Practice Test 105
In the Listening Test 105, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.
Section 1 is a conversation between a visa officer and an applicant.
Section 2 is a monologue on how to keep out burglars and keep your home safe.
Section 3 is a conversation between 2 people about the commands of training dogs.
Section 4 is a lecture given by Dr. Jespersen, about children’s language acquisition.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The applicant wants to apply for a visa to Australia (Example)
VISA APPLICATION FORM
| Name: | Kelly 1_______________ |
| Address: | 106 2______________ , Hawaii. |
| Nationality: | 3_______________ |
| Age: | 4_______________ |
| Marital status: | 5_______________ |
Questions 6-8
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C , and write answers next to 6-8 on your answer sheet.
6 According to the applicant, who lives in Australia?
A His cousin.
B His uncle.
C His sister-in-law.
7 The applicant wants to visit Australia because he wants to
A do some travelling.
B develop his business.
C work.
8 The applicant can have a visa for
A 6 months.
B 12 months.
C 30 days.
Questions 9-10
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
9 The applicant must go to the visa office between _________________ and _____________________.
10 What two things must the applicant take to the visa office? _______________ and ___________________.
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Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-16
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
HOW TO KEEP OFF BURGLARS FROM YOUR HOME
| Don’ts | Do’s | |
| How to secure the window | 11____________ during the night | Use a 12____________ for your window. If you are beyond the earshot of your neighbors, install (Example) a plexiglass sheet. |
| How to secure the door | Open the door to anyone 14____________ | Install a 13___________ in the front door Prepare a stepping ladder or stepping box for the kids. |
| How to secure your valuables | Leave them where they can be seen 15____________ | Make a valuables 16____________ Engrave your valuables. |
Questions 17-18
Circle the correct letter, A, B, or C, and write answers next 17-18 on your answer sheet.
17 To ensure safety in your courtyard, you should install a light _______
A near the door.
B near each of your windows.
C somewhere high out of reach.
18 Why is there a need to trim hedges or bushes in your courtyard?
A Because they may be used by burglars as good hiding places.
B Because they do not help in creating an occupancy illusion.
C Because they may block the views from the windows or peepholes.
Questions 19-20
Choose TWO letters, A-E , and write answers next to 19-20 on your answer sheet.
What may help in creating an occupancy illusion when one is on vacation?
A Turn on your TV all day long.
B Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.
C Close all your shades.
D Unlock your garage door.
E Have someone house*sit your home.
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Forms of dog training | Examples |
| Obedience training | sit 21__________________ |
| Spoken training | 22__________________ |
| Guard training | patrol 23_________________ |
| Attack training | knock someone down 24__________________ |
| Search training | 25__________________ |
Questions 26-30
Write the appropriate letters A-C next to 26- 30 on your answer sheet.
According to the speakers, for which the following kinds of training most useful?
Small dogs A
Intelligent dogs B
Large dogs C
| Example | Answer |
| Obedience training | B |
| Physical training | 26_________________ |
| Search training | 27_________________ |
| Attack training | 28_________________ |
| Barking | 29_________________ |
| Biting | 30_________________ |
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31 -33
Complete the table below.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Features of the Research on How Children Learn to Speak
People have an 31_________________ in children’s learning.
32______________ It leads us to a greater understanding of language.
33______________ Researchers encounter great difficulties.
Questions 34-36
Complete the notes below.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Discussing Topics of the 1st Part of the Talk
Start by talking about 34______________ with the use of diaries, recordings and tests included, then discuss 35______________, which includes: speech in infants under one year-children become aware of their own language; speech in children under 5 years – their linguistic 36______________ becomes possible.
Questions 37-40
Complete the notes below.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The focus of the 2nd Part of the Talk
A review of 37______________ to development of linguistic skills including teaching 38______________ language and 39______________.
And also some thoughts about approaches to develop children’s awareness of 40______________.