MockLab Essential — Test 6 Listening
40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).
Bridge Climb Enquiry
Questions 1–3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 4–7
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
4 What are the climbers not allowed to take with them?
5 What do the climbers receive after the climb?
Which TWO things must the climbers bring to wear?
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Questions 8–10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Caller's name: | JUNI 8 |
| Calling from: | Seattle, USA |
| Email address: | 9 |
| Date of climb: | 10 |
Public Clocks
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO things does the speaker mention about public clocks? The fact that they are …
Questions 13–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| City | Name | First year of service | Special feature | Favourite aspect for speaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Big Ben refers to the 13 | 1859 | Biggest bell in England | It is very 14 |
| Vancouver | 15 | 16 | Whistle sounds on the quarter hour | It is charming |
| Strasbourg | Strasbourg Cathedral clock | 1842 | The clock tells the story of the 17 | It is a 18 |
| Tehran | 19 | 2005 | Run by a 20 | It is an unusual design |
Research Methods Tutorial
Questions 21–26
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| Setting | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| IN THE LABORATORY e.g. medical research |
|
Constraints affect the ecological validity. Subjects must agree to participate, so there may be a possible distorting effect on 24 |
| IN THE FIELD or 21 setting e.g. family research |
Good ecological validity |
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Question 27
Answer the question below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for the answer.
27 The students' research will take place on a
Questions 28–30
Choose THREE letters, A–G.
Which THREE practical aspects of the research does the tutor highlight?
Electronic Vehicle Tracking (E-plates)
Questions 31–36
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Electronic trail — allows authorities to track:
- First, where your car went
- Second, 31 you travelled
Tracking systems:
- reduce traffic accidents and promote 32
- manage the traffic and reduce 33
- discourage 34 and help police locate vehicles
Electronic plates (E-plates):
- Fitted with ID Tag
- Sent out a 35
- Cars identified from distance of 100 metres
- Ten-year 36
Questions 37–40
How do countries feel about E-plate trials?
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
| A | in favour of trialling |
| B | no plans to trial |
| C | undecided on trialling |