Practice Test 104
In the Listening Test 104, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on said recordings.
Section 1 is a conversation between a sociology student who is doing research on the town’s new community centre and a resident.
Section 2 is an audio tour for Hampstead in the city of London.
Section 3 is a conversation between a tutor and a student talking about a case study.
Section 4 is a part of a lecture given to the economy students on how to make most of their course.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT SURVEY
| Example | Answer |
| Survey on: | community centre |
| Age: | 1________________ |
| Postcode: | 2________________ |
| COMPUTER FACILITIES ALREADY USED | |
| Where? | 3________________ |
| SPORTS FACILITIES ALREADY USED | |
| Where? | 4________________ |
| EDUCATION FACILITIES ALREADY USED | |
| Where? | 5________________ |
Questions 6-10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
| New sports: | 6________________ |
| Classes organized only for: | 7________________ |
| Education classes: | 8________________ |
| Willing to pay about: | £ 9________________ for new classes. |
| Possible frequency of visits, if improvements made? | 10_______________ a week |
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C , and write answers next to 11-15 on your answer sheet.
11 The Dark which makes up Hampstead Heath is
A very large.
B fairly large.
C fairly small.
12 According the speaker Hampstead underground station is
A the shallowest in the system.
B the deepest in the system.
C the oldest in London.
13 The speaker suggests that after their walk people might want to
A have a meal in the famous restaurants.
B avoid Hampstead village as it is very busy.
C visit Hampstead village to look at the shops.
14 The houses in the Vale of the Heath are built
A on the edge of the heath.
B on the heath itself.
C opposite the heath.
15 The speaker advises walkers to remove their headphones to
A hear the silence away from the traffic.
B ensure they are not being followed.
C listen to the noises in the park.
Questions 16-20
Choose FIVE answers below and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 16-20.
Which activity can be done at each of the following locations on the heath?
Activities
A have picnics
B go fishing
C view London
D have a swim
E attend concerts
F watch plays
G have snacks
Locations on the Heath
16 Kenwood House
17 grassy slopes
18 open-air stage
19 ponds
20 Parliament Hill
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25
Choose FIVE descriptions from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 21-25.
How do the speakers describe green urban planning options?
Descriptions
A dangerous
B too expensive
C too many objections
D disruptive
E unpractical
F unsuccessful
21 green belt
22 decentralization
23 new towns
24 brownfield sites
25 pedestrianized zones
Questions 26-28
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Write answers next to 26-28 on your answer sheet.
26 Which area is jack having the most problems with?
A Understanding the statistics.
B The lack of material.
C The selection of statistics.
27 What has been central to Curitiba’s success?
A Central government intervention.
B Working together with residents.
C Giving responsibility to strategists.
28 Why does the transport system work so well?
A There are cheap fares for the poor and elderly.
B Bicycles can use the bus lanes.
C There is low car ownership.
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E , and write answers next to 29-30 on your answer sheet.
Which does the tutor suggest are the TWO areas Jack needs to focus on?
A the amount of parkland
B the employment strategy
C the pedestrianized zones
D the recycling scheme
E the suburban areas
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
ECONOMICS COURSE GUIDELINES
During lectures
Students:
will receive information about economics and the 31__________________ to concentrate on
will be provided with information about the subject will be provided with a framework for further study
will have an opportunity to be taught by a 32___________________ in the field
will take part in the learning culture in 33____________________.
Common problems students have with techniques used in lectures
may not develop 34_________________: no immediate questions
newer techniques help improve 35__________________ more than lectures
How to avoid problems and make learning easier
leave time to read 36____________________ on the booklist
test yourself with quizzes
if you have had a 37___________________, revise what you previously learned
use the web to do more 38____________________.
check the sources of information on the web are 39___________________.
40___________________ with your classmates.
During lectures
Students:
will receive information about economics and the 31 __________________ to concentrate on
will be provided with information about the subject will be provided with a framework for further study
will have an opportunity to be taught by a 32 ___________________ in the field
will take part in the learning culture in 33____________________.
Common problems students have with techniques used in lectures
may not develop 34 _________________: no immediate questions
newer techniques help improve 35 __________________ more than lectures
How to avoid problems and make learning easier
leave time to read 36____________________ on the booklist
test yourself with quizzes
if you have had a 37___________________, revise what you previously learned
use the web to do more 38____________________.
check the sources of information on the web are 39___________________.
40___________________ with your classmates.