Category: LISTENING TESTS

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1:Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1/ The teacher praised student Emma for
A her good performance in public show.
B setting a good example for others.
C settling in quickly
2/ Why has the timetable for drama class changed?
A Because of falling enrollment.
B Because the class size is too big.
C Because of the availability of music room.
3/ What is the new time for the drama class?
A 3.15 pm
B 4.15 pm
C 4.45 pm

Questions 4-6: Write the correct letter, A-E, next to Questions 4-6.
A The course is full.
B The course fee is too expensive.
C She has another activity at that time.
D She has another activity that evening.
E The class is too late.

Courses
4/ Dance Class
5/ Singing Class
6/ Vocal Class

Questions 7-10: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Information on Music Class
The class teaches children to play instruments and how to 7…………….
Cost of the course: $8…………….
Date Emma starts the course: 9…………….
Teacher: Jamal 10…………….

SECTION 2: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11/ Why does the speaker recommend the Sky Hotel?
A Because it is quite comfortable.
B Because it provides ski and snowboard equipment rentals.
C Because it has health and sports club.
12/ What is new in this year’s exhibition?
A photos of top ski resorts worldwide
B ski equipment
C computer simulation
13/ How do people enter the skiing and snowboarding competition?
A They can send emails to the committee.
B They can fill out the back of the entrance ticket.
C They can check out the exhibition newsletter
14/ What did the media focus on this year?
A not enough snow
B reduction in fee
C the decline of participants
15/ Why does the speaker recommend the ski program?
A The instructors are quite friendly and patient.
B It includes lessons and sessions that suit only beginners
C It provides special offers at the moment.

Questions 16-20
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 16-20.
A exploring new destinations
B how to make the skiing boots comfortable
C how to become a ski instructor
D how to combine other activities with skiing
E how to improve the skills of skiing
F information about skiing safety

Presentation
16/ Simon’s talk
17/ Solution
18/ Film
19/ Tricks
20/ Johnson’s talk

SECTION 3 Questions 21-23 Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The new teacher who is very popular among students wrote a book
titled 21…………….
It covers techniques including doing research as part of a 22…………….
The objective is for the students to present 23……………. in a collaborative manner.

Questions 24-30
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Observational method:

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

ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST URBAN MIGRATION

Cities now:

• account for 3% of the planet’s land areas
• consume more 31……………. than the countryside
  Advantages for moving into the city:
• good for some 32……………. to recover
• poor 33……………. in the countryside
• clean energy: recycling of methane gas produced from 34…………….
  For women:
• more likely to have late marriages

• better chance of getting a 35……………. at work
  Downsides of moving into the city:
• possible to lose 36……………. because it is difficult to maintain previous lifestyle
• higher rates of 37……………. in the city than in the country
• poor quality of 38……………. in the city
  Economic factors:
• Increased 39……………. in population results in increase in energy
  consumption.
• People find the heavy 40……………. stressful.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1: Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Revision Note

Example

• Problem with: the brochure sample
• Company name: 1…………… Hotel Chains
• Letters of the 2…………… should be bigger.
• The information of the 3…………… should be removed.
• Change the description under the top photo to 4……………
• Use the picture with the 5…………… of the hotel.
• The 6…………… should be in red print.
• Translate into 7……………
• Deadline: by the end of 8……………
• Address: No. 9 Green Drive, 9……………, NY21300
• Telephone number: 10……………

SECTION 2: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11/ The most famous view in this park is
A the largest waterfall worldwide.
B the longest river in the world.
C the biggest sub-tropical rainforest in the world.
12/ According to the tour guide, what is best to do on top of the mountain?
A having a picnic
B taking photos
C strolling about
13/ What did the tour guide recommend for more experienced walkers?
A the mountain trail
B the Bush Track
C the Creek Circuit
14/ What is mentioned about the transport in the park?
A Bicycles can be hired.
B Trams are available for tourists.
C It is included in the bill.
15/ Which activity is provided for adults all year round?
A abseiling
B bungee jumping
C paragliding
16/ What should the visitors do before they go to the restaurant?
A make bookings
B inquire about availability
C collect the meal ticket at the reception

Questions 17-20: Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 17-20.

