Test 1 (A1)

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

1. a) No, I can’t.
b) Well, it is.
c) Yes, I have.

2. a) I want one too .

b) I love you too.
c) I like it too
.

3. a) Inmykitchen.
.
b) Twomore, please
c) Adouble room.

4. a) It isn’t here.
b) Thank you.
c) There it is.

5. a) It’s an apple.
.
b) It’s a word
c) It’s not here.

.
6. a) Yes, that’s right
b) I know the way .
c) It’s Cambridge.

7. a) That’s OK.
b) Yes, I can
.
c) That’s nice.
Part 2
Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.
SUNNINGTON SPORTS CAMP

Choice of afternoon activity

Sign list outside (8) _________ room

Clothes
Wear track suit, but also bring (9) _____________ and a T-shirt

2 pairs of sports (10) ____________

Food
Lunch served in canteen every half-hour between 12.15 and
(11) __________

Snack bar sells drinks, chocolate and (12) __________

Certificate
Marks given for

attitude: effort and team-work

performance: strength, (13) ___________ and skill

Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about habits they find difficult
to control.
For questions 14-18, 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 14 __
В doing too much exercise
Speaker 2 15 __
C buying unnecessary items
Speaker 3 16 __
D watching too much television
Speaker 4 17 __
E spending too much time online
Speaker 5 18 __
F oversleeping
G working too hard
H arriving late for everything
Part 4

Questions 19-25
Identify the areas on the map.
Write the correct letter, A-J, next to the questions.

19 Wilsons ..........
20 DVD Shop ..........
21 Student Union Office ..........
23 Engineering Institute ..........
24 Fitness Room ..........
25 Bookshop ..........
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 26-31, choose the answer (A, В or C)
which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear part of an interview with a woman who works in retail management.

26. How does the woman feel now about her first job in retailing?
A pleased by the way she handled the staff
В confident that it gave her a good start
C relaxed about the mistakes she made

27. What is the woman advised to do next?

A reflect on her skills
В volunteer for extra work
C discuss her situation with her boss

Extract Two
You overhear a woman telling a friend a story about a swan.

28. What problem did the woman have with the swan?
A She misunderstood its intentions.
В She underestimated the speed of its approach.
C She failed to realise the consequences of disturbing it.

29. What is the man’s reaction to the story?

A He feels he would have handled the situation better.
В He is unconvinced by the woman’s version of events.
C He fails to see quite how serious the problem was.

Extract Three
You hear part of an interview with Bruce Loader, a successful businessman who is talking
about his early life.

30. Why did Bruce decide to give up the idea of studying art?
A He failed to gain a place at art college.
В He became tired of doing representational art.
C He was persuaded that he could not realise his ambition.
31. What was his father’s reaction to Bruce’s decision?
A He was anxious to discuss alternative employment options.
В He was angry that a good opportunity had been wasted.
C He was dismissive of the advantages of higher education.

Part 6
You will hear an explorer called Richard Livingstone talking about a trip he made in the
rainforest of South America. For questions 38-39, complete the sentences.

A Trip in the Rainforest

Richard and Matthew abandoned their boat because they couldn’t get past a 32________.
They decided to walk through the jungle as far as the 33________ marked on the map.
Richard says that during the walk, they were always both 34________ and ________.
The first sign of human activity that they found was a 35________.
In a deserted camp, they found some soup made from unusual 36________
and ________.
Richard says that by the time they had reached the camp, they were lacking
in 37________.
Richard says that after the meal, they began to feel 38________ about what they’d done.
Before leaving the camp, they left the sum of 39________ to thank their host.
Test 2

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

1. a) It’s tomorrow.
b) It’s Tuesday.
c) It’s the first.

2. a) Don’t worry.
b) She’s happy.
c) Well done.

3. a) Show me.
b) That’s right.
c) Of course.

4. a) That’s lovely.
b) I’m here now.
c) Here you are.

5. a) Hello.
b) Thanks.
c) Sorry.

6. a) That’s great.
b) Show me.
c) It’s a foot.

7. a) No drinking.
b) No thanks.
c) No sorry.
Part 2
Questions 8-15
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a man talking about Tanya Perry's life.

