) what each speaker says they did in each situation. Use the letters only
once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
A I contacted the emergency services. Speaker 1 19 __

В I found it impossible to remain calm. Speaker 2 20 __
С I did what I had been trained to do. Speaker 3 21 __
D I followed someone else’s advice. Speaker 4 22 __
E I made a decision I later regretted. Speaker 5 23 __
F I helped people reach safety.
G I was tempted to ignore what had
happened.
H I had an argument with someone.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with travel writer Amy McCarthy about her
first experience of travelling abroad. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).
24. Why did Amy want to go abroad?

A She wanted to find a job in another country.
В Her friends had invited her to go with them.
C She felt she was good at learning languages.
25. Amy and her friends decided to go to Ibiza because

A it was cheaper than similar destinations.
В there were lots of things to do there.
C none of them had been there before.
26. When she was at the airport, Amy felt

A glad she had taken sandwiches with her.
В worried that she might miss her plane.
C annoyed that she had spent so much.
27. Amy’s friend Carla annoyed Amy because Carla

A sometimes left dirty dishes in the living room.
В often forgot her keys when she went out.
C wouldn’t do any food shopping.
28. Why didn’t Amy phone her family?
A She didn’t have enough credit left on her phone.
В She forgot that she had promised to call them.
C She didn’t want them to hear her sounding unhappy.
29. What did Amy regret doing?

A booking three weeks at the apartment
В taking the wrong items on holiday with her
C agreeing to take it in turns to cook meals 30
30. What were Amy’s feelings when she got home?

A She never wanted to go on holiday with friends again.
В The holiday had been a useful learning experience.
C Next summer she would look for work abroad.
TEST 4
1. You hear someone talking about football referees. What is the speaker’s attitude
towards referees?
A They make too many mistakes.
В They deserve sympathy.
C Some are better than others.
2. You hear a famous chef talking about his week. What does he say about what
happened during the week?
A He had a problem that was not his fault.
В He didn’t want to appear on so many programmes.
C He had his first experience of live TV.
3. You hear someone talking about her career in dancing. What does she emphasize?
A the contribution made by her parents
В how much hard work she did
C her desire to be a dancer
4. You hear someone talking on the phone at work. Who is she talking to?
A a colleague
В her boss
C a client
5. You hear a radio presenter talking about a book. What feeling does the presenter
express about the book?
A doubt that it does exactly what it says it does
В amazement at how up to date its information is
C curiosity about how it was written
6. You hear part of an interview with a famous comedian. What does he say about his
school days?
A The teachers never criticized him.
В He was only good at one subject.
C Other people found him amusing.
7. You hear someone talking about a person he knows. What is the speaker doing?
A complaining
В apologizing
C arguing
8. You hear a tour guide talking to a group of visitors to a museum. What does he tell
them about the museum?
A Its easy to get lost in it.
В Big groups aren’t allowed in some parts of it.
C It’s better only to visit a small part of it.
Part 2: You will hear someone talking about the sport of elephant polo. For
questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Elephants are 9_______ animals and so they enjoy elephant polo tournaments.
The 10_______ of a goal in elephant polo is the same as in football. A player and an
elephant 11_______ both sit on each elephant.
It is against the rules for the elephants to use their trunks to 12_______ the ball. A
total of 13_______ elephants are required for a game to take place.
The participants are in action for a total of 14_______ during each game.
The stick used in the game is both 15___ and ___. The elephants sometimes want
to 16_______ in front of a goal. An elephant with a bad 17_______ will be taken out
of a game. African elephants are not used because 18_______ cause a problem.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about cities they have visited.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – H) the opinion each person gives
about the city. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you
do not need to use
A It was exactly as I had imagined. Speaker 1 19 __

В It is not as good as it used to be. Speaker 2 20 __
C It is hard to find your way around it. Speaker 3 21 __
D It is overrated. Speaker 4 22 __
E It can get too crowded.
F It takes time to get used to. Speaker 5 23 __
G It is too expensive. <extra
H It was even better than I expected.
i<extra
Part 4: You will hear an interview with someone who is involved in the music
business. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. What does James say about the radio station he started?
A Its name was very appropriate.
В It was more popular than he had expected.
C It was not very expensive to run.
25. What does James say about people’s attitudes towards his age?
A They were nicer to him when he was 12 than when he was 16.
В They were more jealous of him when he was 12 than when he was 16.
C They expected more of him when he was 16 than when he was 12.
26. James says that his career in music has included

A taking over a local radio station.
В making advertisements.
C setting up new festivals.
27. What do we learn about advertising on James’ TV channel?

A There isn’t any of it.
В It always includes music.
C It doesn’t interrupt the programmes.
28. What does James say about the people interviewed on the channel?
A They have to say something interesting.
В They enjoy being interviewed.
C They often say unexpected things.
29. What does James say about his ideas?

A Some of them are not very realistic.
В He expects to have good ones all the time.
C He makes sure that he doesn’t forget them.
30. James’s advice to listeners who might want to go into business is to

A forget about past problems.
В learn from past mistakes.
C take big risks.
TEST 5
1. You hear part of an interview with a sportsman. What does he say about playing for
the national team?
A He doesn’t think it will happen soon.
В It isn’t his main concern at the moment.
C The possibility of it happening has put him under pressure.
2. You hear the introduction to a radio programme. What is the speaker doing?
A contrasting weather forecasting in the past and the present
В explaining why weather forecasting has become more accurate
C joking about how people used to forecast the weather
3. You hear a man talking about reading aloud to children. What opinion does he
express?
A Short stories are better than longer books.
В The choice of book may not be important.
C It’s hard to know what will make children laugh.
4. You hear someone talking about work. What is his situation?

A He has just left a job.
В He is thinking of leaving his job.
C He has just started a new job.
5. You hear someone talking about his childhood. What does he mention?
A a habit he regards as strange
В regret about some of his behaviour
C how much he has changed
6. You hear someone talking about something that happened at a party. How did the
speaker feel?
A upset
В amused
C frightened
7. You hear part of a talk about blues music. What is the speaker talking about?
A why it originated in a certain area
В how popular it was in the past compared with today
C its importance in the history of popular music
8. You hear someone on the radio talking about a website for consumers. What is the
speaker’s purpose?
A to encourage consumers to make complaints
В to inform consumers about a source of information
C to describe common problems for consumers
Part 2: You will hear a radio interview about indoor skydiving. For questions 9-
18, complete the sentences.
The fans in the tunnel are normally used for putting air into 9_______ . It has been
said that the machine looks like a huge 10_______. The walls in the tunnel are made
of 11_______. The only parts of the body that can get hurt in the tunnel are the 12___
and ___. You have to be 13_______ years old to use the tunnel. You have to
wear 14_______ when you use the tunnel. Beginners have two 15______ lessons in
the tunnel with an instructor. During lessons, you get into a position as if you have
a 16_______ in your hands. The person who created the wind tunnel refers to it as
a 17‘_______’. Indoor skydiving has become a sport called 18_______.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about the reasons why they
became very successful. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – H) the
reason each person gives for
their success. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do
not need to use.
A natural ability
В encouragement from others Speaker 1 19 __
C careful planning Speaker 2 20 __
D peer pressure Speaker 3 21 __
E determination to improve Speaker 4 22 __
F lack of competition Speaker 5 23 __
G constant good luck
H courage
Part 4: You will hear someone giving a talk about taking up running as an
activity. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. The speaker says that when she was younger,

A she envied people who did a lot of physical activity.
В she knew that she ought to take up some kind of physical activity.
C she hated the idea of doing any kind of physical activity.
25. The speaker says that if people take up running,

A she can guarantee that there will be certain benefits.
В they will wonder why they didn’t do it before.
C it will become a long-term interest for them.
26. The speaker says that, in comparison with other activities and sports, running is
A more enjoyable.
В more convenient.
C more beneficial.
27. What does the speaker say about people who feel that they can’t take up running?
A They should talk to people who do run.
В They may be right.
C They know that their attitude Is wrong.
28. The speaker warns people who take up running not to

A be competitive.
В give up as soon as there is a problem.
C ignore pain.
29. What advice does the speaker give about running technique?
A Change the position of your arms from time to time.
В Think of your arms as if they were parts of an engine.
C Pay more attention to your arms than any other part of your body.
30. What does the speaker say about breathing while running?
A Some bad advice is sometimes given about it.
В It takes some time to develop the best technique for it.
C There isn’t a correct or incorrect way of doing it.
TEST 6
1. You hear part of an interview with a pop singer. How does she feel about what
happened?
A embarrassed by her mistake
В angry with her tour manager
C confused about what happened
2. You hear part of a radio programme for young people. What advice does the
speaker give?
A Try to discuss the matter with your friends.
В Pay no attention to the people who laugh at you.
C Encourage other people to be like you.
3. You hear a radio presenter talking about a book. What does the presenter say about
the book?
A Some of the writers have already had their work published.
В It contains work that was entered for a competition.
C It is very well organised.
4. You hear someone talking on the phone. What is the speaker’s purpose?
A to resolve a disagreement
В to make a threat
C to apologise for previous behaviour
5. You hear someone talking to an assistant at a box office. What is the situation?
A The man has lost his tickets.
В The man was sent the wrong tickets.
C The man wants to return the tickets.
6. You hear someone talking about her personality. What is the speaker doing?
A admitting something
В explaining something
C promising something
7. You hear two people talking. What is the relationship between them?
A They are members of the same club.
В They live in the same building.
C They are studying on the same course.
8. You hear a local radio presenter talking about a competition. Which of the
following is true of the competition?
A The first part does not involve any cooking.
В The second part involves ten people cooking on their own.
C The final part takes place at a different restaurant.
Part 2: You will hear an interview with a representative of a wildlife park called
Paradise Wildlife Park. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Project Life Lion is connected with diseases spread by 9_______ . The Park has
created its own 10_______ system, and other organisations use it. A wide variety
of 11_______ events (e.g. barbecues) are held at the Park. For charity events, the Park
will provide cheap tickets and 12______. The Park’s sister company gives people a
chance to be a 13_______. People paying to adopt an animal get a 14_______, a
photograph, information about the animal and a free ticket for two people. People who
visit the Park 15______ in a year benefit from having a season ticket. When the
weather is cold, visitors can still enjoy using the 16_______. One of the Experience
Days involves being an 17_______ for a day. The Park is looking for people to do
customer service and 18_______ work.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about what they discovered
when they read autobiographies by famous people. For questions 19-23, choose
from the list (A – H) what each person says that they discovered. Use the letters
only once There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A He had a terrible life before becoming Speaker 1 19 __

famous. Speaker 2 20 __
В He is a nicer person than he appears to be. Speaker 3 21 __
C He is exactly the same in private as he is Speaker 4 22 __
in public. Speaker 5 23 __
D He would have preferred a different
career.
E He has a sad personal life.
F He feels that he is a very important
person.
G He believes family to be the most
important thing
H He was very unkind to other people after
he became famous.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with someone whose daughters are appearing
in a show in London. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. What does Jackie say about Olivia’s role in Annie?

A Olivia had difficulty learning such a big role.
В Olivia had always wanted to have such a big role.
C Olivia hadn’t expected to get such a big role.
25. Jackie says that Olivia’s performance in Annie

A did not surprise other members of her family.
В was helped by advice from an agent.
C contrasted with her normal personality.
26. When Olivia tried to get a part in Mary Poppins, she

A did not really expect to get the part.
В was extremely upset not to get the part.
C was immediately rejected for the part.
27. What happened at the first auditions for The Sound of Music?
A Jackie’s children were told they would have to come back the next day.
В The family arrived later than they had been told to arrive.
C There were so many people that the family considered leaving.
28. For the second audition, both girls
A decided to wear similar clothes.
В were required to sing two songs.
C felt they had to improve.
29. At the final audition,

A neither of the girls appeared to be nervous.
В Jackie told them they looked right for the parts.
C both girls made jokes about the event.
30. How have the girls reacted to getting the parts?

