INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Section L1 (10 marks) INTLIS14 001JJA7444S

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the man's
question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Why is Josie crying?

She’s disappointed. She’s angry.

She’s happy. √ She’s sad.

B. Where is Kate going on holiday this summer?

France Spain

Egypt Morocco

C. Where is Mike at the moment?

at home in hospital

at his desk at the dentists

D. How many tickets has Gill bought for the concert?

3 5

4 7

E. What’s the new building on Corn Street?

Bank Police Station

Post Office Law Courts

F. What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?

It was sunny. It was raining.

It was snowing. It was cloudy.

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Section L2(20 marks)
Listen to this passage about animals living in the mountains and write in the words which are missing in
the spaces given. Remember to write two words in each space.

Life in the Mountains

For animals (example) living in the mountains, life can be very challenging. The weather can be extremely
cold, and the thin air can make it hard (1)______________ ______________. However, there is also much
more space in the mountains and (2)_______________ ______________ from humans. Many animals can
live perfectly well on both mountains and lower land. However,(3)_______________ ______________
challenges, there are some animals that live only in the mountains.

Mammals, such as the vicuna and ibex, can live permanently (4)_______________ ______________ in the
mountains. The thin air is not a problem for them because their bodies are very (5) _ _____________
_____________ collecting oxygen. This is because they have three times as many red blood cells as most
other mammals, including humans. When humans climb up into the mountains, (6)_______________
_____________ oxygen tanks to help them breathe.

As well as the thin air, the freezing temperatures are a danger. Many small animals (7) ______________
______________ hibernating. This means that they find a hole or make a nest and then sleep for up to three
months. Some will move from the frozen mountaintop to the forests (8) ________________
______________. There they can continue to find food. Once the winter (9) ________________
______________, spring time arrives. Slowly the mountains start to come alive again with birds and
mammals. The sun (10)________________ _______________, the snow begins to melt and tiny alpine
flowers start to appear.

Section L3(20 marks)

Listen to the passage about a woman called Beverly Cleary and decide if the following sentences are true
or false, or if the passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column.

True False Doesn’t Say

1. Beverly was an only child.
2. There was a large library in Yamhill.
3. Beverly loved her first grade primary teacher.
4. She made some good friends in second grade.
5. She wrote her first book at age 13.
6. She got a job in Yakima library.
7. Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby were friends.
8. Beverly’s last book was published in 1999.
9. She has written over 90 books.
10. Her husband, Clarence, died aged 64.

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Section L1 (10 marks) FF 114

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the man's
question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Who has scored the most goals in the football club?

Simon Miller Bill Walton

Lee Barrett √ Stan Fenton

B. Where did Gerry and Ann stay when they went to France?

a luxury hotel a tent

a sailing boat a caravan

C. What does Jim’s brother do for a living?

doctor firefighter

nurse vet

D. Where’s Angela going on holiday?

France Spain

Croatia Turkey

E. How did Gemma feel before her exam?

relaxed excited

exhausted terrified

F. Where’s Holly today?

She’s at home She’s gone to the library

She’s gone on holiday She’s at a wedding

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Section L2 (20 marks)

Listen to this passage about Channel Swimming and write the words which are missing in the spaces given.
Remember to write two words in each gap. The first one has been done for you.

Channel Swimming

The sea (example) which separates England from France is called the Channel. It is only 35 kilometres wide
at its narrowest point and, when the weather is (1) ______________ ______________, it is possible to see
all the way from one country to (2) ______________ ______________. Many people have tried to swim
across and (3) _______________ _______________ around 900 swimmers have been successful. Nobody is
(4) ______________ _______________ the first successful swimmer was but there is a story that in 1803 a
French prisoner (5) _______________ _______________ an English ship and swam home to France. This
may or may not be true but what is certain is that in 1875, Matthew Webb, an English sailor swam the
channel in 21 hours 45 minutes. As a (6) ______________ _______________ the strong tides, Captain Webb
actually swam 69 kilometres.

Today, swimming the Channel is (7) _____________ _______________. To begin with, you have to pay £390
to the Channel Swimming Association plus £75 if you want a certificate. This is only the beginning. The
Channel is very busy with a lot of (8) _____________ _____________ and very strong tides. You must
have a pilot with you who understands the area. This (9) ______________ _____________ up to £2,500.
Then there is accommodation while you wait for your swim and transport to wherever you live. You will find
that £4,000 is the minimum amount you need (10) ______________ _____________ your goal.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Angela Browne and decide if the following sentences are true or false or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow you
to read the questions.
True False Doesn’t Say
1. Angela grew up on a farm in Iowa.
2. Angela had four older brothers.
3. Her mother was a professional musician.
4. She visited Des Moines with her family.
5. She first saw a violin in Des Moines.
6. She had violin lessons for three years.
7. She travelled with the Iowa Youth Orchestra.
8. She got married in Madrid.
9. She speaks Spanish very well.
10. She still lives in Madrid.

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Part One (10 marks) INTLIST 15

Listen to these 6 conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the man's
question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Where is Harry?

on his lunch break at the bank

ill at home √ away on holiday

B. What are John and Harry doing this afternoon?

playing sport relaxing at home

going to the cinema studying for exams

C. What was the hotel like?

expensive too hot

dirty very small

D. Why is Josie crying?

She’s disappointed. She’s happy.

She’s angry. She’s sad.

E. What job does Tom w ant to do when he’s older?

pilot lawyer

doctor travel agent

F. Why was the football match cancelled yesterday?

some players were injured the pitch was frozen

the referee was ill the weather was too wet

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Part Two (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about the artist Salvador Dali and write in the words which are missing in the spaces
given. In each gap there are two missing words.

Salvador Dali was born in 1904 in Figueres, a small Spanish town (example) located about 20 km from
the French border. His father was a lawyer and Salvador was (1)_____________ _____________ with
strict discipline and punishment at home. His father expected him to do well at school.
(2)_______________ _______________ of his father’s harsh rules, his mother was kind and encouraged
Salvador's love for art. Growing up he enjoyed drawing and playing football. He often got
(3)_______________ _______________ for daydreaming in school. Salvador was known to be a difficult
child. He lost his (4) _______________ _______________ with friends, family and teachers.

Salvador was certainly (5)_______________ _______________ he was painting. He painted outdoor

scenes and also portraits. He had a sister named Ana Maria, who (6)_______________
_______________ as a model for many of his paintings. Even as a young teenager he was always
(7)______________ _______________ try new styles. When he turned seventeen he moved to Madrid
to study at the Academy of Fine Arts.

Dali lived a wild life (8)_______________ _______________ at the academy. He grew his hair long, wore
strange clothes and got into trouble as a (9)_______________ _______________ his behaviour.
Eventually he caused so many problems for the teachers that he (10)_______________
_______________ to leave. However, Salvador continued to experiment and became the most famous of
the Surrealist artists, producing over 1,500 paintings during his lifetime.

Part Three (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Jenny Robbins and decide if the following sentences are true or false, or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column.

True False Doesn’t Say

1. Jenny Robbins was a child actor.
2. She went to college in Canada.
3. Her first acting role was in Unbroken.
4. She moved to Los Angeles in 1988.
5. In 1990 she stopped acting for a while.
6. She has played serious and funny characters.
7. She keeps horses in Arizona.
8. She stopped riding for months after her accident.
9. She has 3 children, 2 boys and a girl.
10. She has lived in New York for over five years.
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Section L1 (10 marks) BB 115
Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Why was the tennis game put off until next week?

