Mock Listening 9 Listening

Section 1Questions 1–10

KT Furniture — Customer Order Form

Questions 1–5

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

KT Furniture Customer Order Form

Customer details
Example Caller's name:	Sue Brown
Company name:	1
Address:	2 Trading Estate 210 New Hampton Road South Down
Contact number:	3 (mobile)
Delivery option:	1 ☐ 2 ☑ (no 4)
Method of payment:	credit card Type: 5

Questions 6–10

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

item	code	colour	quantity
Office chairs	ASP 23	6	5
7	8	—	2
Leather sofa	DFD 44	9	1
10	TX 22	silver	1

Section 2Questions 11–20

Marathon — Tips for Spectators

Questions 11–17

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

11 To enjoy the day, make sure you it first.

12 Travel within the city centre.

13 Wear on the day.

14 Check the the night before the marathon.

15 Let the give drinks to runners.

16 Stay on one side of the road to avoid .

17 Don't arrange to meet runners near the .

Questions 18–20

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

A will take more passengers than usual

B will suit people who want to see the start of the race

C waiting times will be longer than usual

D will have fewer staff than usual

E some work schedules will change

18taxis

19trams

20buses

Section 3Questions 21–30

Tutorial — Ahmed's Seminar Feedback

Questions 21–26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 What does Ahmed say about last week's seminar?

A He wasn't able to get there on time. B He didn't know all the students. C He couldn't understand everything.

22 What does the tutor say about Ahmed's preparation for the seminar?

A He was better prepared than some students. B He completed some useful work. C He read some useful articles.

23 What does Ahmed say about his participation in the seminar?

A He tended to speak to his neighbour only. B He spoke when other students were talking. C He felt embarrassed when students looked at him.

24 What does Ahmed worry about most in seminars?

A speaking at the right time B taking enough notes C staying focused

25 What does Ahmed say about his role in the group?

A He hasn't thought about it. B He'd like to change it. C He feels he is acting a part.

26 At the next seminar, Ahmed's tutor suggests that he should

A give other students more help with their work. B observe the behaviour of other students. C ask other students for their views.

Questions 27 and 28

Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO strategies does the tutor suggest for the next seminar?

Select two options (Q27 and Q28 — either order).

A speak more frequently B behave in a confident manner C sit next to someone helpful D listen to what other people say E think of questions to ask

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO suggestions does the tutor make about taking notes?

Select two options (Q29 and Q30 — either order).

A plan them before the seminar B note down key words that people say C note points to say later D include self-analysis E rewrite them after the seminar

Section 4Questions 31–40

Desert Plants

Questions 31–40

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

DESERT PLANTS

Background

Deserts found in what is known as a 31 (or dry area)
Annual rainfall, if any, amounts to a 32
Soil contains a lot of salt and 33

General adaptations of desert plants

They can 34 and store water.
They have features that reduce water loss.

Examples of adaptations

Saguaro Cactus: stores water in its 35
Barrel Cactus: can 36 or shrink according to weather
Old Man Cactus: has 37 that reflect the sun
Prickly Pear Cactus: has 38 to keep away animals
Desert Spoon: leaves are 39 to reduce water loss
Aloe Plant: leaf surface acts like a 40 covering and keeps water inside

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