A They are a bit concerned that their lives will change.
В The achievement has made them more self-confident.
C Their behaviour has remained the same as it was before.
TEST 7
1. You hear someone talking on a radio programme. What is the speaker doing?
A recommending that listeners make a certain drink
B explaining why a drink is becoming more popular
C telling listeners about a drink they may not know about
2. You hear someone talking about people who travel a lot when they’re young. What
is his attitude towards these people?
A He is envious of them for having the opportunity.
B He feels that they are simply wasting their time.
C He can’t understand why they do it.
3. You hear an advertisement for a course. What does the speaker say about the
course?
A You need to take a lest before being accepted for it.
В It starts with theory and moves on to practical work.
C It focuses on your effect on the people you will instruct.
4. You hear part of a radio interview. Who is being interviewed?

A a film director
В an actor
C a screenwriter
5. You hear part of a radio report about car drivers. What did the survey discover
about a lot of drivers?
A They pay no attention to warning lights.
В They don’t know what various symbols in a car relate to.
C They think there are ton many warning lights and symbols in cars.
6. You turn on the radio and hear part of a programme. What type of programme is it?
A a review programme
В a chat show
C a phone-in
7. You hear part of a radio play. Where is the scene taking place?
A in a restaurant
В in a car
C in a house
8. You hear a woman talking about running. What aspect of running is she talking
about?
A her involvement in running over a period of time
В why she finds running so enjoyable
C the importance of running and training with others
Part 2: You will hear an announcement about a competition. For questions 9-18,
complete the sentences.
The money given to the winner is not a 9_______ . The winner might be 10_______
with a plan for improving a water supply. The winner might have an idea about how
to help the 11_______ in the world. If you enter the competition by phone you must
explain your idea in a maximum of 12______.
One of the categories is for people who want to start a business that provides a 13___
or ___ that currently doesn’t exist. One of the categories is for people who want to
take part in a project that is 14_______. One of the rules is that 15______ for the
competition are not allowed. Before you phone, it may be a good idea to prepare
a 16_______. To win, you must show that you have a lot of 17_______ for your idea.
Judges will listen to the ideas presented by 18_______ people.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about how they felt when they
received an award. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A -H) how each
person felt. Use the letters only once There are three extra letter which you do
not need to use.
A relieved. Speaker 1 19 __
В surprised. Speaker 2 20 __
C proud. Speaker 3 21 __
D exhausted. Speaker 4 22 __
E grateful.
F confused. Speaker 5 23 __
G worried.
H indifferent.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with someone who has started a magazine for
children. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. When talking about her job as a primary school teacher, Kate emphasizes
A how much effort the job required.
В how good she was as a teacher.
C how difficult the children could be.
25. Kate decided to start her own magazine for children

A because both children and parents suggested the idea.
В when she was working in publishing for children.
C after considering what was available for children.
26. What does Kate say about enthusiasm?

A Children respond positively to it.
В Children cannot maintain it for long. i m
C Children experience it more than adults.
27. Kate says that she learnt from her research that children
A don’t want to feel that they are being considered inferior.
В don’t like texts that have too much serious content.
C don’t know some words that she had expected them to know.
28. Kate says that the age range for the magazine
A may change to some extent in the future.
В may not be exactly what it is stated to be.
C has been decided after asking parents.
29. Kate says that the magazine makes use of the Internet because
A some children prefer using it to learn about subjects.
В some subjects cannot be covered fully in the magazine.
C it is used a great deal in connection with some school work
30. Kate says that one of her aims for the magazine is to
A include subjects that children dun’l normally read about.
В create an interest in subjects some children consider boring.
C encourage children to choose what they want as a career.
TEST 8
Part 1: 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 message on a telephone answering machine. Why is the speaker calling?
A to confirm some arrangements
B to issue an invitation
C to persuade someone to do something
2. You hear two people talking about a water-sports centre. The man says the centre
should
A pay more attention to safety.
B offer activities for small children.
C provide all the equipment needed.
3. You hear a professional tennis player talking about her career. What annoys her
most about interviewers?
A their belief that she leads a glamorous life
B their assumption that she’s motivated by money
C their tendency to disturb her while she’s travelling
4. You hear a poet talking about his work. What is he doing?

A giving his reasons for starting to visit schools
B justifying the childlike nature of some of his recent poems
C explaining that his poems appeal to people of different ages
5. You hear two people talking about a programme they saw on TV. The woman
thinks the programme was
A irritating.
B sad.
C uninformative.
6. You hear two people talking about an ice-hockey game they’ve just seen. How does
the girl feel about it?
A pleased to have had the experience
B relieved that she’d dressed appropriately
C impressed by the performance of the team
7. You overhear two friends talking about a restaurant. What do they both like about
it?
A the presentation of the food
B the atmosphere of the place
C the originality of the cooking
8. You hear a man talking on the radio. What type of information is he giving?
A a travel announcement
B a weather forecast
C an accident report
Part 2: You will hear a woman called Angela Thomas, who works for a wildlife
organisation, talking about the spectacled bear. For questions 9-18, complete the
sentences.
Angela says that it was the 9 _______ of the spectacled bear that first interested her.
Angela mentions that the bear’s markings can be found on its 10 _______ as well as
its eyes and cheeks. Angela is pleased by evidence that spectacled bears have been
seen in 11 _______ areas of Argentina. Angela says the bears usually live
in 12 _______ , though they can also be found in other places. Spectacled bears
behave differently from other types of bear during 13 _______ , which Angela finds
surprising. Angela is upset that 14 _______are the biggest danger to spectacled bears.
Angela says that spectacled bears usually eat 15 _______ and tree bark. Bears climb
trees and make a 16 _______ , which fascinated Angela. When bears eat meat, they
much prefer 17 _______ although they do eat other creatures. One man has produced
an amusing 18 _______ about the time he spent studying the bears.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their
visit to a city. For questions 19 – 23, choose from the list (A – H) what each
speaker liked most about the city they visited. Use the letters only once. There are
three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A the efficiency of the public transport Speaker 1 19 __

system Speaker 2 20 __
B the natural beauty of the scenery Speaker 3 21 __
C the variety of goods in the markets Speaker 4 22 __
D the style of the architecture Speaker 5 23 __
E the well-designed plan of the city
F the helpfulness of the people
G the range of leisure opportunities
H the standard of the accommodation
Part 4: You will hear part of a radio interview with a woman called Rachel
Reed, who works in a commercial art gallery, a shop which sells works of art. For
24. What does Rachel say about her job title?

A It makes her feel more important than she is.
B It gives people the wrong idea about her work.
C It is appropriate for most of the work she does.
25. What is the most common reason for the gallery not exhibiting an artist’s work?
A The subject matter is unsuitable.
B It is not of a high enough quality.
C The gallery manager doesn’t like it.
26. When can phone calls from artists be difficult for Rachel?
A when their work doesn’t sell
B when they don’t receive payments
C when their work is not accepted
27. Why does Rachel include a commentary in the catalogue?

A It gives background information about the artist.
B It encourages people to buy paintings over the phone.
C It tells people what experts think of the work.
28. What does Rachel say about administrative work?

A She is able to leave a lot of it to others.
B She would like to have an assistant to help with it.
C She finds it hard to get it all organised.
29. What is Rachel’s role in the service the gallery offers to large companies?
A making initial contacts
B responding to enquiries
C promoting a certain type of art
30. What does Rachel find most enjoyable about her job?
A meeting interesting people
B the fact that it’s unpredictable
C being close to works of art
TEST 9
1. You hear a young man talking about his hobby of rock climbing. How does he feel
about it?
A satisfied with his level of expertise
B concerned about doing a dangerous sport
C proud when he copes with difficult conditions
2. You hear a public announcement at a family theme park. What does the
announcement contain?
A a change to a timetable
B details of a new attraction
C instructions about a location
3. You hear two people talking about a course they have attended. What was the topic
of the course?
A book illustration
B journalism
C publishing
4. You hear two people talking about a film they have both seen. What do they agree
about?
A The story wasn’t very original.
B Reviews of the film weren’t accurate.
C The message wasn’t very positive.
5. You hear a man being interviewed about a new project he has set up in his home
town. What is the purpose of the project?
A to reduce the amount of litter on a town’s streets
B to increase the inhabitants’ awareness of recycling
C to stop shopkeepers using plastic bags for customers’ purchases
6. You hear a man talking on the radio about salespeople. What does he say about
them?
A They take pride in forming good relationships with buyers.
B They keep one objective in mind at all times.
C They prefer people they think are easy to sell to.
7. You hear two friends talking about a student website. What do they agree about it?
A It is visually attractive.
B It has a lot of useful advertisements.
C It is easy to navigate round.
8. You hear a chef talking about taking part in a cookery competition. What did he
find surprising?
A how nervous he felt
B how rushed he felt
C how tired he felt
Part 2: You will hear a man called Chris Graham talking to a group of students
about a vacation job he had in Australia. For questions 9-18, complete the
sentences.
Chris thinks the best place to find a job like he had is the 9 _______ . Chris is
studying 10 _______ at university. For most of the time he was working for the travel
company, Chris lived in a 11 _______ outside of the town. Chris was often asked to
go to a 12 _______ at the weekend. In the mornings, Chris had to drive tourists to see
the 13 _______ in the desert. Many of the tourists were unaware of the need to keep
their 14 _______ covered up when they were in the sun. The tourists particularly
wanted to know how to tell the difference between the 15 _______ of the wild
animals. In the afternoons, the tourists were able to see some 16 _______ that had
more than one use. Chris says that the local government would like to have a
larger 17 _______ to attract tourists. Chris advises other students to send off their job
application forms in the month of 18 _______ at the latest.
happiness. For questions 19 – 23, choose from the list (A – H) what each person
says happiness means to them. Use the letters only once. There are three extra
letter which you do not need to use.
A. Having a happy personality allows you to cope effectively with problems. Speaker 1 19 __
B. Happiness comes from having someone special to share your thoughts with. Speaker 2 20 __
C. Happiness is all about the experience of overcoming problems. Speaker 3 21 __
D. Happiness is a short escape from everyday routine. Speaker 4 22 __
E. True happiness lies in making others happy. Speaker 5 23 __
F. Older people are less happy than younger ones.
G. Happiness is being thankful for what you have.
H. Happiness comes from achieving your goals.
Part 4: You will hear part of a radio interview with an author called Mickey
Smith, who is talking about becoming excellent at sport. For questions 24-30,
24. When asked about his theory on talent, Mickey says that
A he is doing further research with other people.
B he realises some people disagree with him.
C he has not yet fully proved his ideas.
25. Mickey believes that outstanding football players
A have better levels of concentration than other players.
B are aware of the positions of other players on the pitch.
C are faster runners than other players.
26. How did Mickey feel when he first became successful at gymnastics?
A convinced he had a natural aptitude for the sport
B conscious that others in his area didn’t have the same chances
C lucky to have had one of the best training routines
27. Mickey says that the motivation to continue training for long periods of time
A develops at an early age in people who become experts.
B depends on your personal attitude towards success.
C does not come naturally to most people.
28. Mickey says that coaches working with young people need to understand that
A children and adults have different thought processes.
B young people have a built-in drive to succeed in areas like sport.
C it is important to focus on mental rather than physical techniques.
29. Mickey says that many people who play sport don’t bother to try hard because
A they feel incapable of reaching the same levels as sports stars.
B they don’t have time to put in the necessary effort.
C they are not confident in their ability to deal with success.
30. According to Mickey, what can cause some sports people to fail at important
events?
A They haven’t trained enough.
B They are inexperienced at dealing with pressure.
C They can become too aware of their actions.
TEST 10
Part 1: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8,
1. You hear two friends talking about attending a motor-racing event. They agree that
the best thing about it was
A the race.
В the facilities.
C the atmosphere.
2. You hear a football coach talking about a match. He thinks that the team lost
because
A they lacked concentration.
В they hadn’t practised enough.
C they weren’t very fit.
3. You hear two people talking about a computer game. Why does the boy dislike it?
A It’s boring.
В It’s expensive.
C It’s complicated.
4. You hear a woman talking about judging a poetry competition. What surprised her?
A how nature was seen in the poems
В how many poems some people wrote
C how humorous the poems were
5. You hear a young man talking about travelling alone for the first time. How did his
parents react to the idea?
A They were helpful.
В They were worried.
C They were angry.
6. You hear part of a talk by a nurse. What is she doing?

