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 a well-known scientist giving a talk to a group of science graduates at their graduation ceremony.

Extract Two

You hear part of an interview with a psychologist on the subject of memory.

Extract Three

You hear two media studies lecturers comparing electronic readers and printed materials.

Listening

Part 2

You will hear a student called Tom giving a presentation about non-native species of animals in Australia, and the problems they cause.

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

Listening

Part 3

You will hear part of an interview with two British architects, Malcolm Fletcher and Alison Brooks, about the design of new low-cost housing.

For questions 16-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

Listening

Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about academic conferences they have attended.

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)

the reason each speaker gives for wanting to attend                 how each speaker felt about the first presenter.

an academic conference.                               

A. to learn about new trends                                                       A. disappointed by his lack of substance

B. to listen to a celebrated speaker                                             B. impressed by his claims

C. to gain inspiration                                                                   C. sceptical about his research results

D. to re-connect with old friends                                                D. amused by his anecdotes

E. to discuss shared problems                                                     E. embarrassed by his hesitations

F. to present a paper                                                                    F. bored by his repetitions

G. to enjoy a perk                                                                        G. concerned by his inacurracy

H. to meet publishers                                                                  H. annoyed by his original ideas

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

Example

21-26. Speaker 1: G-A