The weather was wet A player was ill

The court wasn’t booked √ Both players were busy

B. What does Eric like most about his new job?

The pay is good He enjoys being busy

The staff are nice There are opportunities to travel

C. Why are the children laughing?

They are watching a funny show They are learning a dance

The cat is being silly They are telling jokes

D. Where is the train station?

near the museum opposite a coffee shop

behind the theatre next to the park

E. What is Abdul doing tomorrow?

practising piano studying maths

going shopping making dinner

F. Where did Emma go on holiday?

France Japan

The United States Spain

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Section L2 (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about a zoo and write in the words which are missing in the spaces given. In each
gap there are two missing words.
Dartmoor Zoological Park

There is a family-run zoo in south west England, which (example) is called the Dartmoor Zoological Park.
It’s only a small zoo but it is (1)_______________ _______________ because its story was made into
a film in 2012. Benjamin Mee lives in a house in (2) _______________ _______________of the zoo with
his family. He is delighted about the film, in which his character is played by the actor Matt Damon.

(3) _______________ _______________ the zoo, Benjamin lived in the south of France with his wife
and children. He was a writer and he had (4) _______________ _______________ with animals but
that didn’t stop him. He told his mother about his dream to buy a zoo, and she said she
(5) _______________ _______________ her home to help him raise the £1.1 million.

The zoo had many problems, both practical and financial. Many expensive repairs
(6) _______________ _______________ before it could open to the public. Benjamin also had to find
the money to (7)_______________ _______________ the animals: a costly business at £3000 per week.
Eventually, in (8)_______________ _______________ all the problems, the zoo was finally ready.

The problems didn’t stop there, however. There was so (9)_______________ _______________ during
the summer when they opened that they thought visitors would stay away. In fact it was the wettest July in
100 years! However, partly thanks to the film ‘We Bought A Zoo’, Benjamin’s dream has
(10) _______________ _______________ and the zoo is a massive success.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Nick Park and decide if the following sentences are true or false or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column.
True False Doesn’t Say
1. Nick Park is from the south of England.
2. All his films have animals in.
3. He made five Wallace and Gromit films.
4. He has won 15 awards for his films.
5. Nick wanted to be a photographer.
6. Nick made his first film aged 16.
7. His music video was very expensive to make.
8. His advertisements were very popular.
9. His first full length film was Chicken Run.
10. The Shaun the Sheep series is made in Bristol.

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Section L1 (10 marks) CC 115

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Why wasn’t Michael at the party?

he was ill he was working

he was looking after Jamie √ he was at the hospital

B. Who’s the dark-haired man in the photograph?

Anna’s neighbour Anna’s grandpa

Anna’s dad Anna’s brother

C. When is the swimming pool going to open again?

next week in a month

in two weeks in two months

D. Where is Class 9C going on their school trip?

museum seaside

farm factory

E. What is Tom going to eat for breakfast?

fruit pancakes

egg cereal

F. Where is Sam’s new house?

opposite the park near the bus stop

next to the café behind the station

Section L2 (20 marks)

Listen to this passage about red pandas at Chester Zoo and write the words which are missing in
the spaces given. Remember to write two words in each gap.

Chester Zoo has been open to the public since 1931, and is (example) well known for successfully
breeding different species of animals. Two red panda cubs are (1)_______________ _______________ new
arrivals at the zoo. The babies are actually two months old but only received their first
(2) _______________ _______________ last week. That’s because the zookeepers didn’t know the
cubs had (3) _______________ _______________ until they heard noises coming from the nest box.

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According to their keeper, (4)_______________ _______________ the cubs are fit and healthy. The male
weighs just over one kilo and the female just under one kilo. In a few weeks they (5)_______________
_______________ to explore outside.

Unfortunately, the number of red pandas in the wild (6) _______________ _______________.
Developers are destroying the bamboo forests. Red pandas are also (7) _______________
_______________ because they’re killed for their red fur, which is used for making coats.
This fur (8)_______________ _______________ a lot of money.

The new red pandas at Chester Zoo are a real success story. Only a few (9) _______________
_______________ will be able to see the twins playing, however. Red pandas are nocturnal,
(10) _______________ _______________ they spend most of their day asleep in trees.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about the crime writer Agatha Christie and decide if the following sentences are true
or false, or if the passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column. The first one has been done for
you as an example. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t Say

e.g. Agatha Christie was born in England. √

1. She was an only child.

2. She had a sad, lonely childhood.

3. Her father was a writer.

4. Agatha was a nurse during the war.

5. She wrote over 70 novels.

6. The Mysterious Affair was her first novel.

7. Poirot was Agatha’s favourite character.

8. She wrote 12 books about Miss Marple.

9. She sold more books than Shakespeare .

10. She was 88 when she died.

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Section L1 (10 marks) DD 115

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. What kind of food is the chef best known for?

pasta vegetarian

desserts seafood √

B. What is Mary doing next Saturday?

visiting a relative staying at home

playing sport going shopping

C. What was wrong with the meal?

The vegetables were overcooked. The soup was cold.

The meat was too spicy. There was not enough meat.

D. Why is the town centre so empty?

road works a football match

a new supermarket the weather

E. What pet did Lily get from the shop?

guinea pig dog

rabbit cat

F. When does Megan have to hand in her homework?

Monday Tuesday

Friday Thursday

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Section L2 (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about the famous Russian, Rasputin and write in the words which are missing
in the spaces given. Remember that in each gap there are two missing words.
Grigori Rasputin (example) was born in a small Siberian village in 1869. His parents were poor and as
he (1) _______________ _______________ Rasputin learned to farm animals. Like everyone else in his
village he couldn’t read or write. In 1887 he married a (2) _______________ _______________ and the
couple had five children, two of whom died.

In 1892, possibly as a result of these deaths, Rasputin (3) _______________ _______________ the
village and spent several months away from home. When he returned to the village he
(4) _______________ _______________ to read and write. He started to spend long periods of time
away from home and travelled (5) _______________ _______________ Russia. In 1905, he met
several Russian aristocrats, or members of the upper class. At (6) _______________ _______________
it was very fashionable to know such people.

Eventually, he (7)_______________ _______________ to the emperor and empress, who had a very sick
son. Many doctors had tried to help him. (8)_______________ _______________ Rasputin, the empress
became convinced that he could cure her son. He moved in with the royal family but (9)_______________
_______________of the empress’s good opinion, many powerful people were jealous of Rasputin.
Finally, (10) _______________ _______________ in 1916, he was murdered by a prince who thought
Rasputin had too much influence over the empress.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about the rapper DC Maxboy and decide if the following sentences are true or false
or if the passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column. There will now be a 30 second pause to
allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t Say

1. Duane’s parents were both from Jamaica.
2. As a child he spoke English and French.
3. He started rapping when he was 10.
4. He won a record contract in a competition.
5. His first album was very successful.
6. His weight gain was caused by fast food.
7. His second album was called ‘Star’.
8. The weight clinic was in New York.
9. He married his childhood sweetheart.
10. He now lives in Jamaica.
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Section L1 (10 marks) EE 115

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Where’s the cheesecake?

Someone moved it Liam ate it

It’s in the kitchen The dog ate it √

B. Why didn’t Janel enjoy the show?

The dancing was terrible. It was too quiet.

The costumes were ugly. It was too long.

C. What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?

rainy windy

cloudy sunny

D. How does Tim feel about changing jobs?

He’s nervous. He’s looking forward to it.