A giving instructions to a new colleague
В explaining how patients should be treated
C outlining the good and bad points of the job
7. You hear a man talking about a long-distance journey he made. How did he travel?
A by bus
В by motorbike
C by car
8. You hear two friends talking about listening to the radio. What did the girl like
about the programme she mentions?
A It was amusing.
В She learned something.
C The presenter was good.
Part 2: You will hear a singer called Tim Tanner, who sings with his twin brother Sam
Tanner, talking about their lives and career. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
The name of the talent competition which the twins won is 9 ______ . Tim is
exactly 10 ______ older than Sam. The twins were born in the month of 11 ______.
The main physical difference between Tim and Sam is their 12 ______. Tim has a
less 13 ______ personality than Sam. At school, both Tim and Sam were good
at 14 ______. Sam started taking 15 ______ lessons when he was thirteen. The fact
that the twins share the same 16 ______ sometimes leads to arguments. Tim says a
key part of the twins’ image is the 17 ______ they wear. The title of the twins’ next
album is 18 ______.
classical music. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) the reason each
person gives for starting to play classical music. Use the letters only once. There
are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A. following a family tradition Speaker 1 19 __

В. being introduced to a range of good music Speaker 2 20 __
C. the experience of attending a concert Speaker 3 21 __
D. the encouragement of a teacher Speaker 4 22 __
E. hearing it in an everyday situation Speaker 5 23 __
F. realising the importance of starting young
G. the influence of someone famous
H. finding other types of music unexciting
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a professional athlete called Ann Brown.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. What does Ann say about her performance in the world championships?
A She was disappointed not to win.
В She wishes she’d been more prepared.
C She did better than she’d been expecting to.
25. How does Ann feel about the place where she trains?
A She finds it quite boring.
В She enjoys looking at the scenery.
C She pays little attention to where she is.
26. What does Ann think of the idea of taking a ‘day off’ from training?
A She thinks all athletes need one sometimes.
В She would like to have more of them.
C She doesn’t find them necessary.
27. What is Ann’s attitude towards the other competitors in races?

A She avoids close social contact with them.
В She’s made a few good friends amongst them.
C She finds it easy to talk to them when she has to.
28. In her free time, Ann enjoys

A kite flying.
В skiing.
C reading.
29. How does Ann feel about being recognised in public?

A She’s relaxed about it.
В She finds the attention exciting.
C She dislikes signing autographs.
30. When thinking about the future, Ann

A plans around five years in advance.
В admits to worrying about getting injured.
C remains focused on winning important races.
TEST 11
1. You hear two friends talking about a book. What does the boy like about it?
A It’s short.
В It’s educational.
C It’s amusing.
2. You hear a man talking about family holidays as a teenager. What part did he find
most enjoyable about them?
A the journey
В being outdoors
C watching films
3. You hear two friends talking about a hotel they stayed in. What do they agree about
it?
A The location was convenient.
В The staff were friendly.
C The room was comfortable.
4. You hear a woman talking about a new film. How did she feel after seeing it?
A confused
В frustrated
C sad
5. You hear a woman telling a friend about her job in a supermarket. What was she
doing there this morning?
A working on the checkout
В filling the shelves
C serving at the fish counter
6. You hear a man talking about a band he saw at a concert. What is he critical of?
A the image of the band
В the quality of the music
C the length of the show
7. You hear a sports instructor giving advice. What is he doing?

A giving feedback on a technique they’ve tried
В describing a technique they might find useful
C explaining why a technique might be inappropriate
8. You hear a woman talking about being at university. What surprised her about it?
A how quickly time passed
В how much money she spent
C how many friends she made
Part 2: You will hear a woman called Grace Connolly talking about her travel
experiences in New Zealand. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Grace travelled around South Island on something called 9 ______. The first part of
Grace’s journey took her along the 10 ______ coast of the island. When Grace took a
day trip to a place called Kaikoura, she particularly wanted to see 11 ______. Grace
has kept in touch with a friend from 12 ______ since she returned home. Grace took
her own 13 ______ to New Zealand, so didn’t need to hire one. The best part of the
trip for Grace was jet-boating on the Buller River with a company called 14 ______.
Grace had to visit a hospital because she injured her 15 ______. At a market, Grace
bought a 16 ______ to take home. The name of the hostel that Grace particularly
recommends is the 17 ______. Grace plans to go 18 ______ with friends when she
next visits North Island.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about a
radio station. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each person
says about it. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do
not need to use.
A. I appreciate the lack of commercials. Speaker 1 19 __

В. There are suitable programmes for children. Speaker 2 20 __
C. One of the presenters is very funny. Speaker 3 21 __
D. There should be more coverage of sport. Speaker 4 22 __
E. It broadcasts high-quality news programmes. Speaker 5 23 __
F. I approve of what it does for the local area.
G. The comedy shows are disappointing.
H. It should give more attention to international issues.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a woman called Penny Greer, who
works as a photographer. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).
24. How did a college course in photography most affect Penny?

A She realised the importance of light.
В She learnt a more commercial style.
C She developed certain artistic skills.
25. Penny decided to specialise in wedding photography because she

A had always been interested in weddings.
В hoped to photograph weddings in a new way.
C was influenced by other wedding photographers.
26. Penny currently gets most of her customers through

A her website.
В magazine advertising.
C a mailing list.
27. What takes up most of Penny’s time?

A talking to clients
В taking the shots
C editing her work
28. Penny says she gets the photographs she wants when people
A relax fully.
В dress in an original way.
C express their feelings strongly.
29. What does Penny love most about her job?

A having the chance to work with different types of people
В seeing the work go through a number of stages
C organising the work in her own way
30. Penny advises young photographers to

A develop a personal style.
В take as many photos as they can.
C start their own business as soon as possible.
TEST 12
1. You hear a hotel manager talking about the staff who work for her. What does she
say about them?
A They get to do a range of tasks.
В They often suggest new ideas.
C They sometimes arrive late.
2. You overhear a student talking on the phone. What does he say about life at
college?
A He’s made a lot of new friends.
В His teachers are pleased with his progress.
C He finds his accommodation is very convenient.
3. You hear a caller on a radio phone-in programme. Why has she phoned?
A to disagree with a previous caller
В to warn other listeners about something
C to explain how she feels about something
4. You hear a man talking about a wildlife documentary. What aspect of it

disappointed him?
A the animals which were featured
В the quality of the photography
C the style of the commentary
5. You overhear two people talking in a cafe. The man has just come from
A his workplace.
В a shopping centre.
C the house of a friend.
6. You hear a man talking about how he designs light shows for music concerts. He
usually gets his ideas by
A watching films of previous shows with similar music.
В listening to the music for the show several times.
C asking the performers to describe the audience.
7. You hear two friends talking about a new ‘free bike-hire’ scheme. What do they
agree about?
A the effect it might have on levels of bike crime
В who should be responsible for paying for it
C how much it would improve their city
8. You hear a woman talking about her favourite movie. Why does she like it?
A It’s very romantic.
В It’s very funny.
C It’s very exciting.
Part 2: You will hear a museum director called Carl Halford talking about the
museum where he works. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Carl says that the museum was last renovated in the year 9 _______. Carl says that
improvements in the 10 _______ in museums often goes unnoticed.
There are now a total of 11 _______ exhibits which visitors can see in the museum.
The exhibits are now arranged according to their 12 _______ . One of Carl’s favourite
pieces is a 4,500-year-old cup with a design of a 13 _______ on the bottom. Carl
describes a strange farm model in the museum that features 14 _______ and a farmer.
Some visitors to the museum are frightened by the 15 _______ of one large statue.
Carl also describes a vase which shows a man fighting with a 16 _______ .Carl finds
it surprising that one of the coins in the museum has such 17 _______ decoration. One
simple exhibit that Carl likes is a plain stone with a picture of a 18_______ on it.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about what
makes a good teacher. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each
speaker says a good teacher should do. Use the letters only once. There are three
extra letter which you do not need to use.
A. set an example of hard work Speaker 1 19 __

В. keep up-to-date with the latest ideas Speaker 2 20 __
C. give information on individual progress Speaker 3 21 __
D. be available outside class time Speaker 4 22 __
E. give a lot of encouragement Speaker 5 23 __
F. have an entertaining approach
G. set a realistic amount of homework
H. have good qualifications
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a singing teacher called Rosie Carnes,
who is talking about her work. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).
24. What difficulty for singers does Rosie mention?

A not hearing how they sound to others
В not fulfilling childhood expectations
C not knowing how to breathe properly
25. According to Rosie, which part of the body should singers warm up first?
A the spine
В the mouth
C the throat
26. Rosie says that a singer’s knees should

A remain tense.
В be bent slightly.
C be kept close together.
27. To maintain a good voice, Rosie mostly recommends that singers

A drink water.
В suck sweets.
C breathe in steam.
28. When learning the words of songs, Rosie often

A imagines they have different meanings.
В gets a friend to help her practise them.
C repeats them while doing other things.
29. Rosie advises people hoping to become singers to

A consider how strong their ambition is.
В be careful not to damage their voice.
C take advantage of opportunities to perform.
30. Rosie tells us about a friend who

A avoids singing on recordings.
В prepares in her car before performing.
C suffers very badly from nerves on stage.
TEST 13
1. You are in a shop when you overhear this man answering the telephone. What does
the caller want to buy?
A. a book about playing a guitar
B. a book about guitar music
C. a cassette of guitar music
2. You are listening to the radio when you hear this man speaking. What is he talking
about?
A. history
B. shipbuilding
C. politics
3. You are sitting in a cafe when you hear this woman speaking. She is telling her
friend about
A. the weather.
B. buying a new coat.
C. new windows.
4. Listen to this woman introducing a college lecture. The visiting lecturer

A. has recently changed career.
B. has made a new discovery.
C. was late for the lecture.
5. You will hear someone talking about soap operas. What does the speaker think
about them?
A. They are boring and meaningless to everyone.
B. The plot Is very exciting and unpredictable
C. People become addicted to them without realising it.
6. You are staying in the home of a British family. You hear the mother answering
the phone. The caller wants to take her daughter
A. to the cinema.
B. to a party.
C. to a restaurant.
7. Listen to a policeman being interviewed on the evening television news. What is he

describing?
A. a car crash
B. a bomb explosion
C. a serious fire
8. You overhear this exchange in a major London railway station. The cause of the
delay is
A. snow.
B. flooding.
C. an accident.
Part 2: You will hear part of a radio talk about an Institution that helps addicts.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
There is one centre in the UK situated outside 9 ______. The Thorndale method has
had success with people addicted to 10 ______ and 11 ______.
Addicts take part in a 12 ______ of treatment. In a one-hour treatment session,
smokers cannot stop smoking even when they 13 ______. Smokers must keep
smoking until they become 14 ______. Many patients find the course too difficult to
finish and 15 ______. Those who manage to finish the course are 16 ______ to want
to smoke again. Alcoholics are allowed to become drunk under the watchful eyes
of 17 ______. When they are later shown a video, most alcoholics feel 18 ______.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about visits they have made to
a hospital. For questions 19-23, choose from the list A-H the reasons why each
attended the hospital on the occasion described. Use the letters only once. There
are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A. collect some surgical knives Speaker 1 19 __

В. collect somebody Speaker 2 20 __
C. deliver supplies Speaker 3 21 __
D. visit a relative Speaker 4 22 __
E. have an operation Speaker 5 23 __
F. do maintenance work
G. check a mental problem
H. have a medical check-up
Part 4: You will hear three people discussing a film they have just seen at the
cinema (Wendy, Mrs Turner and Adrian). For questions 24-30, choose the best
answer (A, В or C).
24. What did Wendy’s mum think of the film?