Tanya Perry
Born in London in (8)______________ .
In 1952 family moved to (9) ______________ .
At school with (10) ______________, the famous (11) ______________ .
Wrote some (12) ______________ while still at school.
During the early 1970's worked as a (13) ______________ .
The film called (14) ______________ won a prize at a French Film Festival.
Now has (15) ______________ plays in print.

Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about deciding to take up new
interests.
For questions 16-20, 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
В to make some money
Speaker 1 16 __
C to pass the time Speaker 2 17 __
D to meet new people Speaker 3 18 __
E to try to win a prize Speaker 4 19 __
F to overcome a fear Speaker 5 20 __
G to get fit
H to make a change from their work
Part 4

You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (21-25) on the map (A-J). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet

21. Mill ____________

22. Museum ____________
23. Labaratory ____________
24. Cafe ____________
25. Toilet ____________
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 26-31, choose the answer (A, В or C)
which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You overhear two friends, John and Diane, discussing holiday plans.

26. John thinks Diane’s indecision about the holiday is

A unreasonable in view of her financial position.
В surprising since her holiday is well overdue.
C understandable given how much money is involved.

27. How does Diane feel about the prospect of a break from work?
A nervous that her boss will regret promoting her
В worried that staff will take advantage of her absence
C doubtful whether she can clear her backlog of work in time

Extract Two
You overhear two friends discussing a new film.

28. Why has the film been refused a certificate allowing it to be shown to children?
A The soundtrack makes it too frightening in places.
В The plot is too psychologically complex.
C The opening images are too violent.

29. The friends agree that the original story on which the film is based
A is written in a rather unusual style.
В gives a convincing portrayal of a historical character.
C manages to keep the reader in suspense until the end.

Extract Three
You hear an interview with the architect Ingrid Chapman, who is talking about an office
building she has recently designed.

30. What does Ingrid think is the best feature of the new building?
A the amount of light that comes in
В the space she has created for staff interaction
C the way each floor has its own facilities

31. What does she suggest companies with outdated office buildings should do?
A employ her to design a more modern building
В ask staff what kind of workplace they would like
C use imagination to improve aspects of the offices
Part 6
You will hear a guide taking a group of visitors around a museum. For questions 32-39,
complete the sentences.

Museum Tour
This museum houses objects collected by the 32 ________ based in the city.
It has one of the country’s best galleries containing 33 ________ exhibits.
The museum’s displays of 34 ________ and ________ are closed to visitors at present.
The section called 35 ________ is popular with young people.

The picture galleries contain works on various themes by 36 ________.

The museum’s 37 ________needs modernising.
The guide uses the word 38 ________ to describe the Rutland Dinosaur’s effect on
people.
Polystyrene was used to reconstruct most of the Rutland Dinosaur’s 39 ________
Test 3

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

1. a) Fine, thanks.
b) You’re well.
c) It’s good.

2. a) That’s easy.
b) That’s OK.
c) That’s right.

3. a) It’s very nice.

b) He’s really kind.
c) You’re welcome.

4. a) Bye.
b) Hello.
c) You too.

5. a) Yes, of course.
b) It’s not clear.
c) I don’t know.

6. a) Yes, you can.

b) Yes, it’s me.
c) Yes, all right.

7. a) I’m happy.
b) Thank you.
c) It’s there.
Part 2
Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

Desert Train Trip

The time the trip takes is (8) …………..
In the past, Oldsville had an important (9) ……………. industry.
Passengers can see pretty (10) ………….. close to the train.
There are some attractive (11)……………. to see under an old bridge.
In a small store on the train (12) ,……………. are on sale.
Today, refreshments will be for sale in a (13) …………. instead of from a machine.

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.

