Listening Practice Test 40

SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS A ND/OR A NUMBER

Office Rental

Example

Address:                       21 North Avenue

– Type of company:     1…………..

– Full name:                   Jonathan Smith

– Position:                      2…………..

– Location: near the     3…………..

– No. of people:             30

– Preferred size of the area: 4………….. ft2

– Requirements:           24-hour 5……………

                                        6……………. on ground floor

– Preferred facilities:    a (an) 7…………. to cook in

                                        a (an) 8…………. away from the workspace

– No. of power sockets Daily exercise: 40

– Daily exercise:             a (an) 9…………..

– unnecessary:              10…………….

– Other requirements:    WIFI

– Arrangement of viewing:  3p.m on Thursday

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

A   it’s a good place to relax.

B   the transport is very convenient.

C   the ticket price is relatively low.

12   What is recommended to bring when you visit the island?

A   a raincoat

B   a sun umbrella

C   a helmet

13   What is the most popular attraction at the resort?

A   the rose garden

B   the sunset

C   the freshwater pond

14   What could possibly surprise visitors to the island?

A   the size of the island

B   a wide range of wildlife

C   making new friends

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

Facility

15   tourist centre

16   mountain

17   small theatre

18   art museum

19   pond

20   ancient building

SECTION 3

Questions 21-24

What feature is there for each character in the novels?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter,

A   is deliberately cruel to other people.

B   acts with childish innocence.

C   resents previous events.

D   pays attention to appearance.

E   acts in a foolish way.

F   has insight into human nature.

21   Rosy

22   Flory

23   Lizzie

24   Estelle

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are the speakers’ opinions about the literature lectures?

A   They are too noisy for virtual learning.

B   They are well structured.

C   There is insufficient time for discussion.

D   They always start punctually.

E  They are too shy to take part in discussions.

Questions 27 and 28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What improvements can be made in the near future?

A   enhancing IT support

B   providing more computers

C   finding a good librarian

D   buying some new photocopying machines

E   becoming a good group leader

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What do the speakers think of the group discussions?

A   The class is too large.

B   It’s easy to find time to meet.

C   Group sizes are suitable.

D   The class time is properly managed.

E   They find that the class is very effective.

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

History of Music in Britain

In the 18th century

– During the Industrial Revolution people moved to cities to work in the 31………….

– In the 1850s, the culture was influenced greatly by 32………… from different countries.

– Originally music reflected the work life of different 33………….. in those days.

– Different songs were created in the same 34…………., although people were from a variety of nations.

– The songs written by the workers during this period mainly came from their feelings about harsh 35………….

– Some small musical works were composed by people who were protesting against difficult living conditions.

– The musical trends were led by 36………… performers.

In the 19th century

– During this period, some musical groups had expanded their popularity among 37………….

– In the late 1870s, the 38…………. came into contact with these flourishing musical traditions.

– Some music produced by these groups is still preserved in museums.

Nowadays

– These musical genres still exert an influence on 39……….. culture.

– Enthusiastic fans are still collecting and keeping the 40……….. of music from those days.

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