Cambridge 18 listening recording test 1
Cambridge Book 18 Listening Test 1
Part 1 Question 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport Survey
Name Sadie Jones
Year of birth 1991
Postcode 1……………….
Travelling by bus
Date of bus journey: 2………………….
Reason for trip: shopping and visit to the 3…………….
Travelled by bus because cost of 4…………………….too high
Got on bus at 5………………………street
Complaints about bus service: – bus today was 6…………………
– frequency of buses in the 7………………
Travelling by car
Goes to the 8…………………..by car
Travelling by bicycle
Dislikes travelling by bike in the city centre because of the 9………………..
Doesn’t own a bike because of a lack of 10…………………….
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions-11-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B OR C.
Becoming a volunteer for ACE
11. Why does the speaker apologise about the seats?
A. They are too small.
B. There are not enough of them.
C. Some of them are very close together.
12. What does the speaker say about the age of volunteers?
A. The age of volunteers is less important than others factors.
B. Young volunteers are less reliable than older ones.
C. Most volunteers are about 60 years old.
13. What does the speaker say about training?
A. It is continuous.
B. It is conducted by a manager.
C. It takes place online.
Questions 14 and 15
Choose TWO letters , A-E.
Which TWO issues does the speaker ask the audience to consider before they apply to be volunteers?
A their financial situation
B their level of commitment
C their work experience
D their ambition
E their availability
Question 16-20
What does the speaker suggest would be helpful for the each of the following areas of voluntary work?
Choose FIVE answer from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 16-20
Helpful things volunteers might offer others
A experience on stage
B original, new ideas
C parenting skills
D an understanding of food and diet
E retail experience
F a good memory
G a good level of fitness
Area of voluntary work
16. Fundraising …………………
17. Litter collection …………………
18. ‘Playmates’ …………………
19. Story club …………………
20. First aid …………………
PART 3 Question 21-30
Question 21-26
Choose the correct letter , A.B or C
Talk on jobs in fashion design
21. What problem did Chantal have at the start of the talk?
A. Her view of the speaker was blocked.
B. She was unable to find an empty seat.
C. The students next to her were talking.
22. What were Hugo and Chantal surprised to hear about the job market?
A. It has become more competitive than it used to be.
B. There is more variety in it than had realized.
C. Some areas of it are more exciting than others.
23. Hugo and Chantal agree that the speaker’s message was
A. Unfair to them at times.
B. Hard for them to follow.
C. Critical of the industry.
24. What do Hugo and Chantal criticize about their school careers advice?
A. When they received the advice.
B. How much advice was given.
C. Who gave the advice.
25. When discussing their future, Hugo and Chantal disagree on
A. Which is the best career in fashion.
B. When to choose a career in fashion.
C. Why they would like a career in fashion.
26. How does Hugo feel about being an unpaid assistant?
A. He is realistic about the practice.
B. He feels the practice is dishonest.
C. He thinks others want to change the practice.
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO mistakes did the speaker admit she made in her first job?
A. being dishonest to her employer
B. paying too much attention to how she looked
C. expecting to become well known
D. trying to earn a lot of money
E. openly disliking her client
Question 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO pieces of retail information do Hugo and Chantal agree would be useful?
A. the reasons people return fashion items
B. how much time people have to shop for clothes
C. fashion designs people want but can’t find
D. the best time of for year fashion buying
E. the most popular fashion sizes
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Elephant translocation
Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park
- strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws
- successful breeding
Problems caused by elephant over population
- greater competition, causing hunger for elephants.
- damage to 31………………………in the park.
The translocation process
- A suitable group of elephants from the same 32………………was selected.
- vets and park staff made use of 33……………………… to help guide the elephants into the open plains.
- elephants were immoblished with tranquilisers
– this process had to be completed quickly to reduce 34……………………….
– elephants had to be turned on their 35…………………. to avoid damage of their lungs
– elephants’ 36……………….had to be monitored constantly
– tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
– data including the size of their tusks and 37………………..was taken
- Elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve.
Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park
- 38………………………opportunities
- A reduction in the number of poachers and 39…………………..
- an example of conservation that other parks can follow
- an increase in 40……………………as a contributor to GDP.
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