Recording 1
Listening · 10 min · 10 questions
Question group 11 – 10
Questions 1-10. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Film Club
Membership information
The club meets every 2 weeks.
No 1 limit.
Student membership costs £ 2 per season.
Members get:
Free entry to club films.
£ 3 reduction on other films at the cinema.
Members are entitled to 3 hours' free 4.
Films to be shown:
Oct 14: Pablo
About a child in 5 who’s run away from home and wins a 6 competition on TV.
Oct 28: The Soldier
With live 7 accompaniment.
Made in the year 8.
Type of film: a 9.
Nov 11: Tiger
Cartoon aimed at adults.
Followed by a 10 given by the director.
Recording 2
Listening · 10 min · 10 questions
Question group 111 – 16
Questions 11-16. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
- 11.
What reason does the manager give for moving to a new office building?
- AA. to have more space
- BB. to pay less rent
- CC. to be in a central location
- 12.
What is best about the new office building?
- AA. the air-conditioning system
- BB. the amount of natural light
- CC. the low level of noise
- 13.
When will the office move take place?
- AA. after the sales conference
- BB. after the end of the tax year
- CC. after the annual holiday period
- 14.
What information about the new location is already on the company website?
- AA. where to park
- BB. places to eat
- CC. public transport
- 15.
What should employees deal with straight away?
- AA. giving details of damaged furniture
- BB. throwing away unnecessary papers
- CC. taking home personal items
- 16.
Staff will need to put folders containing confidential details
- AA. into packing boxes
- BB. into grey plastic bags
- CC. into new filing cabinets
Question group 217 – 18
Questions 17-18. Which TWO things do people often forget when lifting heavy things? Choose TWO letters, A-E. A. keep your head up B. do not bend your back C. do not turn your body D. use handles E. stand with feet apart
17. 17
18. 18
Question group 319 – 20
Questions 19-20. Choose TWO things staff should do when moving papers. Choose TWO letters, A-E. A. wear a face mask B. open the windows C. wear gloves D. take frequent breaks E. drink plenty of water
19. 19
20. 20
Recording 3
Listening · 10 min · 10 questions
Question group 121 – 26
Questions 21-26. Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
- 21.Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
- 22.Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
- 23.Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
- 24.Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
- 25.Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
- 26.Label the diagram below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 21-26.
Question group 227 – 30
Questions 27-30. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
- 27.
What do John and Debbie think will surprise visitors to the Education House building?
- AA. how high the building is
- BB. where the main entrance is
- CC. what is on the outside walls
- 28.
What is their reaction to the findings on staff productivity in the building?
- AA. They think the findings are predictable.
- BB. They believe more research should be done.
- CC. They suggest the findings are reported in the media.
- 29.
What do they think about the ‘edge space’ in the building?
- AA. It might be unpopular with staff.
- BB. It is a surprising part of the design.
- CC. It is an area for managers.
- 30.
What could be a problem for the building's water system?
- AA. the reaction of the staff
- BB. the completion date
- CC. the possible health hazards
Recording 4
Listening · 10 min · 10 questions
Question group 131 – 40
Questions 31-40. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Write no more than 1 words for each answer.
Biomass fuel
Biomass is waste plant material, e.g., sawdust, straw.
Biomass briquettes can be used as domestic or industrial fuel.
Benefits of biomass briquettes
Financial: no 31 for materials
Convenience: clean and easy to handle and 32
Production by machine
Biomass is first converted to a 33, then other substances are added.
The machine expels the mixture through 34 of different shapes.
N.B. Only a relatively small amount of 35 is needed to operate the machine.
Production by hand
Biomass is mixed with water and sticky material, e.g., 36, and then pressed into shape.
Current use
Europe and the USA
Briquettes have been in use for some time for 37.
The use of briquettes made from wood has increased rapidly.
India and China
1990s: Briquette manufacture began.
2002: China had about 600 38.
Uganda
Customers are mainly public institutions or 39.
Prospects for biomass fuel
The 40 is likely to increase.