В I found it impossible to remain calm.
С I did what I had been trained to do. Speaker 1 14 __
D I followed someone else’s advice. Speaker 2 15 __
E I made a decision I later regretted. Speaker 3 16 __
F I helped people reach safety. Speaker 4 17 __
G I was tempted to ignore what had happened. Speaker 5 18 __
H I had an argument with someone.
Part 4
Questions 19-25
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 19-25

Proposed traffic changes in Granford

19 New traffic lights …………….

20 Pedestrian crossing …………….
21 Parking allowed …………….
22 New ‘No Parking’ sign …………….
23 New disabled parking spaces …………….
24 Widened pavement …………….
25 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions …………….
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 26-31, choose the answer ( A, В or C)
which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

26 What is Colin’s opinion of their new boss?

A She fails to consult with colleagues.
В She is too keen to establish new working practices.
C She has little understanding of the organisation’s history.
27 When talking about the problem, Eva is
A trying to suggest that it is unimportant.
В comparing alternative ways of solving it.
C encouraging Colin to take a more positive attitude to it.

Extract Two

28 What is the expert doing at the start of the interview?

A explaining what can ruin a restoration job
В comparing various methods of restoration she uses
C describing the difficulties of matching colours during restoration

29 How does the expert feel about leaving visible cracks in the finished vase?
A They should be avoided if at all possible.
В They are part of the vase’s history and should be seen.
C They affect the value of the vase rather than its appearance.

Extract Three

30 The man wants a ferry service between the mainland and the island because
A he is keen to develop tourism on the island.
В he thinks more young people would come to live on the island.
C he feels the island people should not be isolated from modem life.

31 The speakers have different opinions about whether

A creating an airport would be advantageous.
В building houses on the beach would be advisable.
C commercial development would spoil the island’s unique nature.
Part 6
You will hear a short radio report about how technology is helping archaeologists who
want to learn more about some texts written over 2,000 years ago known as Roman
tablets. For questions 32-39, complete the sentences.

Roman tablets
The speaker says that an Ancient Roman ‘tablet’ was about as thick as a present-
day 32________.
At the site of an old 33 ________, archaeologists discovered about 200 tablets.
Roman soldiers often used tablets writing letter or documents of a 34 ________ nature.
On one tablet mentioned, the word 35 ________ is legible as well as people’s names.

An expert in what’s called 36 ________ says that the project is very challenging.
Panels on the tablets were once filled with 37 ________, which provided the writing
surface.
Efforts to analyse the original texts using 38 ________ photography were unsuccessful.
New technology is also being applied to other historical texts which were written
using 39________.
Test 4
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the best reply to each
sentence.

1. a) Half-past one.
b) In room nine.
c) Six students.

2. a) Last summer.
b) Tonight.
c) In November.

3. a) Yes, I’m hot.

b) Yes, I’m going.
c) Yes, I’m here.

4. a) No, thank you.

b) Yes, of course.
c) Well, it’s coffee.

5. a) Chocolate, please.
b) Yes, I do.
c) It’s great.

6. a) Page six.
b) I can help you.
c) Tomorrow’s class.

7. a) It’s nice today.

b) It’s interesting.
c) It’s alright Mary.
Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a student called Julie talking to her class about her trip to Venice.

Julie’s trip to Venice

You can use bus, (8) ………………… or boat to go to Venice from the airport.
Julie and her parents started their journey to Arsenale at (9) ………………… .
The museum card costs (10) £………………… .
Julie’s favourite place to walk was over (11) ………………… .
The best food to eat in Venice is (12) ………………… .
Julie’s parents bought some (13) ………………… for her relatives.

Part 3
You will hear five different people talking about cities they have visited. For
questions 14-19, 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 14 __

В It is not as good as it used to be. Speaker 2 15 __
C It is hard to find your way around it. Speaker 3 16 __
D It is overrated. Speaker 4 17 __
E It can get too crowded. Speaker 5 19 __
F It takes time to get used to.
G It is too expensive. <extra
H It was even better than I expected. <extra
Part 4

Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 19-24

19. Quiet Reading _____________

20. Computers _____________
21. Newspapers & Magazines _____________
22. Reference books _____________
23. Audio Section _____________
24. Main Library _____________
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, В or
C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear part of a radio discussion about a football team

25 What impresses the man about the player called John Elliott?
A He is able to keep calm when he gets near the goal area.
В He is good at preventing the opponents from scoring.
C He can score many goals given the right conditions.

