Mock Listening — Test 70 Listening

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

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Section 1Questions 1–10

Seb & Lydia — host family

Questions 1–3

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example: Seb's course looks like it will be — C enjoyable

1 Some of Lydia's classmates

A are going into town later. B have already been into town. C haven't got time to go out.

2 Seb says he

A is cooking a meal for his lost family. B doesn't think he'll want to eat in town. C has already eaten.

3 Lydia's teacher

A has asked her to do some shopping. B advised her not to stay out late. C told her the shops stay open longer that evening.

Questions 4–7

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

Your Host Family Details

Your host family are Mr and Mrs Andrews.

Address: 4 Mayweather Road, Coldfield
Bus service: Number 5
Local landmarks: The house is opposite the 6
Telephone number: 01764 7

Question 8

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

8 Lyida needs to find

A a stationer's. B a grocer's. C a chemist's.

Questions 9–10

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

9 Seb is looking for a 9.

10 They both have a voucher for the 10 in the city library.

Section 2Questions 11–20

Self-access centre

Questions 11–16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 The self-access centre

A is always available. B is generally quiet. C gets busy during exams.

12 The Internet PCs

A should be used for no more than half an hour. B must not be used to access Facebook. C are generally used to study English.

13 Usernames and passwords

A are created by the teachers. B are issued during induction. C are created by students.

14 The help desk

A is staffed by technicians. B offers language support. C is only open when two members of staff are available.

15 Photocopying of reference books

A is not allowed. B is done by teachers. C has a small cost.

16 The high-spec PCs

A can be used to browse the Internet. B are available for word processing. C may need a CD-ROM.

Questions 17–20

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

17 Students can purchase a 17 from the help desk.

18 The graded readers can be borrowed for a maximum of 18.

19 The centre opens at 8.30 and closes at 19, Monday to Friday.

20 On occasion the room is 20 by a teacher and might not be available.

Section 3Questions 21–30

Jacob's essay tutorial

Questions 21–24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Jacob says that

A he needs to do more research. B he read widely before writing the draft. C he isn't confident about his main points.

22 The tutor thinks Jacob

A has presented both sides of the argument well. B needs to do more work on the content. C has organized the essays very well.

23 The ideas Jacob expresses in the essay

A should be re-ordered. B are poorly presented. C don't make sense.

24 The tutor suggests that Jacob

A look at the use of paragraphs in other pieces of writing. B read one or two textbooks on writing skills. C read widely to develop his vocabulary.

Questions 25–27

Complete the tutor's notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Very natural use of 25. Well done!
Try using higher level 26 in your essays.
The sentences are sometimes too 27.

Questions 28–30

Choose THREE letters, A–F.
What does the tutor suggest?

Select three options (in any order).

A Try some worksheets to practice formal writing B Check spelling carefully C Use more advanced vocabulary D Buy a thesaurus E Use some of the synonyms the tutor has suggested F Find alternative words to those that are underlined

Section 4Questions 31–40

Work placements

Questions 31–34

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31 Work experience is required

A to get a professional job. B to do a postgraduate degree. C to join an undergraduate course.

32 Graduates on placements

A develop skills employers require. B are transferred to various posts. C should avoid making too many demands on employers.

33 Placements can offer the opportunity

A to make an impact on the working environment. B to get to know important people in the area of work. C to meet new and interesting people.

34 Placements can lead to

A future employment with the same organisations. B a better class of postgraduate degree. C greater influence with large organisations.

Questions 35–37

Choose THREE letters, A–E.
Students on placements could

Select three options (in any order).

A help improve the quality of research within the organization B support people receiving long-term treatment following serious injury C run counselling sessions D have the chance to offer feedback on counselling sessions they attend E contribute to teacher-development programmes

Questions 38–40

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

38 It is the responsibility of the student 38 an interview.

39 It is 39 to have a CRB check when working with certain clients.

40 Forms for the CRB can be obtained from 40.

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Seb & Lydia — host family

Your Host Family Details

Self-access centre

Jacob's essay tutorial

Work placements

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