He’s sad. He’s annoyed.

E. Where is the cinema?

on top of the hill near the supermarket

next to the swimming pool by the library

F. Why is the school closed today?

cold weather building work

hot weather school holidays

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Section L2 (20 marks)

Listen to this passage about hot air balloons and write the words which are missing in the spaces
given. Remember that in each gap there are two missing words. The first one has been done for you.

We now think nothing (example) of flying in an aeroplane at a height of 10,000m above the earth. But
when, in 1783, the Montgolfier brothers managed to send a hot air balloon only 1,000m into the sky, it
seemed (1)_______________ _______________ to people that huge crowds came to watch.

The Montgolfier brothers (2) _______________ _______________ how smoke rises from a fire. As
(3) _______________ _______________, they thought that hot air might make a balloon rise in the
same way. They built a huge balloon of silk and paper, which was (4)_______________
_______________ by 2,000 buttons. Then they set fire to some wool and straw under the balloon,
(5) _______________ _______________ to heat the air. As they had expected, the balloon
(6)_______________ _______________ and rose into the sky.

Nobody, however, was (7) _______________ _______________ to fly in this first balloon. No-one was
even sure if people could breathe at such a (8) _______________ _______________. In September
1783, a second balloon, carrying a chicken, a duck and a sheep was released into
(9) _______________ _______________. The animals were carried safely in a basket for eight
minutes, (10)_______________ _______________ to Earth. This gave people confidence and on
21st November 1783, Rozier and d’Arlandes became the first men ever to fly!

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Georgia White and decide if the following sentences are true or false, or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow you
to read the questions.
True False Doesn’t Say

1. Georgia first played tennis at primary school.

2. Georgia was captain of the netball team.

3. At age 11, tennis was her favourite sport.

4. Volleyball is one of her hobbies.

5. In 1991, she became world tennis number one.

6. She has houses in America and Australia.

7. She still plays tennis professionally.

8. She is now a tennis teacher.

9. Georgia’s husband is American.

10. Georgia and Michael have two children.

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Section L1 (10 marks) GG 115

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Where did Ella get her new dress?

She bought it. It was a gift.

She made it. She borrowed it. √

B. Which washing machine programme is best for a muddy football kit?

Programme C Programme D

Programme H Programme S

C. Why are there no trains today?

It’s Sunday. They’re repairing the line.

There are leaves on the line. It’s windy.

D. What’s Malcolm’s job?

doctor nurse

actor teacher

E. Whose jumper is this?

Aunty Mabel’s Kate’s

Tim’s Tina’s

F. What will the weather be like in Spain next week?

cold dry

stormy very hot

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Section L2 (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about the engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and write the words which are
missing in the spaces given. Remember that in each gap there are two missing words.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the world-famous engineer, (example) was born in Portsmouth, England, in
1806. From an early age, he (1) _____________ _____________ his father, a successful French engineer
who had moved to England as (2)_______________ _______________ of the French Revolution.

(3) _______________ _______________ at schools in England and France, Isambard helped his father
dig the first tunnel under the Thames. It was dangerous work. In 1828, Isambard was
(4) _______________ _______________ when the tunnel flooded. It was finished eventually and is still used
as a train tunnel.

In 1831, Isambard (5)_______________ _______________ to build a bridge across the river at Clifton in
Bristol. This famous bridge was (6) _______________ _______________ that even the tallest ships could
sail under it. In 1833, he was made Chief Engineer for the Great Western Railway, (7)_______________
_______________London to Bristol. He built all the stations, tunnels and bridges on the 200km line,
including Paddington Station in London.

(8)_______________ _______________ of his wealth and success, Brunel preferred to do most of the hard
work himself, instead of paying someone else to do it. He often worked (9) _______________
_______________. This hard work made him ill and he died at the age of 53. His amazing bridges,
tunnels and stations remain and can (10)_______________ _______________ all over Britain.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Bobby Bruce and decide if the following sentences are true or false, or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow you
to read the questions.
True False Doesn’t Say

1. The zoo shuts at 8 pm all year round.

2. Bobby has been head keeper for 15 years.
3. The zoo has over 2,000 animals.
4. Bobby works with 15 other zoo keepers.
5. Bobby is older than the other keepers.
6. Keepers play with the animals daily.
7. Bobby enjoys every aspect of his job.
8. Bobby trusts all of the animals in the zoo.
9. Once he was bitten by a lion.
10. As a child, Bobby’s favourite animals were reptiles.

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Section L1 (10 marks) AA 116

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. How much is a ticket to Chicago at the moment?

$100 $350 √

$200 $500

B. What happened at the end of the film?

The robbers crashed their car. The robbers escaped by boat.

The robbers hid on a train. The robbers stole a car.

C. What are Liam and Mike doing?

finishing their homework playing football

eating and drinking playing computer games

D. How does Craig feel about winning the big prize?

proud pleased

surprised embarrassed

E. What’s the new restaurant like?

quite expensive too noisy

usually empty very dark

F. What advice did the doctor give Henry?

get more rest take more exercise

drink more water eat less fruit

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Section L2 (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about the Eurovision Song Contest and write the words which are missing in
the spaces given. Remember that in each gap there are two missing words. The first one has been
done for you as an example.
Every year, millions of people (example) look forward to the Eurovision Song Contest, one of
the biggest musical competitions in the world. It (1) ____________ _____________ in 1956 and has
been shown on TV every year since then.

(2) _______________ _______________ a European competition, ‘Eurovision’, as it is called, is popular

in every country, from Argentina to Vietnam.

Each year as (3) _______________ _______________ 600 million people watch the show worldwide. Each
country in Europe is invited to send a singer or group to perform. The songs themselves are usually
(4) _______________ _______________ but the audience at home don’t care. Eurovision is
(5) _______________ _______________ for its amazing clothes and dancing than for its music.
Performers are very (6) _______________ _______________ wearing colourful and unusual clothes,
hoping the audience will remember who they are! (7)_______________ _______________ to all the
songs, the viewers at home can relax and enjoy deciding on their favourite. Everyone
(8) ______________________________ by telephone and the most popular song in each country wins

points. As the night (9) _______________ _______________, the excitement grows as everyone wants to
find out who the winner will be. Some of the winners have gone on to have successful careers as a
(10)_______________ _______________ their win, like Swedish pop group Abba, who won in 1974.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about the history of bicycles and decide if the following sentences are true or false,
or if the passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column.

True False Doesn’t Say

1. Caprotti built the first bicycle.
2. The velocipede was invented in 1817.
3. Velocipedes had wooden wheels.
4. Many thought the velocipede was dangerous.
5. Von Drais became rich from his invention.
6. Queen Victoria owned a bicycle.
7. Penny Farthings were slower than earlier designs.
8. Bicycles became more popular in the 1890s.
9. Men’s and women’s bicycles were different.
10. Fewer bikes sold in America after 1910.

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Section L1 (10 marks) BB 116

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Who has scored the most goals in the football club?

Simon Miller Bill Walton

Lee Barrett √ Stan Fenton

B. What did the Smiths go and see at the theatre yesterday?

a comedy show an opera

a musical a play

C. What food does Janel need at the party?

crisps sweets

popcorn cakes

D. Where is the best place for the table?

next to the bookcase under the window

at the back of the room near the lamp

E. Why didn’t Valerie come to school today?

She’s at the dentist. She’s gone on holiday.

She’s on a trip. She’s at the doctor’s.