17 Campsite
18 Business Centre
19 Museum
20 Cafe

SECTION 3: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21/ How old are the students on the nursing program?
A They are teenagers.
B They are in their twenties
C They belong to different age groups
22/ What do the speakers say about the group project?
A It helps to improve relationship among different classmates.
B It helps to develop problem solving skills.
C It provides supportive learning environment.
23/ Which part of the program surprised Paul?
A There’s a number of essays to write.
B There’s a lot of practical work.
C There’s internship provided.
24/ What do they feel about learning law?
A It is essential training.
B It is too theoretical.
C It takes up too much time.

Questions 25-30: What are the suggestions offered by the speakers?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.
A get feedback from teaching staff
B do more reading
C get help from school supporting staff
D get help for nursing problems
E manage time properly
F be well prepared
G review the notes regularly
H don’t set unrealistic goals

25/ Essays
26/ Lectures
27/ Research
28/ Online forum
29/ Placement tests
30/ Freshmen

SECTION 4: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Penguins in Africa

Appearance and lifestyle
They are also called Jackass Penguins for the sound they make.
The 31…………… of their body remains constant.
They restrict their 32…………… on land from dusk till dawn.
They cannot fly because they have heavy 33……………
They nest under 34……………
They eat tree 35……………
Predators
seals
36……………
seagulls (eat the penguin 37……………)
Threats
They lose 38…………… in winter.
They are fighting for nesting 39…………… and food because of human activities
In order to improve survivorship, it is helpful to increase the 40…………… of their genes.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1-6
Which hotels have the following facilities?
Write the correct letter, A, B, C, or D next to questions 1-6.
A Royal Hotel
B Star Hotel
C Winchester Hotel
D All Three Hotels
Example: Online booking B

1 Sea view
2 Handicap accessibility
3 Multiple meal options
4 Private dining
5 Group discount
6 Children’s play area

Questions 7-10: Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD
ONLY for each answer.
The man needs to send his 7…………… to the hotel.
He also needs to make 8…………… immediately.
The hotel must be alerted in advance if guests will need help
with 9……………
There is no need to prepare 10…………… for hotel drivers.

SECTION 2
Questions 11-16: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Questions 17-20: When were the following features included in an auto
show?
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C next to questions 17-20.

Write the correct letter, A, B, or C next to questions 17-20.
A last year
B this year
C both

17/ Higher number of seats
18/ Fun for children
19/ 4×4 test drive
20/ Lucky draw for car

SECTION 3 Questions 21-23: Choose THREE letters, A-G.
Which THREE factors should the student consider while selecting courses?

A class time
B course topic
C amount of homework
D ease of course
E relevant to future career
F course structure
G professor reputation

Questions 24-27: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
24/ The tutor recommends against taking Human Physiology because it would not be the best
A time management.
B chance at earning an A.
C topic for a research paper.
25/ The student decides to do a dissertation because
A he takes it to boost his GPA.
B he likes to develop more supportive details.
C he wants to conduct more interviews.
26/ The student thought the research paper was
A already completed.
B worth finishing.
C too complicated.
27/ The method of data collection was
A interviews
B lab studies.
C questionnaires

Questions 28-30: Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
First draft should be finished by the end of 28……………
Dissertation should be registered with the 29…………… in the Department Office.

SECTION 4
Questions 31-40: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The role of sleep in humans and animals

Importance of sleep in animals
Compared to those without food, animals without sleep are more likely to
suffer from 31……………
Sleep is necessary for all animals, whether they are reptiles, 32…………… or fish.
Differences in animals’ sleep and reasons for their ways of resting
♦ Dolphins
swim to the surface when sleeping, because they need to 33……………
♦ Birds
are constantly 34…………… in the presence of numerous predators.
♦ Horses
do most of their sleeping standing up.
do occasionally take short naps lying down. Lying in one position for a long time could well injure a horse, because their 35…………… are delicate.
Potential problems encountering
Animals can also have 36……………, the same as humans.
Importance of sleep in humans
It helps us to organise our 37…………… of the day.
It plays a key role in 38…………… e.g.
Because of the similar sleeping pattern to that in humans, 39…………… are studied in order to increase our knowledge of human physiology.
Scientists choose to study the 40…………… of the fruit fly in order to know the function of the human gene and understand developmental processes in humans.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 2
Questions 11-14: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
11/ The top two proposals for the design of the swimming pool were chosen by
A the public.
B the radio station.
C architects
12/ What is special about the pool’s construction?
A It was constructed by the people.
B Its fishbowl-like shape
C It is the first pool in Bridgewater.
13/ News reports covering the new pool expressed concerns over
A price
B safety
C size
14/ What factor of the pool’s Grand Opening remains undecided?
A who will host
B the exact opening time
C what sculpture will be in the foyer