26 What do the two speakers disagree about?

A the inflated price paid for the new player
В the new player’s long-term prospects in the team
C the manager’s previous mistakes when purchasing players

Extract Two
You hear part of a radio interview with Deanna Carriconde, who has just won a prize for
her environmental work in South America

27 Deanna thinks the underlying cause of the ecosystem changes she mentions is

A overfishing by industrial fisheries.

В increased local sea temperatures.
C growth of predator populations in the area.

28 How do the local fishermen feel about Deanna’s work now?

A unhappy about sharing their catch with marine creatures she protects
В pleased that she has prevented industrial exploitation of anchovies
C optimistic about the prospect of catching better quality fish

Extract Three
You hear part of a radio programme about books and reading.

29 Why did the woman read the book she describes?

A It was an unexpected gift.
В She came across it by chance.
C It was recommended to her.

30 What did the book help her to understand?

A how strange the world is
В how enjoyable stories can be
C how she could become a writer
Part 6
You will hear part of a radio programme about cherries, small fruit which grow on trees For
questions 31-32, complete the sentences.

Cherries
The speaker gives the examples of 31 ________ as a crop being replaced by cherries.
To protect young trees from extremes of weather, a 32 ________ may be used.
Cherries are prone to cracking because there is hardly any 33 ________ on the skin of the
fruit.
The speaker compares the cherry to a 34 ________ when explaining the effect of rain on
the fruit.

Shoppers are advised to purchase cherries which have a 35 ________ stem and look fresh
and tasty.
The traditional view was that cherries need up to 36 ________ before they produce a useful
crop.
The most popular new variety of cherry tree among farmers has the name 37 ________.
While picking cherries, keep a 38 ________ in your mouth to stop you eating too many.
Test 5
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the best reply to each
sentence.

1. a) Yes, that’s right.

b) It isn’t there.
c) Yes, you like it.

2. a) I have one.
b) I want it.
c) Is it this one?

3. a) How much?
b) Certainly, sir.
c) You can.

4. a) That’s OK.
b) That’s him.
c) How do you do?

5. a) I said something.
b) Yes, that’s right.
c) No, he’s mine.

6. a) You’re welcome.
b) It’s for you.
c) Here you are.

7. a) No, that’s platform six.

b) Twenty pounds, please.
c) Just arrived.
Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a teacher telling a group of students about a trip they are going on.

School Trip to the Castle

Time to meet at school gate: (8) …………………
Need to bring: a (9) …………………
(10) ………………… in the
Morning activity:
garden
Afternoon activity: trip on a (11) …………………
Hand in projects by: (12) …………………
(13) www. …………………
Castle website:
.castle.com

Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about difficult situations
they have been in. For questions 14-17, 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 This instrument is entirely made of wood Speaker 1 14 __

B This instrument is similar to guitar Speaker 2 15 __
C This instrument is played by blowing through it Speaker 3 16 __
D This instrument is difficult to transport
E This instrument can no longer be made Speaker 4 17 __
F This instrument serves another purpose
Part 4

Questions 18-22
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 18-22

18 Starting point for walking the walls ………………

19 Bow and arrow display ………………
20 Hunting birds display ………………
21 Traditional dancing ………………
22 Shop ………………
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 23-28, choose the answer (A, В or
C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You overhear two friends, Gordon and Annabelle, discussing a film called A Secret Place,
which they have both seen recently.

23 What do Gordon and Annabelle agree about?

A The film lacks a coherent storyline.
В The director was over-ambitious in his aims.
C The book which the film was based on is far subtler.

24 What does Annabelle think about the film’s ending?

A It is greatly enhanced by the musical soundtrack.
В It strikes a good balance between humour and tragedy.
C It is a clever way of solving a character’s problem.

Extract Two
You hear part of a radio interview with an architect called Alan Fasman.

25 Alan refers to St Paul’s Cathedral in London because

A it is a building of outstanding beauty.
В it retains a powerful symbolism.
C it met with disapproval at first.

