Mock Listening — Test 31 Listening
40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).
Paragliding School Enquiry
Questions 1–3
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Questions 4–8
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Name: | Maria Gentle |
| Address: | C/o Mr & Mrs 4 5 Newcastle |
| Fax no: | 0249 6 |
| Type of card: | 7 |
Question 8
Circle TWO letters, A–G. (Things to take)
Question 9
Circle TWO letters, A–G.
Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the paragliding school?
10 Which weekend do the girls decide to go?
Goodwood Car Show
Questions 11–20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
GOODWOOD CAR SHOW
Type of car: Duesenberg J-type
- Number made: 11
- Type of body: 12
- Engines contained capsules of mercury to ensure a 13 trip
- Top speed: 14 per hour
- Sold as a 15
- Main attraction: 16
Type of car: Leyat Helica
- Number built: 17
- Car looks like a 18 without 19
- Steering used the 20
Cinema Study + Music Clubs
Questions 21–22
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Research details
- Title of project: 21
- Focus of project: entertainment away from 22
Questions 23–26
Circle the correct letters A–C.
Questions 27–30
Complete the chart about the different music clubs below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or use ONE of the symbols (✗ poor · ✓ OK · ✓✓ excellent) for each answer.
| Club | Type of music | Quality of venue |
|---|---|---|
| The Blue Club | Blues | 27 |
| The Sansue | 28 | ✓✓ |
| Pier Hotel | Folk | 29 |
| Baldrock Café | Rock | 30 |
Dust Storms
Questions 31–32
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Reasons for preserving food
Main focus of lecture: the impact of 31 on the occurrence of dust storms
Two main types of impact:
- a) break up ground surface, e.g. off-road vehicle use
- b) remove protective plants, e.g. 32
Questions 33–36
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Name of area | Details |
|---|---|
| USA 'dust bowl' | Caused by mismanagement of farmland. Decade renamed the 33 |
| West Africa | Steady rise in dust storms over 20-year period |
| Arizona | Worst dust clouds arise from 34. Dust deposits are hazardous to 35 |
| Sahara | Increased wind erosion has occurred along with long-term 36 |
Questions 37–40
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.