Part 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the correct answers. Write A, B or C.
1. You hear someone talking about women’s football.
A. encouraging young girls to support a team
B. suggesting how to attract young girls to the sport
C. asking young girls to take the sport seriously
2. You hear a man talking on the radio about a bag made for use on walking trips. How does this new bag differ from others?
A. It has pockets on the side.
B. You can take off the rain cover.
C. There are some extra features.
3. On the radio, you hear a man discussing a cartoon film about dinosaurs. What aspect of the film disappointed him?
A. the design of the backgrounds
B. the quality of the sound effects
C. the size of the dinosaurs
4. You overhear a couple talking about keeping fit. What do they agree about?
A. the need to be more active
B. the benefits of joining a gym
C. the dangers of too much exercise
5. In a radio play, you hear a woman talking on the phone to a friend. Where does the woman want her friend to meet her?
A. on the beach
B. at the bank
C. in a shop
6. You hear a student talking to his friend about a meeting with his tutor. What was the student’s purpose in meeting his tutor?
A. to see if there was a part-time job available
B. to ask for financial assistance
C. to request more time to complete coursework
7. You hear a man talking about learning how to paint landscapes. What does he say about it?
A. It proved easier than he had thought.
B. It showed him he had some talent.
C. It opened up opportunities for him.
8. You turn on the radio and hear a man talking. What is he talking about?
A. finding friendship
B. solving problems
C. helping others
Part 2
You will hear an interview with a man called Richard Porter who is a maker of musical instruments called organs. Complete the sentences with one, two or three words.
Musical Instrument Maker
Richard’s first ambition was to be a .
Richard makes organs which are used in and churches worldwide.
It costs £ to buy one of the organs which Richard makes.
According to Richard, personal provide him with most of his overseas clients.
Richard says that he is involved in organs, as well as building and selling them.
In terms of raw materials, only the that Richard uses comes from Britain.
Richard’s new workshop will be in a building that was once used as a .
Richard will have to work in a as well as in his new workshop.
The only thing that Richard will have to pay for in his new workshop is the .
The new workshop will be perfect for the instruments Richard makes because it is a place.
Part 3
You will hear five different cyclists talking about a long-distance race they took part in. For each speaker choose which of the opinions (A-F) each speaker expresses. Use the letters only once.
A. I started the race but then decided not to continue.
B. I had to change bicycles during the race.
C. I felt uncomfortable on my bicycle throughout the race.
D. I had done some serious physical training for the race.
E. I think the organisers of the race were inefficient.
F. I was satisfied with my performance in the race.
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 5
Part 4
You will hear an interview with a TV presenter, Tanya Edwards, who is talking about her career and her daughter called Maddy. Choose the best answers A, B or C.
24. What does Tanya say about her first job in children’s TV?
A. She had contacted the TV company earlier.
B. It was difficult to get used to the instructions.
C. Her previous experience was useful.
25. What does Tanya say about Paul Broadly, her first boss?
A. He thought of nothing but his work.
B. It was difficult to work with him.
C. He was unwilling to share ideas about the work.
26. What does Tanya say about her parachute jump?
A. She wishes she had never done it.
B. It resulted in unexpected attention.
C. Her boss was cross about what happened.
27. What does Tanya say about her daughter’s flute playing?
A. She knew that Maddy had talent.
B. She saw that Maddy liked an audience.
C. She wanted Maddy to practise more.
28. How does Tanya feel when her daughter sings in public?
A. responsible for Maddy’s success
B. worried that something will go wrong
C. aware of how the audience feels
29. Tanya says that Maddy finds modelling difficult because
A. she finds it exhausting.
B. you have to cope with criticism.
C. people don’t respect models.
30. What is Tanya’s attitude to fame in general?
A. You should enjoy it while it lasts.
B. You should try and ignore it.
C. You should accept its drawbacks.