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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.
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
LISTENING U4P35
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.
Extract Two.
You hear part of a radio interview with a woman who is attending a science
conference.
Extract Three.
You hear two people on a science programme talking about genetics.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.