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LISTENING U1P9

You will hear a talk on the radio about the rise of urban music. Listen and complete
the sentences.

The urban scene has become a powerful (1) … in modern music around the world.
Urban music now outsells (2) … and has a quarter of the market.
In October 2003, the top-selling records in the (3) … chart in the USA were all made
by black artists.
In Britain a member of the royal family has presented a (4) … of urban music.
Urban music has been popularized by major artists working with leading (5)… and rap
artists.
Hip hop came about through a mix of music styles and (6) … .
Urban music has spread quickly due to the fact that its (7)… matches our modern
lifestyle.
Urban music is mode dynamic than pop because it is developing and willing to (8) … .

LISTENING U2P19

You will hear part of a radio interview in which a marketing consultant, Martin Laurell,
is talking about marketing products to young people. For questions 1-6, choose the
answer which fits best according to what you hear.

1. According to Martin Laurell, how are students different from older people?
A. They spend more money on branded goods.
B. They are specifically targeted by big brands.
C. They are more willing to listen to messages from advertisers.
D. They are very critical of traditional advertisements.

2. What does Laurell say about anti-branding?


A. It has affected how young people look at advertisements.
B. It has become an effective way to market certain products.
C. It has shown how strong many brands are.
D. It has stopped us judging others by how they dress.

3. Laurell says that students choose a brand based on


A. What their friends have chosen.
B. Intelligent advertising (by the brand).
C. The long-term benefits the brand can offer.
D. How fashionable the brand is.

4. Laurell claims students select specific products based on


A. Advertising.
B. Familiarity.
C. Quality.
D. Cost.

5. What is students’ attitude to brands which are seen as ethical?


A. They think the ethical companies charge too much.
B. They wish the products were more readily available.
C. They agree that these products are a good idea.
D. They would like to see a better range of products.

6. What marketing tool did Channel 4 use to attract students to its brand?
A. Access to a music celebrity.
B. Tickets to music festivals.
C. Reduced prices on music CDs.
D. Free specialist magazines.

LISTENING U3P24

You will hear five short extracts in which different people talk about a problem they
had with a friend. You will hear each extract twice. Use the second listening to check
your answer.

TASK ONE
For questions 1-5, match the extracts with the problems, listed A-H.
A. My friend stopped talking to me. H. My friend asked me to lie for her.
B. My friend stole my girlfriend.
C. My friend became very jealous of
me. Speaker [ ]1
D. My friend copied everything I did. Speaker [ ]2
E. My friend got very angry with me. Speaker [ ]3
F. My friend got me into trouble at Speaker [ ]4
work. Speaker [ ]5
G. My friend always asked me for
money.

TASK TWO
For questions 6-10, match the extracts with the person who helped resolve the
problem, listed A-H.
A. My uncle
B. My sister Speaker [ ]6
C. A colleague Speaker [ ]7
D. A friend’s relative Speaker [ ]8
E. A teacher Speaker [ ]9
F. My mother Speaker [ ]10
G. Another friend
H. A professional advisor

While you listen you must complete both tasks.

LISTENING U4P35

Listen to the first extract below and answer these questions:


a. Is the man: explaining / persuading / agreeing?
b. Disagreeing / apologizing / complaining?

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C)
which fits best according to what you hear. You will hear each extract twice. Use the
second listening to check your answers.

Extract One.
You hear two people talking about an old television programme.

1. What is the man’s opinion of the TV programme?


A. He was confused by the storylines.
B. He felt the science was unconvincing.
C. He thought the acting was weak.

2. Why does the woman compare the programme to a modern TV programme?


A. To show the level of progress in our understanding of science
B. To emphasise the lack of imagination of the programme makers
C. To illustrate the similarities in what we expect from a programme

Extract Two.
You hear part of a radio interview with a woman who is attending a science
conference.

3. What does she say is unusual about the conference?


A. The quality of the speakers
B. The range of topics covered
C. The efficiency of the organization

4. Why is she attending the conference?


A. To understand a new area of business
B. To meet people in her field of work
C. To learn how to give presentations

Extract Three.
You hear two people on a science programme talking about genetics.

5. Why has the man changed his view of genetic research?


A. As a result of investigating a particular project.
B. Because of the way research is now managed.
C. Due to participating in a research programme.

6. What does the woman feel about genetic research?


A. Worried about what will happen in the future.
B. Concerned at the lack of government control
C. Anxious about the speed of developments

LISTENING U5P44

You will hear part of a radio interview in which a sports journalist is talking about
footballers’ pay. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A,B,C or D) which fits best
according to what you hear.

1. According to Michael, the amount of money in football is causing a problem


because
A. Too many poor quality matches are televised.
B. The game has switched from its working man’s roots.
C. It has weakened international competition in the game.
D. The high gate and kit charges have reduced the fan base.

2. Michael claims that the high levels of pay for footballers have come about
because of
A. Companies wanting players to market their brand.
B. The demand for the televising of matches.
C. Clubs fairly rewarding the talent of their players.
D. A desire to prevent top players going to other clubs.

3. Michael says that a valid argument against paying footballers so much is that
A. They are inadequate role models for young people.
B. Their salaries are disproportionate to the task.
C. The rich clubs fail to support the poorer clubs.
D. Their jobs are less important than those of other workers.

4. Some people feel footballers’ salaries are justified because footballers


A. Have their whole lives put under pressure.
B. Undergo a lot of pressure on the pitch.
C. Have a short working life span.
D. Lack an alternative career because they missed school.

