NILE EGYPTIAN SCHOOLS

Egyptian International Certificate of Education

Level 1
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ENGLISH 2096/03
Paper 3 Listening For Examination from 2016
SPECIMEN PAPER Approximately 30 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
No additional materials are required.

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The total number of marks for this paper is 25.

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Part 1
Questions 1–6

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1–6, circle the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract one

You hear a woman talking about studying science.

1 As a young science student, the woman felt

A valued by her teachers.

B school provided a lot of distractions.

C the subject was too difficult for her.

D science was an all-male profession. [1]

2 According to the woman, studying as an adult

A requires a positive attitude.

B can feel uncomfortable at times.

C should be widely available to everyone.

D is sometimes rather difficult to afford. [1]

Extract two

You hear a talk about a course available at a college.

3 Which of the following statements is correct?

A Only very experienced researchers are eligible to join the course.

B The course is a useful development of a previous course.

C There are plenty of places available on the course.

D Participants must be prepared for a very intensive course. [1]

4 Course participants

A must use the internet in their career.

B need to provide their own laptops.

C should complete some practical tasks prior to the course.

D will learn how to be selective when using the internet. [1]

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Extract three

You hear part of an interview in which an engineering undergraduate is talking about taking part in an
international competition.

5 When speaking about the competition in Switzerland, the woman explains that

A she believed that the team could have been better prepared.

B she was disappointed that she was unable to attend.

C she felt the end result had always been anticipated.

D she was unimpressed by the standard of entries. [1]

6 What does she say about the competitors taking part in the event?

A Many of them were relatively inexperienced at entering competitions.

B It was unusual for undergraduates to be involved at this level.

C The number of males outweighed the number of females.

D There was a noticeable difference in the type of competition this year. [1]

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Part 2
Questions 7–12

You will hear an interview with a man called John Clarke, who is giving his views on a career in sports
management. For questions 7–12, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what
you hear.

7 John says that sports management

A is a high profile career.

B is a relatively new type of job.

C involves working closely with athletes.

D is a popular career choice for retired athletes. [1]

8 According to John, an essential requirement for working in the field of sports management is

A experience of office work.

B experience as an athlete.

C a willingness to learn about the industry.

D a willingness to work as part of a team. [1]

9 What distinguishes sport management from other professions?

A the age of applicants

B the potential earnings

C the personal qualities needed

D the different types of people who apply [1]

10 How did John feel about his career at the start?

A confused by some elements of job

B unsure about his colleagues

C frustrated by the number of obstacles

D reluctant to take on certain tasks [1]

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11 According to John, sports marketing

A gives false information.

B is often ineffective.

C puts the customer first.

D raises more questions than it answers. [1]

12 How does John feel about recent changes to the sports industry as a whole?

A They cannot be avoided.

B They are limited to one aspect of the sports industry.

C They all benefit the industry.

D They are happening too quickly. [1]

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Part 3
Questions 13–17

You will hear five short extracts in which chefs are talking about different dishes. For questions
13–17, choose from the list (A–H) which aspect of a dish each speaker mentions.

13 Speaker 1

14 Speaker 2

15 Speaker 3

16 Speaker 4

17 Speaker 5
[5]

A It is quicker to make than you would expect.

B It is good for people on a diet.

C It is particularly good for dinner parties.

D It is a variation of a classic French recipe.

E It needs a considerable degree of cooking ability.

F It has personal significance.

G It is best at certain times of the year.

H It has an unexpected ingredient.

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Part 4
Questions 18–25

You will hear a woman giving a talk about a science museum. For questions 18–25, complete the
sentences using UP TO THREE WORDS.

The National Science Museum

18 The museum is free to visit, although some exhibitions may be subject to

19 Researchers and members of the wishing to visit the

Central Library have to contact the library in advance.

20 The museum is home to a number of different collections, the most extensive of which features

a wide range of exhibits.

21 Visitors to the engineering collections can learn about different influences on our daily lives,

our environment and our energy .

22 Our ‘Cravings’ exhibition focuses on food, and looks at the different factors that influence our

preferences, such as our mind, our upbringing and our .

23 Through our interactive exhibits you can discover what factors make a meal

24 The galleries also cover a wide range of themes, from nature and energy to

and the role of technology in our world today.

25 Visitors can find a on our website.

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