In the Listening Test 50, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.
Section 1 is a conversation between a man and a woman as the man joins a local library.
Section 2 is a radio presenter interviewing a doctor.
Section 3 is a conversation among 3 people about the use of university computers.
Section 4 is an extract from a university seminar given by a student.
Audio
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
WESTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
| FULL NAME | Peter Adrien 1……………. |
| ADDRESS | Flat 5 53 2……………….. Street Finsbury |
| POSTCODE | 3………………….. |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 8th July 4……………………….. |
| HOME TEL | none |
| MOBILE TEL | 5………………………… |
| PROOF OF RESIDENCE PROVIDED | a letter |
Questions 6-8
Circle THREE letters A-F
What type of books does Peter like?
A. Wildlife books
B. Romance books
C. Travel books
D. Historical novels
E. Science Fiction novels
F. Mystery books
Question 9-10
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
9. How much does it cost to join the library?_____________________
10. How much does it cost to rent a DVD?_______________________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 11 -14 on your answer sheet.
List FOUR reasons given for people needing blood transfusions.
11. _________________________________
12. _________________________________
13. _________________________________
14. _________________________________
Questions 15-20
Complete the 2 sets of notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Blood
Types of Blood O, A, B + AB
Component Parts
| PART | USED FOR |
| red blood cells | 15 ………………….. to cells |
| white blood cells | help patients’ 16 …………………… |
| platelets | blood clotting |
| plasma | 17 …………………… the other blood parts |
| GIVING BLOOD DAYS | Wednesday + next 2 days |
| WHERE | Westley General Hospital. 18………………… Department |
| WHEN | Between 9.00 am and 19………………….. |
– MUST be healthy
– be 20………………….. or over
– weigh more than 110 pounds
– have had no tattoos this year
– not have donated blood within past 56 days
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Section 3
Questions 21-30
Question 21-27
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| The 4 labs below can be used by undergraduates.
Other computer labs can only be used by postgraduates and 21 …………………………………. |
|
| Lab Locations Wimborne | Johnson Building |
| Franklin | Computer Sciences Building |
| Salisbury | 22 ……………………………. |
| Court | Johnson Building |
| Reservations 23 ………………………….. a day unless computers are free
Write reservation in book 24 ……………………………… (Penalty for erasing someone else’s reservation – 1-year ban) |
|
| User Name | jamessmith2 |
| Password | 25 ……………………….. |
| Printing | Pick up print outs from 26 …………………………. in Franklin |
| Costs | 27 ……………………………. |
Questions 28-30
Choose the correct letters A-C.
28. The introductory computer course that James decides to take is…
A. beginner.
B. intermediate.
C. advanced.
29. The computer laboratory for James’ introductory computer course is in…
A. Wimborne
B. Franklin
C. Court
30. James will take his introductory computer course…
A. on Thursday at 2.00 pm.
B. on Tuesday at 4.30 pm.
C. on Tuesday at 5.00 pm
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Question 31-35
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The Shinkansen or Bullet Train
| Safety | No deaths (bar 1 from passenger misadventure) since its launch in 31 …………………….. |
| Speed | Holds world train record for the 32 ……………………. of 261.8 kph. 500 series Nozumi’s fastest speed is 300kph. |
| Punctuality | Punctual to within the second. All bullet trains for 1 year were a total of 33 ………………….. late. |
| History | First used on Tokyo to Osaka route. Old models have now been retired. 300, 500 and 700 are recent models. |
| Services | Nozomi trains stop at the 34 ………………….. Hikari stop more frequently. Kodama trains stop at 35 ………………….. |
Question 36-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
36. French TGV locomotives pull the T6V trains from both ends using a …………………………………..
37. Japanese ground is unsuitable for the TGV type of train because it is ………………………………… and the tracks frequently curve horizontally and vertically.
38. An extra advantage of the Japanese electric car system is that it can act as a …………………………………….
39. Even after the power supply is cut off in the electric car system, electricity is still produced by ………………………
40. Huge improvements in power, operability and safety administration have been made possible by advances in …………………….
Answers
Section 1
1. Green Street
2. 7434
3. 1976
4. 06634 982 746
5. (An addressed) letter
6. A
7. D
8. F
9. Free/nothing
10. $6 ($60 deposit)
Section 2
11. accidents/ burns
12. heart surgery/ organ transplants
13. patients with leukaemia/ cancer
14. premature babies
15. Carrying/ carry oxygen
16. Immune/ defence system
17. Carrying/ carries/ carry
18. Outpatients
19. 4.30 pm
20. 17
Section 3
21. Staff
22. Library
23. 2 hours
24. In pen
25. Biology
26. Tray
27. Nothing
28. A
29. B
30. C
Section 4
31. 1964
32. Fastest average speed
33. 12 seconds
34. Most important stations
35. All stations
36. Centralised power system
37. Flimsy
38. Brake
39. Magnetic Induction
40. Semiconductor technologies
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