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Listening (approximately 40 minutes)

Part 1

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 – 6, choose
the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear.
There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear two friends discussing an exhibition they’ve been to about the history of the Italian island of Sicily.

1. The woman was impressed by the exhibition because

A - it deliberately showcased less well-known aspects of Sicily’s history.

B - it conveyed Sicily’s distinctive character during different periods of history.

C - it presented more objects from Sicily’s history than any previous exhibition.

2. The man refers to the exhibit of a stone door in order to

A - support a point made by the woman.

B - identify an artefact that seemed out of place.

C - draw attention to an item overlooked by visitors.

Extract Two

You hear two colleagues talking about their attitude to their smartphones.

3. The man avoided using his smartphone for the weekend because he wanted

A - to see how much time he’d gain.

B - to prove he wasn’t dependent on it.

C - to re-discover the value of face-to-face interaction.

4. What has the woman found helpful when trying to reduce the time spent on her phone?

A - getting others’ approval

B - setting herself achievable targets

C - focusing on alternative activities

Extract Three

You hear two friends talking about their first session singing in a choir.

5. How did the man feel during the session?

A - self-conscious when singing alone

B - impressed by the teacher’s feedback

C - surprised at the number of people attending

6. What do they both say is one benefit of singing?

A - It encourages mental wellbeing.

B - It improves the skill of multi-tasking.

C - It teaches the value of perseverance.

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Part 2

You will hear a student called Alice Brown talking about working
as a volunteer on a shark research project on the island of Fiji. For questions 7 – 14, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

Volunteering on a shark research project on the island of Fiji

It was her interest in (7) ..................................................... that attracted Alice to the shark research project on Fiji.

Alice appreciated the fact that the project gave her the chance to set up (8) .................................................... for sharks.

Alice gives the example of the (9) ..................................................... in her accommodation to demonstrate the simplicity of everyday life for volunteers.

Alice uses the term (10) ..................................................... to describe the impact the volunteers could have on the environment.

Alice regarded the remote camp as a (11) ..................................................... .

Alice felt lucky that the (12) ..................................................... for divers was something she could avoid.

Alice says the (13) ..................................................... she brought to the island was popular with other volunteers.

Alice was particularly impressed by the (14) ..................................................... of the coral she saw in the sea.

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Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about taking a course of driving lessons.

While you listen, you must complete both tasks.

TASK ONE TASK TWO

For questions 21 – 25, choose from the list (A–H) For questions 26 – 30, choose from the list (A – H)

what each speaker found most helpful during the course. what each speaker regarded as challenging in the driving lessons.

A. stress management techniques A. reacting quickly to spoken instructions

B. the instructor’s constant repetition B. going at an appropriate speed

C. advice from a relative C. maintaining concentration when tired

D. visual revision aids D. being on time for lessons

E. the support of a passenger E. understanding road signs

F. the non-judgemental atmosphere F. dealing with other drivers’ impatience

G. the scheduling of lessons G. being exposed to busy conditions

H. favourable weather conditions H. adapting to different vehicles

Scrivere per ciascuno speaker, le due risposte corrette come riportato:

Example

21-26. Speaker 1: G-A

21-26. Speaker 1

22-27. Speaker 2

23-28. Speaker 3

24-29. Speaker 4

25-30. Speaker 5