26 How does Alan account for the success of public architecture in the Netherlands?
A People there are very well-informed about architecture.
В Decision-making about architecture is well organised there.
C Many of the world’s leading architects happen to come from there.

Extract Three
You hear part of a radio interview with the ecologist Lorna Hindle about climate change.

27 What prompted Lorna to begin her latest project?

A dismay over a colleague’s behaviour
В frustration at government inactivity
C concern about industrial pollution

28 What is Lorna’s attitude to climate change?

A She believes individuals can help to combat it.
В She considers its dangers have been exaggerated.
C She places most emphasis on its economic implications
Part 6
You will hear a mountaineer called Stella Prime talking about her experience of climbing
Mount Everest in the Himalayas. For questions 29-36, complete the sentences.

Stella Prime: Mountaineer

On her first expedition, Stella became aware of feelings of 29 ________ connected with
mountaineering.
Stella had previously taken part in several so-called 30 ________ .
Stella found the 31 ________ for climbing Everest particularly hard.
On her second expedition, Stella was worried about the 32 ________ she would have to
climb through.

Stella had regretted taking 33 ________ with her on her first expedition.
Stella says that she didn’t take a 34 ________ with her beyond a certain altitude.
Stella uses the word 35 ________ to describe the feelings of her party on reaching the
summit.
Stella’s book about her experience is entitled 36 ________.
Test 6(A2)
Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a student called Andreana giving a presentation to her class about her
father’s job.
Fly High
Andreana’s project is about (8) ………………… .
After university, her father worked as a teacher in a (9) ………………… .
On his first flight (10) ………………… passengers were travelling to Italy on his plane.
Difficult passengers and bad (11) ………………… are problems that a pilot has to deal
with.
Andreana’s father says that some plane travellers feel that they lose (12) …………………
of their life when flying.
She says that he drinks a cup of (13) ………………… just after his plane has taken off.

Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about the reasons why they became very
successful. For questions 14-18, 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 14 Speaker 1 __
C careful planning 15 Speaker 2 __
D peer pressure
16 Speaker 3 __
E determination to improve
F lack of competition 17 Speaker 4 __
G constant good luck 18 Speaker 5 __
H courage
Part 4
Questions 19 – 24
Label the map below
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 19-24

19 The Reynolds House ……………

20 The Thumb ……………
21 The Museum ……………
22 The Contemporary Art Gallery ……………
23 The Warner Gallery ……………
24 Nucleus ……………
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 25-31, choose the answer
(A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for
each extract.

Extract One
You overhear part of a conversation between the secretary of a golf club and a
visitor to the club.

25 What does the visitor feel about installing satellite navigation in her car?
A worried about its cost
В unsure of its usefulness
C doubtful about its reliability
26 When he talks about in-car satellite navigation systems, the secretary is
A helping his visitor to choose the best model.
В providing his visitor with information about them.
C warning his visitor about the drawbacks of using one.

Extract Two
You hear part of a discussion in which the anthropologist Paula Drew and the
comedian Mike Morton are talking about their lives.

28 What does Mike say about his use of comedy as a child?

A He appeared to have an instinctive talent for it.
В His long-term friendships depended on it.
C It was one of a number of skills he developed.
29 Both speakers agree that, for a successful life, people need
A a belief in themselves.
В a clearly defined goal.
C a commitment to hard work.

Extract Three
You hear part of a radio discussion about holiday reading.

30 The man reads books which

A remind him of people he’s met.
В make a change from his work.
C are set somewhere he doesn’t know.
31 His work involves
A a lot of travel.
В looking out for new words.
C studying classical literature.
Part 6
You will hear a reporter called Ruth Sampson describing a visit she made to the
Arctic Circle with a team of Canadian wildlife experts. For questions 32-39,
complete the sentences.

