Cambridge 16 listening recording test 4
PART 1 Question 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
Holiday rental |
Owner’s names: Jack Fitzgerald and Shirley Fitzgerald Granary cottage · available for week beginning 1……………………May · cost for the week: 2 £…………………… 3 ……………………cottage · cost for the week: £480 · building was originally a 4…………………… · walk through doors from living room into a 5…………………… · several 6…………………… spaces at the front · bathroom has a shower · central heating and stove that burns 7…………………… · views of old 8……………………from living room · view of hilltop 9……………………from the bedroom Payment · deposit: £144 · deadline for final payment: end of 10……………… |
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Local council report on the traffic and highways
11 A survey found people’s main concern about traffic in the area was
A cuts to public transport
B poor maintenance of road
C changes in the type of traffic
12 Which change will shortly be made to the cycle path next to the river?
A It will be widened
B It will be extended
C It will be resurfaced
13 Plans for a pedestrian crossing have been postponed because
A the Post Office has moved
B the proposed location is unsafe
C funding is not available at present
14 On Station Road, notices have been erected
A telling cyclists not to leave their bikes outside the station ticket office.
B asking motorists to switch off engines when waiting at the level crossing.
C warning pedestrians to leave enough time when crossing the railway line.
Questions 15-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 15-20
15 New car park ………………….
16 New cricket pitch ………………….
17 Children’s playground ………………….
18 Skateboard ramp ………………….
19 Pavilion ………………….
20 Notice board ………………….
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21-22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO benefits of city bike-sharing schemes do the students agree are the most important?
A reducing noise pollution
B reducing traffic congestion
C improving air quality
D encouraging health and fitness
E making cycling affordable
Questions 23-24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things do the students think are necessary for successful bike-sharing schemes?
A Bikes should have a GPS system.
B The app should be easy to use.
C Public awareness should be raised.
D Only one scheme should be available.
C There should be a large network of cycle lanes.
Questions 25-30
What is the speakers’ opinion of the bike-sharing schemes in each of the following cities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 25-30.
Opinion of bike-sharing scheme A They agree it has been disappointing. |
Cities
25 Amsterdam ………………….
26 Dublin ………………….
27 London ………………….
28 Buenos Aires ………………….
29 New York ………………….
30 Sydney ………………….
PART 4 Question 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE EXTINCTION OF THE DODO BIRD The dodo was a large flightless bird which used to inhabit the island of Mauritius. History · 1507 –Portuguese ships transporting 31…………………………..stopped at the island to collect food and water. · 1638- The Dutch established a 32…………………………..on the island. · They killed the dodo birds for their meat. · The last one was killed in 1681. Description · The only record we have is written descriptions and pictures (possibly unreliable). · A Dutch painting suggests the dodo was very 33………………………….. · The only remaining soft tissue is a dried 34………………………….. · Recent studies of a dodo skeleton suggest the birds were capable of rapid 35………………………….. · It’s thought they were able to use their small wings to maintain 36………………………….. · Their 37…………………………..was of average size. · Their sense of 38…………………………..enabled them to find food. Reasons for extinction · Hunting was probably not the main cause. · Sailors brought dogs and monkeys. · 39…………………………..also escaped onto the island and ate the birds’ eggs. · The arrival of farming meant the 40…………………………..was destroyed. |
