LISTENING PAPER 15

Time permitted: 40 minutes

Number of questions: 35
Directions: In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to
demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There
are three parts in this section with special directions for each part. Answer all
the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers in the
recording.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and you will have a chance to
check your work. The recording will be played ONCE only.
Time allowance: about 40 minutes, including 07 minutes to transfer your answers to
your answer sheet.
PART 1-Questions 1-8

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions.
There is one question for each announcement or instruction. For each question,
choose the right answer A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet, find the number
of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer
that you have chosen.
Now, let’s listen to an example. On the recording, you will hear:
Woman: Hello. This is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message
about the holiday you’ve booked, asking which meals are included in the cost
during your stay at Sunny Hotel. Lunch and dinner are free but if you wish to have
breakfast in the hotel, you will need to pay an extra amount of money, depending
on what you order. Let me know if I can help you with any other information.
Goodbye.
On the test book, you will read:
Which meal is NOT included in the price of the holiday?
A. Breakfast B. Lunch C. Dinner D. All
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let’s begin with the first question. 1.
What is the woman going to read on the plane?
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A. book
B. magazine
C. newspaper
D. brochure
2. What will Mr Brown find at the desk? A. a telephone
B. his wife
C. electrical goods
D. a message
3. How did the woman hear from James? A. by a postcard
B. by a text message
C. by email
D. by a phone call
4. What is the date of the marathon?
A. 18th
B. 20th
C. 28th
D. 12th
5. What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow? A. sunny
B. rainy
C. stormy
D. cloudy
6. What are they going to eat tonight? A. pizza
B. chicken
C. salad
D. chicken salad
7. How did Sarah get home last night? A. by train
B. by bus
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C. by car
D. by motorbike
8. What would the man like to do on his birthday?
A. have a meal of two at home
B. eat out with some friends
C. have a meal with friends at home
D. have a meal of two in a restaurant
PART 2-Questions 9-20

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. There are four
questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A,
B, C or D. You will hear the conversations only ONCE.
Questions 9 to 12. You will hear a man called Toby Merchant talking on the radio
about his job as an engineer with a company called Atkins Engineering.
9. When did Toby get a job with Atkins Engineering?
A. when he was a university student.
B. as soon as he finished university.
C. six months after he finished university
D. three years after he finished university
10. What is Toby working on at the moment?
A. a new motorway
B. houses and flats
C. a new airport
D. roads
11. When Toby began working, he was surprised to spend so much time A. talking to
other people.
B. sitting in an office.
C. designing buildings.
D. moving around.
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12. Young people don’t choose engineering because they think
A. It’s hard to get a job.
B. It’s probably boring.
C. It’s not very well paid.
D. It’s a hard job.
Questions 13 to 16. You will hear a conversation between two friends about plans
for the weekend
13. A dirtboard is ................................
A. a board with wheels that you stand on.
B. a board with no wheels that you stand on.
C. a board that you sit on.
D. a board that works well on snow
14. To go canyoning you need ................................
A. ropes and a helmet.
B. a guide and special equipment.
C. ropes and special equipment.
D. a boat and life vest
15. Zip-wiring is ................................
A. scary and difficult.
B. easy and exciting.
C. scary but exciting.
D. tiring but enjoyable
16. Paris looks so beautiful ................................
A. at night.
B. on television.
C. in the photos.
D. in paintings
Questions 17 to 20. You will hear a radio interview about boy bands. 17. The most
important thing for boy bands in the past was that A. they had some musical
ability
B. they could dance well
C. they had nice appearance
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D. they had different personalities
18. Starting on a reality show like X Factor is great for a band because A.
appearing on TV is the quickest way to get famous
B. the many viewers who vote every week become loyal fans
C. people feel a personal connection with bands they see on TV
D.reality shows are becoming popular
19. The words to One Direction songs are designed to
A. make teenage girls feel good about themselves
B. appeal to mums by being a bit cheeky
C. communicate universal messages about love
D. encourage girls to enjoy life
20. One Direction's clothes
A. are very individual and they each have a strong look
B. create a clean-cut, safe and non-threatening image
C. are casual and fashionable with a touch of rebelliousness
D. are carefully design to fit teens’ fashion
PART 3-Questions 21-35

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. There are five
questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the correct answer A,
B, C or D. You will hear the talks or lectures only ONCE.
Questions 21-25. You will hear three people, Norman and Linda Hunter, and Linda’s
friend Patty, talking in a shopping centre about their children.
21. What does Norman mean when he calls Potty’s child a “rocket scientist”? A. He
is very smart.
B. He designs rockets.
C. He has a good job.
D. He is good at science
22. How does Norman feel about young children being encouraged to learn languages?
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A. He thinks it is easier for younger children.
B. He thinks it is essential today.
C. He thinks it is unnecessary.
D. He thinks it is hard for them.
23. When Linda says her son taught her computer chess, Patty A. is quite
impressed.
B. does not approve.
C. decides to go to night school.
D. was surprised.
24. What can we guess about Linda’s working schedule? A. She only works
occasionally.
B. She works a lot of hours.
C. She has no time off.
D. She has a tight schedule.
25. What does Norman think is important for children? A. to have a lot of lessons
B. to have the latest toys
C. to have time to play
D. to start learning early
Questions 26-30. You will hear a talk about a rare solar eclipse 26. What type of
solar eclipse occurred on December 25, 2000? A. partial
B. annular
C. total
D. hybrid
27. The eclipse is so unique because of its _____. A. movement across the sky
B. location for viewing in the world
C. first time occurrence
D. timing on the calendar
28. The most likely audience for this news report are _____.
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A. intermediate skywatchers
B. avid astronomers
C. experienced astronomers
D. novice observers
29. You can view the solar eclipse ____.
A. by using ultraviolet ray machine
B. by using a pinhole projector
C. by using sunglasses
D. without eye protection
30. The next solar eclipse on Christmas Day will take place in _____. A. 2307
B. 2370
C. 2317
D. 2173
Questions 31-35. You will hear a presentation about a new product design. 31. What
product does the presenter describe?
A. a digital gadget
B. shampoo
C. a smart-watch
D. a drinking bottle
32. The product is aimed at
A. men over 40 who love technology.
B. Men aged 40-80 who own smart-watches
C. Men and women who are often outdoor.
D. Men aged 18-40 who are keen on technology.
33. The new design
A. is made of metal.
B. makes it possible to open with one hand.
C. is useful for outdoor hiking.
D. uses digital control.
34. What is TRUE about the new design?
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A. There is only one size now.
B. The other size will follow in a few months. C. Both sizes are ready now.
D. Both sizes are planned for next month.
35. What is the company working on to prepare now? A. a marketing campaign
B. a complete trail product
C. a Gantt chart
D. a TV advertisement
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