Part A
Listening Comprehension
1.
Tips on how to learn vocabulary.
You will hear a radio show about learning vocabulary more efficiently.
You will hear the recording twice. Write the correct name (Sophie, Paul, Ms King) next to the statement.
Some names must be used twice.
You will hear the recording twice. Write the correct name (Sophie, Paul, Ms King) next to the statement.
Some names must be used twice.
a)
Collect the most useful phrases to describe yourself.
b)
Integrate learning new words into your daily routines.
c)
You can learn a new language while getting informed.
d)
Try to practise every day, but don't overdo it.
e)
Web-based language learning can prepare you for real life conversations.
5 pts
2.
Silicon Valley - home of the modern computer industry
You will hear a podcast about Silicon Valley.
You will hear the recording twice. One ending to each of the sentences is correct.
Mark the correct ending.
You will hear the recording twice. One ending to each of the sentences is correct.
Mark the correct ending.
a)
Silicon Valley used to be...
| a region where silicon was found. | |
| a dry river valley. | |
| an area known for its agriculture. |
b)
In the 1960s, man students were not interested in...
| working for big companyies. | |
| revolutionary new ideas. | |
| starting their own businesses. |
c)
The first computer mouse was developed...
| in 1986. | |
| at Stanford University. | |
| by Intel. |
d)
The company Apple...
| was founded in 1967. | |
| inspired the Beatles' record company. | |
| combines work and free time activities. |
e)
Microsoft...
| has moved from Seattle to Silicon Valley. | |
| allows tourists only to the visitor center. | |
| is located in the state of Washington. |
5 pts
3.
The hippo problem
You will hear a report about the realtionship between hippos and African fishermen at Lake Naivasha.
You will hear the recording twice.
Take notes to fill in the table.
You will hear the recording twice.
Take notes to fill in the table.
| a) average size if a hippo: |
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| b) where hippo sare at night: |
|
| c) male and female hippos get aggressive when: |
|
| d) reasons for the rising lake level: |
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| e) how the rising lake level has changed people's jobs: |
|
| f) how people would like to solve the hippo problem: |
|
5 pts
4.
Teenagers and their favourite games
You will hear an interview with two teenagers talking about board games and video games.
You will hear the recording twice.
Take notes and complete the mind map.
Take notes and complete the mind map.
5 pts
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1.
a) Ms King
b) Sophie
c) Paul
d) Ms King
e) Paul
2.
a)
Silicon Valley used to be...
| a region where silicon was found. | |
| a dry river valley. | |
| an area known for its agriculture. |
b)
In the 1960s, man students were not interested in...
| working for big companyies. | |
| revolutionary new ideas. | |
| starting their own businesses. |
c)
The first computer mouse was developed...
| in 1986. | |
| at Stanford University. | |
| by Intel. |
d)
The company Apple...
| was founded in 1967. | |
| inspired the Beatles' record company. | |
| combines work and free time activities. |
e)
Microsoft...
| has moved from Seattle to Silicon Valley. | |
| allows tourists only to the visitor center. | |
| is located in the state of Washington. |
3.
| a) average size if a hippo: |
|
| b) where hippo sare at night: |
|
| c) male and female hippos get aggressive when: |
|
| d) reasons for the rising lake level: |
|
| e) how the rising lake level has changed people's jobs: |
|
| f) how people would like to solve the hippo problem: |
|
4.
a)
no updates needed
b)
spend time with family and friends
c)
1958
d)
rules without long explanations
e)
- warm hands
- good equipment
f)
teenagers get addicted