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Mock Listening — Test 48 Listening
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Mock Listening — Test 48 Listening

40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).

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Section 1Questions 1–10

Notes for holiday

Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Travel information

Example: Will email the flight number

  • must find out which 1 arriving at
  • best taxi company 2
  • Note: Simon lives in the 3 of the city
  • Simon's cell phone number: 4
What to pack

(to wear)

  • casual clothes
  • one smart dress — to wear at a 5
  • a good 6
  • tough 7

(to read)

  • try to find book named '8' by Rex Campbell

(for presents)

  • for Janice: 9
  • for Alec: 10 (with racing pictures)
Section 2Questions 11–20

Camber's Theme Park

Questions 11–16

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

11 According to the speaker, in what way is Camber's different from other theme parks?
12 The Park first opened in
13 What's included in the entrance fee?
14 Becoming a member of the Adventurers Club means
15 The Future Farm zone encourages visitors to
16 When is hot food available in the park?

Questions 17–20

What special conditions apply to the following rides?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–F, next to questions 17–20.

A Must be over a certain age
B Must use special safety equipment
C Must avoid it if they have health problems
D Must wear a particular type of clothing
E Must be over a certain height
F Must be accompanied by an adult if under

Rides

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20
Section 3Questions 21–30

Listening, goal-setting and conflict resolution

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A–E.
What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree to say about listening in groups?

Select two options (either order).

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A–E.
What TWO things does the article say about goal-setting?

Select two options (either order).

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A–E.
What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree are weak points in the article's section on conflict resolution?

Select two options (either order).

Questions 27–30

What actions do Brad and Helen agree to do regarding the following preparation tasks?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–F, next to the number.

A Contact the tutor for clarification.
B Check the assignment specifications.
C Leave it until the last task.
D Ask a course-mate to help.
E Find information on the Internet.
F Look through course handbooks.

Preparation tasks

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28
29
30
Section 4Questions 31–40

Engineering for sustainable development

Questions 31–40

Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The Greenhouse Project (Himalayan Mountain Region)

Problems
  • Short growing season because of high altitude and low 31
  • Fresh vegetables imported by lorry or by 32, so are expensive
  • Need to use sunlight to prevent local plants from 33
  • Previous programs to provide greenhouses were 34
New greenhouse

Meets criteria for sustainability

  • Simple and 35 to build
  • Made mainly from local materials (mud or stone for the walls, wood and 36 for the roof)
  • Building and maintenance done by local craftsmen
  • Runs solely on 37 energy
  • Only families who have a suitable 38 can own one
Design
  • Long side faces south
  • Strong polythene cover
  • Inner 39 are painted black or white
Social benefits
  • Owner's status is improved
  • Rural 40 have greater opportunities
  • More children are educated

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