Listening Practice Test 1 [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.

1.The speaker makes the point that…………..

2. ‘Madame Bovary’ is used to exemplify…

Extract Two

3. When the woman was a bridesmaid at her brother’s wedding…………….

4. The woman’s experience at her friends’ wedding………….

Extract Three

5. Recent demographic research in America has shown…………….

6. One positive impact identified by the study is that the recession…………………

Part 2

-9 questions-

You will hear a nutritionist talking about the production and uses of mastic, a spice that is found in the Mediterranean area. For questions 7 – 15, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

Part 3

– 5 questions –

You will hear part of a discussion between two language experts, George Steadman and Angela Conti, who are talking about how advances in communication are affecting English usage.

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. What point is made about the effect of the internet on language?

17. When discussing the main criticism of text messaging, George reveals

18. What view is stated about abbreviations in texting?

19. When discussing the new genre of text-poetry, both researchers agree that

20. What final conclusion do both the researchers reach about the state of English today?

Part 4

– 10 questions –

You will hear five short extracts in which students talk about doing an internship, professional work experience in a company.

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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 reason each speaker gives for choosing the internship.

A. a friend’s recommendation

B. the company’s good reputation

C. the convenience of the location

D. the chance to relate theory to practice

E. the opportunity to work outdoors

F. the international make-up of the company

G. the chance to travel

H. the opportunity to work with an expert

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TASK TWO

For questions 26 – 30, choose from the list (A – H) what unexpected experience each speaker had during their internship.

A. being given a lot of responsibility

B. making a future career decision

C. making life-long friends

D. using cutting-edge technology

E. making useful contacts

F. being offered a permanent job

G. winning an award

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