A visit to the Arctic Circle

As her plane was landing, 32 ________ were the first animals Ruth saw.
Soon after arriving, the team of biologists was able to identify a 33 ________ in the
distance.
The word 34 ________ is used to describe a small patch of ground where the growth
of plants is possible.
The largest part of the yellow Arctic poppy is its 35 ________.
The majority of birds returning to the area in the spring feed on 36 ________.
The team stayed in tents with small 37 ________ at the entrance.
Ruth was given advice on what to do if approached by a 38 ________.
It was difficult for Ruth to carry out her work because 39 ________ are affected by
freezing temperatures.
Test 7(A2)
Part 3

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a man called Jack Pindar talking to a group of students about his job as a
radio presenter.
Radio Presenter
At university Jack studied (8) ………………… .
Before the show Jack drinks (9) ………………… .
Jack’s favourite part of the job is (10) ………………… .
Jack was embarrassed when he couldn’t remember a (11) ………………… .
If Jack wasn’t a radio presenter he would be a (12) ………………… .
Jack will be doing a charity show at (13) ………………… at the weekend.

Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about how they felt when they received an award.
For questions 14-18, 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.
В surprised. 14 Speaker 1
C proud. 15 Speaker 2
D exhausted.
16 Speaker 3
E grateful.
17 Speaker 4
F confused.
18 Speaker 5
G worried.
H indifferent.
Part 4
Questions 19-25
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 19-25

Proposed traffic changes in Granford

19 New traffic lights …………….

20 Pedestrian crossing …………….
21 Parking allowed …………….
22 New ‘No Parking’ sign …………….
23 New disabled parking spaces …………….
24 Widened pavement …………….
25 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions …………….
 Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 26-31, choose the answer
(A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for
each extract.

Extract One
You overhear a man telling a friend about a trip to the theatre.

26 The man says that the theatre

A had recently moved.
B was overcrowded.
C was unusually small.
27 The man criticises the actors for
A lacking enthusiasm.
B forgetting their lines.
C wearing inappropriate make-up.

Extract Two
You hear a media interview with a tour operator at a conference on what is called
‘responsible’ tourism.

28 What distinctive feature of his company is the tour operator keen to stress?
A It is responsive to local employment needs.
B It designs tours for selected groups and special interests.
C It makes limited use of non-renewable sources of energy.
29 He makes the point that the majority of tourists are now
A conscious of a greater need for social justice.
B willing to pay additional amounts for responsible tourism.
C unaware that the choices they make have far-reaching effects.

Extract Three
You hear two local radio presenters, Laura and Steve, talking about an upcoming
rugby match.

30 What do they agree about?

A The ticket allocation has been unfair.
B The final result is almost impossible to predict.
C The absence of certain players will make for a less exciting game.
31 Listeners who are planning to go to Australia to see the match should
A organise their accommodation in advance.
B join the official fan club to reduce their travelling costs.
C bring their children along to introduce them to the sport.

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Part 6
You will hear a woman called Kate Assadi talking to a group of people interested
in taking up skydiving. For questions 32-39, complete the sentences.

Skydiving
Kate says that in the USA people from a variety of 32 ________ enjoy skydiving.
Kate first tried skydiving when she was a 33 ________ and it cost relatively little.
Kate says skydiving can help overcome fear of 34 ________ and increase
confidence.
More people are buying skydiving equipment from 35 ________ these days.
Kate recently bought a 36 ________ at a bargain price.
To become an instructor, a skydiver must have done at least 37 ________ previous
jumps.
You can find the Parachute Association by contacting the nearest 38 ________.
Kate advises people to spend a period of 39 ________ learning to skydive.
Test 8(B1)
Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a film actor called Roger talking on the school radio about his typical day on
a film set.

A Film Actor
Roger arrives at the film studio at (8) ………………… a.m.
A woman does his (9) ………………… after someone has brushed his hair.
Roger is playing a (10) ………………… in this new film.
Filming is delayed because the film (11) ………………… is often late.
When filming ends, Roger puts on his usual (12) ………………… .
Roger has (13) ………………… after he gets home and sleeps early.

Part 3

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their visit to a city.
For questions 14 – 18, 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 system
B the natural beauty of the scenery 14 Speaker 1 __
C the variety of goods in the markets 15 Speaker 2 __
D the style of the architecture 16 Speaker 3 __
E the well-designed plan of the city 17 Speaker 4 __
F the helpfulness of the people
18 Speaker 5 __
G the range of leisure opportunities
H the standard of the accommodation
Part 4
Questions 19-24
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 19-24.

