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Mock Listening — Test 66 Listening

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

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Section 1Questions 1–10

Pet Protect UK

Questions 1–6

Complete the form below, using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

PET PROTECT UK
Type of pet☑ dog    ☐ cat    ☐ rabbit
Pet's name1
Pet's D.O.B.2, 2013
Is the dog a guide dog?No
Has the dog been neutered?3
Type of dog4
Customer NamePeter 5
Address27 Cherry Drive, NW8 2HD
Phone Number6

Questions 7–10

Complete the table below, using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Type of InsuranceFees
Basic£8 p.c.m.
Premium7 £ p.c.m. for first 6 months, then up to £18*
Ultimate Premium£15 p.c.m. for first 6 months, then up to £20

*(if expenses claimed do not exceed £300 the fee drops to £8)

Please be advised that your pet's documents and 9 must be checked before we proceed with an insurance agreement.

All three insurance plans cover 10 fees.

Section 2Questions 11–20

Summer school induction

Questions 11–14

You are going to hear an induction given to a group of students at a summer school.
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

11 Jasmine Climb founded her school on a quiet and isolated site because she appreciated the 11 of such places.

12 When the school was first founded, it had neither trees nor a 12.

13 The students listening to the speech will be staying at the school for 13.

14 The programme for the students' first day will culminate with a 14.

Questions 15–20

Complete the plan below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

School site plan with numbered buildings 15 to 20School site plan — fill in labels 15–20
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Section 3Questions 21–30

Management Scheme Interviews

Questions 21–30

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

Management Scheme Interviews
CarolJames
Interview SubjectManager from 21Manager from 22
How easy it was to schedule the interviewManager had a 23 — rescheduled 3 timesNo issues
Recruitment process24 process: panel interview and trial day – 3 months probationary periodInternal and external recruitment / three individual interviews – 25 probationary period
Training providedTrainees learn 26 and move up the ladder, starting at the bottomTrainees receive external training and do courses – also sent to 27 for a semester
Length of scheme3 years2 years for full-time / 28 for part-time
Overall impressionManager friendly and knowledgeable. Scheme very helpful, but not enough 29Manager eager and friendly. Well-structured scheme, but duration 30
Section 4Questions 31–40

Foreign correspondents

Questions 31–33

Complete the sentences below.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

31 There are few 31 about being a foreign correspondent, but they are the wrong reason to choose it as a career.

32 The dangers of being a foreign correspondent lead to the death of 32 per year.

33 Every journalist needs to possess certain media skills and 33.

Questions 34–37

What FOUR pieces of advice does the speaker give to aspiring foreign correspondents?

Select four options (in any order).

Questions 38–40

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

38 Because of recent technological advancements
39 If foreign correspondents want to earn enough money
40 The speaker's ex-student found which of the following pieces of advice very useful?

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