Listening Test 12 Volume 1

Listening Section 1

Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 10:

Questions 1-2

Choose the correct letter from A- C for each answer.

Example: Why is Peter tired?

A The exam was long.

B He got up early this morning.

C He studied until late the previous night.

1 Why can’t Peter relax over the three-week vacation?

A He needs to earn some money
B He’s worried about next semester.
C He can’t afford to go away.

2 What does Crystal plan to do on the holidays?

A She’s going to visit her family
B She’s going to get a job.
C She hasn’t got any idea.

Questions 3-5

Listen to the directions and identify the place names of Questions 3-5 on the campus map below.

Choose your answers from the list of place names in the box.

NOTE: there are more place names listed than you will need

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Questions 6-7

Complete the sentences below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

First, Peter and Crystal must have a/an 6 

Peter and Crystal arrange to meet at 7 on Friday.

Questions 8-10

Complete the table below.

Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Listening Section 2

Listen carefully and answer Questions 11 to 20:

Questions 11-13

Choose the correct letter from A-C for each answer.

11 The main aim of the festival spokesperson at the gathering is to

A welcome visitors to Brisbane
B give away some tickets to the Brisbane Festival.
C provide information regarding the Festival.

12 The program for the Brisbane Festival includes performers from

A local and international destinations
B Australian, Asian and European destinations
C Australian and international destinations.

13 The Brisbane Festival will schedule activities and performances

A at indoor and outdoor venues
B over 290 days.
C in traditional performance centres around the city.

Questions 14-20

Complete the table below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Listening Section 3

Listen carefully and answer Questions 21 to 30:

Question 21

Choose the correct letter from A – C for each answer.

21 Who are Nancy and Jenny?

A students from Singapore and Malaysia
B students who have travelled to Singapore and Malaysia
C students who have researched Singapore and Malaysia

Questions 22-24

Complete the table below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

COUNTRY PROFILES

Questions 25-30

Complete the sentences below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Australia’s relationship with Singapore has been 25 Tirade between Singapore and Australia is 26

Singapore and Malaysia share US and 27 as their top trading partners.

There has been an increase in 28 between Australia and Malaysia.

Nancy found that the government in Singapore invested a lot in 29

Nancy and Jenny thought that Malaysia has a good balance of 30 customs.

Listening Section 4

Listen carefully and answer Questions 31 to 40:

Questions 31-32

Complete the notes below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

For 31 there have been vegetarians.

True vegans will only eat food which 32

Questions 33-34

Choose TWO letters from A-E for each answer.

Which two reasons are NOT given in the lecture for adopting vegetarianism?

A religious beliefs

B environmental reasons

C peer pressure

D cost

E social acceptance

Questions 35-36

Choose TWO letters from A-E for each answer.

Which two health issues are NOT used in the lecture to promote vegetarianism as healthy?

A reduced heart disease

B lower risk of contracting cancer

C reduced blood sugar levels

D fewer weight-related problems

E lower risk of stomach ulcers

Questions 37-39

Complete the following table.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

VITAMIN AND MINERAL INTAKE

Question 40

Complete the sentence below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer.

The website address given for the UK Vegetarian Society is 40