Test 1

LISTENING

PART 1   Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime : theft  Personal information  Name :          Louise Taylor  Nationality  : 1   Date of birth :14 December 1977  Occupation : interior design  Reason for visit :  business ( to buy antique 2  )  Length of stay :  two months  Current address : 3  Apartments ( No 15 )   Details of theft  Items stolen  - a wallet containing approximately 4 £                        - a 5   Date of theft - 6   Possible time and place of theft  Location   :  outside the 7  at about 4 pm  Details of suspect  - some boys asked for the 8  then ran off                                - one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger                                - he was about 12, slim build with 9  hair  Crime reference number allocated :  10

 

PART 2  Questions 11-20

Induction talk for new apprentices

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letter, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

A get to know colleagues

B learn from any mistakes

C ask lots of questions

D react positively to feedback

E enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letter, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

A confidence-building

B making career plans

C completing difficult tasks

D making a weekly timetable

E reviewing progress

 

Questions 15-20

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20

A It is encouraged.  B There are some restrictions.  C It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15 using the internet  

16 Flexible working  

17 Booking holidays 

18 Working overtime 

19 Wearing trainers 

20 Bringing food to work 

 

PART 3   Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21 Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

 A  contain nearlyhalf the world's population.

 B  include most of the world's largest cities.

 C  are growing twice as fast as other cities

22 According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

 A  may bring pollution to the cities.

 B  may reduce the land available for agriculture

 C  may mean the countryside is spoilled by industry.

23 What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

 A  There were not enough of them.

 B  They were made of unsuitable materials

 C  They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24 What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

 A  take measure to restore ecosystems

 B  pay for a new flood prevention system

 C  stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25 What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

 A  greater coordination of activities

 B  more sharing of information

 C  agreement on shared policies.

Questions 26-30

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30

Decisions  A use visuals  B keep it short  C involve other students  D check the information is accurate  E provide a handout  F focus on one example  G do online research

 

Parts of the presentation

26 Historical background  

27 Geographical factors  

28 Past mistakes 

29 Future risks 

30 Interntional implications 

 

Part 4   Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy ( ocean energy )  Introduction  More energy required because of growth in population and 31    What's needed  renewable energy sources methods that won't create pollution  Wave energy  Advantage : waves provide a 32  source of renewable energy  Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems  Onshore systems may use a reservior  Problems :  waves can move in any 33   movement of sand, etc. on the 34  of the ocean may be affected  Tidal energy  Tides are more 35  than waves  Planned tidal lagoon in Wales: will be created in a 36  at Swansea breakwater ( dam ) containing 16 turbines rising tide forces water through 37  , driving the turbines in the reverse direction  Advantages:  not dependent on weather no 38  is required to make it work likely to create a number of 39    Problem:  may harm fish and birds, e.g, by affecting 40  and building up silt  Ocean thermal energy conversion  Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels.  Water brought to the surface in a pipe