Listening Section 1

Listening Section 1: Living in Easthill
Questions 1 to 5
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Cheapest accommodation is in 1......................... flat. Look on 2............................ for studio flats. New requirement from landlords show documents about your 3.......... Check if 4............. and ........... are included in rent. Best to buy 5.......................bus pass.
Questions 6-10
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Blooms Leisure Club For nonmembers Caf Equipment Facilities Support Guided tour available Good Life Centre 6..........for free
7................members get 10% discount Closed at present Wide range of machines Machines arranged for doing 8............ Full-size swimming pool is now All-weather tennis courts; small pool 9.............. Consult qualified trainers Personal trainer always available 10.................... only
Listening Section 2: Travel

Section 2: Questions 11 to 20
Questions 11 to 18
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 11. What did the speakers friend say about his volunteering and travel experience?
1. He felt part of the community he visited. 2. It was a cheap way to travel a long distance. 3. The training he received on the trip was very useful.
12. The recent survey shows that increasingly travellers want

1. to avoid standard tourist destinations. 2. to have more contact with local people. 3. to feel that they can contribute something.
13. What does the speaker recommend in a voluntouring trip?

1. combining different activities 2. learning the language before you go 3. making sure the climate suits you
14.The speaker says you should think about your interests and
1. how long the trip will last 2. who else will go on the same trip 3. what skills you can offer on the trip
15. The speaker says an important benefit of 'voluntourism' for the traveller is
1. learning about local customs 2. being looked after by local people 3. travelling by local transport
16. The speaker recommends getting a business to sponsor your 'voluntourism' trip
1. because it saves money which you can donate to local people 2. because local people will take you more seriously 3. because businesses are interested in local markets.
17. Why does the speaker say trips that combine work and holidays are a good idea?
1. They encourage travellers to go back to the places they visit 2. They mean travellers visit places they would not otherwise 3. They reduce the damage travellers cause to the environment
18. What criticism was made in a recent newspaper article about 'voluntourism'?
1. The trips are too short to provide meaningful experiences. 2. People only go on the trips because it is fashionable at present 3. None of the money volunteers pay reaches the local communities
Questions 19 and 20
For each question 19 and 20, choose TWO letters, A-F 19. Which TWO things should you check when researching possible voluntourism trips?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. the size of the group of volunteers what qualifications are needed how long the scheme has been running the history of the country who your family can contact what insurance cover is included
20. Which TWO things should you always take on any voluntourism trip?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. journal phrasebook medical supplies credit card camera gifts
Listening Section 3: 1st Year Students

Section 3: Questions 21 30
Questions 21 24
Questions 21 and 22. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO courses had Jill considered to be interesting when choosing a course?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. archaeology architecture business administration industrial design information management
Questions 23 and 24. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO aspects of student life does Desmond find difficult?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. prioritising tasks controlling finances getting information from lectures working silently in the library getting to know other students
Questions 25 30
Who will do the following tasks?

1. Desmond 2. Jill 3. both Desmond and Jill
Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 25-30. 25. design experiment structure 26. get advice from statistics tutor 27. compare examples of previous research 28. investigate possible support from IT Section 29. organise focus groups 30. speak at presentation
Listening Section 4: Nature Focus

Section 4: Questions 31 40
Questions 31 40
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer River Turtles Nesting habits 31. The arrau turtles shell is approximately .................long. 32. A female arrau deposits at least ....................every night. 33. River terrapins make a noise similar to ................... 34. Male river terrapins heads change ....................in the breeding season. Threats 35 Alexander von Humboldt estimated that ..............................jars of oil were produced at Rio Orinoco. 36. River terrapins used to be protected by a system of .................. for egg collectors. 37. River turtles are used in traditional ............................ in Asia. 38. River turtles can reproduce for several ........................if they are unharmed. Farming as a solution? 39. Turtle farmers are encouraged not to sell turtles until they are ..................... 40. It is uncertain whether turtle farming will be successful in ..................... terms.

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Listening Section 1: Living in Easthill

Listening Section 2: Travel

12. The recent survey shows that increasingly travellers want

13. What does the speaker recommend in a voluntouring trip?

Listening Section 3: 1st Year Students

Who will do the following tasks?

Listening Section 4: Nature Focus

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