F. Where are the boys meeting tonight?

the station the library

the café Joe’s house

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Section L2 (20 marks)

Listen to this passage about Table Mountain and write the words which are missing in the spaces
given. Remember to write two words in each gap. The first one has been done for you as an example.

Table Mountain is one of (example) the most famous landmarks of South Africa. Overlooking the
coastal city of Cape Town, the mountain has a completely (1)____________ _____________ which
looks like a table. From one side to the other, it is (2) ____________ _____________ three kilometres
and it is 1,086 metres above sea level. It is often (3)____________ _____________ cloud, which is
known as the ‘table cloth’. When it’s not cloudy, the views across the bay are some of the most beautiful
views in Africa and the mountain (4) ____________ _____________ to be one of the oldest in the world.

An (5) ____________ _____________ can get to the summit in between one and three hours. There are
many tourists, however, that take (6) ____________ _____________. There are over 350 different trails up
the mountain, which was first climbed in 1790. (7) ____________ _____________, the mountain has
increased in popularity and now about 800,000 people visit it every year. If you are (8)____________
_____________or tired to climb, you can get on the cable car and relax! The cableway was built in
1929. At first, each car was(9) ____________ _____________ to carry 25 people. Today it can carry
60 in comfort and style. If you’re lucky you might see the cars (10) ____________ _____________
for a special event: it is possible to get married on your way to the clouds.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Sally Ride and decide if the following sentences are true or false or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick ( √) in the correct column. There will now be a 20 second pause to allow
you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t Say

1. Sally Ride was American.

2. Sally had an older brother.

3. Her mother was a college professor.

4. Sally was good at sport.

5. Sally started Stanford University in 1970.

6. 25,000 people applied to NASA.

7. Sally became a qualified astronaut in 1977.

8. Sally enjoyed her first flight to space.

9. Sally went to space twice.

10. She was killed while on a space flight.

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Section L1 (10 marks) CC 116

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. What did Emma do on her birthday?

go to the cinema go for a picnic

go shopping √ go to a disco

B. What has Thomas decided to study at university?

modern languages maths

science art history

C. Why was Gail late for school this morning?

she missed the bus her bus was delayed

she fell off her bicycle she had an accident

D. Where’s the new book shop?

in the shopping centre opposite the post office

next to the station above the pharmacy

E. What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?

cloudy sunny

rainy windy

F. How’s Paul feeling today?

nervous excited

relieved tired

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Section L2 (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about Coca-Cola and write in the words which are missing in the spaces
given. Remember to write two words in each gap. The first one has been done for you as an example.

In America in the 1800s, a (example) soldier called John Pemberton was (1) ______________
______________ during the Civil War. He was given very strong pain-killers, which he took for a long
time. Finally, he began (2) ______________ ______________ for an alternative to these drugs. The
(3) ______________ ______________ this was a recipe for “coca wine”, which eventually became the
Coca-Cola we drink today. It (4) ______________ ______________ as a medicine at pharmacies
across America. Soon, businessmen became (5) ______________ ______________ the brand. John said the
name “Coca-Cola” belonged to him, but, when he died, a man called As a Candler bought the name and the
business.

The original recipe for Coca-Cola (6) ______________ ______________ slightly over the years. The
drink originally contained the drug cocaine, which is now banned, (7)______________ _____________
as caffeine. In 1985, the company tried to change the ingredients and produced New Coke. Taste tests
showed that people liked the new drink. (8) ______________ ______________ of the test results, the
public preferred the original drink and the idea of New Coke was dropped. A popular belief is that only
(9) ______________ ______________ know the exact list of ingredients, and each one knows only
half the list. This, of course, is (10)______________ ______________, but, the list of Coke’s natural
flavourings, is certainly a well-kept secret.

Section L3 (20 marks)

Listen to the passage about Barbara Woodhouse and decide if the following sentences are true or false or
if the passage doesn’t say. Put a tick (√) in the correct column. There will now be a 20 second pause to
allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t Say

1. Barbara spent her early childhood in Dublin.
2. Her father was a teacher.
3. At college, she was the only girl.
4. After college, she worked with animals.
5. Her first wedding was in Argentina.
6. She was in Argentina for three years.
7. Her husband stayed in Buenos Aires.
8. Barbara made her first TV programme in 1980.
9. She was popular with TV viewers.
10. Barbara wrote five different books about dogs.

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Section L1 (10 marks) DD116

Listen to these six conversations and put a tick (√) in the box which shows the correct answer to the
man's question. The first one is done for you as an example.

A. Who has scored the most goals in the football club?

Simon Miller Bill Walton

Lee Barrett √ Stan Fenton

B. How did Simon get to work today?

bike train

car walking

C. What film are the boys going to see tonight?

The Social Network Mad Dogs II

Inside Out The Inventors

D. Where’s Nathan going on holiday?

France Ireland

Barbados Spain

E. What mark did Johannes get in his Biology exam this week?

38% 40%

61% 65%

F. Where are the keys?

in the bag in the fruit bowl

on the shelf on the table

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Section L2 (20 marks)
Listen to this passage about the Bermuda Triangle and write in the words which are missing in the
spaces given. Remember to write two words in each gap. The first one has been done for you as an
example.

Have (example) you heard of The Bermuda Triangle? It is a region in the Atlantic Ocean which
connects the islands of Bermuda and Puerto Rico with Florida. It is (1) ____________ _____________
the Devil's Triangle because many aeroplanes and ships have mysteriously disappeared there, never to
(2) ____________ _____________ again. The Triangle was named in 1964, but mysterious events had
been reported for a (3) ____________ _____________ before that. Many possible reasons have been
given for this but (4) ____________ _____________ of the many different explanations for the
disappearances, no real proof (5) ____________ _____________ been found.

Despite the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, planes and ships (6) ____________ _____________
travel across the region frequently. Some explanations for the mysterious disappearances have
included crazy UFO theories. Some people think the area may be home to the (7) ____________
_____________ of Atlantis. In 1918, the USS Cyclops left Barbados with a crew of 309 and was never seen
again. It is reported that (8)____________ _____________ 20 planes and 50 ships have gone missing in the
Bermuda Triangle in (9) ____________ _____________ 100 years. When Christopher Columbus passed
through in 1492, he reported strange compass readings and a fireball in the sky. Perhaps you should
(10) ____________ _____________ if you cross this part of the world!
Section L3 (20 marks)
Listen to the passage about Gerry Payne and decide if the following sentences are true or false or if the
passage doesn’t say. Put a tick ( √) in the correct column. There will now be a 20 second pause to allow
you to read the questions.
True False Doesn’t Say
1. Gerry wrote his first novel in his 30s.
2. At school, he was excellent at writing.
3. He had the same interests as his family.
4. He became a pilot.
5. He always wrote down his story ideas.
6. He started writing in 2004.
7. He had a dog.
8. He does his writing in the morning.
9. His first novel was a success.
10. He has finished his second book.

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 ADVANCED LEVEL
Section L1 (10 marks) Advanced Level (B2) Paper FF114
Listen and fill in the gaps on the form.

Narwell Farm - Maddie’s party

Party group size – between (eg) 10 and (1)_____________ children

Price per child - (2)___________________

Included in price=pack of invitations

Ride on Farmer Brian’s (3)__________________ meet animals,
party room for lunch etc

N.B.1adult=free when you pay for (4)_______________

We bring food
Kids can ride horses and(5)___________________
They can feed (6)____________________. Also rabbits etc.

