Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport Survey |
Example Travelled to town today: by ……….bus………. |
Name: Luisa 1…………… Address: 2…………… White Stone Rd Area: Bradfield Postcode: 3…………… Occupation: 4…………… Reason for visit to town: to go to the 5…………… Suggestions for improvement: ● better 6…………… ● have more footpaths ● more frequent 7…………….. Things that would encourage cycling to work: ● having 8…………… parking places for bicycles ● being able to use a 9…………… at work ● the opportunity to have cycling 10……………. on busy roads |
SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
New city developments
11 The idea for the two new developments in the city came from
A local people.
B the City Council.
C the SWRDC.
12 What is unusual about Brackenside pool?
A its architectural style
B its heating system
C its method of water treatment
13 Local newspapers have raised worries about
A the late opening date.
B the cost of the project.
C the size of the facilities.
14 What decision has not yet been made about the pool?
A whose statue will be at the door
B the exact opening times
C who will open it
Questions 15-20
Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 15-20
Features
A ancient forts
B waterways
C ice and snow
D jewels
E local animals
F mountains
G music and film
H space travel
I volcanoes
Areas of the world
15 Asia ………….
16 Antarctica ………….
17 South America ………….
18 North America ………….
19 Europe ………….
20 Africa ………….
SECTION 3
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?
A camping
B climbing
C collecting
D hunting
E reading
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?
A to examine ancient carvings
B to experience an isolated place
C to formulate a new theory
D to learn survival skills
E to study the impact of an extreme environment
Questions 25-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
The later life of Thor Heyerdahl
25 According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to
A the fact that Eastern countries were far away.
B the lack of materials for boat building.
C the direction of the winds and currents.
26 Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?
A to overcome a research setback
B to demonstrate a personal quality
C to test a new theory
27 What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?
A the fact that he was the first person to do it
B the speed of crossing the Pacific
C the use of authentic construction methods
28 Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?
A to build a stone statue
B to sail a reed boat
C to learn the local language
29 In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on
A theories about Polynesian origins.
B the development of archaeological methodology.
C establishing archaeology as an academic subject.
30 Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?
A Its style is out of date.
B Its content is over-simplified.
C Its methodology is flawed.
SECTION 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT
Business markets
● greater 31…………… among companies
● increase in power of large 32……………. Companies
● rising 33…………….. in certain countries
External influences on businesses
● more discussion with 34……………… before making business decisions
● environmental concerns which may lead to more 35……………..
Business structures
● more teams will be formed to work on a particular 36…………….
● businesses may need to offer hours that are 37……………… , or the chance to work remotely
Management styles
● increasing need for managers to provide good 38……………..
● changes influenced by 39…………….. taking senior roles
Changes in the economy
● service sector continues to be important
● increasing value of intellectual property
● more and more 40…………….. workers
Part 1
1 Hardie
2 19
3 GT8 2LC
4 hairdresser
5 dentist / dentist’s
6 lighting
7 trains
8 safe
9 shower
10 training
Part 2
11 A
12 C
13 C
14 A
15 E
16 F
17 D
18 H
19 A
20 B
Part 3
21&22 B, C
23&24 B, E
25 A
26 C
27 C
28 A
29 B
30 A
Part 4
31 competition
32 global
33 demand
34 customers
35 regulation
36 project
37 flexible
38 leadership
39 women
40 self-employed
