Mock Listening — Test 33 Listening
40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).
Section 1 audio:
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Section 1Questions 1–10
Conference Registration
Questions 1–4
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.
Conference Registration Form
| Example Name of Conference: | Beyond 2000 |
| Name: | Melanie 1 Ms. |
| Address: | Room 2 at 2 Newtown |
| Faculty: | 3 |
| Student No: | 4 |
Questions 5–10
Circle the correct letters A–C.
5 Registration for:
6 Accommodation required:
7 Meals required:
8 Friday SIGs:
9 Saturday SIGs:
10 Method of payment:
Section 2Questions 11–20
Beaches
Questions 11–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Name of Beach | Location | Geographical Features | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandela | 1km from Bandela 11 | Surrounded by 12 | Safe for children/non-swimmers |
| Da Porlata | East corner of island | Area around beach is 13 | Can hire 14 |
| San Gett | Just past 'Tip of Caln' | 15 Beach on island | Check 16 On beach in rough weather |
| Blanaka | 17 Corner | Surrounded by 18 | Can go caving and diving |
| Dissidor | Close to Blanaka | Need to walk over 19 | Need to take some 20 |
Section 3Questions 21–30
Procedure for Bookshops
Questions 21–30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.
Procedure for Bookshops
- Keep database of course/college details
- In May, request 21 from lectures
- Categorize books — as essential reading; 22 Reading; Background reading
- When ordering refer to last year's 23
- Type of course
- Students' 24
- Own judgement
Procedure for Publishers
- Send 25 to course providers
- Use websites
- Compose personal 26 to academic staff
- Send 27 Bookstores
Students
- Main objective is to find books that are good 28
- Also look for books that are 29 and 30
Section 4Questions 31–40
Rebecca's Talk on Becoming an Illustrator
Question 31
Circle the correct letters A–C.
31 At the start of her presentation, Rebecca points out that new graduates can find it hard to
Questions 32 and 33
Circle TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO of the following does Rebecca say worry new artists?
Select two options.
Questions 34 and 35
Circle the correct letters A–C.
34 Rebecca decided to become an illustrator because it
35 When she had developed a portfolio of illustrations, Rebecca found publishers
Questions 36–40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Suggestions for Developing a Portfolio
- Get some artwork printed in magazines by entering 36
- Also you can 37 mock up book pages.
- Make an effort to use a variety of artistic 38
- Aim for recognition by dividing work into distinct 39
- Possibly use 40