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LISTENING TESTS


LISTENING TEST 1





LISTENING MODULE (30 min. + 10 min. transfer time)



SECTION  1: Question 1 - 10

TIP STRIP
- Note how many different types of questions there are. In this case, there are four: multiple choice, note completion, selecting from a list and short answer.
- Look at the instructions for each set of questions.
- Read the questions; try to predict the context of the conversation.
- Look at the questions again to see exactly what information you must listen out for
- Underline and key words in the main part of the questions with options. Then look at the options and make sure you understand how they differ from each other.

Question 1-3



Question 4 - 7

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


Question 8

Circle TWO letters A - G. Which TWO of the following items must people take with them?


Question 9

Circle TWO letters A – G. Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the paragliding school?


TIP STRIP
Questions 8&9: You must get both parts of the question right to get your mark. The correct answer may not be the actual words which you hear on the tape. Option E in Question 8 is an example of this.
Be on the lookout for paraphrasing of this type.

Question 10

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer.

Which weekend do the girls decide to go?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

TIP STRIP: Question 10 is a different type of question. Make sure you are listening out for the answer.



SECTION  2: Question 11 - 20

TIP STRIP
- Section 2 is always a talk by one speaker. Look at the questions and the title of the task. Try to guess the context from the language and the picture.
- Note that all the questions here are note completion format. Turn the notes into questions in your head, e.g. Nimber made = How many were made? Do this for all the questions before you listen.
- Decide what type of information is missing (noun, number, adjective?).
- The questions follow the order of the text.
- There are two parts to this listening. This will help to orientate you.
- Question 15 – You must get both words to get your mark.

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. 



SECTION  3: Question 21 - 30

TIP STRIP
- Section 3 can have between 2 and 4 people speaking. The voices will sound quite different.
- The questions follow the order of the text
- Note how many different types of questions there are. In this case there are four: note completion, charts and diagrams, multiple choice and completing a chart.
- Look through the questions to get an idea of the topic.
- Look carefully at the graphs. Reading the questions and underlining key words will help you make sense of the graphs. E.g. Question 24: “relative popularity … cinemas”. Each column in the bar chart represents how popular each cinema is in relation to the other. Look at C: Which is the most popular cinema in this graph? Which is the least popular?

Questions 21 – 22

Circle the correct letters A – C.

25. What did Rosie and Mike realise about the two theatres?
A. The prices were very similar
B. They were equally popular.
C. They offered the same facilities

26. Which graph shows comparative attendance for cinema and theatre?


Questions 27 – 30

Complete the chart about the different music clubs below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or use ONE of the symbols for each answer.


TIP STRIP: Question 27-30 – in the middle column of the grid, you must listen for a word which means type of music. In the right column you have to choose from three options which are already given in the box above. Make sure you use the correct symbol.



SECTION 4: Question 31 - 40

TIP STRIP
- Look at the questions and decide how many different types of question there are.
- Information presented in a table will have a common thread. Look at the table for Questions 33-36 and decide what information makes up this common thread. In this case there are 4 places mentioned. These place names will act as a reference for you listen and prevent you from getting lost.
- Note the heading at the top of the flow chart. Check that you know what kind of words are missing from the flow chart before you listen.

Question 31 & 32 - are note-completion questions. What kind of words are you looking for?
Question 32: Remember you must get both parts of the question to get your mark.
Question 37 – 40: This is a flow chart. It visually represents a progression of inter-related events.
           
Questions 31 – 32

Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.



Questions 33 – 36

Complete the table using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


Questions 37 – 40

Complete the flow chart using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.













LISTENING TEST 2





LISTENING MODULE (30 min. + 10 min. transfer time)



SECTION 1: Questions 1 - 10

Question 1 – 4

Circle the correct letters A - C

Example


TIP STRIP
- Look at the questions and decide how many different types of question there are
- Read the multiple-choice options and underline any important words. Note! There is always an example of the first question type in Section 1

Questions 5 – 10

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.



TIP STRIP: Look at the form. Decide what kind of information you will need to write. There is often a name or an address in this type of questions. You must spell the name correctly, as it is given on the tape.



