PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST

Listening

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PAPER 1 LISTENING TEST (approx 35 minutes)

Part 1
Questions 1 – 7
There are seven questions in this part.
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording.
Choose the correct picture and put a tick ( ) in the box below it.

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Questions 8 – 13
You will hear part of a radio interview with a man called Paul, who is talking about
some of the Jobs he did when he left school.
For each question, tick ( ) the correct box.

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Questions 14 – 19
You will hear a man talking about a photography course.
For each question. write the missing information in the numbered space.

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Questions 20 – 25
Look at the six sentences for this part.
You will hear a woman called Hanna and her friend Joshua talking about doing
long-distance running.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, tick ( ) the box under A for YES. If it is not correct, tick ( ) the
box under B for NO.

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PAPER 2 READING AND WRITING TEST (1 hour 30 minutes)

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21 What is Dr Halishman’s main reason for writing this article?

A to argue that being a professor has changed
B to explain what his favourite activity is
C to describe his job
D to explain how he became a professor

22 Why does he like most about being a professor?

A He earns a lot of money.
B He can do different things.
C He can spend time with his students.
D He gets the chance to publish his research.

23 What do we learn about his research?

A He does research into the tourist industry.
B He wishes it didn't take up so much time.
C He gets the opportunity to go to other countries.
D He gets help from his students.

24 What is his attitude to being a professor now?

A It isn't as enjoyable as it used to be.
B There is more to do than before.
C It isn't stressful any more.
D He is in competition with his colleagues.

25 What would he write in his diary?

A A busy week – but interesting.

B I spent all week doing the same old things
C What a stressful week!
D Another boring week comes to an end.

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