Listening practice test

Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 1: https://youtu.be/CWsqhUlaLs4 Part 1: Questions 1-3 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C Paper on Public Libraries    What will be the main topic of Trudie and Stewart’s paper? A  how public library services are organised in different countries B how changes in society are reflected in public libraries C  how the funding of public libraries has changed      They agree that one disadvantage of free digitalised books is that A  they may take a long time to read B  they can be difficult to read C  they are generally old      Stewart expects that in the future libraries will A  maintain their traditional function B  become centres for local communities C  no longer contain any books Part 2: Questions 4-10 Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer Study of local library: possible questions •    whether it has a 4  _ of its own •    its policy regarding noise of various kinds •    how it’s affected by laws regarding all aspects of 5  _ •    how the design needs to take the 6   of customers into account •    what 7  _ is required in case of accidents •    why a famous person’s 8   is located in the library •    whether it has a 9   of local organisations •    how it’s different from a library in a 10  _ Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 2: https://youtu.be/2TaIXBYvcBc Part 1: Questions 1-10   Complete the form below Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Early Learning Childcare Centre Enrolment Form Example Parent or guardian: Carol Smith   Personal Details Child’s name: Kate Age: 1  Address: 2  _ Road, Woodside, 4032 Phone: 3345 9865   Childcare Information Days enrolled for: Monday and 3  Start time: 4   am Childcare group: the 5  _ group Which meal/s are required each day? 6  Medical conditions: needs 7  _ Emergency contact: Jenny 8  Phone: 3346 7523 Relationship to child: 9  _   Fees Will pay each 10  Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 3: https://youtu.be/V2puNsehQHQ Questions 1-2  Listen from here Choose TWO letters, A-E Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust? A  Children make up most of the membership B  It’s the country's largest conservation organisation C  It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices D  It employs several dolphin experts full-time E  Volunteers help in various ways Questions 3-5  Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C 3. Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award? A  It has brought in extra money B  It made the work of the trust better known C  1t has attracted more members   4. Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of A  noise B  oil leaks C  movement of ships   5. Alice became interested in dolphins when A  she saw one swimming near her home B  she heard a speaker at her school C  she read a book about them Questions 6-10   Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about? Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, next to questions 6-10   Dolphins A Moondancer B Echo C Kiwi D Samson Comments 6. It has not been seen this year.  7. It is photographed more than the others.  _ 8. It is always very energetic.  _ 9. It is the newest one in the scheme.  _ 10. It has an unusual shape.  Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 4: https://youtu.be/qplSLZ9vPI4 Questions 1-6   Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS Example: Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend   Name: Edith 1  _ Address: Flat 4, 2   Park Flats (Behind the 3  _ ) Phone number: 875934 Best time to contact customer: during the 4  Where to park: opposite entrance next to the 5  _ Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the 6      Questions 7-10   Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 5: https://youtu.be/690fRbzKhiA Questions 1-5   Choose the correct letter, A, B or C MANHAM PORT 1.   Why did a port originally develop at Manham? A  It was safe from enemy attack B  It was convenient for river transport C  It had a good position on the sea coast   2.   What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution? A  the improvement in mining techniques B  the increase in demand for metals C  the discovery of tin in the area   3.   Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed? A  shortage of fuel B  poor transport systems C  lack of skills among local people   4.   What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century? A  The workers went away B  Traditional skills were lost C  Buildings were used for new purposes   5.   What did the Manham Trust hope to do? A  discover the location of the original port B  provide jobs for the unemployed C  rebuild the port complex Questions 6-10   Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 6: https://youtu.be/oCQGttCjkwg Questions 1-6 Label the diagram below Write ONE OR TWO WORDS for each answer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 7: https://youtu.be/SB07z93wpcw Questions 1-4 Circle the correct letters A-C Example Which course is the man interested in? A. English B. Mandarin C Japanese What kind of course is the man seeking? A   Daytime B   Evenings C   Weekends How long does the man want to study? A   12 weeks B   6 months C   8 months What proficiency level is the student? A   Beginner B   Intermediate C   Advanced When does the man want to start the course? A   March B   June C   September Questions 5-10 Complete the form Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Language Centre Client Information Card Name: Richard 5 E-mail address: 6 _@hotmail.com Date of birth: 7 _1930 Reason for studying Japanese: 8 _ Specific learning needs: 9 _ Place of previous study (if any): 10 _ Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 8: https://youtu.be/rMF-ZCPvHzM Questions 1-2 Complete the sentences below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer 1. The story illustrates that dogs are 1 _animals 2. The people of the town built a 2 _ of a dog Questions 3-10 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer ESSENTIAL TYPE OF CHARACTERISTICS WORKING DOG FOR THE JOB ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Sheep dogs Smart, obedient Herd sheep and 3 _the m Guide dogs Confident and 4 Training paid for by 5 _ Guard dogs and Tough and _dog courageous s Detector dogs Need to really 8 _ Dogs and trainers available through _ In Sydney they catch 9 _ a month Happy International treaty Transport dogs working 10 bans huskies from _ Antarctica Listening Practice Test Link audio for test 9: https://youtu.be/Bv-I_ejlJEg Questions 1-3 Listen to the telephone conversation between a student and owner of a paragliding school and answer the questions below Choose the correct letters A-D 1 How much is the beginner’s course? A $190 B $320 C $330 D $430 2 What does the club insurance cover? A injury to yourself B injury to your equipment C damage to other people’s property D loss of personal belongings 3 How the girls want to travel? A public transport B private bus C car D bicycle Questions 4-7 Complete the form below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer TELEPHONE MEMO Name: Maria Gentle Address: C/o Mr & Mre 4……………   5……………….  Newcastle Fax no: 0249 6……………   Type of Card : 7……………….  Questions Choose TWO letters A-G Which TWO of the following items must people take with them?  A sandals  B old clothes  C pullover  D shirt with long sleeves  E soft drinks  F hat  G sunglasses Questions Choose TWO letters A-G Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the paragliding school?  A camping  B youth hostel  C family  D backpackers’ inn  E caravan park  F bed and breakfast  G cheap hotel Questions 10 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer Which weekend the girls decide to go? 10………………… Listening Practice Test 10 Link audio for test 10: https://youtu.be/_rBcQe5gSC4 Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer GOODWOOD CAR SHOW Type of car: Dueqenberq J-type Number made:1 Type of body: 2 _ Engines contained capsules of mercury to ensure a 3   trip Top speed:  4 kilometers per hour Sold as a  Main attraction: 6 _ Type of car: Leyat Helica Number built: 7 _ The car looks like a without  The steering used the  10 _ Listening Practice Test 11 Link audio for test 11: https://youtu.be/JFdLhXh4Ucs Questions 1-5  Choose the correct answer, A, B or C Museum work placement