LISTENING 2

I/ LISTENING
1. You will hear a man talking to a group of people about a new sports centre. For each of the questions, fill in the
missing information in the numbered space. Use ONLY ONE WORD FOR EACH ANSWER.
NEW SPORTS CENTRE
Facilities:
* swimming pool
* (1) .........................
* squash courts
* tennis courts (opening on (2) ...................................)
Prices:
* Monthly: £35
* (3) £ .............................. a year)
(special discounts for children)
* not included in price: equipment and swimming (4) ....................
How to become a member:
Fill in a membership form - remember to write your age and weight.
For more information phone Mrs. (5) ...................... on 467 9900.
2. You will hear an interview with a woman who works in a museum. As you listen, choose the best answer to each
question.
1. When she was at school, Clara wanted to become
A. an actress B. a teacher C. a lawyer
2. Why did Clara not apply for the museum job sooner?
A. Her mother advised her to wait. B. It seemed a very difficult job. C. She thought it might be boring.
3. What surprised Clara on her first day at work?
A. She had to carry some items. B. She was asked to give a speech. C. She had to meet a lot of people.
4. Clara was told to improve her knowledge of
A. computers B. languages C. mathematics
5. What part of her job does Clara enjoy the most?
A. planning large exhibitions B. writing descriptions of objects C. talking to visitors about the displays
II/ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each sentence.
1. If you have anything important to do, do it straight away. Don't put it ....... .
A. on B. off C. over D. up
2. The plane from Dallas .......... two hours late, so I missed my connecting flight from Frankfurt to London.
A. took off B. took on C. left on D. left out
3. No one liked the new lecturer, so there was a gradual ........ in the attendance st his lectures.
A. fall-through B. fall-out C. fall-off D. fall-in
4. ......., Carol is very punctual, but she was late tonight.
A. For a rule B. Like a rule C. As a rule D. For a rule of thumb
5. 'What did Professor Spencer say when you asked him if the final exam could be postponed?'
' He said that it was out of .......... because there's no time to reschedule the test.'
A. the question B. order C. all proportion D. reach
6. I was talking to my aunt when suddenly my cousin Gorge .... in our conversation.
A, interrupted B. broke C. went D. intervened
7. Solar heat penetrates more deeply into water than ........
A. it is penetrating into soil B. it does into soil C. does it into soil D. that it does into soil
8. ..... on barren slopes can help prevent erosion.
A. Trees to be planted B. Planting trees C. Trees being planted D. That trees are planted
9. He has been unable to find a job ..... with his ability as an accountant.
A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate
10. I ........ my eyes around the room but could not see her.
A. flung B. tossed C. threw D. cast
11. Income tax rates are usually ......... to one's annual income.
A. related B. dependent C. associated D. adapted
12. They came to inspect the house ......... buying it.
A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of
13. As they watched the football match the huge crowd ......... in unison.
A. chanted B. intoned C. crowed D. bellowed
14. Don't count on him. He's liable to ........ out if things get too difficult.
A. let B. be C. opt D. stop
15. The car needs a complete ......... .
A. haul-up B. mending C. check-up D. overhaul
16. They decided to ........ in a visit to their relations when they were on holiday.
A. fill B. fit C. put D. manage
17. In this assignment, we will ......... your work and then give you detailed feedback on how to improve your writing.
A. assess B. judge C. measure D. test
18. In a seminar or tutorial, everyone should take part rather than allow one person to ........ the discussion.
A. overwhelm B. dominate C. oppress D. empower
19. Although it is impossible to give a ........ age, we believe that the woman was between 25 and 30 when she died.
A. clear B. certain C. absolute D. definite
20. Many people were killed instantly at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but thousands more died from ....... radiation
sickness.
A. succeeding B. following C. subsequent D. afterwards
III/ WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
1. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.
→ The statement boils ............................................................................................
2. Sally distrust modern technology strongly.
→ Sally has ............................................................................................................
3. He will have to spend seven years in prison.
→ He has been .......................................................................................................
4. Mt precious life was saved by the lifeguard.
→ I owe ....................................................................................................................
5. As far as I know, the building was set on fire deliberately.
→ To the best .........................................................................................................
6. Has anybody been hurt in the road collision?
→ Has anybody come ........................................................................................... ?
7. The community spoke enthusiastically about the recently elected mayor.
→ The community sang ........................................................................................
8. I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way.
→ I wanted to prevent ...........................................................................................
9. I'm always inviting him for a weekend with us but he's always too busy.
→ No matter ..........................................................................................................
10. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
→ Had it .................................................................................................................

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