Provisionally booked date:

Saturday (7)___________________ 12-2pm
Need to confirm before(8)_________________ tomorrow.

Best number = (9)_____________________

Speak to (10)_____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true, false, or the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a statement
must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow
you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. Lauren Fey is still at school.
2. 160 other people applied for the position.
3. Lauren’s parents are police officers.
4. Sooty the cat was a present to Nicola.
5. Sooty was missing for over a year.
6. The cat is five years old.
7. Nicola paid the family £200.
8. Tyrone went to school wearing a skirt.
9. Tyrone’s school now allows shorts.
10. It will be very windy tomorrow.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a woman talking to her friend on the phone.

1. Why hasn’t the woman been in touch? 2. Why is the woman calling now?

She’s been too busy at work. A to invite her friend somewhere A

She’s been studying for exams. B to apologise to her friend B
She’s been ill. C to accept an invitation C

Speaker 2. You will hear a man talking to a hotel receptionist.

3. What is the man doing? 4. What activity is the man talking about?

asking for information A sailing A

complaining B water skiing B
apologising C whale watching C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking about a trip she went on recently.

5. What kind of trip did the woman go on? 6. How did she feel when she got back?

a business trip A relaxed A

a two-week activity holiday B unwell B
a weekend city break C exhausted C

Speaker 4. You will hear a man talking about a course he is about to go on.

7. What is he most worried about? 8. What does he plan to do after the course?

that he won’t pass the course A change his career A

that he’ll be older than everyone B ask for promotion B
that he won’t know anyone C go on holiday C

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about a film she saw recently.

9. What was her opinion of the film? 10. What impressed her the most?

Is was better than she expected A the special effects A

It was not as good as she expected B the costumes B
She has mixed opinions about it C the plot C

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Section L1 (10 marks) Advlis14 010JAJ4484S

Listen and complete Sue’s notes as she speaks to Craig about ten pin bowling.

Bowling party for Tom

Date available = Sunday, January (1)________________

Best time - (2)___________________
Min. no. of kids =6
Max. no. of kids (3)__________________
Adults required = 4 (ask Jen and Cal to help out)

Price = (4)___________________ per child

Price includes – bowling x 2

music,(5)___________________
food, balloon modelling
Food. - burger, veggie burger,(6)____________________, or fish.
Chips and (7)_________________ or beans
Pay extra for (8)____________________ (£7.99)

Pay deposit of £5 per head now

Balance due at least (9)_____________________

Reservation no: (10)____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or whether the answer is not given. Remember that to be true, a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear.
True False Doesn’t say
1. Maths results have improved since last year.
2. More teenagers are studying French than German.
3. Results for chemistry are better.
4. Germany has the second highest number of prisoners in Europe.
5. There are more female prisoners in Holland than Germany.
6. Chaser is eight years old.
7. Chaser knows more words than a chimpanzee.
8. Dr Coren has studied Chaser for over two years.
9. Tomorrow will be wet in Scotland.
10. People in Londonderry are expecting more floods.

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Section L3 (20 marks)
You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about a book he bought recently.

1. What type of book was it? 2. Why was this holiday unusual for the speaker?

a biography A He read more than usual. A

a travel guide B He spent more time sightseeing. B
a crime novel C He had more time to sunbathe. C

Speaker 2. You will hear a woman talking about a hotel she has just stayed in.

3. Where was the hotel? 4. What was her main complaint?

by the beach A The room was not clean. A

near the airport B There was no view. B
in a historic part of town C The hotel was unfinished. C

Speaker 3. You will hear a man talking about an accident he had in his car.

5. Who did he have the accident with? 6. How does he feel about the situation?

a boy on a motorbike A guilty A

a child on a bike B annoyed B
a man in a truck C concerned C

Speaker 4. You will hear a girl talking about a school trip she is about to go on.

7. Where is she going with her class? 8. What is she looking forward to most?

an island nature reserve A feeding the animals A

a city zoo B the tractor ride B
a farm C seeing rare birds C

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about a gift she has received.

9. Why doesn’t she like the gift? 10. What does the speaker plan to do with the gift?

It doesn’t fit A sell it A

It’s too bright B give it away B
It’s poor quality C throw it away C

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Section L1 (10 marks) BBAdvancedPrac115

Listen and complete the notes that Jack makes as he speaks to the receptionist at The Blue Lakes Hotel.

Blue Lakes Hotel

Space for (e.g.) 100 diners in the bar / dance area.

250 guests max. in (1)___________________

Package includes room, (2)_______________________

with wine + champagne reception.

Possible music = classical (3)__________________

John Sanchez - contact no. = (4)___________________

Room reserved for Saturday (5)___________________

Price of venue hire (6)____________________ including discount.

NB pay deposit by (7)__________________

Booking will be held for (8)__________________

Reference number (9)_____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 30 second
pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. The businessman stole money from a charity.
2. He stole fifteen thousand pounds.
3. The crime was committed via the Internet.
4. Loud music has been banned on a Japanese beach.
5. Last year there were problems with fires.
6. Beach huts will be closed overnight.
7. A lion was caught in a city centre.
8. Police shot and injured the animal.
9. It is unusual to see lions in the area.
10. The north will be drier than the south.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about changing jobs.

1. Why did the man leave his last job? 2. What does he like about his new job?

He was fired. A being in an office A

He chose to leave. B the working hours B
The company closed. C his new colleagues C

Speaker 2. You will hear a student talking about her new phone.

3. Why did she get a new phone? 4. What does she say is the disadvantage?

She uses up her allowance too

It was free A A
quickly.
Her old phone broke B She wishes it had a keyboard B
She lost her old one. C She loses it easily. C

Speaker 3. You will hear a girl talking about a present.

5. What did the girl receive? 6. Where did her parents get the present from?

a pet A a family friend A

a T.V. B the internet B
a new football C a pet shop C

Speaker 4. You will hear a woman talking about a TV programme.

7. What type of programme is it? 8. What does she say is the best thing about it?

a comedy sitcom A She enjoys seeing the weather A

a soap opera B The people in the show are funny B
a quiz show C She feels she knows the characters. C

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman complaining about a hotel.

9. What was the problem with the first room? 10. What did the woman do?

It was too noisy. A She went home early. A

There was no view. B She found a new hotel. B
It was too small. C She asked for a refund. C

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Part One(10 marks) Advlist C2015
Listen and fill in the gaps on the form.

Different accommodation – family caravan,

(1)___________________, forest cabins

Max. no. of people per cabin (2)___________________

N.B. no cabins available (3)__________________ July

Remember to take (4)___________________

Price? 3 nights = (5)____________________

Every cabin’s got oven, fridge freezer and (6)____________________

Phone no. for swimming pool (7)__________________

Pay extra for golf lessons, (8)__________________ + quad biking

Junc. 7 from m’way,

head south towards (9)_____________________. Centre on left.

Discount code:(10)____________________

Part Two (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or if the passage doesn’t say. Remember that to be true, a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear.
True False Doesn’t say
1. Darco Sanchez was injured by a firework.
2. He drove himself to hospital.
3. He stayed in hospital for one night.
4. The Rena caused environmental problems last year.
5. The Rena was recently damaged in bad weather.
6. All boxes have been removed from the ship.
7. Stephan has studied from home for two years.
8. The robot cost 30,000 dollars.
9. The boy can still speak to his classmates.
10. Temperatures will be higher in the south.

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Part Three (20 marks)
You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1 to 10, choose the correct
answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about a recent travelling experience.