A. It was not her favourite film.
B. She loved the film.
C. She absolutely hated it.
25. Adrian mentions doing a course in order to show that

A. he wants to change the subject.
B. Mrs Turner is wrong about the dinosaurs.
C. he knows what he is talking about.
26. Adrian feels that watching a film at home

A. is always better than going to the cinema.
B. is not something he wants to do again.
C. has advantages and disadvantages.
27. When Adrian suggests that Wendy was frightened, she

A. admits that she felt scared.
B. denies that she felt scared.
C. complains about the length of the film.
28. What do Wendy and her mum disagree about?

A. whether or not the film was frightening
B. whether or not Wendy covered her eyes
C. whether or not the film is P.G. rated
29. What is it suggested that they do now that the movie has ended?
A. go straight home
B. go for a drink
C. go for dinner
30. Adrian doesn’t let Mrs Turner drive because

A. he enjoys driving.
B. she will drink alcohol.
C. they could get in trouble.
TEST 14
1. You need to see a doctor urgently. You telephone a surgery and hear this answer-
phone message. What are you advised to do?
A. go to 217 Jordan Street
B. contact another doctor
C. telephone 622919
2. You hear part of a news broadcast on TV about an accident at a chemical factory.

The speaker is speaking
A. in the chemical factory.
B. outside the chemical factory.
C. in the nearby town.
3. You are staying in Britain with a host family. You hear the father speaking to one
of his children. The day of the week they are speaking on is
A. Tuesday.
B. Thursday.
C. Wednesday.
4. You overhear a man at a call box telephoning an emergency break-down service to

ask for a mechanic to fix his car. Where is the car?
A. near the Green Lion pub
B. opposite the Green Lion pub
C. opposite the high street
5. Listen to a man outside a supermarket talking to a housewife. What does the man
want to do?
A. sell her some washing powder
B. ask her about her family’s washing habits
C. visit her home
6. You are with a group of friends. One of them is telling you about something that
happened to her at work. She works
A. as a secretary.
B. as a railway employee.
C. for the police.
7. Listen to this man being interviewed on the radio. The man is

A. a singer.
B. a film star.
C. an actor.
8. You are on a bus tour of a British historical city. You are currently looking at Saint
Christopher’s Memorial Hospital. The speaker’s opinion of that building is that
A. she is not clear on its appearance.
B. the gardens are exceptionally beautiful.
C. the architecture is a masterpiece.
Part 2: You are going to hear somebody giving their opinion about the media
and its influence on society. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
The three forms of media are TV, radio and 9 ______. Politicians use the media
during political 10 ______. Entertainers use it to stay in the 11 ______.
The percentage of people who did not have a particular point of view about the
privacy of celebrities was 12 ______. The most influential form of media
is 13 ______. We can be deceived by TV when we are shown carefully
selected 14 ______. Some TV stations turn true events into 15 ______.
A newspaper had to pay 16 ______ for printing lies about a pop singer.
Sometimes a paper can avoid being sued if it makes a public 17 ______.
There are two kinds of newspaper; the “quality” papers and the 18 ______.
Part 3: You will hear five different women talking about the same wedding. For
questions 19-23, choose from the list A-H who the speaker is speaking to. Use the
letters only once. There are three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A. her husband Speaker 1 19 __

В. her boyfriend Speaker 2 20 __
C. a child Speaker 3 21 __
Speaker 4 22 __
D. her father Speaker 5 23 __
E. her boss
F. somebody she’s just met
G. her mother
H. the vicar
Part 4: You will hear three friends talking about their relationships. For
24. What’s Anne’s problem?

A. She’s got no one to go out with.
B. She’s angry with her boyfriend.
C. She has hurt herself.
25. Who has been hard to get in touch with recently?

A. Mark
B. Dave
C. Anne
26. What does Mark do?

A. He gets angry with Anne.
B. He tries to change the subject.
C. He asks Sue about her boyfriend.
27. What does Dave say?

A. He will never get married to Sue.
B. He isn’t sure if he is going to go on holiday or not.
C. He doesn’t know where to go on holiday.
28. What is Mark’s problem?

A. He smokes too much.
B. He goes out too often.
C. He has a medical problem.
29. How can Anne be described at the end?

A. sad
B. optimistic
C. nervous
30. What is Mark’s attitude towards Anne?

A. He disapproves of her dating someone else so quickly.
B. He wants to try to help her.
C. He thinks it is unlikely that her cousin will be interested in her.
TEST 15
1. You hear a man talking about a book.What does he particularly like about it?
A It’s amusing.
В It’s well written.
C It’s informative.
2. You hear a caller on a radio phone-in programme. Why has she called?
A to criticise the appearance of a new building
В to question the purpose of a new building
C to explain the location of a new building
3. You overhear a conversation about families. What language does the man usually
speak at home?
A Dutch
В English
C Spanish
4. You hear a woman talking about learning how to make jewellery. What does she
say about it?
A It’s made her realise that she lacks practical skills.
В It’s easier to do than she had expected.
C It’s created new opportunities for her.
5. You hear a man talking about a new car he’s just bought. The man was most
attracted to this model by
A its economy.
В its reliability.
C its size.
6. You overhear two sales assistants talking about their new manager. What does the
woman say about him?
A He’s well qualified for the job.
В He’s been very polite so far.
C He seems very efficient.
7. You hear a man talking about a tennis competition. What does he say about it?
A It was less successful than a newspaper suggested.
В More people should have taken part in it.
C The players enjoyed it.
8. You hear a cycle mechanic talking to a customer. What does he say about the
customer’s bike?
A It’s not worth repairing.
В It would be impossible to repair.
C It’s difficult to get the parts needed for the repair.
Part 2: You will hear a woman called Britt Foxton talking about women’s
basketball. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Britt first designed her website when she was at 9 ______. Britt’s website is now
called 10 ______ . Britt says that 11 ______ is the main topic now covered by her
website. Britt began writing her book in the month of 12 ______. Britt says that
women’s basketball has been an Olympic sport since the year 13 ______. The first
women basketball players suffered 14 ______ as well as discomfort as a result of their
clothing.
Britt says that both handkerchiefs and 15 ______ were often found on court after early
women’s games.Britt mentions 16______ as something that women basketball players
were not allowed to use on court. Britt tells us about a women’s team with the
name 17 ______. When talking about her book, Britt describes herself as a 18 ______.
holiday jobs they have done. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what
each speaker says about the job they did. Use the letters only once. There are
three extra letter which you do not need to use.
A. I was disappointed not to earn more. Speaker 1 19 __

B. The routine made it very boring. Speaker 2 20 __
C. didn’t like the way some people were rude to me. Speaker 3 21 __
D. I didn’t have to work very hard. Speaker 4 22 __
E. My boss was very demanding. Speaker 5 23 __
F. I needed to be very sociable.
G. Some of my colleagues were very friendly.
H. I had to be prepared for unexpected events.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a novelist called Grog Field. For
24. What led Greg to start reading as a child?

A the encouragement of his parents
В spending time exploring a local library
C some books he was allowed to look through
25. What does Greg say about his schooldays?

A He found books more interesting than websites.
В He liked reading books that had been made into films.
C He was inspired by the way one teacher used books in class.
26. How did Greg feel when his first novel was published?
A calm
В relieved
C disappointed
27. What does Greg say about the place where he writes?
A He likes to keep distractions to a minimum.
В He has a favourite pen that he always uses.
C He enjoys varying the room where he works.
28. What is different about Greg’s next book?

A the period in which it is set
В the readers it is intended for
C the seriousness of the message
29. Greg says that writing novels based on your own experiences can
A be very difficult to do well.
В limit what you can describe.
C quickly become boring for readers.
30. Greg advises new writers to avoid

A explaining the meaning of symbols they use.
В mentioning people’s clothes too much.
C involving too many different places
TEST 16
1. You hear a restaurant manager talking about the cooks who work for him. What
does he say about them?
A They dislike cleaning tasks.
B They have a choice of jobs.
C They help to decide the menu.
2. You hear a woman talking about a new book. What does she particularly like about
the book?
A It is educational.
B It is well organised.
C It is enjoyable.
3. You hear the writer of a television soap opera being interviewed about the
programme. What will happen next in the story?
A Someone will make an important decision.
B Someone will go away unexpectedly.
C Someone will learn the truth at last.
4. You hear part of a radio interview. Who is speaking?

A a taxi driver
B a porter
C a tourist guide
5. You hear a woman talking about how she keeps fit. Why did she decide to take up
line dancing?
A She thought the pace would suit her.
B She had heard about it on television.
C She wanted to try exercising to music.
6. You overhear a conversation in a restaurant. What does the woman think about the
food she has just eaten?
A It was expensive.
B It was delicious.
C It looked wonderful.
7. You turn on the radio and hear a man talking. What is he talking about?
A drawing pictures
B writing fiction
C composing music
8. You overhear a student phoning her parents. What is her opinion of the place she is
living in while at college?
A She is not sure she will have enough room to study.
B She has difficulty in working because of the noise.
C She does not get on well with her room-mates.
Part 2: You will hear an interview with Elizabeth Holmes about her experience
working in Africa. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.
Elizabeth worked for a 9_______ before she went to Africa. Elizabeth first found out
about working as a volunteer from a 10_______ she saw at the dentist’s. The course in
London that Elizabeth attended was called 11_______
Elizabeth’s job in Africa was to teach 12_______ how to market their goods.
On arrival in Africa, Elizabeth spent 13_______ doing a training course with other
volunteers. Elizabeth used a 14_______ to travel short distances in Africa. Elizabeth
feels that she got on best with 15_______ in the area of Africa where she lived. Back
in England, Elizabeth found that she was disturbed by the 16_______ in the city. At
the moment, Elizabeth buys and sells 17_______ from Africa. Nowadays, Elizabeth
spends more time on her favourite pastime, which is 18_______
Part 3: You will hear five different employees talking about what makes a good
boss. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) each speaker expresses. Use
the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
A allowing staff to take decisions. Speaker 1 19 __

В encouraging staff to work in teams. Speaker 2 20 __
C listening to complaints from staff. Speaker 3 21 __
D giving information on individual progress. Speaker 4 22 __
E having good qualifications. Speaker 5 23 __
F setting an example of working hard.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with Trina Trevose, a pop singer who is only
fifteen. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. When Trina went to the USA, she

A thought the records she made would be unsuccessful.
B knew her friends would be jealous of her.
C didn’t tell many people why she was going.
25. When Trina was in the USA, she wrote songs about
A her home.
B the weather.
C people she met.
26. Where was Trina performing when she was noticed by the record company?
A in London
B near her home
C in the USA
27. Why did Trina sing with David Pearson?

A He needed some help.
B She wrote a song for him.
C The record company asked her to.
28. Trina was asked to return to the USA to

A re-do some work.
B appear on TV again.
C record a new song.
29. Why isn’t Trina popular in Britain?

A Her kind of music isn’t popular in Britain.
B The company don’t want to sell her records in Britain.
C Her records haven’t been available in Britain.
30. How does Trina see her future?