19 statue of Diane Gosforth …………..

20 wooden sculptures …………..
21 playground …………..
22 maze …………..
23 tennis courts …………..
24 fitness area …………..
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 25-30, choose the answer
(A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for
each extract.

Extract One
You hear part of an interview with a broadcaster who is talking about a series of
programmes he presented about landscape painting.

25 Why did he decide to include a picture by a politician?

A to point out how painting helps people in different ways
В to show some interesting points about styles of painting
C to stress that amateur art can equal professional painting
26 How does he feel about the process of drawing?
A The activity relaxes him
В He is ashamed of the results
C Concentrating on it is exciting

Extract Two
You hear an amateur pilot called Gina Nesbit talking about doing aerobatics in her
small plane.

27 What does Gina find hard about learning new aerobatic movements?
A It is difficult to practise without any instructions
В Trying out some of them makes her feel sick at first
C She can get nervous flying the plane unaccompanied
28 What gives Gina most pleasure when taking part in competitions?
A the relief she feels after completing a sequence of actions
В the satisfaction of knowing she has performed accurately
C the pride she takes in preparing as thoroughly as possible

Extract Three
You overhear a chef called George talking to a friend about his daily routine.

29 What does George appreciate most about riding a motorbike?

A It allows him to avoid the traffic jams on the way to work
В It reminds him of when he was a teenager
C It gives him some time for himself
30 Which is George’s favourite object in his house?
A the kitchen table
В the shower
C the cooker
Part 6
You will hear an art teacher called Rosa Weston giving a talk about making
mosaics – works of art that are made out of small pieces of glass and stone. For
questions 31-38, complete the sentences.

Making mosaics
Rosa feels that the real experts in mosaics were the 31 ________.
Rosa says that the greatest changes have occurred in the 32 ________ of mosaics.
Until recently, modern mosaics were mostly found in 33 ________ and swimming
pools.
Rosa says that the process of making mosaics calls for both 34 ________ and
________.
Most students attend what’s called a 35 ________ as part of their course.
Rosa admits that making mosaics can be compared to doing 36 ________.
Rosa gives the example of ashtrays and 37 ________ as objects that are now being
made using mosaics.
Rosa has even considered putting a mosaic border on 38 ________.
Test 9(B1)
Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.
You will hear a teacher telling a group of students about a geography trip.00:00

School Geography Trip

Wednesday (8)
Date of Geography trip:
…………………
Each group will be given: a (9) …………………
Length of walk: (10) …………………
Person responsible for health issues: (11) Mr …………………
Type of shoes to wear: (12) …………………
Coach arrives at school at: (13) ………………… p.m.

Part 3

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about happiness. For
questions 14 – 18, 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.

B Happiness comes from having someone special to share your thoughts with.
C Happiness is all about the experience of overcoming problems.
D Happiness is a short escape from everyday routine.
E True happiness lies in making others happy.
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.

14 Speaker 1 __
15 Speaker 2 __
16 Speaker 3 __
17 Speaker 4 __
18 Speaker 5 __
Part 4
Questions 19 – 24
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 19-24

19 café ……………
20 toilets ……………
21 formal gardens ……………
22 outdoor gym ……………
23 skateboard ramp ……………
24 wild flowers ……………
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 25-30, choose the answer
(A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for
each extract.

Extract One
You hear two people talking about their work as website designers.

25 How does the man feel about the work?

A He finds the creativity stimulating.
В He would like to use his academic training more.
C He gets most satisfaction from being part of a team.
26 What do they both think about the job?
A It’s a difficult career to get started in.
В It’s important to be able to work flexible hours.
C It’s a poorly paid job for the amount of work involved.

Extract Two
You hear two cyclists talking about their sport.

27 The man thinks his success as a cyclist is due to

A his complete dedication.
В the age at which he started.
C a series of great role models.
28 When talking about cycling in a velodrome, the woman reveals her
A fear of dangerous sports.
В inability to follow instructions.
C willingness to accept a challenge.

Extract Three
You hear a man called Roy talking about bees on a phone-in programme.

