In the Listening Test 45, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on said recordings.
Section 1 is a telephone conversation between a travel agent and a school principal who is organizing a tour for third-year students.
Section 2 is an extract from a talk about the history of motor racing.
Section 3 is a conversation among four business colleagues discussing a takeover proposal.
Section 4 is a lecture on conserving energy.
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Write answers next to 1-3 on your answer sheet.
1 What total discount is Jonathon’s school being offered?
A 25%
B 50%
C 65%
2 Where did Jonathon first want to take his students?
A Madrid
B Barcelona
C Sainsbury
3 What is the normal price of this tour?
A £679
B £1261
C £1940
Questions 4-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Mcfadden’s Travel
Two main things the all-inclusive price covers:
4_________________
5 _________________
Extras also covered by the all-inclusive offer:
airport taxis, 6_________________
a city tour, 7___________________
CLIENT DETAILS
E-mail address of contact person: 8[email protected]___________.com
Number of travelers: 49
Date of travel: 7th of April
Departure time: 7:00 a.m.
Arrival time: 10:30 a.m. (local time)
Credit Card Number: 9_________________
Expiry Date: 01-Jan-2015
The total cost of booking: 10 £____________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-12
Choose the correct letter A, B, or C. Write answers next to 11-12 on your answer sheet.
11 What does the word ‘formula’ stand for?
A the rules drivers must respect
B the type of roads used for the races
C the way they drive
12 When did the first championship race take place?
A 1920
B 1955
C 1950
Questions 13-20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Driver | First Title | Last Title | Notable Record’s | Interesting Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Fangio | 1951 | 13______ | won 5 world championships, a record which remained for 14_________ years | was the first 15________winner |
| Ayrton Senna | 1988 | 1991 | won the most races ever at the 16________Grand Prix | is regarded as the most 17_______ |
| Alain Prost | 1985 | 1993 | won the third 18_____________number of championships | driver ever was a 19__________ of Senna |
| Michael Schumacher | 1994 | 2004 | holds many records including most drivers’ championships, pole positions, race victories, and fastest laps | is the 20__________on paper |
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-27
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Bizz – Educators Inc. | |
| Upsides | Downsides |
| has a proven track record
is an industry 21___________is well-respected and has a great name has generated a lot of goodwill consistently has an annual gross profit of 22_________ has a clear and ambitious 23__________has very high 24__________ and 2013 for 2012 |
wants to remain an independent entity, so this would be a hostile 25_____________
is a production-based company is a 26________ venture is in a different market so there will be no synergy and no cost savings |
The official decision on whether to buy Bizz-Educators will be taken at tomorrow’s 27___________
Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters, A-G. Write answers next to 28-30 on your answer sheet.
What THREE requirements are there for the takeover of Bizz-Educators to go ahead?
A Assurances that the management of Bizz – Educators won’t oppose the deal.
B An independent mediator is used to broker the deal.
C An adult of the company’s books.
D That a study of the company’s projected profit margin is conducted.
E That the deal is kept secret until it is finalized.
F That analysis of the company’s goodwill assets be carried out.
G That the asking price is lowered.
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Question 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Conserving Energy at Home
Carbon footprint is the 31______________of greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere by an individual as a result of his day-to-day activities.
More than 32______________ of all homes are not insulated.
Reasons to better insulate your home:
Fitting adequate insulation in the 33________________ and outer walls of your home can reduce heating costs by as much as 25%.
The government offers 34______________ to people who want to reinsulate their homes.
You will recoup your investment over a short period of time.
Painting 35__________________walls in dark colours is a bad idea because dark colours 36____________heat.
Replacing a normal light bulb with an energy-saving one could save you 37____________ over the lifetime of the bulb.
If you have large windows in your home, you should close the 38_____________________
Erect 39___________to heat your water supply.
People should continue recycling and composting their 40_______________ to help protect the environment.
Answers
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Section 1
| 1 | C |
| 2 | A |
| 3 | C |
| 4 | Flights |
| 5 | (hotel) accommodation |
| 6 | Breakfast (every morning) |
| 7 | Theatre tickets |
| 8 | [email protected] sainsbury.com |
| 9 | 9. 6676 6654 9743 1251 |
| 10 | £ 31,234 |
Section 2
| 11 | A |
| 12 | C |
| 13 | 1957 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | Multiple championships |
| 16 | Monaco |
| 17 | Naturally gifted |
| 18 | Highest |
| 19 | Great rival |
| 20 | Greatest driver |
Section 3
| 21 | Leader |
| 22 | £ 500,000 |
| 23 | Strategy |
| 24 | Projected profits |
| 25 | Takeover (bid) |
| 26 | High-risk |
| 27 | Board meeting |
| 28 | A |
| 29 | B |
| 30 | E |
Section 4
| 31 | amount/volume |
| 32 | 65% |
| 33 | attic |
| 34 | grants/financial aid |
| 35 | (the/your) interior |
| 36 | absorb |
| 37 | £ 25 |
| 38 | curtains/blinds |
| 39 | solar panels |
| 40 | waste |
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