A She will continue making records in the USA.
B She may make singing her career eventually.
C She wants to study music at college.
TEST 17
1. You overhear a woman talking to her husband on a mobile phone. What is the
background to the conversation?
A The family’s holiday may have to be cancelled.
B The woman wants to buy their son a computer.
C Their son has schoolwork to complete before the start of term.
2. You hear a phone-in programme on the radio. Why has the man phoned?
A to complain about the traffic scheme
B to express his support for the traffic scheme
C to question the aims of the traffic scheme
3. On the radio, you hear a woman talking about her house. What has she recently
done?
A decided to move to another area
B solved a problem that she had
C made improvements to her house
4. You overhear two people discussing a friend. What language does their friend
usually speak at home?
A French
B English
C Italian
5. You hear a man talking about an activity holiday he went on as a child with his
family. How did he feel during the holiday?
A bored by the climbing
B upset with his father
C disappointed with the rowing boat
6. You hear the beginning of a radio programme. What is the programme going to be
about?
A child development
B the environment
C a form of entertainment
7. You hear a man being interviewed about a new project he has set up. What is the
purpose of the project?
A to help people find accommodation in Scotland
B to tell people where to stay in Australia
C to advise people how to set up a flat agency
8 . You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme. What kind of programme is
it?
A an arts review
B an interview
C a quiz show
Part 2: You’ll hear about an evening programme. For questions 9-18, complete
the sentences with a word or short phrase.
7.30 pm ‘Art Review’: Student Art Exhibition

This evening’s programme is taking place at the 9_______ in London. The exhibition
is of work by students in the 10_______ year of their art course.
At the exhibition, you can see things as different as curtains and 11_______
Some of the works of art have been made using 12_______ technology.
8.00 pm Play: ‘The Vanishing Lady’
In the play, a young couple on a train think they hear the sound of someone using
a 13_______ A 14_______ tells the couple about an old lady whom he has seen. After
writing this play, the author, Porten, became a writer for 15_______
9.30 pm ‘Business Scenes’: Interview with Peter Field
Peter used to work for a 16_______ Peter says the material he uses for his boats is a
particular kind of 17_______ Peter collects 18_______ as a hobby
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about the way they study.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) which of the opinions each
speaker expresses. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which
you do not need to use.
A Music helps me concentrate when I’m studying Speaker 1 19 __

В I study best in the morning when I can think clearly Speaker 2 20 __
C I prefer to study when I’m lying down Speaker 3 21 __
D I find I can concentrate better when I study with a friend Speaker 4 22 __
E It is much easier for me to study late at night Speaker 5 23 __
F Learning new things comes naturally to me
Part 4: You will hear a girl called Tricia Simpkins talking at a public meeting
about a plan to create a nature
reserve in the centre of a large city. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).
24. How did Tricia once feel about the countryside?

A She preferred it to the city.
B She paid no attention to it.
C She wanted others to experience it.
25. Why did Tricia take part in a wildlife survey?

A She was required to do it.
B She preferred it to being in school.
C She was asked to do it by her neighbours.
26. What does Tricia say about the results of the survey?
A They were unsatisfactory.
B They were confusing.
C They were unexpected.
27. What does Tricia say about the problems created by trees?
A People exaggerate them.
B People ignore them.
C People accept them.
28. According to Tricia, what is wrong with the trees the council is planting?
A They are expensive to replace.
B They fail to attract wildlife.
C They are too small for the area.
29. What used to happen in the wasteland at the end of Tricia’s street?
A Dog owners used to go there.
B People used to leave rubbish there.
C Children used to play there.
30. What is Tricia’s suggestion for the new nature reserve?

A to allow the planting of trees
B to protect it from visitors
C to let it go wild
TEST 18
1. You hear some information about a country on a travel programme. Where do most
people spend the summer months?
A at the seaside
B in the capital city
C in the mountains
2. You hear part of a radio programme about chewing gum. What is the speaker
doing?
A outlining its history
B describing why it has changed
C explaining its popularity
3. You hear part of a radio programme where listeners phone in with their opinions.
What does the man want to do?
A express his disappointment
B complain about his situation
C encourage other listeners
4. You hear a woman speaking on the radio about buying a painting for the first time.
What opinion is she expressing?
A A painting can be a worthwhile investment.
B Only buy a painting if you have room for it.
C Take your time when buying your first painting.
5. You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What does he say about his
mother?
A She helped him become an artist.
B She persuaded him to do research.
C She wanted him to make money.
6. You hear part of an interview with a woman who is talking about her day. What is
her profession?
A a teacher
B a doctor
C a farmer
7. You hear a man talking on the radio about teaching beginners to surf in the sea.
What does the man say about beginners?
A They are very sensitive to criticism.
B They need to be given appropriate goals.
C They often start off with the wrong attitude.
8. You hear part of an interview with a crime novelist. What point is he making about
his novels?
A They are based on real-life crimes.
B They include accurate descriptions of life in the past.
C They vary in length depending on the historical period.
Part 2: You’ll hear a talk about a model maker. For questions 9-18, complete
the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Before becoming a model maker, Peter did a course in 9_______ at a college.

Peter compares his job to the type of work done by a 10_______. In Peter’s hardest
job, he was given some 11_______ of the building to work from.
Peter’s most enjoyable job was making a model of a 12_______ for an exhibition.
Most of Peter’s work is exported to and 13___ and ____.
Peter says his models look best when they have 14_______ directed onto them.
Peter’s model of Marney House measures 15_______ in height.
The Marney House model took a long time to make because it had so
many 16_______ and roof tiles. The roof tiles on the model of Marney House are
made of 17_______. Peter uses watercolour paint to reproduce the effects of the
weather and 18_______.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about hotels they have
recently stayed in with their children. For questions 19-23, choose from the list
(A-F) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra
letters which you do not need to use.
A Teenagers might not enjoy staying at Speaker 1 19 __

this particular hotel. Speaker 2 20 __
В The hotel was quite expensive Speaker 3 21 __
C A playground would have improved Speaker 4 22 __
the facilities Speaker 5 23 __
D The hotel needed to know if you
wanted your children to eat early
E There was no swimming pool
available in the hotel
F Children under ten were not allowed
to stay at the hotel.
Part 4: You will hear a radio interview with a young tennis player, Alice
Winters and her coach, Bruce Gray. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, В or C).
24. What does Bruce say about getting financial help?

A He is surprised by how hard it is to get any.
B He expects that they will get some soon.
C He thinks they can succeed without it.
25. What is Alice’s attitude towards training?

A She enjoys organising it herself.
B She wishes she had more time for other things.
C She sometimes finds it hard to make the effort.
26. What is Alice’s attitude towards her schoolwork?

A She is determined to do well in it.
B It is not the most important thing.
C She is confident of her ability.
27. How does Alice feel about competitions?

A The result is the most important thing.
B Losing weakens her confidence.
C She always expects to win.
28. According to Bruce, what makes Alice exceptional?

A her natural talent for the game
B the amount of effort she puts in
C the way she reacts to other players
29. How does Alice feel about becoming a professional player?

A She is looking forward to the glamorous lifestyle.
B She realises she may not be successful.
C She is worried about getting on with the other players.
30. How does Bruce describe Alice’s character?

A She’s a very sociable person.
B She tends to be rather moody.
C She is surprisingly mature.
TEST 19
1. You hear someone talking about women’s football. What is she doing when she
speaks?
A encouraging young girls to support a team
B suggesting how to attract young girls to the sport
C asking young girls to take the sport seriously
2. You hear a man talking on the radio about a bag made for use on walking trips.
How does this new bag differ from others?
A It has pockets on the side.
B You can take off the rain cover.
C There are some extra features.
3. On the radio, you hear a man discussing a cartoon film about dinosaurs. What
aspect of the film disappointed him?
A the design of the backgrounds
B the quality of the sound effects
C the size of the dinosaurs
4. You overhear a couple talking about keeping fit. What do they agree about?
A the need to be more active
B the benefits of joining a gym
C the dangers of too much exercise
5. In a radio play, you hear a woman talking on the phone to a friend. Where does the
woman want her friend to meet her?
A on the beach
B at the bank
C in a shop
6. You hear a student talking to his friend about a meeting with his tutor. What was
the student’s purpose in meeting his tutor?
A to see if there was a part-time job available
B to ask for financial assistance
C to request more time to complete coursework
7. You hear a man talking about learning how to paint landscapes. What does he say
about it?
A It proved easier than he had thought.
B It showed him he had some talent.
C It opened up opportunities for him.
8. You turn on the radio and hear a man talking. What is he talking about?
A finding friendship
B solving problems
C helping others
Part 2: You’ll hear a talk about a person who makes musical instruments for a
living. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Richard’s first ambition was to be a 9_______. Richard makes organs which are used
in 10_______ and churches worldwide.It costs £ 11_______ to buy one of the organs
which Richard makes. According to Richard, personal 12_______ provide him with
most of his overseas clients. Richard says that he is involved in 13_______ organs, as
well as building and selling them. In terms of raw materials, only the 14_______ that
Richard uses comes from Britain. Richard’s new workshop will be in a building that
was once used as a 15_______. Richard will have to work in a 16_______ as well as
in his new workshop. The only thing that Richard will have to pay for in his new
workshop is the 17_______. The new workshop will be perfect for the instruments
Richard makes because it is a 18_______ place.
Part 3: You will hear five different cyclists talking about a long-distance race
they took part in. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what each
speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do
not need to use.
A I started the race but then decided not to continue Speaker 1 19 __

В I had to change bicycles during the race Speaker 2 20 __
C I felt uncomfortable on my bicycle throughout the race Speaker 3 21 __
D I had done some serious physical training for the race Speaker 4 22 __
E I think the organisers of the race were inefficient Speaker 5 23 __
F I was satisfied with my performance in the race
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a TV presenter, Tanya Edwards, who is
talking about her career and her daughter called Maddy. For questions 24-30,
24. What does Tanya say about her first job in children’s TV?
A She had contacted the TV company earlier.
B It was difficult to get used to the instructions.
C Her previous experience was useful.
25. What does Tanya say about Paul Broadly, her first boss?
A He thought of nothing but his work.
B It was difficult to work with him.
C He was unwilling to share ideas about the work.
26. What does Tanya say about her parachute jump?

A She wishes she had never done it.
B It resulted in unexpected attention.
C Her boss was cross about what happened.
27. What does Tanya say about her daughter’s flute playing?
A She knew that Maddy had talent.
B She saw that Maddy liked an audience.
C She wanted Maddy to practise more.
28. How does Tanya feel when her daughter sings in public?
A responsible for Maddy’s success
B worried that something will go wrong
C aware of how the audience feels
29. Tanya says that Maddy finds modelling difficult because

A she finds it exhausting.
B you have to cope with criticism.
C people don’t respect models.
30. What is Tanya’s attitude to fame in general?

A You should enjoy it while it lasts.
B You should try and ignore it.
C You should accept its drawbacks.
TEST 20
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.
Part 2: You’ll hear a talk about an endangered species. For questions 9-18,
complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
The Iberian lynx is also known as 9_______ The Smilodon, or Sabre Toothed Tiger
became extinct 10_______ In recent years the number of Iberian lynx has fallen
by 11_______ 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
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 are three extra letters 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 __
C 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
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a member of a sporting association. For
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 150
С 110
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.
TEST 21
1 You hear two answerphone messages. After the messages, what is Nick supposed to
do?
A visit his mother
B take his mother to Blackpool
C phone Jenny
2 You hear an advertisement for a supermarket. What does it suggest you should buy?
A Asdaway products
B popular products
C half-price products
3 You hear a short news item. Why did a doctor stop at Alan’s house?
A His car had broken down.
B He was lost.
C The house was on fire.
4 You hear a girl talking to her mother. What does she think of her mother’s
suggestions?
A One dish is too fattening.
B One dish needs too much cooking.
C One dish is too complicated.
5 You hear a receptionist talking on the phone. Where does she work?
A a college
B an accountant s office
C a doctor’s surgery
6 You hear someone addressing a crowd of people. Where are they?

