Practice Test 39
In Listening Test 39, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.
Section 1 is a conversation about different options for travelling to France.
Section 2 is a monologue by a guide talking about an architectural development in the city of Birmingham.
Section 3 is a conversation among 4 students talking about their tutor.
Section 4 is a lecture on the illness Tuberculosis.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
NOTES: travelling to France
Example Answer
Time of travel September
Advantages of travelling by train:
1 __________
2 __________
3 take as much __________ as you need
The Eurostar:
Runs on schedule 4 __________ of the time
Can reach speeds of 5 __________miles per hour
Two options from Paris to Nice:
Catch the TGV train at 6 __________
Catch the TGV train at 7 __________ and travel 8 __________
Single tickets cost approximately 9 __________ the return fare.
Flying from London to Nice takes 10 __________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Q. 11-15
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE | ||
| Project name: | Length of project: | The current stage of the project: |
| The Cube | 11 __________ | halfway through |
| ACTIVITY | TIME FRAME |
| Completion of each floor | 12 __________ |
| Installation of exterior | Beginning in 13 __________ |
| Topping out” of frame | Towards the end of 14 __________ |
| Installation of fretwork screen | Coming together in 15 __________ |
Q. 16-20
Label the floor plan below.
Write the correct letter A – G next to the questions below.
16 restaurant with a view
17 hotel
18 office space
19 exclusive shops
20 Waterside restaurant
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Q. 21-25
Choose your answer from the box and write the letters A – D next to questions 21 – 25.
Which student expresses each of the opinions about their tutor?
A David
B Thomas
C Sophie
D Lynn
When things don’t make sense I think it’s my mistake at first 21 __________
I find the tutor’s mistakes entertaining. 22 __________
I think it’s unfortunate when tutors confuse people. 23 __________
I don’t believe the situation is so serious. 24 __________
The professor should be aware of his tutor’s abilities. 25 __________
Q. 26-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SURVIVING THE CONFUSING LAB CLASS
Remember that English is not Mariena’s first language. She doesn’t understand when you’re joking around, so don’t 26 __________ her so much.
If you pick on her, you will make her 27 __________ that she can’t think clearly.
If you need help, make an appointment to meet with her 28 __________ and you might see a
29 __________ of her.
Remember that tutors are not old academics; she is not yet experienced as a 30 __________
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
COURSE: epidemiology 101 DATE: 23 May
Tuberculosis (also called TB)
Tuberculosis is closely associated with the 31 __________
In the UK:
common in the 19th century
since then better living conditions, 32 __________ immunisation and effective treatments have made it uncommon.
Globally:
still common in 33 __________ and parts of 34 __________
cause 35 __________ deaths per year; more than any other infectious disease.
overall, 36 __________ of the world’s population is infected but not everyone gets sick.
Risk factors
a weakened immune system – due to HIV infection, immune-suppressing treatment, or alcohol or
37 __________ age-babies and the elderly are more likely to become sick.
certain environment – more common among homeless people, among prisoners, and people in
38 __________ and in more impoverished areas.
Treatment
50 years ago, away 39 __________ TB was found.
The most recent form of tuberculosis, XDR-TB, poses a 40 __________ to general TB control.