Listening Test 22

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
LISTENING
Time: 40 minutes
INTRODUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this
page.
Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.
You will have 10 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
separate answer sheet. Use a pencil.
At the end of the test, hand in this question paper.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
There are four parts to the test.
You will hear each part once only.
There are 40 questions.
Each question carries one mark.
For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions
and time for you to check your answers.
ACADEMIC LISTENING TEST 22
PART 1 QUESTIONS 1 - 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Flanders Conference Hotel

Customer Services Manager: Angela
Date available
• weekend beginning February 4th
Conference facilities
• the 1 …………………… room for talks
(projector and 2 …………………. available)
• area for coffee and an 3 ………………………
• free 4 ……………………. throughout
• a standard buffet lunch costs 5…………… $ per head
Accommodation
• Rooms will cost 6 ………………… $ including breakfast.
Other facilities
• The hotel also has a spa and rooftop 7 ……………………
• There's a free shuttle service to the 8 ……………………
Location
• Wiby Street (quite near the 9 …………………)
• near to restaurants and many 10 …………………
Page 2
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Changes in Barford over the last 50 years
11 In Shona’s opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?
A The buses are old and uncomfortable.
B Fares have gone up too much.
C There are not so many bus routes.
12 What changes in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?
A the construction of a bypass

B the development of cycle paths
C the banning of cars from certain streets
13 What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?
A lack of parking spaces
B lack of major retailers
C lack of restaurants and cafés
14 What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?
A There is no hospital.
B New medical practices are planned.
C The number of dentists is too low.
15 The largest number of people are employed in
A manufacturing.
B services.
C education.
Page 3
Questions 16-20
What is planned for each of the following facilities?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 16-
20
Plans
A It will move to a new location.
B It will have its opening hours extended.
C It will be refurbished.
D It will be used for a different purpose.
E It will have its opening hours reduced.
F It will have new managements
G It will be expanded.
Facilities jjjj
16 railway station car park …………….

17 cinema …………….
18 indoor market .………........
19 library …………….
20 nature reserve …………….
Page 4
Questions 21–26
What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a child is
likely to have because of theirposition in the family?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to
Questions 21–26.
Position in family
21 the eldest child ...................
22 a middle child ....................
23 the youngest child ...................
24 a twin .....................
25 an only child .....................
26 a child with much older siblings ..................
Page 5
Questions 27 and 28
27 What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and
academicsuccess?
A There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in
intelligence tests.
B There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic
achievement than socio-economic status.
C Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family
size.
28 What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest

children’sacademic performance?
A It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings.
B The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of
achievement.
C The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little
difference.
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been
valuable for them?
A learning to share
B learning to stand up for oneself
C learning to be a good loser
D learning to be tolerant
E learning to say sorry
Page 6
Questions 31-33
Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale
31. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
A. it could threaten our way of life.
B. it could be used to spy on people.
C. it is misunderstood by the public.
32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
A. should be restricted to secure environments.
B. should be used with more caution.
C. should only be developed for essential products.
33. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology
A. has yet to win popular support.
B. could be seen as unethical.
C. ought to be continued.
Page 7
Questions 34-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Uses of Nanotechnology
Transport
• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 34 ______________
• Planes would be much lighter in weight.
• 35 _________________ travel will be made available to the masses.
Technology
• Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater 36 __________
• 37 _________________ energy will become more affordable.
The Environment
• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
• Pollutants such as 38 ________________ could be removed from water more

easily.
• There will be no 39 _________________ from manufacturing.
Health and Medicine
• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
• Analysis of medical 40 _________________ will be speeded up.
• Life expectancy could be increased.
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INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.

Answer all the questions.

At the end of the test, hand in this question paper.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

There are four parts to the test.

You will hear each part once only.

There are 40 questions.

Each question carries one mark.

Flanders Conference Hotel

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Changes in Barford over the last 50 years

A the construction of a bypass

What is planned for each of the following facilities?

16 railway station car park …………….

21 the eldest child ...................

22 a middle child ....................

23 the youngest child ...................

25 an only child .....................

26 a child with much older siblings ..................

28 What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale

A. it could threaten our way of life.

B. it could be used to spy on people.

C. it is misunderstood by the public.

32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles

A. should be restricted to secure environments.

B. should be used with more caution.

C. should only be developed for essential products.

33. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology

A. has yet to win popular support.

B. could be seen as unethical.

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 34 ______________

• Planes would be much lighter in weight.

• 35 _________________ travel will be made available to the masses.

• 37 _________________ energy will become more affordable.

• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.

• Pollutants such as 38 ________________ could be removed from water more

• There will be no 39 _________________ from manufacturing.

Health and Medicine

• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.

• Analysis of medical 40 _________________ will be speeded up.

• Life expectancy could be increased.

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