eM Scum cco my Listening Part 2 Action plan 1 Read the introduction and the title to help you understand the context and topic. 2 Use the preparation time to read the questions carefully before you listen. 3 Try to predict what sort of word is needed each gap. For example, is it a noun? If so, is it Remember that the answers are short - usually ‘one to three words - and are often nouns. You do not need to make any grammatical changes to what you hear. Never leave a blank. Make a logical guess - you may be lucky. singular or plural? 9 At the end of the test, carefully transfer your 4 Remember that the answers will come in the answers to the answer sheet. As you transfer order of the questions. your answers, check your spelling and grammar 5 You will hear a word or phrase in the recording and that what you have written makes sense. that matches something on the question paper. This will give you a clue that the answer is coming soon. £155 Follow the exam instructions, using the advice to help you. You will hear a musician called Anita Kumar talking to a group of students about her life. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. ANITA KUMAR ay Eis Anita names two instruments. Which is the ‘correct one? Anita plays the (7) in an orchestra. Arita studied (8) at university. 8 Two possible subjects are ‘mentioned, but which is the that Anita stuaied? Arita had a job as a (9)... . when she joined her first orchestra. paar {9 Do you need to write @ word for a job or a place here? 10 Several countries are named. Make sure you listen carefully forthe correct one. Anita's orchestra has just returned from a tour in (10)... Arita is particularly proud of the person who is the (11)... 11 The question makes it clear that you are listening for a ‘person who has a specific role in an orchestra inher orchestra. What Anita enjoys most about playing in an orchestra is (12) 12 Two possible aspects of working for the orchestra are ‘mentioned - remember that the question is asking about what Anita enjoys most. Her orchestra has recently appeared in a film called (13) Anita says that the word (14) ‘sums up her work best. 13 Two films are named, but Which is the one that has already been made? Follow-up 44 Anita uses @ number of Did you remember to check that the word(s) you wrote fitted grammatically and _sctves,butwhion one fis was/were spelt correctly? Ustening Part 2 Test 4 Exam practice | 85PeSesce ric Listening Part 1 Action plan 1 Use the listening preparation time to read the questions and think about possible answers 2 Underline key words in the question or statement 3 Choose all the correct answers you can the fist time you listen to the recording 4 Do not worry about missing a question; leave it and lsten forthe answer tothe next question 5 Check your answers when you listen to the recording for the second time and answer any ‘questions you have missed 6 Do not leave any answers blank. Make @ guess you are not sure, 7 -Atthe end of the test, carefully transfer your answers to the answer sheet FAD Foltow the exam instructions, using the advice to help you. ‘You will hear three diferent extracts. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or G) which fits best ‘according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. Extract On You hear two students discussing a lecture 11 What suprised the woman about the lecture? [A the topic ofthe lecture B the lecture’ approach to his subject © the other students reactions 2 What do the speakers agree? ‘A. They woud lke todo some follow-up work. They should have prepared beter forthe lecture. {© Tho handouts they received wil be very useful Extract Two ‘You hear two business people dscussing a meeting they attended. 3 Why dd they goto the meeting? ‘Ato gain some information B toinfluence a decision © tooter some advice 4 How does the man fel about the meeting? A satsfed with his contribution B pleased with its outcome © doubtul about ts value “ston tthe whole rcadng Defoe you ansvor ether of the questors ring 2 Te word ‘ages mporiant. in Question 2~ both speakers ‘must share tis opinion 3 You get information tom both speakers tat wil PoP you to answer Question 3. 44 Question 4 focuses on at here, What do each of te other five Part 1 questions focus on = git, reatonsN ‘pinion, function, et. Bee you ite, tin caret to ‘what each of he asecdes Inthe options means ns question. ‘Yu hear a scientist being interviewed about her career, |5 Whats the woman’ attitude to her career? |A. Sha regrets not achieving more than she has, B It has been the most important aspect of her fe. turned out unexpectety wel for her. {6 What does the woman say isthe most important quality she looks for in ‘young aelemtsts hoping to workin her lb? |A.cutlosity about the word around them 1B ablity to deal with setbacks in a postive way ‘© appreciation of the need fr accuracy Follow-up Dia you follow all the steps in the Action plan? 5 Before tenn wnat kind en Saker min the ies Qu 6 Look arf moaning othe ow mane ‘ferent words