Cambridge 15 listening test 2
PART 1 Questions 1-10
Questions 1- 4
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Festival information | ||
Date | Type of event | Details |
17th | a concert | performers from Canada |
18th | a ballet | company called 1………………….. |
19th-20th (afternoon) | a play | type of play: a comedy called Jemima has had a good 2………………….. |
20th (evening) | A 3…………………..show | show is called 4…………………… |
Questions 5-10
Complete the notes below
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Workshops · Making 5…………………..food · (children only) Making 6………………….. · (adults only) Making toys from 7…………………..using various tools Outdoor activities · Swimming in the 8………………….. · Walking in the woods, led by an expert on 9………………….. See the festival organiser’s 10…………………..for more information. |
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
Minster Park
11 The park was originally established
A as an amenity provided by the city council.
B as land belonging to a private house.
C as a shared area set up by the local community.
12 Why is there a statue of Diane Gosforth in the park?
A She was a resident who helped to lead a campaign.
B She was a council member responsible for giving the public access.
C She was a senior worker at the park for many years.
13 During the First World War, the park was mainly used for
A exercise by troops.
B growing vegetables.
C public meetings.
14 When did the physical transformation of the park begin?
A 2013
B 2015
C 2016
Questions 15-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next Questions 15-20
Minster Park
15 statue of Diane Gosforth …………………
16 wooden sculptures …………………
17 playground …………………
18 maze …………………
19 tennis court …………………
20 fitness area …………………
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO groups of people is the display primarily intended for?
A students from the English department
B residents of the local area
C the university’s teaching staff
D potential new students
E students from other departments
Questions 23-24
Choose TWO letters, A-E
What are Cathy and Graham’s TWO reasons for choosing the novelist Charles Dickens?
A His speeches inspired others to try to improve society.
B He used his publications to draw attention to social problems.
C His novels are well–known now.
D He was consulted on a number of social issues.
E His reputation has changed in recent times.
Questions 25-30
What topic do Cathy and Graham choose to illustrate with each novel?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 25-30
Topics A poverty B education C Dickens’s travels D entertainment E crime and the law F wealth G medicine H a woman’s life |
Novels by Dickens
25 The Pickwick Papers …………………
26 Oliver Twist …………………
27 Nicholas Nickleby …………………
28 Martin Chuzzlewit …………………
29 Bleak House …………………
30 Little Dorrit …………………
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Agricultural programme in Mozambique How the programme was organized · It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district, near the Limpopo River. · People depended on the forest to provide charcoal as a source of income. · 31 ………………….was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water. · Most of the work organised by farmers’ associations was done by 32 …………………. · Fenced areas were created to keep animals away from crops. · The programme provided – 33 …………………. for the fences – 34 …………………. suitable crops – Water pumps. · The farmers provided -labour –35………………….for the fences on their land. Further developments · The marketing of produce was sometimes difficult due to lack of 36 ………………….. · Training was therefore provided in the methods of food 37………………… · Farmers made special places where 38 …………………. could be kept. · Local people later suggested keeping 39 …………………. Evaluation and lessons learned · Agricultural production increased, improving incomes and food security. · Enough time must be allowed, particularly for the 40 …………………. phase of the programme. |
