Listening Test 09

Test Audio

SECTION 1

Questions 1-5

Write no more than two words and/or a number for each answer.

1.

Destination : Harbour City

Express train leaves at

2.

Nearest station is

3.

Number 706 buss Goes to

4.

Number

bus goes to station.

5.

Earlier bus leaves at

Questions 6-10

Write no more than one word and/or a number for each answer.

6.

The cash fare for a bus is $

7.

The off-peak train fare applies before 5 p.m. or after

p.m.

8.

The card fare for an off-peak train trip is $

9.

The

ferry has a cash fare of $4.50 and a card fare of $3.55.

10.

The tourist ferry (

) fare is $35.

SECTION 2

Questions 11-14

Which counsellor should you see?

Write the correct letter A, B or C, next to questions 11-14.

A Louise Bagshaw

B Tony Denby

C Naomi Flynn

11.

If it is your first time seeing a counsellor.

12.

If you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours.

13.

If you do not have an appointment.

14.

If your concerns are related to anxiety.

Questions 15-20

Write no more than two words for each answer.

15.

The “Adjusting” workshop is aimed at

students.

16.

The “Getting Organised” workshop helps students find

between study and leisure.

17.

The “Communicating” workshop especially helps

students.

18.

The “Anxiety” workshop covers

, breathing techniques, meditation, etc.

19.

The workshop on

focuses on staying on track for long periods.

20.

This workshop is for

students only.

SECTION 3

Questions 21-30

Write no more than three words for each answer.

21.

Novel:

Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven

22.

Time period: Early in

23.

Plot: Mary—>-UK — meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to

24.

They become friends.

Point of view: “Omniscient” — narrator knows all about characters’ felling, opinions and

25.

Audience: Good for children— story simple to follow.

Symbols (physical items that represent

)

26.

the robin redbreast

27.

• the portrait of Mistress Craven

Motifs (patterns in the story):

• the Garden of Eden

• secrecy — metaphorical and literal transition from

28.

Themes: Connections between

and outlook

29.

and well-being

30.

• individuals and the need for

SECTION 4

Questions 31-35

Write one word only for each answer.

Time Perspectives

31.

The negative past outlook focuses on disappointments, failures, and bad decisions. It is called

32.

People with a hedonistic outlook live for

, seek sensation, and avoid pain.

33.

The fatalistic present outlook believes life is governed by

, religious beliefs, and social conditions.

34.

Those with a positive future outlook are

, preferring work to play and resisting temptation.

35.

The fatalistic future outlook values life after death and the importance of

in life.

Questions 36-40

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

36.

We are all present hedonists

37.

American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because

38.

Present-orientated children

39.

If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it

40.

Understanding how people think about time can help us