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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 colleagues discussing the work they are doing in a historic palace.

1. Why does the man mention his uncle?

A - managing the restoration being done

B - researching how previous restoration was done

C - assessing whether restoration needs to be done

2. How does the woman feel now about the purchase of an original dining table?

A - impressed it was worth so much

B - frustrated that it took so long to find it

C - satisfied with the part she played

Extract Two

You hear part of an interview with a scientist who is talking about her research into primate communication.

3. The scientist compares the sounds primates make to human speech in order to illustrate

A - the research methods scientists have used.

B - a question scientists have been trying to solve.

C - the huge variety in primate sounds.

4. The scientist thinks the reason that gelada monkeys are significant is because

A - they use facial gestures in a similar way to humans.

B - the types of sounds they make are similar to human speech.

C - the rhythm of their vocalisation is similar to that of humans.

Extract Three

You hear a journalist talking about changes that have taken place over her professional lifetime.

5. What explanation does the journalist give for changes in the quality of news reports?

A - the ease with which information can be manipulated

B - the public demand for sensational images

C - the value placed on real-time reporting

6. She refers to different ways of eating to suggest that readers of printed newspapers

A - begin by selecting what interests them most.

B - tackle content that is difficult.

C - skim over the majority of topics.

Listening

Part 2

You will hear part of a lecture about an architect called Josh Keysall, who became famous for designing environmentally friendly houses known as Earthpods.

For questions 7-15, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

Soon after graduating, Keysall thought up a successful way of providing (7) ........................................... in the construction of buildings

In his first Earthpod, Keysall used (8) ......................................... instead of bricks to make the walls.

Sarah says that plastic can be compared to a (9) ..................................................... because of the way it absorbs dangerous substances.

Keysall uses the term (10) ..................................................... to describe the independence of his Earthpods from conventional energy sources.

An Earthpod originally used as a (11) ..................................................... in Switzerland was specially adapted for the climate.

In Belgium, safety regulations prevented Keysall from using (12) ..................................................... to construct an Earthpod.

In the UK, an Earthpod project involved the protection of some (13) .................................................... living in the area.

Following complaints about defects such as (14) ..................................................... Keysall lost his professional status.

A film called (15) ..................................................... has been made about Keysall's life, work and legal battles.

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Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which university students are talking about the profession they are training for.

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)

how each speaker feels about their course. what each speaker says about future prospects for those on the course.

A. appreciative of its challenge A. Success is easier for those with good connections.

B.worried about falling behind with the practical aspects B. A good reputation can count for a lot.

C. surprised by its wider relevance C. Related work may be difficult to find.

D. frustrated at the lack of information D. The job market is expected to grow in this area.

E. pleased at having overcome a problem E. A personal quality is needed that many lack.

F. surprised at changes that have taken place F. To get a well-paid position it is necessary to specialise.

G. pleased with progress relative to others G. Academic success is vital.

H. concerned by the lack of support for others H. The first years of work are very stressful.

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