Practice Cam 18 Listening Test 03

PART 1

Questions 1-4

Complete the form below.

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

Wayside Camera Club
membership form

Name:   Dan Green

Email address:   dan1068@market.com

Home address:   52 1………………. Street, Peacetown

Heard about us:   from a 2……………….

Reasons for joining:   to enter competitions to 3……………….

Type of membership:   4………………. membership (£30)

Questions 5-10

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

PART 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms?

A   Don’t pick more than one variety of mushroom at a time.

B   Don’t pick mushrooms near busy roads.

C   Don’t eat mushrooms given to you.

D   Don’t eat mushrooms while picking them.

E   Don’t pick old mushrooms.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct?

A   Mushrooms should always be peeled before eating.

B   Mushrooms eaten by animals may be unsafe.

C   Cooking destroys toxins in mushrooms.

D   Brightly coloured mushrooms can be edible.

E   All poisonous mushrooms have a bad smell.

Questions 15-20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15   What advice does Dan give about picking mushrooms in parks?

A   Choose wooded areas.

B   Don’t disturb wildlife.

C   Get there early.

16   Dan says it is a good idea for beginners to

A   use a mushroom app.

B   join a group.

C   take a reference book.

17   What does Dan say is important for conservation?

A   selecting only fully grown mushrooms

B   picking a limited amount of mushrooms

C   avoiding areas where rare mushroom species grow

18   According to Dan, some varieties of wild mushrooms are in decline because there is

A   a huge demand for them from restaurants.

B   a lack of rain in this part of the country.

C   a rise in building developments locally.

19   Dan says that when storing mushrooms, people should

A   keep them in the fridge for no more than two days.

B   keep them in a brown bag in a dark room.

C   leave them for a period after washing them.

20   What does Dan say about trying new varieties of mushrooms?

A   Experiment with different recipes.

B   Expect some to have a strong taste.

C   Cook them for a long time.

PART 3

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO opinions about the Luddites do the students express?

A   Their actions were ineffective.

B   They are still influential today.

C   They have received unfair criticism.

D   They were proved right.

E   Their attitude is understandable.

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO predictions about the future of work are the students doubtful about?

A   Work will be more rewarding.

B   Unemployment will fall.

C   People will want to delay retiring.

D   Working hours will be shorter.

E   People will change jobs more frequently.

Questions 25-30

What comment do the students make about each of the following jobs?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 25-30.

Comments

A   These jobs are likely to be at risk.

B   Their role has become more interesting in recent years.

C   The number of people working in this sector has fallen dramatically.

D   This job will require more qualifications.

E   Higher disposable income has led to a huge increase in jobs.

F   There is likely to be a significant rise in demand for this service.

G   Both employment and productivity have risen.

Jobs

25   Accountants   ……………

26   Hairdressers   ……………

27   Administrative staff   ……………

28   Agricultural workers   ……………

29   Care workers   ……………

30   Bank clerks   ……………

PART 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Space Traffic Management

A Space Traffic Management system

●   is a concept similar to Air Traffic Control, but for satellites rather than planes.

●   would aim to set up legal and 31…………………. ways of improving safety.

●   does not actually exist at present.

Problems in developing effective Space Traffic Management

●   Satellites are now quite 32…………………. and therefore more widespread (e.g. there are constellations made up of 33…………………. of satellites).

●   At present, satellites are not required to transmit information to help with their 34…………………. .

●   There are few systems for 35…………………. satellites.

●   Small pieces of debris may be difficult to identify.

●   Operators may be unwilling to share details of satellites used for 36…………………. or commercial reasons.

●   It may be hard to collect details of the object’s 37…………………. at a given time.

●   Scientists can only make a 38…………………. about where the satellite will go.

Solutions

●   Common standards should be agreed on for the presentation of information.

●   The information should be combined in one 39…………………. .

●   A coordinated system must be designed to create 40…………………. in its users.

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