A at a building site
B at a road accident
C outside a burning building
7 You hear two men, Alan and Jim, talking about a tree. Who will keep the tree?
A Alan
B Jim
C Steve
8 You hear a chef on a TV cookery programme. Why doesn’t she make brownies very
often?
A They are hard to resist.
B They are too moist.
C They are very heavy
Part 2: You will hear a radio programme on which the host, Gordon Joyce,
talks to a woman called Maggie Forbes about food packaging. For questions 9-
18, complete the sentences.
Gordon says that, until quite recently, most food packaging consisted of a
brown 9 ______ Plastic packaging is supposed to keep food 10 ______ and so make
it better. Maggie Forbes is in charge of packaging and 11 ______ for a chain of
supermarkets. She says that 30-50% of food is wasted in countries without modern
packaging and 12 ______ systems. In contrast, Maggie says, people in Europe throw
away no more than 13 ______ of food nowadays.
Maggie claims plastic packaging saves money, but Gordon suggests that it is
a 14 ______ Maggie says food stored in the 15 ______ should be wrapped in plastic to
prevent loss of water content. She points out that glass and stone containers are easily
broken and very 16 ______ She says that plastic packaging prevents food smelling
and 17 ______ bacteria which cause food poisoning. Gordon is worried that plastic
bags have a very bad effect on the 18 ______
Part 3: You will hear five different horoscopes on the radio. For questions 19-23,
choose from the list (A – F) what each horoscope says. Use the letters only once.
There is one extra letter which you do not
need to use.
A You will have a difficult year Speaker 1 19 __

В You should think about getting married Speaker 2 20 __
C You can meet new companions Speaker 3 21 __
D You should take care at work Speaker 4 22 __
E You might get promoted Speaker 5 23 __
F You are good with money
:
Part 4 You’ll hear a radio interview with Doctor Ramsdale about keeping healthy.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 According to Dr Ramsdale, how does life today differ from the past?
A People rarely visit the doctor.
B People have more money.
C People are healthier.
25 Dr Ramsdale advises people to
A cook food without fat.
B check their blood pressure.
C learn about heart disease.
26 What does Dr Ramsdale say could help fat teenagers?

A They should eat regularly and often.
B They should learn more about food.
C They should count their calories.
27 According to Dr Ramsdale, nowadays children

A eat too many potatoes.
B enjoy playing outside.
C are usually inactive.
28 What does Dr Ramsdale feel children today are like?

A independent
B capable
C spoilt
29 What should people do if they suffer from stress or depression?

A improve the way they live
B take pills prescribed by the doctor
C buy fewer expensive possessions
30 What does Dr Ramsdale believe?

A Changing your lifestyle is worth the extra money.
B It is not difficult to adopt a better lifestyle.
C People should visit their doctor less often.
TEST 22
1. You are in a supermarket when you hear this announcement about a lost child. He
last saw his mother
A. in the butcher’s area.
B. in the pet food area.
C. in the fruit and vegetable area.
2. You are in an electrical shop when you overhear this woman speaking to the shop
assistant. She is complaining because
A. she was charged the wrong amount.
B. the same item is cheaper elsewhere.
C. the item was damaged.
3. You overhear a woman talking on the telephone. Next Thursday the woman is
going to
A. travel by coach.
B. travel by plane.
C. travel by train.
4. Listen to a policeman talking to a householder. He wants to

A. speak to another member of the household.
B. speak to the householder.
C. speak to a neighbour
5. You are listening to the host of a radio phone-in programme speaking. Mary, the
first caller, is
A. a married woman with a child.
B. a single woman with a child.
C. a regular listener.
6. You have joined a four-day sailing course in Britain. Listen to your instructor
giving some important information. He is talking about
A. drinking water.
B. salt water.
C. running out of water.
7. You overhear two people talking at a bus stop. The two speakers
A. are both familiar with the war memorial.
B. are taking different buses.
C. are going to the same place.
8. You overhear a man chatting on the telephone about a form he has to fill in. The
man is speaking to
A. his wife.
B. his mother.
C. his daughter.
Part 2: You will hear part of a radio talk for young people about animals
communicating with each other. For questions 9-18, complete the notes below
which summarise what the speaker says.
Bees do a 9 ______ to communicate where to find food. Although parrots seem to

speak, they are only 10 ______ the human sounds. Primates can communicate a
few 11 ______ using simple sounds. Monkeys have not been observed to use any kind
of 12 ______. Although dolphins can make vowel sounds, they cannot accurately
imitate our 13 ______. Amazingly, dolphins demonstrate 14 ______ of when phrases
should be used. The sounds made by whales contain 15 ______ than human speech.
The songs of the bottle-nosed whale have many of the 16 ______ of human speech.
The unique grammatical nature of human language arose due to life in 17 ______.
Indeed, a young child needs enough 18 ______ with other people to develop speech.
Part 3: You will hear a woman describing five different recipes for desserts. For
questions 19-23, choose from the list A-F which recipe fits the description given.
Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use
Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A It is not suitable for vegetarians. Speaker 1 19 __

B It cannot be made with fresh ingredients at Christmas. Speaker 2 20 __
C It is from an ancient recipe. Speaker 3 21 __
D It involves no cooking. Speaker 4 22 __
E It is the easiest to make. Speaker 5 23 __
F It is rather expensive.
Part 4: Listen to these two friends discussing the British national lottery. For
questions 24-30, choose the best answer A, B or C
24. How does the man feel about the lottery?

A. It is silly but entertaining.
B. There is nothing good about it.
C. It is particularly bad for young people.
25. Who can play the national lottery?

A. anyone older than 18
B. only 20 million people
C. anyone
26. Why was this week special for Tina?

A. She felt lucky.
B. She went to Camelot.
C. She had money to spend.
27. What does Tina think the lottery company does with the money it makes?
A. they keep it
B. they don’t make any money
C. they give it to charity
28. How often has Barry played the lottery?

A. never
B. one time only
C. once in a while
29. What does Barry’s dad’s saying mean?

A. Work for your money.
B. Try to win the lottery.
C. It is difficult to win the lottery.
30. What is Tina going to do next week?

A. buy a lottery ticket
B. work overtime
C. not buy a lottery ticket
TEST 23
1. You overhear some people talking at a party in a hotel. Where did the people first
meet each other?
A. at school
B. at work
C. at a wedding
2. You overhear a conversation in a restaurant. Why haven’t they seen each other
lately?
A. He has been too busy.
B. He has been ill.
C. He has been away.
3. You overhear someone talking about a concert. How did she feel at the time?
A. angry
B. frightened
C. disappointed
4. You hear a writer of children’s stories talking about books and compact discs. What
advantage does he think books have over compact discs?
A. They may last for a longer time.
B. They are easier to look after.
C. They contain better quality material.
5. You hear a husband and wife talking about their summer holidays. What problem
do they have?
A. They really hate flying anywhere.
B. They can never think of anywhere to go.
C. They never agree about what to do.
6. You hear a researcher being asked about her work. What is she doing when she
speaks?
A. denying an accusation
B. disproving a theory
C. accepting a criticism
7. You overhear a woman talking to a friend on a train. What does the woman think of
the course she has attended?
A. It has made her feel more confident.
B. It has made her feel less confident.
C. It hasn’t made much difference to how she feels.
8. You overhear a woman speaking on the radio. What is she doing?

A. complaining about something
B. apologising for something
C. explaining something
Part 2: You will hear a radio report about dolphins. For questions 9-18,
complete the notes below which summarise what the speaker says.
Dolphins have been known to protect swimmers from sharks by getting into
a 9 ______ Dolphins and humans have 10 ______ of the same size.
Swimming with dolphins can help common problems like 11 ______
Some people think dolphins are able to recognise human 12 ______
Dolphins have been used to teach children to 13 ______ Swimming with dolphins is
used as a 14 ______ in projects with children In one jaw, dolphins have as many
as 15 ______ Dolphins can maintain a fast pace in the water for 16 ______ without
stopping. Dolphins make use of 17 ______ to find fish.
Dolphins can be caught in 18 ______ or damaged by pollution
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about the head teacher or
principal of their former secondary school. For questions 19-23, choose from the
list (A – F) what each speaker is saying. Use the letters only once. There is one
extra letter which you do not need to use.
A She favoured the talented students Speaker 1 19 __

B She prepared us for the real world Speaker 2 20 __
C She encouraged us to be imaginative Speaker 3 21 __
D She was ahead of her time Speaker 4 22 __
E She was concerned about the environment Speaker 5 23 __
F She encouraged competitiveness
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a tour leader who works for an
adventure company in Africa. For questions 24-30, choose the best
answer A, B or C
24. Don says that most of his passengers

A. are not students.
B. are looking for jobs.
C. work in conservation.
25. When Don first meets a group, he

A. gives them blankets for the overnight trip.
B. shows them where to sit on the truck.
C. checks they have the right equipment.
26. Don remembers one trip when

A. he failed to take enough food.
B. someone made a mistake with the food.
C. someone complained about the food.
27. Don oversees the domestic work because

A. he doesn’t like to lose things.
B. it has to be done within an hour.
C. people complain if things are dirty.
28. If people argue, Don says that he

A. prefers not to get involved.
B. separates the people concerned.
C. asks the group for a solution
29. Don says that he sometimes

A. needs to get to sleep early.
B. has to camp in a noisy area.
C. tells people when to go to bed.
30. What does Don say about getting up?

A. He ignores any complaints about the time.
B. He varies his schedule according to the group.
C. He forces everyone to be quick about it.
TEST 24
1. You overhear a man talking about an experience he had at an airport. What did he
lose?
A. his passport
B. his wallet
C. a piece of luggage
2. You hear an advertisement on the radio. What is special about the Fretlight guitar?
A. It plays recorded music.
B. It teaches you how to play.
C. It plugs into a computer.
3. You hear part of a radio programme. What is the presenter talking about?
A. food safety
B. meal times
C. healthy recipes
4. You hear two people discussing a type of pollution. What do the speakers agree
about?
A. the best way to solve the problem
B. how they feel about this type of pollution
C. how they reacted to the solution they saw
5. You hear a conversation between a shop assistant and a customer about a compact
disc. What was the cause of the problem?
A. The customer gave the wrong number.
B. A mistake was made on the order form.
C. The disc was incorrectly labelled.
6. You overhear a conversation at a football game. What does the speaker say about
his team?
A. They’re better than usual.
B. They’re as good as he expected.
C. They tend to be unlucky.
7. You overhear a schoolgirl talking to her friend. What does she think about her new
teacher?
A. He is clever.
B. He is funny.
C. He is interesting.
8. In a hotel you overhear a conversation. Who is the woman?
A. a tour guide
B. a tourist
C. a hotel receptionist
Part 2: You will hear part of a radio interview with a swimming instructor. For
questions 9-18, complete the notes below which summarise what the speaker
says.
Paul works at a hotel in the 9 ______. He started his job in 10 ______.

