Mock Listening — Test 71 Listening

Section 1Questions 1–10

Car insurance — Hartline

Questions 1–4

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

Car insurance

Model	Ford Fiesta (example)
Registration	3R1 1
Current mileage	2 miles
Estimated yearly mileage	6000 a year
Overnight parking	3
Cover	Third party 4
No claims bonus	6 years

Questions 5–7

Choose THREE letters, A–G.
Which additional cover does Liam want?

Questions 8–10

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

Name	Liam Byrd
Address	35 Bottiville Crescent, Birmingham
Postcode	8
Date of birth	11/11/1969
Telephone	0121 677 9887
Payment by	9
Card number	** ** 1551
How did the customer hear about Hartline?	10

Section 2Questions 11–20

Climbing Mont Blanc

Questions 11–14

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

11 Every year more than 11 people try to climb Mont Blanc.

12 Approximately 12 Reach the top every day in the summer months.

13 In July 2007 there were 30 fatalities, chiefly due to 13.

14 One danger is 14 caused by other climbers.

Questions 15–17

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15 How did Katherine do her most recent climb?

A in a group B with a guide C on her own

16 Why did Katherine find her first climb of Mont Blanc difficult?

A because of poor weather conditions B because of the time she was climbing C because the route was crowded

17 What did Katherine do on her second climb that made it easier?

A She spent a few days in Chamonix beforehand B She did the climb over two days C She climbed smaller peaks for training

Questions 18–20

Choose THREE letters, A–F.
What has experience taught Katherine about climbing Mont Blanc?

Select three options (in any order).

A Be in good physical condition B Have the right climbing equipment C Wear several layers of clothing D Protect yourself from the sun E Climb with others F Acclimatize yourself to the altitude first

Section 3Questions 21–30

Elaine & Adam — revision

Questions 21–23

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

21 When do Elaine and Adam decided to meet for revision? 21

22 What item does Adam think will help them work independently on revision? 22

23 How does Elaine suggest they spend their revision time between meetings? 23

Questions 24–28

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

24 It's best to avoid taking notes 24.

25 Relate 25 to key theories and arguments.

26 Using diagrams can help keep a lot of information 26.

27 Bullet points can enable you to highlight 27.

28 Keep a record of your sources, such as the 28.

Questions 29–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

29 In future revision sessions Adam suggests using past papers

A to try to predict future exam questions B to test each other C to discuss the questions

30 Elaine suggests

A adding essay practice to the timetable B doing essays under exam conditions C asking a tutor to mark their essays

Section 4Questions 31–40

Shared space

Questions 31–33

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31 According to the text, shared space

A is very popular in the Netherlands B reduces the number of cars in an area C improves the dynamic between drivers and pedestrians

32 Shared space design results in

A fewer road signs B stronger boundaries between pedestrians and motorists C increased local employment

33 Supporters of shared space argue that it

A leads to new businesses opening B makes people happier to shop in the area C encourages wildlife

Questions 34–37

Match the groups A–D with their concerns about shared space.

A Motorists

B Blind people

C Cyclists

D Supporters of shared space

34Insufficient experience amongst planners

35A lack of important signage

36Intimidation by motorists

37The loss of familiar street furniture

Questions 38–39

Choose TWO letters, A–D.
People will be able to answer the questions

Select two options (either order).

A on the Internet B at the local library C at the proposed site D at home

Question 40

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

40 Questions must be designed so that they

A do not reflect the views of the campaign group B do not require an understanding of shared space C are easy to answer

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