Listening 12 | 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. In the exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Extract One

You hear a man talking to a friend who's just arrived at an airport.

1 They disagree about whether the woman's flight

represented good value for money.

managed to keep to the schedule.

offered a good level of comfort.

2 What is the man suggesting for the future?

changing the airline

changing the arrival airport

changing the means of transport

Extract Two

You hear a science teacher telling a friend about her work.

3 What does she say about kids using the Internet as a source of information?

It has changed the nature of the teacher's role

It should only happen with the teacher's guidance

It can't take the place of the teacher's input on a subject

4 How does she feel about the type of teaching she does?

keen to keep changing it to meet students' needs

sorry that other teachers don't want to adopt it

convinced that it is proving to be effective

Extract Three

You hear a new album being reviewed on a music radio station.

5 What aspect of the recording made the greatest impression on the woman?

where it was made

the style of the finished product

the range of instruments used on it

6 What does the man feel is different about this band?

the originality of their sound

the consistent quality of the tracks

the way they've blended various musical influences

Listening Part 2

Part 2

You will hear a student called Jon giving a class presentation about the llama, an animal that comes originally from South America. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences. In the exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

THE LLAMA

Jon says that llamas and alpacas are generally distinguished by the shape of the 7

Jon discovered that the wild ancestor of the llama was mostly 8 in colour.

In ancient times, domesticated llamas most often worked in 9 areas

Jon says that the word 10 is most often used by humans when talking about llamas.

Jon found out that well-trained llamas only spit and kick if they feel 11

Jon describes the noise made by llamas for usual communications as a 12

Jon says that llama fleece is popular with weavers because it contains no 13

The commonest products made from llama hair are 14

Listening Part 3

Part 3

You will hear an interview with a young film director. Lauren Casio, who is taking about her life and work. For questions 15-20. choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. In the exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

15 Lauren was encouraged to follow a career as a film-maker because her teachers

could see that she had potential.

found her early attempts highly original.

were impressed by her level of motivation.

appreciated her ability to work within a budget.

16 How does Lauren respond when asked about critics of film school?

She thinks they would benefit from going to one.

She defends the record of the one that she attended.

She agrees that it's less useful for certain types of work.

She regrets that it is the only option for poorer students.

17 Lauren didn't start making full-length feature films sooner because

she wanted to be sure of her ability first.

she had a bad experience with an early attempt.

she wasn't lucky enough to have the opportunity.

she didn't manage to find the financial backing she needed.

18 What does Lauren say about the characters in her films?

She tries to surprise her audience with them.

She likes them to fit into well defined types.

She accepts that the men may be more interesting.

She sets out to make them as complicated as possible.

19 How does Lauren feel now about the film Hidden Valley Dreams?

She regrets the setting she chose for it.

She regards it as being far from perfect.

She's surprised that it's proved so popular.

She wishes she'd spent more time on the plot.

20 How does Lauren feel when she goes to give talks in schools?

unsure whether to reveal her humble background

worried that she might give the kids unrealistic ambitions

slightly uncomfortable with the idea of being a role model

concerned that she may not command the respect of the students

Listening Part 4

Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about falling asleep in a public place. In the exam, write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

TASK ONEFor questions 21-25. choose from the list (A-H) the reason each gives for falling asleep in the place they did.

A to keep someone company

B as a result of physical exertion

C to save money

D as preparation for physical activity

E to avoid inconveniencing others

F as a result of some treatment

G to avoid a long walk home

H to prove something to themselves

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) how each speaker felt afterwards.

A embarrassed by the situation

B aware of physical discomfort

C offended by the reactions of others

D pleased to have had some rest

E worried about the risk taken

F grateful for a way of passing the time

G happy to have followed local customs

H disgusted by the conditions

Speaker 1 26

Speaker 2 27

Speaker 3 28

Speaker 4 29

Speaker 5 30