29 Why has he phoned the programme?

A to raise issues not previously discussed
В to challenge the opinions of other contributors
C to lend his support to a view that’s been expressed
30 When talking about gardens, he is
A describing what he does in his own
В encouraging people to grow certain things
C suggesting that people keep bees themselves
Part 6
You will hear a student called Tim Farnham giving a class presentation about a
seabird called the albatross. For questions 31-38, complete the sentences.

The Albatross
Tim thinks that the name ‘albatross’ comes originally from a word in
the 31 ________ language.
There are currently though to be a total of 32 ________ species of albatross.
The fact that it relies on 33 ________ explains why the albatross isn’t found in some
areas.
By using a locking mechanism in its 34 ________ , the albatross can save energy
when flying.
Tim explains that the albatross has a surprisingly good sense of 35 ________ .
Tim was surprised to discover that 36 ________ attack albatross nests.
The albatross used to be hunted mostly for its 37 ________ as well as for food.
Tim gives the example of 38 ________ as plastic objects commonly eaten by
albatrosses.
Test 10(B1)
Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a teacher giving some information to students about a special destination for
their school trip.

Amazing Holidays
Benefits of The Great Wall of China ● not overcrowded
tour: ● excellent ( 8 ) …………………

● last trip is on (9) .......................

Mount Everest:

● China or Vietnam tour: go to

(10) ………………… for shopping
● Panda Rescue Centre: class on
Cookery holidays:
making panda (11) …………………
● Mexico Food Adventure: visit the
(12) …………………

● (13) www. …………………

For more information:
.holiday.com

Part 3

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about classical music. For
questions 14-18, 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

В being introduced to a range of good music
C the experience of attending a concert 14 Speaker 1 __
D the encouragement of a teacher 15 Speaker 2 __
E hearing it in an everyday situation 16 Speaker 3 __
F realising the importance of starting young 17 Speaker 4 __
G the influence of someone famous 18 Speaker 5 __
H finding other types of music unexciting
Part 4

Questions 19-24
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-J, next to Questions 19-24.

Plan of Stevenson’s site

19 coffee room …………….

20 warehouse …………….
21 staff canteen …………….
22 meeting room …………….
23 human resources …………….
24 boardroom …………….
Part 5
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 25-30, choose the answer
(A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for
each extract.

Extract One
You hear two friends discussing a rock concert they both went to.

25 How does the boy feel about the main band?

A disappointed by their performance
В confused by all the advanced publicity
C unsure whether he got value for money or not
26 What is the woman doing in her reply?
A criticising the support band
В defending the approach of the media
C agreeing with comments about the main band

Extract Two
You hear part of a sports report about a football club manager.

27 What is the male presenter doing?

A praising changes that the manager has made
В suggesting that rumours about the manager are unfounded
C describing a growing sense of dissatisfaction with the
manager’s performance
28 In the female presenter’s opinion
A the manager’s strategy is the correct one
В the real problem is a lack of talented players
C the pressure on the manager is likely to increase

Extract Three
You hear two friends discussing an exhibition of modern sculpture.

29 What does the woman particularly admire about the artist?

A the originality of his work
В the way his art has developed
C the issues that his sculptures raise
30 What disappointed them both about the exhibition?
A the pieces of work that had been chosen
В the information provided for visitors
C the way it had been laid out
Part 2
You will hear a man called Carl Pitman, giving a group of tourists practical advice
about learning the sport of surfing. For questions 31-38, complete the sentences with
a word or short phrase.

Learning the sport of surfing

Carl recommends the 31 ________ as the best place for learning to surf in his area.
Carl uses the term 32 ________ to describe the distance between waves.
Carl advises getting a wetsuit that has a 33 ________ fit.
Carl says it’s important to check the quantity of material beneath the 34 ________
of a new wetsuit.
Carl says that the wetsuit, 35 ________ and footwear all need washing regularly.
According to Carl, a hanger made of 36 ________ is best for storing wetsuits.
Beginners most often damage surfboards through contact with 37 ________ .
Carl suggests using a 38 ________ as the first step in removing wax from a
surfboard.