Mock Listening — Test 54 Listening

Section 1Questions 1–10

Able Employment Agency Application

Questions 1–10

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

ABLE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY · APPLICATION FORM

Full name:	1
Address:	2 Melford MF3 5JB
Contact number:	3
Qualifications:	(a) A levels (b) 4 (c) 5
Previous experience:	(a) general work in a 6 (3 months) (b) part-time job as a 7
Interests:	(a) member of a 8 (b) enjoys 9 (10 years)
Date available:	10

Section 2Questions 11–20

Hotel and activities

Questions 11–16

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

The hotel

11 You must book 11 in advance.

12 There are some interesting 12 in the lounge.

Activities

13 The visit to the 13 has been cancelled.

14 There will be a talk about 14 from the area on Saturday.

15 The visit to the 15 will take place on Sunday.

16 There is a collection of 16 in the art gallery.

Questions 17–20

Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A–I next to questions 17–20.
Where are the following places situated?

Town centre map with labelled positions A–I

Town centre — labelled positions A–I

17Park Hotel

18Internet Café

19Tourist Information Office

20Royal House Restaurant

Section 3Questions 21–30

Choosing a college

Questions 21–26

Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 21–26.
At which college are the following features recommended?

A at Forth College

B at Haines College

C at both Forth and Haines Colleges

21student support services

22residential accommodation

23on-line resources

24libraries

25teaching staff

26research record

Questions 27–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27 David is concerned that he may feel

A unmotivated. B isolated. C competitive

28 In the future, Dr Smith thinks David should aim to

A do further research. B publish articles. C get teaching work.

29 What does Dr Smith think has improved masters' study in recent years?

A the development of the internet. B the growth of flexible courses. C the introduction of changes in assessment

30 David would like to improve the way he

A takes notes in lectures. B writes up assignments. C manages his time.

Section 4Questions 31–40

Writing for different audiences

Questions 31–37

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

Type of writing	Notes	Tips
Short stories	3 basic styles	start with a 31
Non-fiction	biographies often popular	tell publishers about your 32
Articles	advice articles work well	write for a 33
Poetry	meaning shouldn't be too 34	read your poems aloud
Plays	movements usually decided by the 35	learn about acting
Radio	BBC publishers handbook	try 36 first
Children's literature	illustrations important	decide on an 37

Questions 38–40

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

38 What is disadvantage of first person narration in novels?

A It makes it harder for the main character to be interesting. B It is difficult for beginners to do well. C It limits what can be described.

39 What is mistake when writing novels?

A failing to include enough detail B trying to explain ironic effects C including too many characters

40 In order to make dialogue seem natural, writers should

A make recordings of real conversations. B include unfinished sentences. C break up long speeches.

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