Questions 15-20: What’s the theme of each continent based on the rooms
of the clubhouse?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 15-20.
A film and music
B mountains
C space travel
D jewelry
E animals
F waterways
G volcano
H ancient forts

15/ Asia
16/ Antarctica
17/ Africa
18/ North America
19/ Europe
20/ South America

SECTION 3
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21/ Which part has the tutor already read?
A the introductory chapter
B the procedure section
C the results and discussion section
22/ Which part of the paper did the tutor like?
A introduction
B layout
C background information
23/ Kathy and the tutor both agree to continue to
A refer a lot to the example received in class.
B copy the information.
C conduct further research in the library.
24/ Kathy asks the tutor for help with the ………….. section.
A abstract
B bibliography
C appendix
25/ What will Kathy do next?
A try out software
B work on the bibliography
C make an animation

Questions 26-30: What is the desired outcome to each of the following
course of action?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 26-30.
Desired outcomes
A practical experience
B publish the work
C join Machine Engineer Society
D give suggestions
E stay up to date
F make important contacts

26/ Make a good grade
27/ Meet engineering professionals
28/ Visit the factory
29/ Seek summer internships
30/ Present dissertation

SECTION 4
Questions 31-40:Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

An Overview of The Research on Amber
Amber: a fossilised tree resin, which may be produced to protect itself
against 31…………… and fungi.
Colors:
usual yellow, orange, or brown
uncommon colors e.g. blue (what causes the blue color in amber is related to the occurrence of 32……………)
Formation
under sustained 33…………… and pressure
during an 34…………… stage between resins and amber, copal is produced.
Places and Conditions
commonly found on 35…………… e.g. in Russia
avoid exposure to 36……………, rain, and temperate extremes
Inclusions
Dominican amber: 1 inclusion to every 100 pieces
Baltic amber: 1 inclusion to every 37…………… pieces
Uses and Applications
It can be used to make ornamental objects and jewelry in 38…………… settings.
Some people believe that its powder mixed with 39…………… cures throat, eye and ear diseases.
It has even been used as a 40…………… material, for instance using it to create Amber Room.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 2
Questions 11-12: Complete the sentences below.. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The program is made for travelers to make 11…………..
The program operates in cooperation with the 12…………..

Questions 13-16:What is the internship stipulation of each country below?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 13-16.

Internship Stipulation
A home stay
B no summer program
C minimum time requirement
D formal report required
E specific time period
F agriculture

Country
13 USA
14 Australia
15 South Africa
16 India

Questions 17-20: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
17/ What should you do to get the Global Traveling Certificate?
A record activity everyday
B formal report
C talk the experience with the assessor
18/ You can apply for the certificate
A only after you come back.
B while on the trip.
C before you leave.
19/ When should you pay the final installment?
A the day before you leave
B one month before you return
C before you get your plane ticket
20/ Before your application, you need
A to take a health check.
B to attend the workshop.
C to meet people with whom you will work.

SECTION 3
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 4
Questions 31-40: Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The Gherkin Building
Commissioned by: 31………….. firm called Foster and Partners
The features of its appearance:

Its shape is like a 32…………..

It can reduce the carbon 33………….. of the citys.

It lets 34………….. pass through the building, both reducing heating costs and brightening up the workspace

One false story claimed that the exterior of the building is partly made
of 35…………..

Architectural concept:

links 36………….. with the workplace.

relies less on 37………….. for temperature control than other similar buildings.

The features of its interior:

The atria that let fresh air pass through the interior are known as 38…………..

There is a place for entertainment called the 39………….. at the top of
the building.

The future of urban planning and architecture:

It is likely that the entire 40………….. will be designed with more similarly ecofriendly buildings in future.

A new building will be constructed aiming to produce zero waste and remove carbon dioxide from us as much as possible.

Video Practice Test!

SECTION 1
Questions 1-10: Complete the form below.. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 2
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11/ What is the project that Mark and Gina want to start?
A business school requirements
B directions to the business school
C explaining the business school experience
12/ Who is the target audience?
A business students
B business school applicants
C summer school attendees
13/ How will they convey the information?
A summer course lecture
B informational video
C pamphlet in the mail
14/ They want to do this project because
A students worry about their studies.
B they want to obtain a good grade.
C they want to attract future business school applicants.

