Practice Test 53
In the Listening Test 53, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.
Section 1 is a conversation between a man and a woman discussing the repair of a television.
Section 2 is a policeman giving a safety talk to new students at the University of Westley.
Section 3 is a conversation between a student and her tutor discussing an essay.
Section 4 is a lecture on food science.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-3
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
DRURY’S ELECTRICAL STORE WORK FORM
| Example | Answer |
| Customer’s Name | Phillipa Hutton |
| Address | 13 Glen Avenue Westley |
| Postcode | 1_________________________ |
| Home Tel. | 01748 524965 |
| Mobile Tel. | 2 __________________________ |
| Customer Receipt | Yes/ No |
| Date of Repair Enquiry | 3 ___________________________ |
| Job Number | J25 |
| Problem | New TV doesn’t work |
Questions 4-5
Circle the correct letter A-D. Write answers next to 4-5 on your answer sheet.
4 Which room did Jane want to use the new television?
A The dining room
B The kitchen
CThe bedroom
DThe study
5 What will Jane do while the man is looking at her new television?
A She’ll wait in the shop
B She’ll come back tomorrow
C She’ll go shopping and come back in half an hour
D She’ll go shopping and come back in an hour
Questions 6-10
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
6 What was the problem with the television?_______________
7 What day is Jane’s nephew’s birthday next week?_______________
8 How old will Jane’s nephew be next week?_______________
9 What does Jane think her nephew would like for his birthday?_______________
10 What time will Jane go back to the shop tomorrow?_______________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
11 Who has organized the safety talk?_______________
12 What crime is most common amongst students?_______________
13 Where does PC Fair suggest that students can hide their belongings?_______________
14 What should you take with you when you visit an insurance broker about your belongings?_______________
15 What does PC Fair say that you can use to mark your property?_______________
Questions 16-20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
UNI. SAFETY TALK
At Home
DOORS
Lock the front door & ask 16________________________to put a lock on bedroom door.
Fit chain and keep it fastened while at home
WINDOWS
Lock windows, install extra locks and 17 ______________________24 hours.
If frightened, tell someone in the hall. 18____________________ at the Union or go to the police.
Going Home
Walking homestay in 19_________________________ with good light + don’t be alone.
2 late regular night minibuses – a priority for women.
Taxi better than walking – licensed taxis only and from the rank.
Keep mobile with you with trusted taxi number inside.
Most Important Thing – 20______________________
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-26
Circle the correct letter A-C. Write answers next to 21-26 on your answer sheet.
21 What is Rachel’s extended essay about?
A Hospitals
B Factories
C Towns
22 What did Rachel mainly use to help her with her essay?
A A book
B The internet
C Magazines
23 How does Rachel feel about her essay at the moment?
A Happy
B Quite happy
C Not happy
24 Which part of Rachel’s extended essay did Dr. Jones like best?
A The introduction
B The middle
C The conclusion
25 Which part of Rachel’s essay does Dr. Jones most want Rachel to change?
A The statistics tables
B The statistics analysis
C The bibliography
26 By when does Rachel’s essay have to be finally given in?
A 21st April
B 24th April
C 28th April
Questions 27-30
Complete Dr. Jones’ notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Book | Author | Where to get it |
| Great 19th Century Reform | Mark Needham | _______________________ in library |
| Article in “History Monthly” | Jim Wood | 28 ________________________in library |
| 29___________________________ | Rob Jenkins | InterLibrary Loan |
| Reform and the Nineteenth Century | 30 ___________________________ | From me |
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31-36
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
31 Where did garlic originally come from?______________
32 What time of year does garlic begin its growth cycle?______________
33 What, along with its small leaves, is the key to garlic’s survival in harsh climates?______________
34 According to an ancient Egyptian record, how many sicknesses can garlic be used to treat?______________
35 In ancient Egypt, how much garlic could buy you a good slave?______________
36 What did Europeans in the Middle Ages believe garlic could help stop?______________
Questions 37-40
Complete the summary below of the second half of the food science lecture on garlic.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Today investigations into garlic have shown that it can help cure and prevent many diseases as it boosts the 37________________________During World War 2 it was even used as 38_______________________when other drugs were not available.
Although expert opinion differs on many aspects of garlic use, it is agreed that using 39_______________________ is the best form. This contains the most “allicin”, a compound that is efficient at killing many types of bacteria and when heated, has beneficial effects in the blood. Indian doctors have recently shown its help in preventing such ailments as arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and 40__________________________