Practice Cam 18 Listening Test 02

PART 1

Questions 1-5

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Working at Milo’s Restaurants

Benefits

●   1………………… provided for all staff

●   2………………… during weekdays at all Milo’s Restaurants

●   3………………… provided after midnight

Person specification

●   must be prepared to work well in a team

●   must care about maintaining a high standard of 4…………………

●   must have a qualification in 5…………………

Questions 6-10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

PART 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are the TWO main reasons why this site has been chosen for the housing development?

A   It has suitable geographical features.

B   There is easy access to local facilities.

C   It has good connections with the airport.

D   The land is of little agricultural value.

E   It will be convenient for workers.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO aspects of the planned housing development have people given positive feedback about?

A   the facilities for cyclists

B   the impact on the environment

C   the encouragement of good relations between residents

D   the low cost of all the accommodation

E   the rural location

Questions 15-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-l, next to Questions 15-20.

15   School   …………….

16   Sports centre   …………….

17   Clinic   …………….

18   Community centre   …………….

19   Supermarket   …………….

20   Playground   …………….

PART 3

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21   Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?

A   It was the most severe eruption in modern times.

B   It led to the formal study of volcanoes.

C   It had a profound effect on society.

22   What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?

A   the number of places producing them

B   the contradictions in them

C   the lack of scientific data to support them

23   According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?

A   People thought it was similar to ordinary fog.

B   It was associated with health issues.

C   It completely blocked out the sun for weeks.

24   Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin

A   came to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze.

B   was the first to identify the reason for the haze.

C   supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?

A   how widespread the effects were

B   how long-lasting the effects were

C   the number of deaths it caused

D   the speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread

E   how people ignored the warning signs

Questions 27-30

What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 27-30.

Comments

A   This country suffered the most severe loss of life.

B   The impact on agriculture was predictable.

C   There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.

D   Animals suffered from a sickness.

E   This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.

F   It caused a particularly harsh winter.

Countries

27   Iceland   …………

28   Egypt   …………

29   UK   …………

30   USA   …………

PART 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Pockets

Reason for choice of subject

●   They are 31………………… but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.

Pockets in men’s clothes

●   Men started to wear 32………………… in the 18th century.

●   A 33………………… sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.

●   The wearer could use the pockets for small items.

●   Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of 34…………………

Pockets in women’s clothes

●   Women’s pockets were less 35………………… than men’s.

●   Women were very concerned about pickpockets.

●   Pockets were produced in pairs using 36………………… to link them together.

●   Pockets hung from the women’s 37………………… under skirts and petticoats.

●   Items such as 38………………… could be reached through a gap in the material.

●   Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.

●   When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the 39………………… of women.

●   Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular, before women carried a 40…………………

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