He particularly likes meeting 11 ______ there. Paul isn’t interested in
teaching 12 ______. According to Paul, 13 ______ of all adults can’t swim.
Paul’s students are afraid of going 14 ______. His students have to put their faces into
a salad bowl and 15 ______ below the surface. The first thing they do in the pool is
to 16 ______ in the water with their faces down. Paul thinks it’s essential to
be 17 ______ in the water. Most people learn to swim after about 18 ______.
Part 3: You will hear part of a radio programme called Morning Market. Five
listeners have telephoned the programme because they have something to sell.
For questions 19-23, choose which of the statements (A – F) matches the reason
each of the people gives for selling their possession. Use the letters only once.
There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A I didn’t enjoy using it. Speaker 1 19 __

B I made a mistake. Speaker 2 20 __
C It’s an unwanted prize. Speaker 3 21 __
D It takes up too much space. Speaker 4 22 __
E I’ve got something better. Speaker 5 23 __
F I have health problems.
Part 4: You will hear an interview with a man who makes models for films and
television. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer A, B or C
24. Matt got a job doing holiday relief work because he wanted
A. to do part-time work.
B. a career in photography.
C. to work in television.
25. What did Matt find ‘interesting’ about the sixties?

A. the fascination with space travel
B. the increased number of comic books
C. the advances in photography
26. Why were Matt’s models used on the news?

A. They were better than pictures.
B. Some equipment had been destroyed.
C. The studio was trying new ideas.
27. Matt thinks he was successful at getting work in television because
A. he had good experience.
B. he knew some of the staff.
C. he was available at the right time.
28. Matt worked on Bright Star as

A. part of a team.
B. the producer.
C. a design student.
29. Matt was invited on children’s television to

A. tell stories about his design work.
B. explain the purpose of space research.
C. help children make models themselves.
30. Matt remembers Heart of Darkness because

A. it was his favourite comedy.
B. his work was recognised.
C. a film was made of it.
TEST 25
1. You hear a man giving a lecture. What subject is he talking about?

A geography
B tourism
C history
2. You hear an advertisement on the radio. What is being advertised?

A a breakdown service
B a garage
C a car insurance policy
3. You hear a TV commentary on a sports event. What event is it?

A a car race
B a horse race
C a cycle race
4. You hear a woman talking on the telephone. Who does she work for?
A a building company
B a restaurant
C a hotel
5. You hear an announcement at a train station. How can passengers get to Swansea
Airport?
A travel in the front three carriages only
B take a shuttle bus from Newport station
C take a buffet car from Cardiff
6. You hear a shopkeeper talking to a customer called Mrs Figg. What does Mrs Figg
buy?
A cotton wool
B fruit
C vegetables
7. You hear a young man talking about himself. What is he like?

A skilful
B reserved
C sociable
8. You hear a young woman talking about her holiday. What was the best thing about
it?
A eating local food
B talking to local people
C travelling by plane
Part 2: You will hear an interview with a woman called Anita Lee, who runs a
successful business producing ready-made Chinese meals. For questions 9-18,
complete the notes below which summarise what the speaker says.
People in millions of British 9 ______ eat Anita Lee’s meals. The Chinese meals
which Anita bought didn’t taste like the food cooked by 10 ______.
In order to cook for herself, Anita had to find authentic Chinese 11 ______.
A friend of Anita’s who was the owner of the local Chinese restaurant had trouble
keeping 12 ______.Increased demand made it necessary for Anita to hire
people 13 ______. Anita’s company was given the top prize for ethnic food by a well-
known food 14 ______. She needed money to expand the company, but she didn’t
want to get a 15 ______ from the bank.
Lania Foods wanted to make changes in the way that the 16 ______ was produced. In
order to buy back her company, Anita was forced to sell 17 ______. Becoming
Businesswoman of the Year was Anita’s 18 ______.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about their work as teachers.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – F) which statement applies to each
person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need
to use.
A This teacher is not always confident. Speaker 1 19 __

B This teacher cannot use a computer. Speaker 2 20 __
C This teacher has a lot of talented students. Speaker 3 21 __
D This teacher advises colleagues on teaching. Speaker 4 22 __
E This teacher continues to learn more about teaching. Speaker 5 23 __
F This teacher takes their students on educational trips.
Part 4: You will hear a conversation between a 60-year-old father and his two
children, John and Sally. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer A, B or C
24. Where are they?

A at Sally’s place
B at the father’s flat
C at a restaurant
25. John prefers

A simple food.
B fish.
C sauces.
26. How often does the father see his children?

A twenty times a year
B at least twice a month
C once or twice a year
27. Why doesn’t Sally visit her father at weekends?

A She is busy.
B She travels to the country.
C She prefers to rest at home.
28. The father met his fiancee at

A work.
B his friend’s house.
C a special club.
29. John is worried

A that Marjory is unlike his mother.
B because Marjory is older than him.
C about his friends’ reactions.
30. How do John and Sally react to their father’s news?
A They are both disapproving.
B They are sorry he’s being foolish.
C They don’t think he’ll be happy.
TEST 26
1. You are watching TV and you hear this advertisement. The speaker is encouraging
you
A. to maintain your car’s tyres.
B. to watch out for children crossing.
C. not to drink and drive.
2. You overhear these two people discussing a football match. The speakers
A. support different teams.
B. both support Manchester United.
C. both support Liverpool.
3. You are out shopping when you pass a man in the street selling something. The
item he is selling is
A. not available elsewhere.
B. cheaper than elsewhere.
C. cheaper because it is damaged.
4. You are at a wedding reception when a man starts to make a speech. The speaker is
A. the best friend of the groom.
B. the father of the bride.
C. the groom.
5. Listen to this person speaking about a recent holiday. The speaker complains about
A. the holiday company.
B. the country she visited.
C. the whole holiday.
6. You are in an office when you hear a woman making this telephone call. The
speaker complains about
A. being given the wrong supplies.
B. the lateness of the delivery.
C. having paid too much.
7. You hear a friend telephoning a sandwich delivery company. The speaker is
ordering
A. 2 sandwiches.
B. 3 sandwiches.
C. 4 sandwiches.
8. You are watching the evening news on TV when you hear this item about Dino the
dog. Dino
A. went to find his owners.
B. travelled to his original home.
C. got lost.
Part 2: You will hear a psychologist speaking on British radio on the subject of
astrology. For questions 9-18, complete the notes below which summarise what
the speaker says.
Over 60% of 9 ______ admit to being interested in astrology. Less than 3% of people
would consult the stars before making 10 ______. Psychologists now believe that time
of birth can affect a person’s 11 ______ development.
Time of birth is not the only factor, but it is the 12 ______ for future changes.
To test his idea, the speaker decided to compare people’s 13 ______ and zodiac sign.
An amazing number of 14 ______ were born around mid-July to mid-August. Other
connections found by the study were 15 ______. A fair number of serious sports
players were born in the 16 ______ months.
The speaker thinks that the lack of professions dominated by mostly one sign is a
little 17 ______. The connections may be weak because people are removed from
the 18 ______.
Part 3: You will hear five different people being interviewed on the radio about
Christmas. For questions 19-23, choose from the list A-F which words best
describe their feelings about this celebration. Use the letters only once. There is
one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A feels enthusiastic Speaker 1 19 __

B feels bored with it Speaker 2 20 __
C feels upset by it Speaker 3 21 __
D feels unappreciated Speaker 4 22 __
E feels satisfied Speaker 5 23 __
F feels happier than expected
Part 4: You will hear a conversation which takes place in a busy restaurant
between a couple, Ivan and Hannah Smythe, and a young waiter, Joel. For
24. Why does Hannah tell her husband not to speak so loud?
A. He is disturbing others.
B. She can’t hear him.
C. The waiter is next to him.
25. How would the manager probably react to an order of two starters?
A. He would not be agreeable
B. He would be happy to oblige.
C. It wouldn’t matter to him.
26. Why does Ivan complain about the numbers?
A. They are confusing.
B. He doesn’t like the idea of using numbers on a menu.
C. He can’t see them.
27. What did Joel use to be?

A. a waiter
B. a customer
C. a vegetarian
28. What does Ivan want with his Banana Split?

A. lemon sauce
B. additional cream
C. nuts
29. Why can’t meals be changed?

A. they are pre-prepared
B. the meals are assembled off-site
C. the waiter is busy
30. What is Ivan’s mood at the end of the conversation?

A. angry
B. annoyed
C. impressed
TEST 27
1. You hear a man telling a police officer about a robbery he saw. What was stolen?
A watches
B silver vases
C jewellery
2. You hear a doctor examining a patient. What is wrong with the patient?
A a sore throat
B a swollen eye
C a bad cut
3. You hear a man talking to a colleague. What does he want her to do for him?
A send a fax
B attend a meeting
C make some photocopies
4. You hear a husband and wife talking about their plans for a trip. When are they
going to leave?
A Wednesday
B Friday
C Saturday
5. You hear two co-workers discussing plans for something. What are they trying to
arrange?
A a meeting
B a party
C lunch
6. You hear a woman phoning to make a doctor’s appointment. When will she see the
doctor?
A this Wednesday
B this Friday
C next Wednesday
7. You hear a student talking about his school books. Where did he leave them?
A in the library
B at school
C at home
8. You hear a husband and wife discussing what to call their new baby. What name do
they choose?
A Stuart
B Gregory
C Steven
Part 2: You will hear a lecture given to a group of parents about keeping
children safe in water. For questions 9-18, complete the notes below which
summarise what the speaker says.
The speaker says a 9 ______ may be dangerous for small children.

The 10 ______ of the Royal Lifesaving Society website can be found on the fact
sheet. A child can start swimming lessons when it is 11 ______ old.
During swimming lessons, very young children learn to roll onto their 12 ______. At a
private pool, there should be one supervisor for every 13 ______ children. Children
must learn not to go close to the 14 ______ unless an adult is supervising them. There
are many more 15 ______ in private swimming pools than public pools.
At home, put an alarm on the rear 16 ______ so you hear a noise if your child has
gone into the garden. Apart from public and private pools, the 17 ______ can also be
dangerous to children. At the beach, a 18 ______ flying is a sign which means you
must not swim.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about exercise. For
questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – F) which statement applies to each
person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need
to use.
A This person spends most of their free time exercising. Speaker 1 19 __

B This person is made to do exercise against their will. Speaker 2 20 __
C This person does a lot of exercise in spite of their age. Speaker 3 21 __
D This person does exercise as part of their job. Speaker 4 22 __
E This person does exercise as part of a social event. Speaker 5 23 __
F This person’s good health depends on exercise.
Part 4: You will hear an interview on the radio with a dog trainer called Jane
Fennet. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer A, B or C
24. In order for a dog to do what you want,

A it must have a quiet, happy life.
B it must think you are its leader.
C you must give it enough dog biscuits.
25. Why is it bad to let your dog jump all over you when you arrive home?
A because it will take the dog five minutes to calm down
B because your dog should always look after you
C because the dog will think that it is your leader
26. A dog that barks and jumps at visitors

A is trying to make sure you are safe.
B wants to be taken for a walk.
C thinks that you are the boss.
27. If Jane throws a ball for her dog and he doesn’t bring it to her, what does she do?
A She goes to pick up the ball herself.
B She makes the dog bring it to her.
C She tests it to see who is in charge.
28. Jane will ignore a dog

A if it ignores her.
B when it gets into trouble.
C when she’s working with it.
29. Jane says that intelligent dogs

