Practice Test 50
In the Listening Test 50, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on what you hear.Section 1 is a conversation between a man and a woman as the man joins a local library.
Section 2 is a radio presenter interviewing a doctor.
Section 3 is a conversation among 3 people about the use of university computers.
Section 4 is an extract from a university seminar given by a student.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
WESTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
| FULL NAME | Peter Adrien Canden |
| ADDRESS | Flat 5 53 1________ Street Finsbury |
| POSTCODE | 2___________ |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 8th July 3___________ |
| HOME TEL | none |
| MOBILE TEL | 4_____________ |
| PROOF OF RESIDENCE PROVIDED | 5_____________ |
Questions 6-8
Circle THREE letters A-F. Write answers next to 6-8 on your answer sheet.
What type of books does Peter like?
A Wildlife books
B Romance books
C Travel books
D Historical novels
E Science Fiction novels
F Mystery books
Question 9-10
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
9 How much does it cost to join the library?_____________________
10 How much does it cost to rent a DVD?_______________________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 11 -14 on your answer sheet.
List FOUR reasons given for people needing blood transfusions.
11 _________________________________
12 _________________________________
13 _________________________________
14 _________________________________
Questions 15-20
Complete the 2 sets of notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Blood
Types of Blood O, A, B + AB
Component Parts
| PART | USED FOR |
| red blood cells | 15___________________to cells |
| white blood cells | help patients’ 16_____________ |
| platelets | blood clotting |
| plasma | 17____________the other blood parts |
| GIVING BLOOD DAYS | Wednesday + next 2 days |
| WHERE | Westley General Hospital. 18___________Department |
| WHEN | Between 9.00 am and 19_____________ |
– MUST be healthy
– be 20______________or over
– weigh more than 110 pounds
– have had no tattoos this year
– not have donated blood within past 56 days
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Question 21-27
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| The 4 labs below can be used by undergraduates. Other computer labs can only be used by postgraduates and 21________________ | |
| Lab Locations Wimborne | Johnson Building |
| Franklin | Computer Sciences Building |
| Salisbury | 22__________________ |
| Court | Johnson Building |
| Reservations 23_________________ a day unless computers are free Write reservation in book 24____________________ (Penalty for erasing someone else’s reservation – 1-year ban) | |
| User Name | jamessmith2 |
| Password | 25_________________ |
| Printing | Pick up print outs from 26___________in Franklin |
| Costs | 27_________________ |
Questions 28-30
Choose the correct letters A-C. Write answers next to 28-30 on your answer sheet.
28 The introductory computer course that James decides to take is__
A beginner.
B intermediate.
C advanced.
29 The computer laboratory for James’ introductory computer course is in___
A Wimborne
B Franklin
C Court
30 James will take his introductory computer course___
A on Thursday at 2.00 pm.
B on Tuesday at 4.30 pm.
C on Tuesday at 5.00 pm
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Question 31-35
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The Shinkansen or Bullet Train
| Safety | No deaths (bar 1 from passenger misadventure) since its launch in 31 ______________ |
| Speed | Holds world train record for the 32 ____________________ of 261.8 kph. 500 series Nozumi’s fastest speed is 300kph. |
| Punctuality | Punctual to within the second. All bullet trains for 1 year were a total of 33__________late. |
| History | First used on Tokyo to Osaka route. Old models have now been retired. 300, 500, and 700 are recent models. |
| Services | Nozomi trains stop at the 34 _________________ Hikari stop more frequently. Kodama trains stop at 35 ___________________ |
Question 36-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
36 French TGV locomotives pull the T6V trains from both ends using a______________________
37 Japanese ground is unsuitable for the TGV type of train because it is__________________and the tracks frequently curve horizontally and vertically.
38 An extra advantage of the Japanese electric car system is that it can act as a ______________
39 Even after the power supply is cut off in the electric car system, electricity is still produced by_______________
40 Huge improvements in power, operability, and safety administration have been made possible by advances in _________