Listening 14 Test 1

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Section 1: CRIME REPORT FORM



Questions 1-10: Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Type of crime: theft
Personal information
Example
Name
Louise Taylor
Nationality 1.        Date of birth  14 December 1977
Occupation interior designer
Reason for visit business (to buy antique  2.  )
Length of stay two months
Current address 3.    Apartments (No 15)
Details of theft
Items stolen – a wallet containing approximately  4. £ 
– a  5. 
Date of theft 6. 
Possible time and place of theft
Location outside the  7.    at about 4 pm
Details of suspect – some boys asked for the  8.    then ran off
– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with  9.    hair
Crime reference number allocated
    10. 


SECTION 2: Questions 11-20



Induction talk for new apprentices


Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

A  get to know colleagues

B  learn from any mistakes

C  ask lots of questions

D  react positively to feedback

E  enjoy new challenges

11. 

12. 

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

A  confidence-building

B  making career plans

C  completing difficult tasks

D  making a weekly timetable

E  reviewing progress

13. 

14. 

Questions 15-20
What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20.

A  It is encouraged.

B  There are some restrictions.

C  It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15.    Using the internet

16.    Flexible working

17.    Booking holidays

18.    Working overtime

19.    Wearing trainers

20.    Bringing food to work

SECTION 3: Questions 21-30


Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21.  Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities





22.  According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers





23.  What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?





24.  What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?





25.  What do they agree should be the priority for international action?



Questions 26-30
What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Decisions

A  use visuals

B  keep it short

C  involve other students

D  check the information is accurate

E  provide a handout

F  focus on one example

G  do online research

Parts of the presentation

26.    Historical background

27.    Geographical factors

28.    Past mistakes

29.    Future risks

30.    International implications

SECTION 4: Questions 31-40: Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.



Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)


Introduction

More energy required because of growth in population and  31. 

What’s needed:

• renewable energy sources

• methods that won’t create pollution


Wave energy

Advantage: waves provide a  32.    source of renewable energy

Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems

Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:

• waves can move in any  33. 

• movement of sand, etc. on the  34.    of the ocean may be affected


Tidal energy

Tides are more  35.    than waves

Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:

• will be created in a  36.    at Swansea

• breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines

• rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity

• stored water is released through  37.   , driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:

• not dependent on weather

• no  38.    is required to make it work

• likely to create a number of  39. 

Problem:

• may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting  40.    and building up silt


Ocean thermal energy conversion

Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels

Water brought to the surface in a pipe


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