1. What did the man lose? 2. Where was he?

his phone A at a train station A

his wallet B at the airport B
his car key C at a hotel C

Speaker 2. You will hear a girl talking about her new school.

3. What does she like best about it? 4. What’s her favourite subject?

the teachers A science A

the facilities B languages B
her classmates C music C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking about a holiday she is about to go on.

5. How does the woman plan to spend her time 6. Who will look after her pets while she’s away?
on holiday?

lying on the beach A her best friend A

reading and sleeping B a neighbour B
sightseeing C a relative C

Speaker 4. You will hear a man apologising for missing a meeting.

7. Why did he miss the meeting last week? 8. Why will the meeting today be short?

He was ill. because there is not much to

A A
discuss
He was too busy. because there is another meeting
B B
on Monday
He was on holiday. so that everyone can go home
C C
early

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about an event she went to recently.

9. What type of event was it? 10. What did she think of the performance she saw?

a rock concert A She was disappointed. A

a theatre play B It was what she expected. B
a football match C She was very impressed. C

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Section L1 (10 marks) Adv CC115

Listen and complete the notes that Matt takes as he talks to someone from PGG Adventure Holidays.

PGG Adventure Holidays, Burnham Hall

No. of rooms = (e.g) 12 .

Facilities in main house = licensed restaurant
(1)___________________, T.V. lounge, family bar, pool.
Not ideal- we’d need to (2)___________________

No. of chalets = 15
Cost of 2 bedroom chalet - (3)
__________________ per week
All chalets are (4)___________________ so bring our own food

Each chalet has its own (5)___________________ on the deck (gas only)
Activities
55 km of (6) ____________________ lanes
Also archery, quad-biking, canoeing or (7)__________________

Entertainment for kids every (8)_________________ night

Now booked: 12th – 19th July. Hooray!
Must pay in full before (9)_____________________

Booking reference : (10)____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true, false, or the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a statement
must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow
you to read the questions.
True False Doesn’t say
1. Rose and Flame are related to each other.
2. Vic Norman flew one of the planes.
3. The planes flew one behind the other.
4. Gygan is for sale today.
5. Gygan is older than the first home computer.
6. The robot has a human-like face.
7. Harbor's ears are both 34.3 cm long.
8. Long ears help the dog smell better.
9. Harbor has helped the police.
10. Tomorrow morning will be wet.

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Section L3 (20 marks)
You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose
the correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a teenager talking about her family.

1. Where does her mother often travel to? 2. What is her father particularly good at?

Malaysia A washing up A
Europe B cooking B
Australia C ironing C

Speaker 2. You will hear a young man talking about taking his driving test.

3. How long has his brother had a driving licence? 4. What was the man’s problem during the test?

almost 3 years A He was nervous. A

about 10 years B He hadn’t had enough practice. B
about 13 years C He could not hear the examiner. C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking about wanting to get a holiday job.

5. The main reason she wanted a job was 6. What did she dislike about the job?

to earn her own money. A working late A

to have a break from studying. B getting cold B
to get work experience. C feeling lonely C

Speaker 4. You will hear a man talking about a cat in his car.

7. Where had the man’s car been parked? 8. What happened to the cat in the end?

in his garage. A it ran away A

on his drive B the man’s sister adopted it B
outside his work place. C the man found its original owner C

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about a musician, Tony Conti.

9. Where did she first meet Tony? 10. What does the woman remember about
Tony’s appearance?

at art college A his hair A

at a rock concert B his clothes B
at a friend’s wedding C his jewellery C

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Section L1 (10 marks) DDAdvanced115
Listen and complete the notes that Mike makes on the paper.

Programme for Austria Trip

Wednesday - arrive at (example) 8.10 pm.
Thursday – a.m. - (1)___________________
p.m. - chocolate workshop
Friday - a.m. – zoo
p.m. - (2) __________________ near river
Saturday - a.m. – palace
p.m. - (3)__________________
Journey Wednesday depart on flight no. (4)____________________
Sunday – return to college at approx. (5)___________________
Accommodation
2 students stay together with a local (6)___________________
Money Take (7)________________ euros max. for souvenirs and gifts.
What to take Suitcase and a (8)__________________ (both labelled)
Must have (9)_____________________
Mobile phones for emergencies but best to use an
(10)__________ __________ card.

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true, false, or the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a statement
must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow
you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. The gold mine collapsed 3 days ago.

2. Half of the miners have been rescued.
3. Several miners are seriously hurt.
4. The trapped men have no food.
5. 20 beetles were found in a toy box.
6. Frégate beetles are common in Europe.
7. They arrived on a plane from Germany.
8. Josie called the police from her living room.
9. The burglars stole cash and a mobile phone.
10. Tomorrow will be warm and dry.
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Section L3 (20 marks)
You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose
the correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about football.

1. Who encouraged him to play 2. He believes that most professional footballers

professional football?

his father A deserve their salaries. A

his uncle B work very hard. B
his teacher C waste money. C

Speaker 2. You will hear a woman talking about her retirement.

3. What health problem has made her retire? 4. What has she enjoyed most about her job?

her heart A the children in her care A

her hip B the good relations with staff B
her knee C the management responsibilities C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking about leaving home.

5. What was she most looking forward to? 6. What did she find most difficult?

beginning her college course A studying on her course A

experiencing a new lifestyle B sharing a large house B
getting on an aeroplane C being apart from her sister C

Speaker 4. You will hear a woman talking about school life.

7. What aspect of school life still 8. What did she find difficult about high school?
influences her father?

sport A passing her exams A

music B getting on with students B
art C communicating with teachers C

Speaker 5. You will hear a man talking about a trip.

9. How will he be getting around? 10. What does he need to buy?

by motorbike A boots A
by bicycle B stove B
by train C tent C

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Section L1 (10 marks) EEAdvanced115
Listen and complete the notes that Mario makes as he hears about the school trip.

School Trip to Bournemouth

Bus leaves (e.g.) 9 a.m.

Meeting time (1)___________________

Meeting place (2)___________________

Will have lunch at (3)__________________ café

Remember to take (4)___________________

Spending money (5)___________________ (max)

Emergency Contact Number (6)____________________

Bus company (7)__________________

Arrive back (8)_________________

Depending on (9)_____________________ near Portsmouth

N.B. hand in projects on (10)____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true, false, or the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a statement
must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 30 second pause to allow
you to read the questions.
True False Doesn’t say

1. Rules about injuries will change next season.

2. The manager used to decide if play continued.
3. Home teams must have three doctors.
4. Jannah is now ten years old.
5. Jannah was recognised by her aunt.
6. Jannah had been living with a local couple.
7. Golden Bats are related to Mouse-Eared Bats.
8. Golden Bats often live under the ground.
9. The Golden Bat has long claws.
10. Temperatures will remain low.

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Section L3 (20 marks)
You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose
the correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about a recent holiday.

1. Where does the man usually stay on holiday? 2. What did he do in the evening?

the city A horse riding A

the beach B cookery lessons B
the countryside C dance lessons C

Speaker 2. You will hear a girl talking about her new friend.

3. How many sisters does Carla have? 4. What is Carla’s best subject?

three A science A
two B languages B
none C history C

Speaker 3. You will hear a man talking about a fire in a factory.

5. What time did the police phone him? 6. What survived the fire?

1.00 am A the front of the building A

1.20 am B historical records B
3.00 am C part of the warehouse C
Speaker 4. You will hear a tour guide speaking to tourists.

