Listening Practice Test 25

SECTION 1

Questions 1-4

Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

How many people are Cindy and Bob planning the picnic for?

1 …………….

On which date will the picnic be held?

2 …………….

What is the total budget for food and drink per person?

£ 3 …………….

Which food does Bob specifically say is unsuitable?

4 …………….

Questions 5-8

Complete the following notes about the three catering companies Bob and Cindy discuss.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

Paris Kitchen

lack of variety of food

poor quality 5…………….

Company Caterers

expensive

6……………. discount for groups of 30 or more

Celebrations

new company

only 7……………. for picnics

8……………. dishes

offers free samples

Questions 9-10

Answer the questions using ONE WORD OR A TELEPHONE NUMBER.

9   When will Bob and Cindy go to Celebrations?

10   What is Celebrations’ telephone number?

SECTION 2

Questions 11-12

Complete the notes on the Citizens Advice Bureau using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each gap.

11……………. a solicitor

suggest where you can find free legal advice

inform you whether you can get 12……………. to cover legal costs.

Questions 13-14

Complete the notes on the police using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.

don’t be aggressive

do not try to bribe police officers

ask plain-clothes police officers for 13…………….

give your true name and address if asked

do not sign anything without a solicitor’s 14…………….

you can make one telephone call

Questions 15-16

Complete the following notes on illegal actions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.

The following three things are illegal:

the possession of 15…………….

possess or 16……………. drugs

disorderly conduct

Questions 17-20

Decide which FOUR of the following statements are true, according to the speaker.

Write the appropriate letters in any order on your answer sheet.

A   It is socially acceptable to drink a lot of alcohol.

B   People often arrange to meet in bars.

C   Drinking non-alcoholic drinks in bars is socially acceptable.

D   You can drink a little and still drive a car.

E   You can drink in public.

F   Doctors can give patients otherwise illegal drugs.

G   You must be over 18 to buy alcohol.

H   Many people use illegal drugs.

SECTION 3

Questions 21-25

Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each gap

Melissa’s first tip is not to 21……………. late

Simona says that a presenter should not 22…………….

David explains that the second “P” in PGP means 23…………….

David says PGP will 24……………. and promote retention.

Carlos offers a general piece of advice for public speaking, which is know your 25…………….

Questions 26-30

Identify which speaker is being referred to in each statement.

Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

A     Carlos

B     David

C     Melissa

D     Simona

26   He/She thinks an overhead projector is usually needed.

27   He/She mentions that jokes can be useful in context.

28   He/She mentions that the question and answer part is very important.

29   He/She says that finishing early might be a good idea.

30   He/She says that you should drink enough.

SECTION 4

Questions 31-33

Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A DATE for each answer.

31   Which metal were the Celts using at the beginning of the first millennium B.C.?

32   When did excavation at Hallstatt begin?

33   When were Celtic remains near La Tene uncovered?

Questions 34-37

Answer the following questions about Hallstatt culture using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR AN NUMBER for each answer.

34   How many periods of Hallstatt culture were there?

35   Which two items were traded over long distances at the beginning of the Hallstatt period?

36   Where were settlements built during the Hallstatt C period?

37   What led to a stratified society?

Questions 38-40

Complete the following sentences about La Téne culture using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.

Celtic 38……………. took place during the La Téne period.

After 400 B.C., the La Téne culture 39…………….

Weapons and everyday items can be found in La Tene 40……………. Across Europe.

Answer Listening Practice Test 25