Mock Listening 1 | TEC School of English

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Listening Part 1

Part 1

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 overhear two friends discussing a documentary film about the sea.

1 What do they agree about?

the inappropriate style of the commentary

the high quality of photography

the poor choice of narrators

2 During the discussion, the man reveals his

surprise that wildlife films are so popular.

irritation with environmental issues.

respect for underwater camera crews.

Extract Two

You hear part of a radio interview with a man called Gerald Barton who has travelled extensively.

3 How does Gerald use his website?

to publicise his computer company

to make contact with other travellers

to keep a record of where he's been

4 In each of the counties on his list, Gerald has

visited a well-known location.

engaged with the local culture.

spent a minimum of one night.

Extract Three

You hear part of a adio interview with Sarah Grey, who writes and illustrates children's books.

5 Sarah thinks her books are memorable because of the

simplicity of the stories.

nature of the pictures.

variety of the characters.

6 What is Sarah's opinion of the effect of television on children?

It gives them little time for reflection.

It stops them using their imagination.

It can cause them to be overexcited.

Listening Part 2

Part 2

You will hear a man called Tom Trueman giving a lecture about golf courses and the environment. For questions 7-14. complete the sentences.

Golf courses and the environment

The recent popularity of golf resulted from local success in 7 events

A demand for new golf courses attracted the interest of both 8 and businessmen.

Many developers made the mistake of building golf courses to 9 standards.

Golf courses tend to be used by people who live in 10

Some people think that golf courses look too much like 11

Trees planted on golf courses are often chosen because they 12

Tom suggests that golf courses could also be used as 13

Tom would like to see golf courses Integrated into both the 14 and the local ecology.

Listening Part 3

Part 3

You will hear part of an interview with two chefs, Jane and Chris, who both won prizes in the National Railway Chef of the Year competition. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

15 Jane admits that the greatest problem she faced during the competition was having to

be original when travelling at speed.

produce a meal with so little money.

work in a very small space.

prepare a meal so quickly.

16 What do both Chris and Jane feel is unique about their work?

the close contact with the customers

the need to do everything at the same time

the opportunity they have to be creative

the way they have to focus on the job

17 What do Chris and Jane feel about what they cook on board the train?

They approve of the menus provided for them.

They are more adventurous than other chefs.

They would like to have more freedom of choice.

They are happy to adapt their ideas to suit the job.

18 Chris thought being a railway chef would suit him mainly because he'd be able to

show his ability to work under pressure.

use the skills he had been trained for.

do something out of the ordinary.

satisfy his love of travelling.

19 What is often Jane's initial reaction when things spill over?

She asks another member of staff to help her clear up.

She blames the train driver for the accident.

She tells herself to keep a closer watch next time.

She says nasty things to the other staff.

20 What does Chris say caused his worst disaster?

leaving things to bum under the grill

dropping the main course on the floor

losing his concentration when cooking

not keeping an eye on the oven temperature

Listening Part 4

Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their future retirement.

TASK ONE

For questions 21-25, choose from the list A-H each speaker's present occupation.

A actor

B doctor

C architect

D farmer

E teacher

F accountant

G judge

H journalist

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 what each speaker is looking forward to doing when they retire.

A travelling to other countries

B sleeping longer

C taking exercise

D spending time with friends

E improving their garden

F reading widely

G taking up an artistic hobby

H learning a language

Speaker 1 26

Speaker 2 27

Speaker 3 28

Speaker 4 29

Speaker 5 30