Cambridge 17 listening recording test 1
Cambridge book 17 Listening Test - 1
PART 1 Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Buckworth Conservation Group Regular activities Beach · making sure the beach does not have 1……………………… on it · no 2…………..…………. Nature reserve · maintaining paths · nesting boxes for birds installed · next task is talking action to attract 3……………… to the place · identifying type of 4………………… · building a new 5……………………… Forthcoming events Saturday · meet at Dunsmore Beach car park · walk across the sands and reach the 6……………… · take a picnic · wear appropriate 7……………… Woodwork session · suitable for 8………………….. to participate in · making 9……………….. out of wood · 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. · cost of session (no camping): 10 £……………………. |
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Boat trip round Tasmania
11 What is the maximum number of people who can stand on each side of the boat?
A 9
B 15
C 18
12 What colour are the tour boats?
A dark red
B jet black
C light green
13 Which lunchbox is suitable for someone who doesn’t eat meat or fish?
A Lunchbox 1
B Lunchbox 2
C Lunchbox 3
14 What should people do with their litter?
A take it home
B hand it to a member of staff
C put in the bins provided on the boat
Question 15 and 16
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO features of the lighthouse does Lou mention?
A why it was built
B who built it
C How long it took to build
D who staffed it
E what is was built with
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO types of creature might come close to the boat?
A sea eagles
B fur seals
C dolphins
D whales
E penguins
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO Letters, A-E
Which TWO points does Lou make about the caves?
A Only large tourist boats cam visit them.
B The entrances to them often blocked.
C It is too dangerous for individuals to go near them.
D Someone will explain what is inside them.
E They cannot be reached on foot.
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letters, A, B or C.
Work Experience for Veterinary science students
21 What problem did both Diana and Tim have when arranging their work experience?
A making initial contact with suitable farms
B organising transport to and from the farm
C finding a placement for the required length of time.
22 Tim was pleased to be able to help
A a lamb that had a broken leg.
B a sheep that was having difficulty giving birth.
C a newly born lamb that was having trouble feeding.
23 Diana says the sheep on her farm
A were of various different varieties.
B were mainly reared for their meat.
C had better quality wool than sheep on the hills.
24 What did the students learn about adding supplements to chicken feed?
A These should only be given if specially needed.
B It is worth paying extra for the most effective ones.
C the amount given at one time should be limited.
25 What happened when Diana was working with dairy cows?
A She identified some cows incorrectly.
B She accidently threw some milk away.
C She made a mistake when storing milk.
26 What did both farmers mention about vets and farming?
A Vets are falling to cope with some aspects of animal health.
B There needs to be a fundamental change in the training of vets.
C Some jobs could be done by the farmer rather than by a vet.
Questions 27-30
What opinion do the students give about each of the following modules on their veterinary science course?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letters, A-F, next to questions 27-30
Opinions A Tim found this easier than expected. B Tim thought this was not very clearly organised. C Diana may do some further study on this. D They both found the reading required for this was difficult. E Tim was shocked at something he learned on this module. F They were both surprised how little is known about some aspects of this.
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Modules on Veterinary Science course
27 Medical terminology ……………………….
28 Diet and nutrition ……………………….
29 Animal diseases …………………………
30 Wildlife medication ………………………..
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Labyrinths Definition · a winding spiral path leading to the central area Labyrinths compared with mazes · Maze are a type of 31………………….. –32 ……………………… is needed to navigate through a maze -the word ‘maze’ is derived from a word meaning a feeling of 33……………………. · Labyrinths represent a journey through life – they have frequently been used in 34……………………….and prayer Early examples of labyrinth spiral the · Ancient carving on 35……………………………..have been found across many cultures. · The Pima , a Native American tribe , wove the symbol on baskets · Ancients Greeks used the symbol on 36………………. Walking labyrinths · The largest surviving example of a turf labyrinth once had a big 37………………………….at its centre. Labyrinths nowadays · Believed to have a beneficial impact on mental and physical health, e.g. walking a maze can reduce a person’s 38…………………………. rate · Used in medical and health and fitness setting and also prisons · Popular with patients, visitors and staff in hospitals – Patients who can’t walk can use ‘fingers labyrinths’ made from 39………………………. – Research has shown that Alzheimer’s suffers experience
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