Practice Cam 11 Listening Test 02

SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.

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

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 20

New staff at theatre

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre?

A     Some rooms now have a different use.

B     A different type of seating has been installed.

C     An elevator has been installed.

D     The outside of the building has been repaired.

E     Extra seats have been added.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public?

A     rooms for hire

B     backstage tours

C     hire of costumes

D     a bookshop

E     a café

Questions 15 and 16

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO workshops does the theatre currently offer?

A     sound

B     acting

C     making puppets

D     make-up

E     lighting

Questions 17-20

Label the plan below.

Write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 17-20.

Ground floor plan of theatre

17   box office                                …………….

18   theatre manager’s office      …………….

19   lighting box                             …………….

20   artistic director’s offices       …………….

SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Rocky Bay field trip

21   What do the students agree should be included in their aims?

A   factors affecting where organisms live

B   the need to preserve endangered species

C   techniques for classifying different organisms

22   What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?

A   string

B   a compass

C   a ruler

23   In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in

A   the order in which information is given.

B   the way the information is divided up.

C   the amount of information provided.

24   What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?

A   It provided accurate results.

B   It was simple to carry out.

C   It required special equipment.

25   What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?

A   She chose the wrong scale.

B   She stood in the wrong place.

C   She did it at the wrong time.

26   What do they decide to do next with their map?

A   scan it onto a computer

B   check it using photographs

C   add information from the internet

Questions 27 and 28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?

A     lack of water

B     strong winds

C     lack of food

D     high temperatures

E     large waves

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?

A     inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms

B     influence on behaviour of organisms by observer

C     incorrect identification of some organisms

D     making generalisations from a small sample

E     missing some organisms when counting

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:

THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

Introduction

The designer of a public building may need to consider the building’s

●   function

●   physical and 31…………….. context

●   symbolic meaning

Location and concept of the Concert Hall

On the site of a disused 32………………

Beside a 33………………

The design is based on the concept of a mystery

Building design

It’s approached by a 34……………… for pedestrians

The building is the shape of a 35……………….

One exterior wall acts as a large 36………………

In the auditorium:

●   the floor is built on huge pads made of 37………………

●   the walls are made of local wood and are 38……………… in shape

●   ceiling panels and 39………………. on walls allow adjustment of acoustics

Evaluation

Some critics say the 40…………….. style of the building is inappropriate

Answer Cam 11 Listening Test 02