7. Which part of Burley Range did the Earl sleep in? 8. What was Burley Range used for during the war?

North Wing A government offices A

East Wing B a factory B
West Wing C a hospital C
Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about an event she went to recently.

9. What type of event was it? 10. Why was she disappointed?

a rock concert A It was cold. A

a theatre play B She couldn’t see. B
a film C The seats were uncomfortable. C

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Section L1 (10 marks) GGAdvanced115

Listen and complete the notes that Bill makes on the paper.

Reception – Clarendon House

Number of rooms available? (e.g.) 3 .

* Barclay room - 30 guests max

* (1)___________________ room - 80 guests max (√)
* Wellington Room - (2)___________________ guests max

Available date: (3)__________________

Catering cost?
3-courses from £24 to (4)___________________ per head
Or (5)___________________ at £17 per head

Can cater for sugar-free and (6)____________________(has to check re. nut allergy)

Web address : (7)www.______________________________.co.uk

Directions – from Windsor take the A60 (8)_________________to Hartley Roundabout.

Then take 3rd exit towards (9)__________________ and Clarendon

Discount : (10)____________________ % IF BOOKED EARLY.

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or whether the answer is not given. Remember that to be true a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 30 second
pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. James Flatt is a teenager.
2. Swimming in Morton Lake is prohibited.
3. James was bitten on the leg.
4. The alligator has now been caught.
5. Rosetta has been in space for ten years.
6. The comet is 4 km wide.
7. The Alamogordo site was discovered by children.
8. The games were dumped in 1982.
9. The game had excellent graphics.
10. It will be dry in most places this afternoon.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose
the correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about his new job.

1. How long has the man been unemployed? 2. Where is the Italian restaurant?

four months A in the countryside A

six months B in the centre of town B
seven months C on the outskirts of town C

Speaker 2. You will hear a girl talking about school uniform.

3. Why does she like her school uniform? 4. What is most expensive to buy?

It looks attractive. A skirt A

It is comfortable to wear. B shoes B
It reduces peer pressure. C jacket C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking about a problem.

5. How long did she have swimming lessons? 6. Where did she have her accident?

four months A in a swimming pool A

one year B at a water park B
four years C by a river C

Speaker 4. You will hear a man talking about his plans.

7. What activity will he add to his current 8. What will he do after the race?
exercise routine?

running in the morning A spend time in New York A

going to the gym B get straight back to work B
playing hockey C plan the next race C

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about her hobby.

9. What grows well in her garden at home? 10. What does she do with her extra produce?

fruit A She sells it. A

flowers B She gives it away. B
vegetables C She throws it away. C

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Section L1 (10 marks) AAAdvanced116
Listen and complete the notes on the paper.

Partington House Hotel

Possible number of guests between 60 and (e.g.) 150 .

Different packages - basic, luxury and (1)_______________.
Max. no. of people per table (2)___________________

N.B. fully booked in September

but weekend of (3)___________________ still available.

(4)__________________ also available - depends on weather

Price for Luxury package = (5)___________________

Package includes – food etc. for 100 guests, music, bridal suite,
(6)___________________________ + Jacuzzi!

Show-round on (7)________________________

Mobile no. for wedding co-ordinator (8)___________________

Leave M28 at junction 16, hotel’s opposite (9)___________________

Ask for: (10)_____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or whether the answer is not given. Remember that to be true a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 20 second
pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. The earthquake happened at about 6 am.
2. There was a worse earthquake ten years ago.
3. Traffic has been severely affected.
4. Several schools have been badly damaged.
5. A fire has broken out at Phoenix Zoo.
6. Several elephants were suffering from the heat.
7. Svalbard had less snow this year than in 1990.
8. 20 bears died from starvation last year.
9. Walruses have also been badly affected.
10. There will be long, sunny intervals this afternoon.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose
the correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a woman talking about a holiday that went wrong.

1. Why did she want to be in the north of the island? 2. What was the mistake this woman made?

to visit the bars and nightclubs A She gave the wrong surname. A
to have a quiet holiday B She chose the wrong resort B
to save money C She was too trusting. C

Speaker 2. You will hear a student talking about homework.

3. Why does he think homework isn’t important? 4. How would he rather spend his time?

He thinks he is already clever enough. A surfing the internet A

He has a poor opinion of the teachers. B chatting to friends B
He doesn’t want to take any exams. C playing Take No Prisoners C

Speaker 3. You will hear a man talking about his life working as a market trader.

5. Why does the man think working on 6. Why do people in Manchester change
markets is a good life? their net curtains so often?

He likes working only in the morning. A Net-curtains are cheap. A

He likes the different market styles. B Fashions in curtains change. B
He likes being in the open air. C Manchester is very dirty. C

Speaker 4. You will hear a girl talking about her parents.

7. What does she like about both her parents? 8. What embarrasses her about both her parents?

They are funny. A their dancing A

They are kind. B their singing B
They are young. C their jokes C

Speaker 5. You will hear a man talking about his hobby.

9. What is the main problem with this hobby? 10. What is this hobby?

It is unpopular with women. A collecting ivory ornaments A

It can be very expensive. B collecting birds’ eggs B
It is against the law. C collecting rare plants C

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Section L1 (10 marks) BBAdvanced116

Listen and complete the notes that Ben makes.

Wickham Lodge

Max. number of children = (e.g.) 24 .

Dates available: (1)_____________________

How many cabins? (2)_____________________

Total Cost: (3)_____________________

Most popular activity: (4)_____________________

Meals included? (5)_____________________

Every cabin has? (6)________________________

How to book? (7)___________________________

How much deposit? (8)________________________

Contact person at Wickham Lodge:

Jenny (9)_____________________

Phone number: (10)_______________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or if the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 20 second
pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. Prince Harry has visited Berry School.
2. The school is in a poor area.
3. Most of the students learn science at school.
4. The boys fell overboard from a fishing boat.
5. The boys’ father called the emergency services.
6. The boys were frightened in the helicopter.
7. Fred heard a noise from inside his truck.
8. Scamp’s home is in France.
9. Scamp had never run away before.
10. Tomorrow morning, most places will be wet.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a woman talking to her friend over the phone.

1. Why hasn’t the woman visited her 2. When does the woman want to visit her friend?
friend for a while?

She’s been busy playing sport. A tomorrow A

She’s had a difficult month. B next week B
She’s been in hospital. C Thursday C

Speaker 2. You will hear a man talking to a waiter.

3. What is the man doing? 4. What is the man asking for?

complaining A to change his order A

apologising B the name of the head chef B
asking for information C a revised bill C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking to her friend about a recent purchase.

5. How does the woman feel after buying 6. She warns her friend that the hut is
the beach hut?

exhausted A small. A
excited B cold. B
worried C noisy. C

Speaker 4. You will hear a man talking about training for a race.

7. What is he most worried about? 8. Who is running the marathon with him?

getting enough sponsors A his cousin A

his training schedule B a colleague B
eating enough food C his brother C

Speaker 5. You will hear a girl talking about her birthday present.

9. What has the girl’s brother promised to do? 10. What is the girl’s Aunt Vera giving her?

teach her how to ride the scooter. A money to pay for the test A
go with her to the test centre. B a safety lock B
insure the scooter for her. C a helmet C

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Section L1 (10 marks) CCAdvanced116

Listen and complete the notes that Matt makes during his phone call.

Shorewell Sports Centre

Membership for family of (eg) 4 .

