Listening 16 Test 1

Section 1: Children’s Engineering Workshops



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

Tiny Engineers (ages 4-5)

Activities

● Create a cover for an  1.    so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.

● Take part in a competition to build the tallest 2.   .

● Make a  3.    powered by a balloon.

Junior Engineers (ages 6-8)

Activities:

● Build model cars, trucks and 4.  and learn how to program them so they can move.

● Take part in a competition to build the longest  5.  using card and wood.

● Create a short 6. with special software.

● Build,  7.  and program a humanoid robot.

Cost for a five-week block: £50

Held on  8.    from 10 am to 11 am

Location

Building 10A,  9.    Industrial Estate, Grasford

Plenty of  10.     is available.



SECTION 2: Questions 11-20



Questions 11-14 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.




Questions 15-20:

Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-J, next to Questions 15-20.

Plan of Stevenson’s site

Map of Housing Complex
15.  coffee room 
16.  warehouse  
17.  staff canteen 
18.  meeting room  
19.  human resources  
20.  boardroom  

SECTION 3: Questions 21-30


Questions 21-22. Choose TWO letters, from A-E one for Question 21 and the other for 22.

Which TWO parts of the introductory stage to their art projects do Jess and Tom agree were useful?




Questions 23-24. Choose TWO letters, from A-E one for Question 23 and the other for 24.

In which TWO ways do both Jess and Tom decide to change their proposals?



Questions 25-30. Choose ONE option each from the SIX options A-H, for Questions 25-30.

Which personal meaning do the students decide to give to each of the following pictures?

Personal meanings






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



Stoicism


Stoicism is still relevant today because of its  31. 
appeal.


Ancient Stoics

● Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.

● The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32.    



Stoic principles

● Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.

● Controlling emotions was essential.

● Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the  33.     people make in response can be controlled.

● A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as  34.    



The influence of Stoicism


● George Washington organised a 35.     about Cato to motivate his men.

● The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
● Adam Smith’s ideas on 36.     were influenced by Stoicism.

● Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.

● Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

– the treatment for 37.   is based on ideas from Stoicism
– people learn to base their thinking on 38.    
● In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as
39.  

Relevance of Stoicism

● It requires a lot of 40.     but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
● It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.

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