Listening Practice Test 2 [C2]

Part 1

-6 questions-

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 – 6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear a man talking about a new project being launched in a group of small Atlantic islands.

1.What is the main objective of the project?

A. to raise environmental awareness
B. to encourage tourism in the islands
C. to follow the movements of tides

2. What is the speaker’s opinion of the new project?

A. The idea is over-ambitious.
B. The approach is innovative.
C. The experiment is unscientific.

Extract Two

You hear part of an interview with an art critic, in which an exhibition featuring the latest work of photographer Tim Fitzgerald is discussed.

3. What is the art critic’s opinion of Fitzgerald’s latest work?

A. It demonstrates his lack of artistic range.
B. It compares favourably with his previous work.
C. It shows his poor understanding of relationships.

4. The art critic says that Fitzgerald’s pictures in the current show............

A. are unsuitable for rounding off the exhibition.
B. do not manage to engage the visitor’s interest.
C. lack artistic originality.

Extract Three

You hear a woman talking on the radio about her favourite piece of music.

5. How does the speaker say she feels when listening to her favourite piece of music?

A. engrossed
B. nostalgic
C. inspired

6. The speaker believes that critics of her favourite music are wrong to..................

A. doubt the level of its popularity.
B. disregard the composer’s skills.
C. underrate it for its wide appeal.

Part 2

-9 questions-

You will hear a radio programme about Biomimicry, the science of copying nature in order to create new technologies. For questions 1-9, complete the spaces with a word or a short phrase.

1. Biomimicry imitates nature’s structures, processes and to create new ideas.

2. Velcro was developed after its inventor observed the sticking qualities of one particular plant’s .

3. Wood has the beneficial feature of being able to

4. The synthetic ‘wood’ created for the post office will not according to surrounding environmental conditions.

5. The Namibian Fog Basking beetle uses its ability to in order to live in harsh conditions.

6. A on the beetle’s shell repels water and aids the formation of large droplets.

7. The Sahara Forest project utilised this concept in the design of a .

8. The ‘Able Project’ uses from the composting process as an input to the fish farm.

9. The extinction of one species of has prevented scientists from finding a cure for excess stomach acid.

Part 3

- 5 questions -

You will hear a discussion in which two marine biologists, Gina Kelso and Thomas Lundman, talk about an award-winning television film they made about wildlife in Antarctica.

For questions 16 – 20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear

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16. Gina’s interest in marine biology dates from

A. her earliest recollections of life in Africa.
B. one memorable experience in childhood.
C. the years she spent studying in England.
D. a postgraduate research project she led.

17. The first wildlife TV series they both worked on

A. made use of a previously untried format.
B. was not filmed in a natural environment.
C. was not intended to be taken too seriously.
D. required them to do background research.

18. How did Thomas feel when he was asked to produce the programmes about Antarctica?

A. disappointed not to be presenting the series
B. surprised that people thought he was suitable
C. uncertain how well he would get on with the team
D. worried about having to spend the winter there

19. When they were in Antarctica, they would have appreciated

A. a less demanding work schedule.
B. more time to study certain animals.
C. a close friend to share their feelings with.
D. a chance to share their work with colleagues.

20. What was most impressive about the whales they filmed?

A. the unusual sounds the whales made
B. the number of whales feeding in a small bay
C. how long the whales stayed feeding in one area
D. how well the whales co-operated with each other

Part 4

- 10 questions -

You will hear five short extracts in which different people are talking about taking a gap year – the time which some young people take off from their studies to gain other experience.

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You will hear the recording twice. While you listen, you must complete both tasks.

TASK ONE

For questions 21 – 25, choose from the list (A – H) what each speaker did during their gap year.

A. taught a language

B. travelled widely

C. worked in an office

D. did voluntary work

E. taught a sport

F. worked in a hotel

G. worked as a tour guide

H. went on an organised expedition

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Speaker 1 (21)

Speaker 2 (22)

Speaker 3 (23)

Speaker 4 (24)

Speaker 5 (25)

TASK TWO

For questions 26 – 30, choose from the list (A – H) which benefit of having a gap year each speaker mentions.

A. making long-lasting friendships

B. overcoming financial problems

C. increased independence

D. improved linguistic skills

E. dealing with disappointment

F. a renewed sense of adventure

G. a more mature approach to studying

H. a chance to consider future plans

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Speaker 1 (26)

Speaker 2 (27)

Speaker 3 (28)

Speaker 4 (29)

Speaker 5 (30)

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1. Question

Part 1

-6 questions-

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 – 6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear a man talking about a new project being launched in a group of small Atlantic islands.

1.What is the main objective of the project?

2. Question

2. What is the speaker’s opinion of the new project?

3. Question

Extract Two

You hear part of an interview with an art critic, in which an exhibition featuring the latest work of photographer Tim Fitzgerald is discussed.

3. What is the art critic’s opinion of Fitzgerald’s latest work?

4. Question

4. The art critic says that Fitzgerald’s pictures in the current show............

5. Question

Extract Three

You hear a woman talking on the radio about her favourite piece of music.

5. How does the speaker say she feels when listening to her favourite piece of music?

6. Question

6. The speaker believes that critics of her favourite music are wrong to..................

7. Question

Part 2

-9 questions-

You will hear a radio programme about Biomimicry, the science of copying nature in order to create new technologies. For questions 1-9, complete the spaces with a word or a short phrase.

1. Biomimicry imitates nature’s structures, processes and to create new ideas.

2. Velcro was developed after its inventor observed the sticking qualities of one particular plant’s .

3. Wood has the beneficial feature of being able to

4. The synthetic ‘wood’ created for the post office will not according to surrounding environmental conditions.

5. The Namibian Fog Basking beetle uses its ability to in order to live in harsh conditions.

6. A on the beetle’s shell repels water and aids the formation of large droplets.

7. The Sahara Forest project utilised this concept in the design of a .

8. The ‘Able Project’ uses from the composting process as an input to the fish farm.

9. The extinction of one species of has prevented scientists from finding a cure for excess stomach acid.

8. Question