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Reading and Use of English Part 4 Listening Part 1

Remember that the word The speakers will say things that relate to all three
given should not be options in some way. Listen carefully to distinguish
changed in any way. which one is the correct answer.

For questions 1–8, complete the second sentence so 10 You will hear people talking in eight diferent situations. For
that it has a similar meaning to the irst sentence, questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
using the word given. Do not change the word given. 1 You hear a man talking about drinking cofee.
You must use between two and ive words, including What’s the main reason he prefers having cofee in a café rather
the word given. Here is an example (0). than at home?

Example: A He likes being motivated in the morning.
0 Please don’t have the TV on too loud because I’m B He thinks the cofee in a café is superior.
reading. C He only has the option of instant cofee at home.
RATHER 2 You hear a father talking to his son.
I ‘d rather you didn’t have the TV on too loud Why does he want Jack to get out of bed?
because I’m reading.
A He thinks Jack should be doing more schoolwork.
1 I don’t think Michael has his phone switched on – it’s B He wants to spend the day with Jack.
not ringing. C He believes Jack should be using his time better.
BE 3 You hear a woman talking about doing yoga.
Michael’s phone What does she think people don’t realise about yoga?
on – it’s not ringing. A how much efort it takes
B how relaxing it is
2 I found some old photos while I was up in the attic.
C how it afects your mood
ACROSS
4 You hear a man and a woman meeting ater a long time.
While I was up in the attic,
some old photos. How do they know each other?
A They used to do their shopping in the same place.
3 This cake isn’t nearly as tasty as the one you make. B They used to work together.
MUCH C They used to go to school together.
The cake you make 5 You hear a man talking about a favourite pair of trainers.
this one.
What’s the problem with them?
A They don’t it him anymore.
4 ‘Don’t you dare go into the shed!’ my dad said to me.
WARNED B They’re not suitable to wear every day.
My dad into the shed. C They’re no longer the same colour.
6 You hear a man and a woman talking about a ilm they’ve
5 This tai chi class won’t inish before 6 o’clock. just seen.
GO What do they agree about?
This tai chi class A how good one of the actors was
6 o’clock. B how appropriate the music was
C how surprising the plot was
6 It was a mistake for you to borrow the car
without permission. 7 You hear a student who’s worried about planning her study time.
SHOULDN’T What does she say about her situation?
A She shouldn’t have a job while studying.
You the car
without permission. B She has to get her priorities right.
C She can’t request study leave.
8 You hear a woman giving a talk about meditation.
What’s the purpose of her talk?
A to describe how to meditate
B to suggest that more people should meditate
C to emphasise the beneits of meditating
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