Listening Test 01

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SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Wildlife Conservation Society

Application for membership

1.

Example Caller’s name: Michael Jones

Heard of WCS from:

2.

Address:21 Beel Street, Leeds

Postcode:

3.

Phone number: 01173 58642

E-mail address: mj@

4.

Length of membership:

Years

5.

Type of membership:

6.

Fee: £

7.

Payment details: direct debit

Name of bank:

8.

Account name: Michael Jones

Account number: 01059612

Date of first payment:

9.

Reference number:

10.

Other requests:

– extra information pack

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SECTION 2

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11.

The reason why this island attracts so many tourists is that

12.

What is recommended to bring when you visit the island?

13.

What is the most popular attraction at the resort?

14.

What could possibly surprise visitors to the island?

Questions 15-20

What characteristic has been offered for each facility?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions

Characteristic

A old prison

B stunning view

C street art

D gallery

E gift shopping

F bird watching

G cycling

H maritime museum

15.

tourist centre

16.

mountain

17.

small theatre

18.

art museum

19.

pond

20.

ancient building

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SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

21.

Why did James choose to work in the bakery?

22.

What was James surprised at in his studies?

23.

How is James’ course assessed in the first term?

24.

Why has Kate enquired about the English language course?

25.

What else did Kate need to get before going to the college?

Questions 26-30

What statement applies to each of the following courses?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 26-30.

A There are a lot of background readings.

B People stay at the studio where the course is taken.

C Many outside speakers will give a talk.

D It’s the most difficult course.

E Students do their own research.

F Students need to spend a lot of money on a camera with a good display.

G Expensive materials need to be bought.

26.

History of Art

27.

Sculpture

28.

Digital Painting

29.

Art Theory

30.

Photography

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SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORD ONLY for each answer.

A Chain Store in the UK

31.

Initial expansion

– The company expanded by opening more

to increase market share in England.

32.

– They could raise capital by reducing the number of branches in southern

33.

Consultation

– They closed the

of the convenience stores in Oxford.

34.

– Over 200 staff had to be transferred and

35.

– A new brand image was established to focus on selling

36.

The future way

– A

was assigned to hold each discussion.

37.

– Retail stores should be flexible in making

38.

– Changes should be introduced in

so that the staff can become accustomed to the new rules.

39.

Conclusion

– Be open-minded about the

for expansion they choose.

40.

– Companies have saved costs by changing the structure of the

of department stores.