Annual: £350, Monthly: (1)_____________
Children under 10 must go with (2)___________________

Included in price = Swimming pool, gym and (3)__________________.

N.B. Must do (4)_______________ session before using gym.
Opening times Mon-Fri (5)_______________
Saturday 7am-9pm, Sunday 8am-9pm

Kids’ Swimming lessons (6)__________________ evenings

Must book in advance
Members’ discount (7)___________________
Price £30 for 10 lessons.

Open evening : Friday (8)___________________ 5pm

Taster exercise classes: (9)_________________ and Zumba
Pool fun session with toys and games (staff organised)

Contact number (Sue) (10)_____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true, false, or if the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 20 second
pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. Exam papers were stolen from a university.
2. Seven people have been arrested.
3. Maths and science papers were taken.
4. The nature reserve is on an island.
5. The job vacancy is for six months.
6. The manager must have tourism experience.
7. Ellie missed the school dance because of illness.
8. The girl’s dress cost over £500.
9. The head teacher has now changed his decision.
10. It will be drier at the weekend.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a teacher speaking to some students.

1. What does she remind the students? 2. What type of trip is it?

to pick up their test results A history A

to bring in signed letters B geography B
to be in time for the coach C science C

Speaker 2. You will hear a man talking to a car hire company representative.

3. What is the man doing? 4. What did the man like about the car?

asking for information A comfortable A

complaining B easy to drive B
apologising C plenty of space C

Speaker 3. You will hear a woman talking about a job she started recently.

5. What kind of job is it? 6. How does she describe her new boss?

hotel receptionist A efficient A

computer helpdesk B kind B
teacher C practical C

Speaker 4. You will hear a man talking about an event he went to.

7. What kind of celebration was it? 8. How did the man feel at the end?

a wedding A relieved A
a surprise birthday B tired B
a work leaving party C disappointed C

Speaker 5. You will hear a woman talking about a book club she joined recently.

9. How did the members make her feel? 10. What type of book are they going to read next?

unintelligent A crime fiction A

unwelcome B horror fantasy B
relaxed C factual story C

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Section L1 (10 marks) DDAdvanced116
Listen and complete the notes that the woman makes in her notepad.

Greenacre Motors-Cars for Sale

Car type — Fiat (e.g.) Punto not Panda.

(1)___________________ doors
Miles on the clock - (2)___________________
Colour of car - (3)___________________
6 months of tax left
N.B. MUST RENEW IN (4)_______________

Complete service history? Yes .

One careful lady owner!
Insurance category: band 1 .

Engine capacity: (5)___________________.

Negatives = (6)_________________windows and
a small (7)_______________

Viewing appointment. Day? Thursday .

Time (8)_____________________

Contact name - (9)_____________________

Greenacres Postcode: (10)_____________________

Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear someone reading the news. From the information you hear, you must tick (√)
whether the statements are true or false, or the speaker doesn’t say. Remember that to be true a
statement must be correct in every detail, according to what you hear. There will now be a 20 second
pause to allow you to read the questions.

True False Doesn’t say

1. Teachers are demanding a pay rise of 7%.
2. The strike will last for two days.
3. Primary schools will be open.
4. This is the third teachers’ strike this year.
5. Mountain climbers have found an expensive dog.
6. Rescuers believe the dog was abandoned.
7. The dog is approximately four years old.
8. The music festival is four days long.
9. Tickets are available for Sunday.
10. It will be warm and dry this weekend.

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Section L3 (20 marks)

You are going to hear people talking in five different situations. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker 1. You will hear a man talking about a holiday he has just taken.

1. What did he think of the guides? 2. How did he feel about the food?

They were knowledgeable. A It was varied. A

They weren’t very fit. B There was plenty of it. B
They were very chatty C It was tasty. C

Speaker 2. You will hear a school receptionist talking to a parent.

3. How did Harry hurt his knee? 4. The nurse told Harry that he should

He fell over. A stay at home. A

He had a fight. B rest his knee for three days. B
In a football game. C visit the hospital. C

Speaker 3. You will hear a man talking about a trip he went on recently.

5. How long was the conference? 6. What does the man complain about?

two days A the flight A

four days B the weather B
six days C the food C

Speaker 4. You will hear a woman talking about the meal she had last night.

7. Where is the restaurant? 8. John didn’t like the meal because it was

next to a river A too expensive. A

in the city centre B unhealthy. B
close to her home C not cooked properly. C

Speaker 5. You will hear a student talking about a course he is about to go on.

9. Where did he learn about the course? 10. How much does his course cost?

a friend A 150 Euros A

his father B 220 Euros B
the Internet C 450 Euros C

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Section L1 (20 marks)

You will hear a guide speaking to visitors the night before they go on a walking tour of Norwich. For
questions one to five, listen to the recording and tick (√) the correct box. For questions six to ten, fill in the
missing information.

1. The reason the cathedral has survived so well is

A the defensive wall surrounding it.

B the material used to build it.
C its sheltered position.

2. The cathedral close is now regularly used by

A film companies.
B market traders.
C street performers.

3. Norwich Castle is now

A a luxury hotel.
B a museum.
C a prison.

4. Why was the Forum built?

A to provide a venue for local businesses

B to provide a larger library space
C to celebrate an important time in history

5. According to the guide, in the mall you will find

A good bargains.
B a variety of products.
C some of the best food in town.

6. The tour will start no earlier or later than

7. The group will split into three groups so that everyone

8. If you don’t want to , you’ll need to bring an umbrella

9. Please avoid in the cathedral.

10. You can buy in reception.

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Section L2 (20 marks)

You are going to hear five speakers talking about their schooldays. For questions one to ten, choose the
correct answer, A, B or C.

Speaker One

1. Where was the speaker educated? 2. What does she think was a disadvantage of her
education?
an exclusive private school A the lack of friends A
a large state school B the lack of variety B
at home C the lack of competition C

Speaker Two

3. What was the speaker’s favourite class at school? 4. When did the speaker get into trouble at school?

chemistry A on a school trip A

history B one lunchtime B
maths C during a lesson C

Speaker Three

5. What did the speaker like least about her 6. What did the speaker most like about her
schooldays? schooldays?
being bullied A the trip to Paris A
school dinners B some of her friends B
Year 6 homework C the long holidays C

Speaker Four

7. Where was the speaker’s secondary school? 8. What is the speaker’s happiest memory of school?

in a city A passing his exams A

on the coast B winning at athletics B
in the country C meeting his first girlfriend C

Speaker Five

9. What did the speaker find difficult 10. What school experience does
at secondary school? she still dream about?
fainting on stage in the morning
having a position of responsibility A A
assembly
sitting on stage with the Head Boy
the three science subjects B B
every morning
being laughed at by the teachers
being the youngest in her class C C
and students

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Section L3 (10 marks)

You are going to listen to part of an interview with charity fundraiser Kimberly Akers.

Answer all the questions below by marking the correct box with a tick (√).

1. Kimberley’s work is mostly done

A from her office at home.

B in different locations.
C at the head office.

2. Kimberley’s average day involves

A meeting different people.

B spending a lot of money.
C taking photographs.

3. Kimberley moved into charity work because she wanted to

A travel.
B contribute to society.
C work with someone she knew.

4. What does Kimberley think is most important in a fundraiser?

A being good with people

B having plenty of energy
C being a team player

5. Kimberley thinks that fundraising is

A less personal nowadays.

B more competitive than it was before.
C easier than it used to be.

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