Listening Comprehension
You will hear each recording twice. After each listening, you will have time to complete your answers.
Task 1: Book Reviews
You will hear five excerpts from a panel discussion about novels.
Choose from the list (A-G) which description best applies to which book review (1-5). For each description, there is only one correct answer. There are two more descriptions than you need.
Unless otherwise specified, name one aspect.
Now consider the text as a whole:
Tick the correct answer (a, b, or c). There is only one correct answer.
| Descriptions | |
|---|---|
| A | Various reactions to a kidnapping |
| B | Expecting a meeting after a long time |
| C | A familiar approach to scientific progress |
| D | Clearing up a crime in a dystopian setting |
| E | Looking for information on different issues |
| F | Presenting a field of expertise in its complexity |
| G | An adolescent in challenging social circumstances |
| Book Review | Description |
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 |
5 BE
Task 2: A migration story
You will hear an excerpt from the recording of an event where people tell their migration stories on stage. The speaker’s name is Banke.
While listening, tick the correct answer (a, b, or c). There is only one correct answer.
1.
When in the Netherlands, Banke’s
| a | father had a temporary job there. | |
| b | family intended to stay permanently. | |
| c | parents worried about being sent home. |
2.
When she later moved to America, Banke
| a | took language classes. | |
| b | adopted a different way of speaking. | |
| c | regretted they did not move to Britain. |
3.
According to Banke, people in England seem to think that
| a | your pronunciation stays the same. | |
| b | language is important for a legal career. | |
| c | immigrants should adopt standard English. |
4.
In England, Banke used her language skills to
| a | get into a good university. | |
| b | pretend to be from the US. | |
| c | show others how educated she is. |
5.
Banke had come to England with the aim of
| a | applying for citizenship. | |
| b | developing professionally. | |
| c | reconnecting with other Nigerians. |
6.
In London, she has
| a | joined a political party. | |
| b | met with good and bad. | |
| c | had financial difficulties. |
7.
In London, Banke feels she belongs because many people
| a | are like her. | |
| b | ignore their origins. | |
| c | live life to the fullest. |
8.
After Brexit, Banke became aware of how
| a | London lost its fascination for her. | |
| b | Londoners treated her as a foreigner. | |
| c | London differs from the rest of England. |
9.
Due to Brexit, Banke decided to
| a | leave the UK. | |
| b | participate in local politics. | |
| c | keep up her language strategy. |
9 BE
Task 3: Science
You will hear a BBC report about the UK scientist Kevin Warwick.
While listening, fill in the missing information. You need not write complete sentences. Unless otherwise specified, name one aspect.
| 1. | What Kevin Warwick is remembered for |
|
| 2. | Former purpose of technology used by Warwick | |
| 3. | Infrastructure available to Warwick | |
| 4. | Reasons why Warwick decided to be the test subject himself (Name two.) |
|
| 5. | Basic operational principle | |
| 6. | Examples of practical use of the device (Name two.) |
|
| 7. | How the research group felt about the experiment | |
| 8. | Reaction from a Californian writer |
9.
The title which best fits the overall message of the report is:
| a | Entering new scientific territory | |
| b | Carrying out an immoral experiment | |
| c | Finding inspiration for science fiction |
11 BE
25 BE
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Task 1: Book Reviews
Distractor: C, D
Task 2: A migration story
Now consider the text as a whole:
Tick the correct answer (a, b, or c). There is only one correct answer.
| Book Review | Description |
| 1 | A |
| 2 | G |
| 3 | F |
| 4 | E |
| 5 | B |
1.
When in the Netherlands, Banke’s
| a | father had a temporary job there. | |
| b | family intended to stay permanently. | |
| c | parents worried about being sent home. |
2.
When she later moved to America, Banke
| a | took language classes. | |
| b | adopted a different way of speaking. | |
| c | regretted they did not move to Britain. |
3.
According to Banke, people in England seem to think that
| a | your pronunciation stays the same. | |
| b | language is important for a legal career. | |
| c | immigrants should adopt standard English. |
4.
In England, Banke used her language skills to
| a | get into a good university. | |
| b | pretend to be from the US. | |
| c | show others how educated she is. |
5.
Banke had come to England with the aim of
| a | applying for citizenship. | |
| b | developing professionally. | |
| c | reconnecting with other Nigerians. |
6.
In London, she has
| a | joined a political party. | |
| b | met with good and bad. | |
| c | had financial difficulties. |
7.
In London, Banke feels she belongs because many people
| a | are like her. | |
| b | ignore their origins. | |
| c | live life to the fullest. |
8.
After Brexit, Banke became aware of how
| a | London lost its fascination for her. | |
| b | Londoners treated her as a foreigner. | |
| c | London differs from the rest of England. |
9.
Due to Brexit, Banke decided to
Task 3: Science
| a | leave the UK. | |
| b | participate in local politics. | |
| c | keep up her language strategy. |
| 1. | What Kevin Warwick is remembered for |
|
| 2. | Former purpose of technology used by Warwick |
|
| 3. | Infrastructure available to Warwick |
|
| 4. | Reasons why Warwick decided to be the test subject himself (Name two.) | Two of the following:
|
| 5. | Basic operational principle |
|
| 6. | Examples of practical use of the device (Name two.) | Two of the following:
|
| 7. | How the research group felt about the experiment |
|
| 8. | Reaction from a Californian writer |
|
9.
The title which best fits the overall message of the report is:
| a | Entering new scientific territory | |
| b | Carrying out an immoral experiment | |
| c | Finding inspiration for science fiction |