Exercise 1

You will hear eight short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D, and
put a tick () in the appropriate box.

You will hear each recording twice.

Question 1

What do the boy and girl decide to do in the afternoon?

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Question 2

[1] Question 3

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Question 4

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Question 5

[1] Question 6

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Question 7

What is the woman planning to wear to her friend’s wedding?

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Question 8

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Exercise 2

You will hear five short recordings. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put
a tick () in the appropriate box.

You will hear each recording twice.

You will hear two classmates talking about a book they are studying at school.

Question 9

What does the girl think about the book?

A The characters are rather boring.

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B The story moves too slowly.

C The place where it’s set is not realistic.

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Question 10

What kind of book would the boy like to study next?

A horror

B non-fiction

C crime

You will hear a teacher giving some information about a class trip to a recycling center.

Question 11

What will the students do first at the centre?

A discuss the importance of recycling

B learn about health and safety at the

recycling centre

C go on a tour of the recycling centre

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Question 12

What should the students bring with them?

A food for the trip

B an item of clothing

C something to write in

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Question 13

How did the girl find out about the website?

A It was recommended in a magazine.

B She discovered it by accident.

C A relative told her about it.

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Question 14

The friends both think that

A the reviews on the website are very good.

B the videos on the website are all worth watching.

C the competitions on the website all have some great

prizes.
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Question 15

How did the girl feel about the end of last night’s episode?

A confused

B disappointed

C surprised
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Question 16

What did the girl find out about the person who wrote the series?

A how old she is

B where she comes from

C what she is working on now

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You will hear part of a radio interview with an actor.

Question 17

The actor moved to Australia because

A he preferred the way of life there.

B there was more work available there.

C his family were already living there.

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Question 18

What does the actor say about his new film?

A He’s sure it will make a lot of money.

B It’s very different to his other work.

C A wide range of people will enjoy it.

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Exercise 3

You will hear a biologist called Matthew Wilkins giving a talk about animals called crocodiles. For each
question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick () in the appropriate box. You will hear
the talk twice. Now look at Questions 19–26.

Crocodiles

Question 19

Matthew says that one thing that is typical of all crocodile species is …

A how big they can grow.

B how much cold they can tolerate.

C how well protected they are.

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Question 20

Matthew says that the crocodiles he studies can live for a maximum of … years.

A 55

B 75

C 80
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Question 21

Matthew says that Nile crocodiles tend to be lighter in colour if they live in … water.

A salty

B muddy

C fast-flowing
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Question 22

Matthew was surprised to learn that crocodiles occasionally eat … as well as meat.

A fruit

B grass

C leaves
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Matthew estimates that crocodiles renew their teeth … times during their lives.

A 50

B 60

C 110
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Question 24

Matthew says that crocodiles’ jaws are 10 times more powerful than those of a …

A bear
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B lion

C shark
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Question 25

Matthew mentions that crocodiles usually use their … to change direction when swimming.

A heads

B tails

C feet
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Question 26

Matthew has noticed that the crocodiles he researches often sleep …

A with their mouths open.

B without closing their eyes.

C while floating on the water.

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Exercise 4

You will hear six people talking about clubs they belong to.

For Questions 27–32, choose from the list (A–H) which idea each speaker expresses. Write the
correct letter (A–H) on the answer line. Use each letter only once. There are two extra letters
which you do not need to use.

You will hear the recordings twice.

Now read statements A–H.

I joined the club because I wanted
A
to make new friends.
I wish the club had more new
B
members.
I’ve learned a lot since I joined the
C
club.
I’d like the club to meet more
D
regularly.
I think the club should offer a wider
E
range of activities.
I’m actually thinking of leaving the
F
club quite soon.
I’ve encouraged people I know to
G
join the club too.
I hate it when I miss one of the club
H
sessions.
Question Speaker 1 .......... [
27 1
]
[
Question
Speaker 2 .......... 1
28
]
[
Question
Speaker 3 .......... 1
29
]
[
Question
Speaker 4 .......... 1
30
]
[
Question
Speaker 5 .......... 1
31
]
Question Speaker 6 .......... [
32 1
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Exercise 5

You will hear an interview with a woman called Gillian Harrison, who makes travel
documentaries. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick () in
the appropriate box. You will hear the interview twice. Now look at Questions 33–40.

Question 33

What does Gillian say about her childhood?

A Being part of a close family was important.

B Her ambitions at the time were very limited.

C She travelled with her family from an early age.

Question 34

Gillian describes her time at school as

A no different to most other children’s.

B shorter than she would have liked.

C a challenging period of her life.

Question 35

Gillian says that her first job

A taught her a valuable lesson.

B let her help her family financially.

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C increased her self-confidence.

Question 36

Gillian was offered TV work as a result of

A writing a book.

B posting videos online.

C knowing a producer.
[1] Question 37

What surprised Gillian about her first trip abroad to make a documentary?

A how badly organised it was

B how long the working days were

C how large the country she visited

was

Question 38

What does Gillian’s husband say about her trips abroad?

A He wishes they were a bit shorter.

B He understands how difficult they

can be.

C He would like to accompany her on

them.

Question 39

What quality does Gillian say is essential for travel documentary makers?
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A bravery

B determination

C curiosity

Question 40

What does Gillian say about speaking in front of a live audience?

A It’s far more frightening than she

expected.

B She’s often asked predictable

questions.

C It’s something she feels

obliged to do.