Listening Practice Test 1 [C2] 7ESL Courses

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Question 1 of 14

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.

1.The speaker makes the point that…………..
- A. It is immoral that people prefer novels about bad marriages to good ones.
- B. It takes skill to write a memorable novel about miserable marriages.
- C. Fairy tales give readers false hopes about the reality of married life.
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Question 2 of 14

2. Question
2. ‘Madame Bovary’ is used to exemplify…
- A. the lengths women went to in order to avoid being socially outcast.
- B. how inescapable marriages make better stories.
- C. how divorce made it easier for women to escape unhappy marriages.
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Question 3 of 14

3. Question
Extract Two

3. When the woman was a bridesmaid at her brother’s wedding…………….
- A. she was embarrassed about taking the role because of her wheelchair.
- B. she was delighted that her childhood dreams had come true.
- C. she was sceptical about marriage in general.
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Question 4 of 14

4. Question
4. The woman’s experience at her friends’ wedding………….
- A. made her feel grateful to her friends for changing her outlook.
- B. made her feel equally conspicuous, but for different reasons.
- C. made her realise that disabled people could be treated better at functions.
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Question 5 of 14

5. Question
Extract Three

5. Recent demographic research in America has shown…………….
- A. a repeat of a former trend.
- B. surprising changes in the divorce rate.
- C. an increase in the cost of getting a divorce.
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Question 6 of 14

6. Question
6. One positive impact identified by the study is that the recession…………………
- A. reduced the incidence of violence within families.
- B. improved the relationship between children and parents.
- C. strengthened some marital relationships.
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Question 7 of 14

7. Question
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.
- Mastic is collected from a tree which looks like a smaller form of the (7) tree.
  
  Mastic resin will (8) only in the region around the Mediterranean.
  
  Basic tools like (9) are employed to remove impurities from the mastic.
  
  Crystals of mastic have been referred to as (10) in literature.
  
  The sale of mastic crystals is handled by a (11) to ensure that the growers get a fair deal.
  
  It is thought that mastic was first used as (12) by ancient peoples.
  
  When mastic is added to (13) it slows down the melting process.
  
  Flavoured drinks are made in (14) which have had mastic burned under them.
  
  Some people believe that mastic can help in the treatment of health problems, especially some (15) conditions.
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Question 8 of 14

8. Question
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

___________________________________________________________________________________

16. What point is made about the effect of the internet on language?
- A. It is making the standard written form of language obsolete.
- B. It will radically alter the way grammar rules are followed.
- C. It may have less serious consequences than feared.
- D. It will bring about more changes than TV and radio have.
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Question 9 of 14

9. Question
17. When discussing the main criticism of text messaging, George reveals
- A. his concern that there is insufficient research.
- B. his understanding of the annoyance some people feel.
- C. his certainty that the criticism is totally unfounded.
- D. his doubt as to how widespread the criticism is.
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Question 10 of 14

10. Question
18. What view is stated about abbreviations in texting?
- A. They are mainly to be found in commercial messages.
- B. Some are beginning to enter official documents.
- C. Adults are just as much to blame for them as teenagers.
- D. They are not as novel as many people imagine.
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Question 11 of 14

11. Question
19. When discussing the new genre of text-poetry, both researchers agree that
- A. limiting a poem to a fixed number of letters is unhelpful.
- B. it will never match some of the traditional verse forms.
- C. it has potential if the writer is gifted.
- D. the means of delivery is effective.
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Question 12 of 14

12. Question
20. What final conclusion do both the researchers reach about the state of English today?
- A. Language development need no longer be a concern in schools.
- B. The negative predictions about its decline are mistaken.
- C. Children’s written style is improving significantly.
- D. The pace of change is unprecedented.
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Question 13 of 14

13. Question
Part 4

– 10 questions –

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

___________________________________________________________________________________

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

___________________________________________________
- Speaker 1 (21)
  
  Speaker 2 (22)
  
  Speaker 3 (23)
  
  Speaker 4 (24)
  
  Speaker 5 (25)
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Question 14 of 14

14. Question
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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- Speaker 1 (26)
  
  Speaker 2 (27)
  
  Speaker 3 (28)
  
  Speaker 4 (29)
  
  Speaker 5 (30)
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Listening Practice Test 1 [C2]

Listening Practice Test 1 [C2]

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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.

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

2. Question

2. ‘Madame Bovary’ is used to exemplify…

3. Question

Extract Two

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

4. Question

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

5. Question

Extract Three

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

6. Question

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

7. Question

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.

Mastic is collected from a tree which looks like a smaller form of the (7) tree.

Mastic resin will (8) only in the region around the Mediterranean.

Basic tools like (9) are employed to remove impurities from the mastic.

Crystals of mastic have been referred to as (10) in literature.

The sale of mastic crystals is handled by a (11) to ensure that the growers get a fair deal.

It is thought that mastic was first used as (12) by ancient peoples.

When mastic is added to (13) it slows down the melting process.

Flavoured drinks are made in (14) which have had mastic burned under them.

Some people believe that mastic can help in the treatment of health problems, especially some (15) conditions.

8. Question

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

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

9. Question

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

10. Question

18. What view is stated about abbreviations in texting?

11. Question

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

12. Question

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

13. Question

Part 4

– 10 questions –

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

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

Speaker 1 (21)

Speaker 2 (22)

Speaker 3 (23)

Speaker 4 (24)

Speaker 5 (25)

14. Question

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