Test 2

LISTENING

SECTION 1   Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

Transport Survey

Example Travelled to town today:  by

Name: Luisa 1  Address: 2  White Stone Rd Area: Bradfield Postcode: 3  Occupation: 4  Reason for visit to town: to go to the 5  Suggestions for improvement: better 6  have more footpaths more frequent 7  Things that would encourage cycling to work: having 8  parking places for bicycles being able to use a 9  at work the opportunity to have cycling 10  on busy roads

 

SECTION 2    Question 11-20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter A,B or C.

New city developments

11  The idea for the two new developments in the city came from

A local people

B the City Council.

C the SWRDC.

12 What is unusual about Brackenside pool?

A its architectural  style

B its heating system

C its method of water treatment

13 Local newspapers have raised worries about

A the late opening date.

B the cost of the project.

C the size of the facilities

14 What decision has not yet been made about the pool?

A whose statue will be at the door

B the exact opening times

C who will open it

 

Questions 15-20

Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 15-20.

Features A ancient forts B waterways C ice and snow D jewels E local animals F mountains G music and film H space travel I volcanoes

Areas of the world

15 Asia 

16 Antarctica 

17 South America 

18 North America 

19 Europe 

20 Africa 

 

SECTION 3   Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?

A camping

B climbing

C collecting

D hunting

E reading

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?

A to examine ancient carvings

B to experienc ean isolated place

C to formulate a new theory

D to learn survival skills

E to study the impact of an extreme environment

 

Questions 25-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

25 According to Victor and Olivia, academics thougth that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to

A the fact that Eastern countries were far away.

B the lack of materials for boat building

C the directions of the winds and currents.

26 Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl's raft journey?

A to overcome a research setback

B to demonstrate a personal quality

C to test a new theory

27 What was the most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?

A the fact that he was the first person to do it

B the speed of crossing the Pacific

C the use of authentic construction methods

28 Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?

A to build a stone statue

B to sail a reed boat

C to learn the local language

29 In Olivia's opinion, Heyerdahl's greatest influence was on

A theories about Polynesian origins.

B the development of archaeological methodology.

C establish archaeology as an academic subject.

30 Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver's textbook?

A Its style is out of date.

B Its content is over-simplified

C Its methodology is flawed.

 

SECTION 4   Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets greater 31  among companies increase in power of large 32  companies rising 33  in certain countries External influences on businesses more discussion with 34  before making business decisions. environmental concerns which may lead to more 35  Business structures more teams will be formed to work on a particular 36  businesses may need to offer hours that are 37  , or the chance to work remotely Management styles increasing need for managers to provide good 38  changes influenced by 39  taking senior roles Changes in the economy service sector continues to be important increasing value of intellectual property more and more 40  workers