Listening Mock Test
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Part 1
Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
City Library
Membership Form
Name: Tom Smith
Email address: [email protected]
Home address: 14 1. Street, Brookville
Heard about us: from a 2.
Reasons for joining: to join book clubs and to access a 3. of books.
Type of membership: 4. membership (£20)
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
| Event | Instructions | Feedback to Tom |
|---|---|---|
| Classic 5. | A classic novel | The book choice was very traditional. |
| Modern Fiction | Bring a 6. novel | The 7. choice was wrong. |
| 8. Fiction | Read a science fiction novel and share 9. | The discussions were too 10. . |
Part 2
Choose the correct letters, A, B, C, D, or E.
Which TWO warnings does Sarah give about urban gardening?
A. Don’t overlook the amount of sunlight.
B. Don’t overwater the plants.
C. Don’t grow large plants.
D. Don’t grow too many plants.
E. Don’t use chemical fertilisers.
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Which TWO ideas about urban gardening does Sarah say are correct?
A. Only small plants should be grown.
B. Larger plants can thrive in urban environments.
C. Stick to one type of plant.
D. Vibrant plants can suffer if they don’t receive proper conditions.
E. Plants in stores are better.
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14.
15. What advice does Sarah give about urban gardening in small spaces?
16. Sarah says it is a good idea for beginners to
17. What does Sarah say is important for conservation?
18. According to Sarah, some green spaces are in decline because there is
19. Sarah says that when maintaining plants, people should
20. What does Sarah say about trying new plants?
Part 3
Choose TWO letters, A, B, C, D, or E.
Which TWO opinions about the Sustainability Advocates do the students express?
A. Their actions were ineffective.
B. They are still influential today.
C. They have received unfair criticism.
D. They were proved right.
E. Their attitude is understandable.
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Which TWO predictions about the future of urban living both students are doubtful about?
A. People will buy less.
B. Consumerism will decline.
C. Waste levels will decrease.
D. Smart waste systems will become widespread.
E. More cities will adopt zero waste policies.
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Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 25–30.
Comments
A. This has become more refined and specialised.
B. Thanks to technology, this has been more efficient.
C. This helps lower carbon footprint.
D. This issue will require more international cooperation.
E. This promotes composting and the use of reusable items.
F. These initiatives are picking up steam.
G. This is revolutionising our approach to waste management.
25. Smart waste systems
26. Zero waste policies
27. Recycling initiatives
28. Urban farming
29. Plastic waste reduction
30. Electronic waste recycling
Part 4
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Comprehensive Waste Management
A Comprehensive Waste Management system
- is a concept similar to waste segregation systems, but more integrated.
- would aim to set up city-wide 31. for improving waste management.- does not actually exist perfectly at present.
Problems in developing effective Comprehensive Waste Management
- Urban populations are now quite 32. and therefore more waste is generated (e.g. there are constellations made up of 33. of waste items).
- At present, waste is not required to be processed 34. .
- There are few systems for recycling 35. waste.
- Small pieces of waste may be difficult to process.
- Businesses may be unwilling to share details of waste 36. for commercial reasons.
- It may be hard to collect details of the waste’s 37. at a given time.
- Scientists can only make a 38. about where the waste will end up.
Solutions
- Common standards should be agreed on for the presentation of information.
- The information should be combined in one 39. .
- A coordinated system must be designed to create 40. in its users.