Practice Test 44
In Listening Test 44, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.
Section 1 is a conversation between a receptionist of camping centre and a customer who wants to make a booking.
Section 2 is a staff member briefing a group of mothers on the attractions at the Children’s Grand Forest play centre.
Section 3 is a dialogue between a PE teacher and an administrator at a summer school.
Section 4 is a monologue given to parents on planning further education of their students.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Q. 1-8
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Fairview Lake Camping Centre
The three functions of the centre are:
conference centre
Example: educational institution
place for full-filled weekends
The customer wants to bring children who have 1 _______________________
SPORTS: Sailing, windsurfing, volleyball, rowing, and a sport most children have never tried which is 2 ________
Accommodation Facilities
The Birch Unit – sleeps 3 ___________________
Greenback Row – sleeps the same number of people.
Cabins 1-3: sleep 10 people
Cabins 4 ______________ : sleep 12 people each
Mr Bryson’s booking arrangements
The customer would bring 5 ______________ students for the course.
He would like to book the course starting Sunday 6 _________________
The cost for one week would be 7 ___________________ per child.
The school’s telephone number is 8 ______________________
Q. 9 and 10
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 9-10 on your answer sheet.
9 The receptionist suggests Mr Bryson’s group eat with the other groups because
A it works out cheaper that way.
B it’s more sociable.
C you can do your own cooking.
10 Before he decides whether to accept the course or not, Mike Bryson will
A check with a higher authority.
B ask for lower prices.
C see what the children have to say.
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Q. 11-15
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-G.
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Q. 16-20
Label the diagram below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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Section 3
Questions 21-30
Q. 21-22
Which TWO courses does the summer school offer?
A preparation courses for graduate studies
B teacher training
C future employment
D graduate studies
E management training course
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Q. 23-27
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 23-27 on your answer sheet.
23 Paddy is interested in the sports programme because
A he needs a qualification to teach PE.
B he wants to improve his general teaching skills.
C he has been told to attend it.
24 The swimming course concentrates on
A competitive swimming.
B teaching beginners.
C technical aspects of swimming.
25 Paddy is interested in the equestrian course because
A he thinks it will help him get better employment.
B there is great interest in this sport in his present school.
C he has always been interested in riding.
26 The beginners on the equestrian course will be taught
A basic horsemanship.
B only dressage and show jumping.
C only flatwork and show jumping.
27 When is the deadline for enrollment?
A mid-April
B late April
C early May
Q. 28-30
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Paddy is also interested in a course on 28 _______________, but he knows nothing about it. Conveniently, it is a 29 ____________ so it doesn’t matter that he is back at school. Apart from that, he is advised to take a 30 ______________, which will teach him body awareness, and an appreciation of music.
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Sending your child to University
Someone with a higher education earns 31 _______________ more than someone without.
In 1997 maintenance grants abolished and 32 _____________ introduced.
University fees increasing – up to 33 _____________________ a year.
Average undergraduate needs 34 __________________ for 3 years.
Almost 80% of students’ cost are 35 _______________________.
PAYING FOR YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION
Students’ tuition can be paid for, in part, if they join the 36 ___________________.
The RAF will sponsor, but students must take up at least 37 _______________ service commitment.
Students good at sport might secure a 38 _____________________.
The University of Kent gives a 39 _______________ cricket bursary to promising players.
Student Loans:
Maximum 40 _________________ is 5,000 pounds.
Needn’t be paid back until after graduation.