Mock Listening — Test 75 Listening

Section 1Questions 1–10

Dental appointment

Questions 1–3

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example: What has the patient just had? — C an X-ray

1 On which day can the patient make an appointment?

A Monday B Tuesday C Wednesday

2 The patient has to wait for an appointment because

A the surgery is closed for a holiday B there are fewer dentists available C a dentist has called some appointments

3 The patient books an appointment at

A 1.30 B 3.30 C 4.00

Questions 4–6

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

Costs of treatment

Fillings £55
Extractions £90
X-rays £4
We require 5 hours of notice of a cancellation, otherwise a fee of £10 is charged.
Cheques should be made payable to 6 Dental Surgeons.

Questions 7–10

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

Dental Insurance

We cover up to £650 worth of treatment very 7
Get big discounts on insurance cover for the whole 8
You can pay 9 and no interest is charged.
Cover begins immediately your 10 starts.

Section 2Questions 11–20

Arts festival

Question 11

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 The main aim of the arts festival is to

A support the creative industries B increase the number of spectators C get more people into the creative arts

Questions 12–13

Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO things does the speaker say about doings something creative?

Select two options (either order).

A It is best to attend a workshop. B It can remind you of your childhood. C It can give joy to other people. D You may be surprised how talented you are. E You can become more interested in the world around you.

Questions 14–17

Which groups of people can do the following activities?
Write the letters A, B, C or D next to questions 14–17.

A older people

B any interested people

C the unemployed

D creative people

14Create your own Artwork

15Walk for Creativity

16Work with Children

17Learn the Art of Story-telling

Questions 18–20

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

18 Sessions must be 18 in advance.

19 All workshops are free of charge and 19 will be provided.

20 The office is open from 9-5, Monday-Friday, and until 20 on Saturdays.

Section 3Questions 21–30

Course transfer — Judy & Graham

Questions 21–23

What does Judy say about the following courses?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 21–23.

A She transferred from this course.

B She transferred to this course.

C Her transfer request was turned down for this course.

21Fine Art

22History of Art

23English

Questions 24–26

Choose THREE letters, A–G.
Which THREE reasons does Graham give for wanting to transfer?

Select three options (in any order).

A The German course is too difficult B He does not like the people he is studying with C He has more interest in history D He plans to do a combined degree E It suits his career plans F He is not bothered that he will not spend a year abroad G His housemate has persuaded him to transfer

Questions 27–30

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

Transferring to another course at the university

Step 1: Identify your reasons for wanting to transfer.
Step 2: Check that you satisfy the 27 for the new course.
Step 3: Speak with the Careers Service.
Step 4: Find out if there are any 28 implications.
Step 5: Speak to the Admissions Tutor in the department you want to transfer to.
Step 6: Complete a(n) 29 Form.
Note: The form must also be signed by the 30 of your current course and the one you are transferring to.

Section 4Questions 31–40

Synesthesia

Questions 31–40

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31 The symptoms of synesthesia

A are the same for everyone with the condition B cannot be controlled C can be harmful

32 People who discover that they have synesthesia

A often say they thought everyone experienced it B express negative feelings about their condition C wonder what it is like to be normal

33 One research project looking at synesthesia

A produced different result from other research B was able to estimate the proportion of people with the condition C found that a small number of people saw different colours

34 The condition means some people see numbers or letters

A as either red or blue B as days or months C as colours or in particular relative positions

35 The way people experience colours

A will be exactly the same for everyone B can lead to disagreements C differs when a large number of experiments are carried out

36 When seeing certain words, people with word-taste synesthesia

A will differ in the way they 'taste' a word B generally get a sweet taste in their mouth C have similar experiences

37 What does the speaker say about synesthesia?

A Infants may all have the condition B It is difficult to prove that the condition exists C The condition becomes more noticeable during childhood

38 Family members with synesthesia

A are not always closely related B may not have the same symptoms C make up forty per cent of the extended family

39 People with synesthesia

A are advised to take up a hobby or interest B are often talented artists C often take an interest in the arts

40 What attitude do scientists have towards synesthesia nowadays?

A It has little scientific worth B It may help them better understand how the brain functions C They need more proof that it exists

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