A need less exercise and mental stimulation.
B don’t like being left at home during the day.
C often get angry with their owners.
30. According to Jane, what is the difference between a Doberman and a bulldog?
A The Doberman is more intelligent than the bulldog.
B The bulldog gets bored more easily than the Doberman.
C The bulldog runs more slowly than the Doberman.
TEST 28
1. You hear a man talking to an optician about his glasses. What does he need the
glasses for?
A reading
B driving
C watching TV
2. You hear a tour guide talking to a group of people. Where are they?
A a library
B a historic house
C an art gallery
3. You hear a woman talking to her doctor. What does he think she might need?
A tablets to stay calm
B a heart operation
C new glasses
4. You hear a man talking about healthy eating. What does he suggest?
A eating a large breakfast
B eating a sandwich for lunch
C eating a big meal in the evening
5. You hear a girl talking about a recent holiday. Why did she come back early?
A because she didn’t like the hotel
B because something of hers was stolen
C because she was disappointed with the island
6. You hear a weather forecast on the radio. Which part(s) of England will have the
heaviest rainfall?
A London and south-east
B northern
C western and central
7. You have lost some money and you telephone the lost property office. You hear a
recorded message. What does the message tell you to do?
A to call in at the office between 9 AM and 5 PM
B to contact the police to make a statement
C to contact your bank immediately
8. You hear a man talking about a new photocopier. What is his problem with it?
A Too many people want to use it.
B It is too slow and gets too hot.
C It does not copy colour sheets correctly.
Part 2: You will hear a radio interview with a man called Greg Hunter, who is
the editor of a sports magazine.For questions 9-18, complete the notes below
which summarise what the speaker says.
A survey shows that 9 ______ coverage of women’s sport makes up only about 4% of
stories. Greg says the media doesn’t publish stories about a sport which not
many 10 ______are interested in. It is claimed that in the UK there are
over 11 ______ women who play netball. Apart from netball, Greg
mentions 12 ______ as an example of a sport that many people do but not many want
to read about. Greg’s magazine has 13 ______ times as many male readers as female
readers. He thinks the 14 ______ needs a sports magazine especially for female
readers. Greg says top women tennis players aren’t able to spend much time with
their 15 ______. As a percentage of total TV sports time, women’s sport on television
dropped to only 16 ______ last year. There are about 17 ______ women who are
members of the Sports Journalist Association of Great Britain. The number of TV
sports 18 ______ has increased recently, which should improve coverage of women’s
sport.
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about the business that each
runs. For questions 19- 23, choose from the list (A – F) which business each
person is describing. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you
do not need to use.
A a second-hand bookshop Speaker 1 19 __

B a driving school Speaker 2 20 __
C an antique shop Speaker 3 21 __
D a fitness centre Speaker 4 22 __
E a travel agency Speaker 5 23 __
F a computer shop
Part 4: You will hear Mr Farmer, a company manager, talking on the telephone
to someone from an information technology (IT) company. For questions 24-30,
choose the best answer A, B or C
24. How many employees does Mr Farmer’s company have?

A 50
B 30
C 80
25. Why does his company need a new IT system?

A because the company is doing very well
B because the Internet doesn’t work
C because the printer is old and slow
26. What is Mr Farmer’s main requirement for his company’s new IT system?
A It must not break down often.
B It must not cost a lot of money.
C It must store client addresses.
27. How does his company count the time its employees spend at work?
A using an electronic diary
B by writing down the hours worked
C with an automated system
28. Why is Mr Farmer unhappy with the company which provided the computer
system he has now?
A The printer failed repeatedly.
B The price was too high.
C The after-sales service was poor.
29. Why has Mr Farmer called this particular IT company?
A He has used this company for many years.
B He found the company on the Internet.
C He was told about the company by a friend.
30. Most companies make changes to their computer systems

A every year.
B every two years.
C very often.
TEST 29
1. You hear a student asking the lecturer something. The student would like the
lecturer to
A. repeat one of the words.
B. give an explanation of something.
C. repeat an important point.
2. You hear a politician giving an interview. What is the name of their political party?
A. Social Liberal Democrats.
B. Liberal Democratic Party.
C. Christian Democratic Alliance.
3. You hear hotel staff talking to a client on the telephone. They are unable to provide
a room because
A. the hotel is fully booked.
B. the facilities are inadequate.
C. the customer expects to have better service.
4. You hear a mother talking to her child. She is

A. warning the child about something.
B. explaining something to the child.
C. reprimanding the child.
5. You hear a woman talking about her problem with an audio recorder. Now the
woman is
A. angry.
B. worried.
C. satisfied.
6. You overhear a man ordering a cab. The place where he lives is at

A. 269 Radleigh Road.
B. 69 Rudleigh Road.
C. the Half-way Hotel.
7. You overhear a man talking about ticket prices. The man paid
A. £6.50.
B. £16.50.
C. £5.60.
8. You hear a radio presented introducing a song. He

A. likes the song very much.
B. never liked the song.
C. is less keen on the song now.
Part 2: You will hear a radio news item about a manufacturer of hot-air
baloons. For questions 9-18, complete the notes below which summarise what the
speaker says.
Douglas Finch is going to be given the Honorary Degree of Doctor of 9 ______.

Douglas Finch was born just outside of Glasgow and went to Allan Glen’s School
before reading 10 ______ at Glasgow University.
The Bristol Belle was the first hot air balloon in 11 ______. 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
Part 3: You will hear five different people talking about the place they live in.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A – F) to say how each person feels
about their place of residence. 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 __

B knows many people in the area Speaker 2 20 __
C feels sorry about moving there Speaker 3 21 __
D considering moving somewhere else Speaker 4 22 __
E believes that the place has become dangerous Speaker 5 23 __
F is moving somewhere else
Part 4: You will hear an interview with an athlete talking about his sport. For
24 What is the name of the sport?

A Half Marathons
В Ultra-Marathons
С Fun running
25 The races
A can be different.
В are timed.
С have a certain length.
26 What is the number of people in the South African competition?

A 12,000
В 250
С 200
27 What is Stan’s opinion of Badwater race?

A It’s scary.
В It’s incredibly difficult.
С It’s a great way to put yourself to the test.
28 What year was the first Badwater race held in?

A 1974
В 1980
С 1977
29 How much time did Al Arnold need to finish the race?

A 18 hours
В 80 hours
С 49 hours
30 What does Stan appreciate about the sport the most?

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 30
1. You hear a person talking about a recently constructed road. What do they think
about the road?
A They believe it will make shopping trips longer.
В They approve of it.
С They are concerned about the environmental impact.
2. You hear someone talking about their education. What did they study?
A Medicine
В Fine arts
С Science
3. You hear a man talking to another person. Who is he talking to?

A a client
В a student
С a janitor
4. You hear a woman and her neighbour talking. What does the woman want her
neighbour to do?
A look after a pet
В feed her child
С water her plants
5. You hear a woman planning to go to a beauty parlour. What is she doing there?
A getting her hair done
В having her nails done
С getting a massage
6. You hear a conversation between two colleagues. Why is the woman upset?
A Something went missing.
В Something got wet.
С Something is broken.
7. You hear a technician talking about a broken computer. When will it be repaired?
A Friday
В Monday
С Tuesday
8. You hear a woman talking about her commute to work. How does she feel about it?
A It makes her relaxed.
В It stresses her.
С It is very long.
Part 2: You will hear a radio programme about a famous dessert dish. For
questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Pavlova is a dessert that takes its name after 9_______ Anna Pavlova.
It is believed that the dessert had been created to celebrate Pavlova’s tour of Australia
and 10 _______ in the 1920s. One of the common festive meals the dessert is served
at is 11_______. Professor Helen Leach, a culinary anthropologist at the University of
Otago in New Zealand, has researched the dessert and compiled a series of cookbooks
containing 12 _______ Pavlova recipes. Some sources point at Bert Sachse as the
original creator of the dish at the Esplanade Hotel in 13 _______ in 1935. Matthew
Evans from The Sydney Morning Herald said that 14 _______ about the pavlova’s
origins is not likely to be found. The process of making Pavlova involves 15 _______
into a thick mass, with other ingredients such as sugar and vinegar added later.
16 _______ is where raspberry topping seems to be the most popular one. Ready-to-
be-made pavlovas can be bought, that require little effort to make and only need
both 17 _______ added to them. New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa,
made 18 _______ in February 1999 memorable by creating the largest pavlova in
existence, called ‘Pavzilla’.
Part 3: You will hear five people talking about their first employment
experiences. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each person
says about it. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do
not need to use.
A they lied about something Speaker 1 19 __

B they were injured Speaker 2 20 __
C they were made redundant at work Speaker 3 21 __
D they were issued a warning Speaker 4 22 __
E they were doing a number of different things Speaker 5 23 __
F it affected their career choice
Part 4: You will listen to a person talking about their time at school. For
24. The author’s family

A went to the same school.
В did not enjoy their school years.
С had poor academic performance.
25. The other boys at the school

A also hated following the rules.
В seemed to be okay with it.
С enjoyed staying there.
26. The author’s illness during the first term

A did not get proper treatment from the nurse.
В turned out to be not as serious as he had thought.
С was so bad that he nearly died.
27. During his stay at the hospital the author

A was irritated by nurses’ attitude.
В was worried about other patients.
С was too shy to talk to the nurses.
28. Because of the illness the author

A had to skip one year of school.
В had to have classes in the library.
С had enough private time.
29. When leaving school, the headmaster expected the author to

A feel sorry about finishing school.
В realise how good the time at school had been.
С be happy about leaving school.
30. The author now

A understands headmaster’s point of view.
В has the same feelings about his time at school.
С feels uncertain about how he feels about his time at school.

Listening FCE

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Listening FCE

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

TEST 1

A a different kind of item

A eating unhealthy food Speaker 1 19 __

25. Leonie started giving music lessons

26. Leonie most likes to teach students who

27. Leonie thinks that schools should

28. Leonie thinks the problem with singing in schools is that

29. Leonie believes her success as a music teacher is a result of

30. What decision did Leonie find difficult to make?

5. You hear a man talking about saving money. He wants to buy

A to help other people Speaker 1 19 __

24. Why did Adriana want to become a wildlife photographer?

25. Why, according to Adriana, is it easier nowadays to learn how to photograph

28. Adriana has still never taken photos of

29. What disadvantage does Adriana say her work has?

30. Adriana believes it is becoming harder to get work as a wildlife photographer

6. You hear a man talking about motorcycling. What does he regret?

A I contacted the emergency services. Speaker 1 19 __

24. Why did Amy want to go abroad?

25. Amy and her friends decided to go to Ibiza because

26. When she was at the airport, Amy felt

27. Amy’s friend Carla annoyed Amy because Carla

29. What did Amy regret doing?

30. What were Amy’s feelings when she got home?

A It was exactly as I had imagined. Speaker 1 19 __

26. James says that his career in music has included

27. What do we learn about advertising on James’ TV channel?

29. What does James say about his ideas?

30. James’s advice to listeners who might want to go into business is to

4. You hear someone talking about work. What is his situation?

24. The speaker says that when she was younger,

25. The speaker says that if people take up running,

28. The speaker warns people who take up running not to

A He had a terrible life before becoming Speaker 1 19 __

24. What does Jackie say about Olivia’s role in Annie?

25. Jackie says that Olivia’s performance in Annie

26. When Olivia tried to get a part in Mary Poppins, she

29. At the final audition,

30. How have the girls reacted to getting the parts?

4. You hear part of a radio interview. Who is being interviewed?

25. Kate decided to start her own magazine for children

26. What does Kate say about enthusiasm?

4. You hear a poet talking about his work. What is he doing?

A the efficiency of the public transport Speaker 1 19 __

24. What does Rachel say about her job title?

27. Why does Rachel include a commentary in the catalogue?

28. What does Rachel say about administrative work?

6. You hear part of a talk by a nurse. What is she doing?

A. following a family tradition Speaker 1 19 __

27. What is Ann’s attitude towards the other competitors in races?

28. In her free time, Ann enjoys

29. How does Ann feel about being recognised in public?

30. When thinking about the future, Ann

7. You hear a sports instructor giving advice. What is he doing?

A. I appreciate the lack of commercials. Speaker 1 19 __

24. How did a college course in photography most affect Penny?

25. Penny decided to specialise in wedding photography because she

26. Penny currently gets most of her customers through

27. What takes up most of Penny’s time?

29. What does Penny love most about her job?

30. Penny advises young photographers to

4. You hear a man talking about a wildlife documentary. What aspect of it

A. set an example of hard work Speaker 1 19 __

24. What difficulty for singers does Rosie mention?