Mock Listening — Test 62 Listening

Section 1Questions 1–10

Mall walking programme

Questions 1–2

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Advantages of mall walking

free exercise
indoor activity – can avoid bad weather outside
safe – no heavy 1 to worry about
easy access to 2 and water

Questions 3–7

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

3 Anya found out about the mall walking programme

A on the mall website B from a friend C on a notice board

4 Most mall walkers

A walk before starting work or college B start their walk at 9 a.m. C walk every weekday

5 Mall walking groups meet at

A the entrance to the mall B the food court C the information kiosk

6 The number of people who participate in each mall walk is usually

A fewer than 10 B between 10 and 15 C around 50

7 Mall walks generally last

A half an hour B one hour C one and a half hours

Questions 8–10

Complete the form below.

Mall Walking Programme Member Details

First name:	Anya
Surname	8
Address:	9 2 Burlington Street
Contact telephone number:	10
Occupation:	Student
Start date:	4th February

Section 2Questions 11–20

The Beehive building

Questions 11–15

Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

11 Who works in the Beehive building? 11

12 What nationality was the architect of the building? 12

13 In which year did construction of the building start? 13

14 How long did it take to construct? 14

15 How tall is the building in metres? 15

Questions 16 and 17

Which TWO facilities does the speaker mention?

16 16

17 17

Questions 18–20

What does the speaker say about the following features of the building?
Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D next to questions 18–20.

A bronze

B marble

C steel

D timber

18The staircase railings are made of

19The floor of the banquet hall is made of

20The floor of the entrance foyer is made of

Section 3Questions 21–30

Speed reading and eco-tourism

Questions 21–24

Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Advantages of Speed Reading

Many people read at an average rate of 21 words per minute. This means an average page in a book or document takes up to 22 minutes to read. Speed reading means that you can double the rate to 23 words per minute so you can read the content in half the time. Another important advantage of speed reading is that you can better comprehend the overall 24 of an argument.

Questions 25–27

Choose THREE letters A–G.
Which THREE things are discussed by the speaker?

Select three options (any order).

A ways to prepare for a speed reading test B making good use of the whole range of library services C using the internet as a resource to test your reading speed D what books and resources are available in the library E practical ways to improve reading speed F limitations of many speed-reading techniques G the comparison between speed reading and sport

Questions 28–30

Which THREE types of text are mentioned by the speakers?

Section 4Questions 31–40

Types of tourism

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Eco-tourism

Aims

To encourage tourists to travel in a responsible way
To reduce the 31 of tourism (for example, rubbish, 32 and criminal activity)

Alternative Tourism

Is different from traditional holidays (e.g. beach and sightseeing holidays)
Examples: 33 and adventure trips

Sustainable Tourism

Shares the same 34 as eco-tourism
Travel is not restricted to 35 (can include travel to urban areas too)
Involves adhering to local 36 (for example, dress and language)

Voluntourism

Combines volunteering with tourism
Involves assisting with building work in local communities and participating in 37
Examples: Tree planting in Costa Rica; Assistance with sustainable 38 in Cuba; Cleaning up local 39 in Jamaica; Animal conservation in 40 and Ecuador

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