You will hear each recording twice. After each listening, you will have time to com plete your answers.
Task 1: Irish Pubs
Preparation time: 30 seconds
You will hear six speakers talking about pubs and the current challenges they face in Ireland.
While listening, match the headings A to G with the speakers 1 to 6. There is one more heading than you need.
Headings
A
lack of support
B
different habits
C
gathering place
D
lack of innovation
E
impact on economy
F
government subsidies
G
increasing number of closures
Speaker
Heading
1
2
3
4
5
6
Now listen to the recording again.
6 BE
Task 2: Volkswagen
Preparation time: 105 seconds
Listen to the following interview about Volkswagen’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) there.
While listening, tick (✓) the correct answer (a, b or c). There is only one correct answer.
1
According to Stephan Bisaha, a positive vote on joining the UAW could lead to …
a
the closure of the plant.
b
a decrease in union membership.
c
more votes on union memberships in other plants.
2
According to Kelcey Smith, work at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant can be …
a
chaotic.
b
thrilling.
c
exhausting.
3
People normally become members in a union to get better …
a
wages.
b
insurance.
c
safety standards.
4
When the workers received the rewards, they were …
a
angry.
b
nappy.
c
surprised.
5
Victor Vaughn started supporting trade unions after …
a
a wave of layoffs.
b
a huge UAW protest.
c
years of consideration.
6
The main goal of Victor Vaughn was to …
a
be dealt with fairly.
b
receive social benefits.
c
get shares of the company.
7
Southern states have long been attractive to car manufacturers because of their …
a
large supply of workers.
b
stance against trade unions.
c
experience with campaigns of trade unions.
8
Regarding unionization, Governor Bill Lee …
a
worked together with other politicians.
b
approved the common efforts of unions.
c
supported the last two votes on implementing them.
9
Kelcey Smith supports the union because he believes …
a
in its importance for car makers.
b
in a groundbreaking change in the South.
c
the South can become the centre of car manufacturing.
Now listen to the recording again.
9 BE
Task 3: Bankruptcy in Canada
Preparation time: 45 seconds
In his radio-show “The Currentˮ, Mark Galloway interviews expert André Bolduc about the problem of bankruptcy in Canada. While listening, take notes on the following points. You need not write complete sentences.
1
How André Bolduc defines insolvency
2
Three reasons why insolvency rates decreased during the pandemic
3
How mortgage debt and credit card debt are linked
4
What is said about the consequences for people who can’t pay their debts
