1 You hear a woman talking to a railway official. What is the situation?

A She refuses to pay extra.

B She hasn’t got a ticket
C She war»ts to leave her luggage,
2 You hear someone being intervieweđ on the radio Who is the speaker?
A a tourist guide
B a teacher
C a writer
3 Listen to this woman talking on the telephone to a shop assistant about something she
has bought. What teeling does she express?
A amusement
B disbelief
C shock
4 Listen to this student talking to her friend. What does she want him to do?
A hand in her homework
B do her homevvork
C collect her homework
5 Listen to this man reporting on the radio about a tootbali match. What was the result of
the match?
A Liverpool won.
B Newcaslle won.
c It was a đraw.
6 You overhear two people talking about a fiỉm. Whai does the woman think aboui it?
A It is realistic.
B it is inaccurate.
c It has some exciting parts.
7 In a hoteí, you overhear a vvoman talking to a group of people.
Who are they?
A tourists
B staff members
c journalists
8 Listen to this woman inviting a íriend to go on holiday. Where are they going to stay?
A in a tent
B in a hotel
c in a caravan
You will hear part of a radio programme about a competition students can enter in order
to win a visit to the European Space Agency. For questions 9-18, fill in the answers.
When does the competition take place?

How many vvinners wíll there be?

What is ihe environment in the plane compared to?

How long wiỉl the passengers feel weightless?

Who chooses the winners of the competition?

How many previolis competitions have there been?

What did the students put in the table to stop the

pizza moving?

What happened to the pizza slices after they

had been cut?

What nationality were the students who did

the candle experiment?
What shape was the flame of the canđle?

You will hear li ve different people talking about their work, which is in some way
connected with crime. For questions 19-23, choose from the list A-F who each speaker
is. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A a policeman
B a novel writer
C a lawyer
D a judge
E a doctor
F a reporter
You wiil hear part of a radio programme about an organisation called BUNAC, vvhich
helps British students find temporary work in the USA, Canada and Australia. For
questions 24-30, decide which of the statements are TRUE and which are FALSE.
24 It is easier to find work abroad with voiuntary organisations.
25 Only university stuđents can apply to work in a summer camp.
26 You can oniy get a free flight if you work with children.
27 You can work in Canađa for longer than in the USA.
28 Kathryn worked in an office in Australia for a year betore travelling around.
29 Kathryn’s experience has made her teel more sure of herselí.
30 BUNAC wiỉl provide help if you get into đitíiculties.
1 You hear a woman talking about something she saw. Who is 1he speaker
A a shop vvorker
B a customer
c a store detectìve
2 You hear a teacher talking to her colỉeagues. What does she want them to do?
A talk to the school's Head
B accompany the students
c ask parents to help
3 You hear a man talking about a new purchase. What has he just bought?
A a van
B a motorbike
c a car
4 You hear part of a radìo play. Where is the scene taking place?
A a hotel
B an office
c a house
5 Outside a theatre, you overhear two peopie talking about the play they have just seen,
What did the man li ke about it?
A the acting
B the story
c the stage design
6 You hear part o1 a radio programme about the media. What is being reviewed?
A a Computer program
B a new book
c a video cassette
7 In a college, you hear a man talking to a group. Who is he talking to?
A new students
B students ìn the middle of a course
c tormer students
8 At the airport, ỵou overhear a conversation. How does the woman feel?
A tired
B ill
C nervous
You will hear part of a radio programme about bags for walkers. For questions 9-18,
complete the sentences.
Rod s shop sells bags and other………………. equipment
A backpaek could spoil your holiday if it doesn‘ì……………..
A 35-litre bag is good for ………………..
An upright bag is recommended for people who are going to……………….
To protect breakable items choose a bag with a……………..
A bag with……….. inside will allow you to separate your belongings.
External pockets can be useđ to carry tools that are…………….or dirty.
Il is important that shouider straps are……………..
A horizontal bar will prevent shoulder straps from………………
Padded parts of the bag shoulđ have pỉenty of………………..so that sweat can escape.
You will hear five joumalists givìng reasons for their success. For questions 19-23,
choose from the list A-F the reason each journalíst gives. Use the leíters onỉy once,
There is one extra letter which you do not rteed to use.

A I deal with the main news.