SECTION 2: Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11 – 12

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


Questions 13 – 20

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


TIP STRIP
- The question types here should be familiar from Test 1. Make sure you know what type of information you are being asked for.
- Look at the table and find the common theme to understand how the table works.
- Look carefully at the headings of each column. What information is missing?

Question 11-20: Remember! If you want to write more than three words, then the answer is not correct.



SECTION 3: Questions 21 - 30

Questions 21 – 23

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.

Braille – a system of writing for the blind


Questions 24 – 27

Circle the correct letters A-C.


Questions 28 – 30

List THREE subjects that also use a Braille code. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.




SECTION 4: Questions 31 - 40

TIP STRIP
- Look at the questions to orientate yourself to the topic
- See whether you recognize the question types.
- Look at the note completion tasks. The information is presented in a format similar to a flow chart demonstrating a progression of some kind. Work out what the progression is.
- Look at the tables and find the common thread. What information is missing?
- Decide whether you are looking for numbers, percentages or words

Questions 31 – 35

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.




Questions 36 - 40
















LISTENING TEST 3




LISTENING MODULE (30 min. + 10 min. transfer time)



SECTION 1: Questions 1 - 10

Question 1 - 4

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.


Question 5 – 10

Circle the correct letters A-C




SECTION 2: Questions 11 - 20

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.




SECTION 3: Questions 21 - 30

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.




SECTION 4: Questions 31 - 40

Question 31

Circle the correct letters A-C.


Questions 32 - 33

Circle TWO letters A-E. Which TWO of the following does Rebecca say worry new artists?


Questions 34 – 35

Circle the correct letters A-C


Questions 36 – 40

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.



                                                           













LISTENING TEST 4





LISTENING MODULE (30 min. + transfer time 10 min.)



SECTION 1: Questions 1 - 10

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.




SECTION 2: Questions 11 - 20

Questions 11 - 15

Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.



Questions 16 – 17

Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.



Questions 18 – 20

Complete the flow chart below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.




SECTION 3: Questions 21 - 30

Questions 21 - 24

Circle the correct letters A-C.


Questions 25 – 26

Label the two bars identified on the graph below. Choose your answer from the box and write them next to questions 25-26.


Questions 27 – 28

Circle TWO letters A-F. Which TWO facts are mentioned about Copenhagen?



Questions 29 – 30

Circle TWO letters A-F. Which TWO reasons are given for the low popularity of public transport?




SECTION 4: Questions 31 - 40

Questions 31 – 32

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


Questions 33 – 37

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


Questions 38 – 40

Label the diagram. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


TIP STRIP: Questions 38-40: Look carefully at the diagram to make sure you understand what needs to be labelled. Look at Question 40: Will you need to label an actual part of the machine or something that will come out of the machine?
- Note that the numbers go in a clockwise direction round the diagram.
- Notice that title of the diagram. Make sure you listen out for any signpost words indicating that the speaker is now going to talk about the diagram.
- Do not take the words from the title for your answer as they will not be correct.



                                                                                      













LISTENING TEST 5





LISTENING MODULE (30 min. + 10 min. transfer time)



SECTION 1: Question 1 - 10

Questions 1 – 6

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.


Questions 7 – 9

List THREE additional things that the man requests. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.



Question 10

Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer.




SECTION 2: Question 11 - 20

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.




SECTION 3: Question 21 - 30

Questions 21 - 23

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.


Questions 24 – 28

Complete the grid. Tick the relevant boxes in each column.


TIP STROP:
- Questions 24-28: Here you have five questions and six possible answers to choose from each time, so you can use any of the answers more than once if necessary.
- Read the five questions along the top of the grid very carefully and underline the key words before you listen. Do not underline any word which appears in more than one question at this indicates that it is not a key word.

Questions 29-30

Circle TWO letters A-F. Which TWO actions are mentioned to help bears survive?




SECTION 4: Question 31 - 40

Questions 31 – 36

Circle the correct letters A-C



Questions 37-40

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.






SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
SECTION 4
Listening recording
Listening recording 1
Listening recording 2
Listening recording 3
Listening task
Task listening recording 1
Task listening recording 2
Task listening recording 3
Answer sheet