LISTENING 1

PART 1: For each question, choose the correct answer. (Questions 1-7)
PART 2: You will hear an interview with a singer called Nick Parker who plays in a band called Krispy with his sister Mel. For each question,
choose the correct answer. (Questions 8-13)

8 When Nick and Mel were younger, 10 The band Krispy was started after
A Nick began studying at music school A they studied music at school.
B two other musicians heard Nick and Mel playing. B they father took them to live concerts.
C Nick and Mel advertised for the band members. C their mother encouraged them to play music.

9 When Nick and Mel started writing music together, they 11 In the band´s find year together,
A disagreed about the style they should have. A concert audiences liked their music.
B didn’t want to be the same as other bands. B they signed a recording contract.
C were influenced by different kinds of music. C their national tour was very successful.
12 What does Nick say about life in the band today?

A The other members look after him and Mel.

B He’s pleased to have the chance to travel.
C There’s no opportunity for them to relax together.
13 What disappointments has the band had?
A They haven’t yet had a number one single.

B Their first album sold under a million copies.

C A health problem delayed their album recording.

PART 3: You will hear a man called Ben, from a young people’s organisation, telling a youth group about a course they can do on Saturdays.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. (Questions 14-19)

Saturday course
Name of Ben’s organisation: (14) …………………… - Learn how to climb
Aim of course: Discovering (15) …………………… - Cut up wood
Closest course location for this group: (16) …………………… - Make a (18) ……………………...
Length of course: (17) …………………… weeks - Design a (19) …………………… to take home
Examples of activities we will do:
PART 4: You will hear a boy called Thomas and a girl called Ruby talking about a poster for their school sports day. Decide if each sentence is
correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct, choose the letter B for NO. (Questions 20-25)