Practice Test 92
In the Listening Test 92, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on said recordings.
Section 1 is a conversation between 2 friends arranging a holiday.
Section 2 is a talk by a tour guide taking people around the Sydney observatory.
Section 3 is a conversation between 2 psychology students talking about an essay.
Section 4 is a lecture on conserving natural resources.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C. Write answers next to 1-4 on your answer sheet.
Example Answer: A
When Julie phones, Mike is
A on his lunch break.
B on his tea break.
C in a meeting
1 Which type of policy do they choose?
A bronze
B silver
C gold
2 How much does the policy cost for group cover?
A £50
B £20
C £40
3 How will they pay?
A credit card
B debit card
C cash
4 How much did the camera cost?
A $1000
B £1000
C $600
Questions 5-10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
TRAVEL INSURANCE DETAILS
| Name(s) | Mike Wood |
|---|---|
| Address | 5___________________ |
| D.O.B | 6___________________(format: dd/mm/yyyy) |
| Emergency contact number | 7___________________ |
| Main policyholder | 8___________________ |
| Date of departure | 9___________________ (format: date, for example, 2nd June) |
| Date of return | 10_________________(format: date, for example, 2nd June) |
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C. Write answers next to 11-15 on your answer sheet.
11 Humans have long been using the stars to
A navigate rivers.
B draw sea maps.
C sail long distances.
12 The building constructed by the first Europeans at the observatory was
A a village.
B a windmill.
C a fort.
13 In the cloakroom, people are advised not to leave
A coat.
B expensive items.
C bags.
14 The museum does not allow visitors to stay after
A 5.30
B 5.15
C 4.30
15 The family ticket allows entrance to
A four adults only.
B three adults and three children.
C two adults and two children.
Questions 16-20
Which attraction matches the questions?
Choose FIVE answers and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 16-20.
ATTRACTIONS
A Powerhouse
B Sound house
C Discovery Centre
D Lace Study Centre
E Vector lab
F Observatory
16 Which of the tickets gives people a discount?
17 Which of the venues is located near the recreation area for children?
18 Which part should people visit if they are interested in clothes?
19 Which part offers an unusual service for a museum?
20 Which place houses all of the attractions mentioned?
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-22
Choose the correct letter A, B, or C. Write answers next to 21-22 on your answer sheet.
21 What is Simon worried about?
A Professor Francisco
B a headache
C an essay
22 What does Therese not like about Simon’s notes?
A They’re in a list.
B They’re in a spidergram.
C They’re in a spider graph.
Questions 23-26
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
The motivation for participating in extreme sports
External influences:
23____________ attention
Modern 24______________.
Internal influences:
adrenalin rush
wanting to push themselves 25______________ need
element of 26______________.
Questions 27-30
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Sources for essay | ||
| Author | Title | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Hans German | 27_____________ | research project on about 28______________ in extreme sports |
| Richard Bell Unknown | 29________________ 30_______________ | overview of thrill seeking theories and principles |
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Answers to world problems
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| pollution of air, 31______________ and soil | new alternatives to 32____________ practice | 33_______________ and respect for nature |
| 34_____________ depletion | previous bad 35________________ | alternatives to fossil fuels such as hydrogen 36______________ in cars |
| unequal wealth distribution | 37______________ and corruption of leaders | solidarity among nations |
Questions 38-40
Choose THREE letters A-F. Write answers next to 38-40 on your answer sheet.
Which THREE of the following are mentioned as potential obstacles to the solutions?
A new technologies
B unpopular changes
C research and development
D the cost involved
E how laws are made
F financial inequality