B I have my own ìrsdividual style.
c i express new opinions.
D I check all my intormation.
E I express strong feelings.
F I deai with problems readers may face.
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You will hear an interview with a man who makes models for ỉilms and television.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer, A, B or c.
Part 4
24 Matt got a job doing holiday relieí 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 thé news?
A They were better than pictures.
B Some equipment had been đestroyed.
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 staíf.
c he was available at the right ti me.
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 oỉ Darkness because
A it was his tavourite comedy.
B his work was recognised.
c a tiim was made of it.
Test 3
You will hear people talking in eight different situalions. For questions 1-8, choose the
1 Listen to these students discussing a book. What do the stuđents think of the book?
A It has an unsatistactory ending.
B There are too many characters in ỉt.
C It is better in the original language.
2 Listen to this woman making a telephone call. Why has she phoneđ?
A to ask for a lift
B to explain her plans
C to arrange a meeting
3 You turn on the radio and hear part of a programme. What type of programme is it?
A the news
B a documentary
C a film review
4 You hear part of a radio interview. What do we find out about the woman?
A She is planning a journey
B She is doing a research
C She is traveling with her family
5 You overhear this conversation in a college corridor. What does the man say about the
lecture?
A lt’s important.
B lt’s been cancelled.
C It will be held next week.
6 Listen lo this woman talking to her triend. Where has she been?
A to the doctor’s
B to the chemist’s
C to the dentist’s
7 You overhear two people talking about a holiday one of them has just had. How diđ the
woman feel?
A relaxed
B pleased
C disappointed
8 Listen to this woman talking to a group. Who is she talking 10?
A people living in rented property
B agencies that let property
C owners of property
Yòu wíil hear part of a radio programme about public transport in cities, using
nckshaws - carts drawn bỵ a bicycle. For questions 9-18, complete the serttences.
Grabner’s rickshaws come from …………………
The Bertin Service runs during the……………..season.
It has expanded from a total of 400 customers in its first year to 400………….……..
At tirst, peopie thought Grabner was rather…………..…….
He sometimes felt that the business might be a………..…..
The drivers are…………..……….and other people needing extra income.
They charge passengers about $14 for a………………..… journey.
Drivers can rnake up to ten journeys a day if there is………………….
Beriin has cycle lanes and small………… especially for bikes.
A similar scheme in Britain was opposed by………………
Part 3
You will hear five people talking about their íavourite holíday destinations. For questions
19-23, choose from the list A-F what each speaker says about the place. Use the letters
only once. The re is one extra letter which you đo not need ío use.

A It is their own property.

B They are caretul to preserve its environment.
C The journey there is not an easy one.
D It has alvvays been popular with the British.
E They wou!d like to lìve there permanently.
F It is easy to make íriends with the local inhabitants.

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You will hear an interview with someone who works in the film induslry. For questions
24-30, choose the best answer, A, B or c.

24 What does Alan say about his job title?

A It contuses a lot of people.
B It is just a name for Ihe job.
C It encourages him to work hard.
25 Alan considers his job to be
A Creative.
B managerial.
C administrative.
26 When he started in films, Aían
A immediately learnt new skills.
B did the same kind of work as betore.
C had to change his working methods.
27 When Alan was W 0fking on his latest film,
A problems were caused by the weather.
B there were difficuíties moving the equipment.
C he wished he was in the studio.
28 For Alan, the đisadvantage of the job is
A the amount of responsibility.
B the criticísm he receíves.
C the effect on tamily life.
29 For a job like this, Alan recommends
A studying to be an electrician.
B getting a qualification in maths.
C doing a course in film production.
30 !n thinking about the tuture, Alan wants to
A face different problems.
B work in other areas of production.
C continue doing the same job.
Test 4
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the
best answer, A, B, or c.
1 In a café, you overhear this man talking to a ừiend. Who is the speaker?
A a poticeman
B a journalist
C a shop assistant
2 You hear part of a radio report aboul an accident. Where did it happen?
A on a bridge
B on an isiand
c on a roa&by the sea
3 You overhear this woman talking to her triend. What has she bought?
A a jacket
B a suit
c a shirt
4 You hear a man talking about his neighbour. How did the neighbour respond to the
man’s complaínt?
A He was apologetic
B He was embarrassed
c He was unhelpful
5 You hear an extract from a radio programme. What is the man’s job?
A a historian
B a tour guide
c a film director
6 On the radio you hear part of a play. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A relatives
B íriends
c colleagues
7 You hear the following on the radio. What is it?
A a travel announcement
B a weather íorecast
c an accident report
8 You swítch on the radio and hear a man talking about his scuba
diving experience. What does he think of it?
A ít was exciting.
B It was dangerous.
C It was disappointing.

Part 2
You will hear a talk on an English vvriter. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences
Emily’s childhood and background were not verỵ……………………..
Unlike her brothers, she was educated………….
With her tutor, she travelled around……………..
She then produced………………….
Her relationship with Nathan Fanshaw led to her writing …………………..
She recovered from an illness when a doctor told her to…………
Her first novel was called…………………….
The first nove! was a …………………..
She gave very good …………………….from her books.
She did not write her books for……………..

Part 3
You will hear five people talking about why they like going on holiday without their family
or frienđs. For questions 19-23, choose which of the statements A-F reỉers to each
speaker. Use the letters only once. The re is One extra letter vvhich you do not need
A sometimes got feđ up with other holidaymakers?
B enịoyed holìdaying alone more than they expected?
C preterred to stay ìn the same hotel as before?
D liked meeting a wide variety of people?
E liked having something in common with other holidaymakers?
F tound somebody to talk to if they wanted to?
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You will hear a reporter called Linda Watson talking about her visỉt to the tovvn of
Rnstowe. For questíons 24-30, choose the best answer, A, B, or c.
What does Linda say about…..
24 the car parks?
A There are not enough of them.
B They are too far from the City centre.
c They are raiher smaíl.
25 the shopping area?
A li is too busy.
B It is easy to find one’s way around.
c It offers plenly of variety.
26 the park?
A It is as good as people claim.
B It is unsate for young children.
c It has a ỉot of strict rules.
27 the sports facilities?
A They are disappointìng.
B They are expensive.
c They are impressive.
28 the restaurant?
A She liked the food.
B She enịoyed the vievv.
c She was pleased with the Service.
29 the museum?
A It is ideal for foreign tourists.
B It is most suiteđ to the needs of schoolchildren.
c It is particuỉarly interesting to British historians.
30 the concert?
A It was difficult to get a ticket.
B There were lots of tourists there.
c it had been poorly advertised.