Month: August 2017

• Extract One - You hear two friends talking about a geology lecture they have been to.
• 1 How did the man feel about the lecture? (A)
  • A surprised by its message
  • B impressed by the speaker's delivery
  • C interested in the visuals

• 2 They both think that discussions about the new geological name 'anthropocene' could (C)
  • A prove too controversial to be useful.
  • B put an end to a scientific disagreement.
  • C have some influence on people's behaviour.

• ExtractTwo - You hear a man talking to a librarian about e-books.

• 3 The librarian says her library is considering (A)
  • A whether to provide devices for reading e-books.
  • B how to stop people from keeping e-books for too long.
  • C which books should be offered in electronic form.

• 4 The librarian is confident libraries will survive because (C)
  • A e-books are very popular with the public.
  • B publishers and authors are prepared to co-operate.
  • C previous technological advances haven't caused problems.

• ExtractThree - You hear a student, Joel, talking to his neighbour about his studies.

• 5 Why does the woman mention gardening? (A)
  • A to show Joel how science can be applied to everyday life
  • B to encourage Joel to take an interest in the natural world
  • C to advise Joel on how to keep plants healthy

• 6 How does Joel feel about his future career prospects? (C)
  • A Studying science won't lead him to a well-paid job.
  • B He lacks the motivation to really succeed in science.
  • C It is important for him to explore a wide range of options.

MISSION TO MARS

Charles first learnt about the simulated space mission from a (7) (website add, website advertisement) he saw.

Charles was most concerned about the lack of (8) (the sun, sun) inside the simulated space capsule.

The layout of the spaceship included a dining area that was (9) (oval) in shape.

The astronauts were tested on what they could remember and their (10) (mental reactions) as well as undergoing physical experiments.

Charles stresses the need to relax and practising the (11) (guitar) was his favourite way of doing so.

Charles explains how the crew once had to get by without water or (12) (communication links) for a day.

On arrival at their destination, the astronauts simulated an accidental (13) (fall) to test out emergency procedures.

Charles mentions some difficulties such as a minor (14) (argument) that occurred while the astronauts were eating on the return journey.

• 15 Alan believes the principal concern of wildlife photographers should be (C)
  • A to secure the most impressive shots.
  • B to avoid harming animals' natural habitats.
  • C to develop an understanding of their subjects.
  • D to keep up with the latest technical developments.

• 16 How did Alan feel about his assignment to photograph the birds called 'grebes'? (A)
  • A undeterred by the uncomfortable conditions
  • B surprised by how well his work has since been received
  • C upset that a rival photographer managed to get better shots
  • D concerned that the welfare of the wildlife had been compromised

• 17 Alan admits that the conservation trust he has set up (D)
  • A helps to promote his business interests.
  • B involves less work than collecting donations.
  • C hasn't generated the anticipated level of income.
  • D has changed his attitude towards his own contributions.

• 18 When Danielawon a major prize for her work, she was most pleased by (B)
  • A the recognition she received from other photographers.
  • B the publicity given to an environmental disaster.
  • C the place where the picture was exhibited.
  • D the financial reward that accompanied it.

• 19 Daniela says she wants her photographs to (A)
  • A generate an emotional response.
  • B reach as wide a public as possible.
  • C bring about a change in people's behaviour.
  • D show that beauty occurs in the most unlikely places.

• 20 Alan and Daniela agree that aspiring wildlife photographers should (B)
  • A consult with leading authorities.
  • B choose a narrow field to specialise in.
  • C be highly critical of their own work.
  • D aim to gain a wide range of experience.