Questions 15-20: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 3
Questions 21-26: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21/ The subjects in questionnaire are
A tourists in the hotel in this area.
B local residents.
C people who are living in this area.

22/ The results of the questionnaire should be
A directly entered into the computer.
B scored by hand.
C submitted directly to Professor Curran.

23/ Why should John give a copy of plans to the professor?

A to receive a good grade
B to get advice
C to earn high praise

24/ How will the instructions be presented?
A given by a group representative
B given by all members of the group
C given by the professor

25/ What does Dani suggest to John when those subjects receive the
questionnaire?
A divide into 2 parts to argue
B focus on the opinion of the interviewees
C take consideration of both sides

26/ Why is this project particularly important to John?
A to earn respect from professors in the department
B to raise his grade
C to impress his professor

Questions 27-30: What is the source of each one below in this survey?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.
A radio
B council meeting
C the television
D newspaper
E journal
F the Internet

27/ Map
28/ Photo
29/ Budget
30/ Comment

SECTION 4
Questions 31-35: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
31/ Why did the lecturer choose to focus on the Pleasanton Town Market?
A It was the first ever Town Market.
B It has been covered extensively in local history classes.
C It is often mentioned in some literature of the library.
32/ The Town Market originally made a large profit selling
A handcrafts
B vegetables
C animals
33/ The money that the marketers made contributes to local
A reconstruction
B development
C defense
34/ Market sales plummeted due to a lack of viable.
A agriculture
B transport
C city planning.
35/ Mayor John C. Wiley decided the Clock tower would be used as a ………….. in the early stages of the uprising
A clock
B grounds for battle
C jail

Questions 36-40:Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

SECTION 1 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 2:
Questions 11-20.: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
11/ The lecture was organised by
A City of Nottingham.
B University of Nottingham Students’ Union.
C Nottingham Police Department.

12 /The majority of crime on campus is
A Drugs and Alcohol.
B Violence
C Theft

13/ The campus crime rate has ………….. so far this year.
A increased
B decreased
C stayed the same

14/ Why is there added concern about crime?
A exaggeration in media
B crime TV shows
C factual news articles

15/ Carlos says if you are the victim of a crime, you should
A run away.
B resist
C seek help.

16/ What is the primary method for increasing safety?
A informing students and staff of safety precautions
B offering free self-defense courses to students
C reminding students to carry a mobile phone at all times

17/ If a student must work late, it is most important to
A not return home until the morning.
B go back with a friend.
C bring a mobile phone

18/ It is dangerous to
A drive home late at night.
B carry a knife.
C carry pepper spray.

19/ Students who complete a self-defense course are
A more aware of dangers.
B mentally tougher.
C walking more confidently.

20/ A university is
A not surrounded by walls.
B patrolled by military.
C completely safe

SECTION 3
Questions 21-23. Choose the correct letter A, B , C
21/ Information on the test is from
A the teacher.
B a class.
C a handout.
22/ This assignment is important because
A it will become a permanent record.
B it is a must for passing 11th grade English.
C it will affect the English level next year.

Questions 24-30
What problems do the speakers identify for this project?
Choose SEVEN answers from the box and write the letters, A-H, next to questions 24-30.

Problems
A/ too vague
B/ too factual
C/ too unreliable
D/ too noisy
E/ too long
F/ too short
G/ too complicated
H/ too simple

24. Background sounds
25. Answers of questions
26. One of the questions
27. Time of answering
28. Recording equipment
29. Topic of project
30. Report on project

SECTION 4

Questions 31-40: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

GIVING A SPEECH
Reasons for nervousness

Don’t just read from 40……………

Lecturers often feel more 31………….. if the speech is important.

Many think that the ability to make a good public speaking is 32………….., while in fact it is a skill that can be learned by anyone.

How to prepare a quality speech

The audience will only remember the 33………….. sentence of a speech.

Ensure that your speech is 34…………..

Do’s and Don’ts

Don’t start your speech until audience is 35…………..

You can make your main ideas or notes on cards or a 36…………..

You do not need to write down the 37………….. speech.

You can just write 38………….. ideas.

Remember to 39………….. yourself to see how long your speech will be.