Name: 18th October, 2012

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PART I – LISTENING (15 pts.)

A. For questions 1-6, you will hear Mr. Farmer, a company manager, talking on the
phone to someone from an information technology (IT) company. You will hear the
talk TWICE. As you listen, choose the best option and circle it. Now you have ONE
MINUTE to look at the questions. (1 pts. each; 6 pts.)

1. How many employees does Mr. Farmer’s company have?

a. 50
b. 30
c. 80

2. Why does his company need a new IT system?

a. Because the company is doing very well.

b. Because the Internet does not work.
c. Because the printer is old and slow.

3. What is Mr. Farmer’s main requirement for his company’s new IT system.

a. It must not break down often.

b. It must not cost a lot of money.
c. It must store client addresses.

4. Why is Mr. Farmer unhappy with the company which provided the computer
system he has now?

a. The printer failed repeatedly.

b. The price was too high.
c. The after-sales service was poor.

5. Why has Mr. Farmer called this particular IT company?

a. He has used this company for many years.

b. He found the company on the Internet.
c. He was told about the company by a friend.

6. Most companies make changes to their computer systems __________.

a. every year
b. every two years
c. very often
 _____ / 6 pts.
B. For questions 1-6 you will hear a man talking on the radio about historical places.
You will hear the talk TWICE. As you listen complete the notes. Now you have 30
SECONDS to look at the statements. (1.5 pts each, 9 pts.)

HISTORICAL PLACES TO VISIT

Black Rock Caves

 Over 2 million years old
 For half a million years, people and animals, especially (1) _______________
lived here.
 Special evening tours during the month of (2) ________________

Salter House
 Built in the year (3) ________________
 Made famous by television series called Aunt Dorothy
 All visitors want to see Dorothy’s (4) _______________

The Old Port

 Have a ride on an old tram to the (5) _______________ village
 In the factory, find out how people used to make (6) _______________

_____ / 9 pts.

LISTENING TOTAL: _____ / 15 pts.