5. Michael suggests that the solution to the problem of pay is to


A. Pay players according to how well they perform.
B. Base pay on the percentage of fans the club attracts.
C. Create a pay scale with a reasonable top limit.
D. Share income from broadcasting across all the clubs.

6. Michael thinks that the profits from football should be used for
A. New sports facilities across the country.
B. Involving and teaching children in sports.
C. Funding sports scholarships in poorer countries.
D. Subsidizing an international pay scale for players.

LISTENING U6P48

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about a family
connection.

TASK ONE
For questions 1-5, choose from the list A-H the family member the person is speaking
about.
A. aunt
B. nephew
C. grandmother Speaker [ ]1
D. father-in-law Speaker [ ]2
E. stepmother Speaker [ ]3
F. cousin Speaker [ ]4
G. brother-in-law Speaker [ ]5
H. father

TASK TWO
For questions 6-10, choose from the list A-H the attitude each speaker expresses.
A. I wish I lived closer to this person H. I regret not being kinder to this
B. I regret arguing with this person person.
C. I hope I can help this person
D. I get on well with this person
E. I wish I had taken this person’s Speaker [ ]6
advice Speaker [ ]7
F. I’d rather rely on this person than Speaker [ ]8
on my friends Speaker [ ]9
G. I worry about what this person Speaker [ ]10
thinks of me

While you listen you must complete both tasks.


LISTENING U7P60

You’ll hear a travel report on the radio about the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, in
northern Spain.
Listen and complete the sentences. You do not need to write more than two words.

THE GUGGENHEIM, BILBAO


The plans for building the museum faced some (1)… when first proposed.
The museum has turned Bilbao into an important (2)… .
The town has undergone significant (3)… since the museum was built.
The museum reminds many people of a (4) … .
The appearance of the museum changes depending on the (5)… .
Some people visit the museum only to look at the (6)… .
There are wonderful (7)… from the museum.

LISTENING U8P64

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A,B or C)
which fits best according to what you hear. You will hear each extract twice. Use the
second listening to check your answers.

Extract One.
You hear two people discussing a book on how to do well in an interview.
1. According to the man, what is the most useful aspect of the book?
A. The examples it uses.
B. The advice it gives.
C. The clear organization of points.

2. What is the woman most concerned about?


A. The book is useless for people who already have a job.
B. Readers will copy the techniques given in the book.
C. The author is unknown in the business community.

Extract Two.
You hear part of an interview with a businessman called Nigel Frame.
3. What is Nigel’s opinion of people who are ambitious?
A. He appreciates what they can bring to a company.
B. He wonders whether they annoy their colleagues.
C. He thinks they are often careless in their work.

4. How does he feel about the people who work for him?
A. Proud of their performance
B. Satisfied about the relationship with him
C. Grateful for their commitment

Extract Three.
You hear two people talking about their work situations.
5. Why did the woman decide to leave her company?
A. Her colleagues were unpleasant
B. Her salary was unsatisfactory
C. Her opportunities for promotion were limited

6. What do the two speakers agree about?


A. You should tell your boss if you are unhappy.
B. Once a job has become boring, it’s time to leave.
C. It’s best to change jobs frequently.

LISTENING U9P73

You will hear a journalist talking about an ancient town called Machu Picchu in Peru.
As you listen you must complete the sentences.

MACHU PICCHU
A new bridge to Machu Picchu has created access to the site by (1) … .
There are concerns that the site will be ruined by the (2) … of tourists.
The bridge will end a period of (3) … for residents.
Previously, farmers had to endure a long drive over (4) … .
A bridge used to exist before it was destroyed in a (5) … .
The central government has made (6) … , which have been rejected.
The mayor has dismissed concerns conservationists have raised about (7) … .
The mayor claims that the rail company is using the conservationist cause to preserve
its (8) … .

LISTENING U10P83

You will hear an interview with Mark Latell, a scientist who works on volcanoes,
talking about his job. For questions
1-6, choose the answer (A,B,C or D) which best fits according to what you hear.

1. According to Mark, predictions about volcanic eruptions can be inaccurate


because
A. The measuring instruments need to be more sophisticated.
B. Reliability is affected by significant variations between volcanoes.
C. Scientists need to know more about the history of individual volcanoes.
D. The observation and monitoring of volcanoes needs to be constant.

2. When Mark’s team successfully predicted an eruption, he felt


A. Grateful to the staff in his team.
B. Relieved that they had arrived in time.
C. Embarrassed by the thanks he received.
D. Surprised the local people responded well.

3. Why might Mark’s team visit other eruptions?


A. If they are invited by a government
B. In order to study different volcanoes
C. In there is a national emergency
D. In order to liaise with other scientists

4. Mark denies that he and his team are ‘cowboys’ because


A. They consider the job to be relatively safe.
B. Their families prevent them from taking risks.
C. They plan any expeditions to a volcano very thoroughly
D. Their training has prepared them for the job they do.

5. What does Mark say about his experience on Mount St. Helens?
A. He was glad that he was with a colleague.
B. He was excited to have had the experience.
C. He was lucky to escape from such a big eruption.
D. He was pleased at the knowledge his team gained.

6. According to Mark, the next big eruption


A. May occur in an unexpected location.
B. Could significantly alter the earth’s climate.
C. Is bound to be preceded by some warning signs.
D. May be unlike anything we have experienced before.

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