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You will hear each recording twice. After each listening, you will have time to complete your answers.
Task 1: Influential People
Preparation time: 45 seconds
You will hear six items from a BBC radio programme about influential people.
Choose from the list (A-G) which description best applies to which person (1-6).
For each person, there is only one correct answer.
There is one more heading than you need.
While listening tick the correct answer (a, b or c). There is only one correct answer.
While listening, complete the table below. You need not to write complete sentences. Name one aspect each.
Now, think of the text as a whole. Tick the correct answer (a, b or c).
There is only one correct answer.
Choose from the list (A-G) which description best applies to which person (1-6).
For each person, there is only one correct answer.
There is one more heading than you need.
| Descriptions | |
|---|---|
| A | Detesting fame |
| B | Finding a niche |
| C | Indulging in vice |
| D | Losing orientation |
| E | Interpreting the wild |
| F | Revolutionizing a movement |
| G | Provoking opposing reactions |
| Person | Description |
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 |
6 BE
Task 2: Britain's National Trust
Preparation time: 2 minutes
You will hear a radio report on the National trust in Britain.While listening tick the correct answer (a, b or c). There is only one correct answer.
1.
One of the original aims of the National Trust was to give labourers the chance to
| buy a plot of land. | |
| find healthier employment. | |
| experience the countryside. |
2.
According to the presenter, the National Trust currently helps to
| maintain cultural treasures. | |
| promote historical awareness. | |
| subsidize impoverished nobility. |
3.
In a 1934 speech, the Marquess of Lothian pointed out that
| historic properties were in danger. | |
| traditions were being undermined. | |
| supporting the royals was too costly. |
4.
The First World War
| upset social structures. | |
| sparked social reforms. | |
| reinforced social privileges. |
5.
James Lees-Milne's work for the National Trust
| affected his family life. | |
| took him around Britain. | |
| was well-funded from the start. |
6.
When he visited Longleat House, Lees-Milne felt
| relieved to be treated politely by Lord Bath's staff. | |
| embarrassed about the way he left Lord Bath's family. | |
| surprised to be invited to have lunch with Lord Bath's family. |
7.
Lees-Milne was
| of aristocratic descent. | |
| familiar with many aristocrats. | |
| said to be critical of aristocrats. |
8.
When meeting the owners, Lees-Milne's strategy was to be
| friendly so that they were happy to reach a deal with the Trust. | |
| direct in telling them that the Trust's offer was their only option. | |
| honest about the drawbacks of giving their houses to the Trust. |
9.
When people donated their houses, the
| owners were given compensation. | |
| costs of refurbishments were covered. | |
| debts they had accumulated were cleared. |
10.
Once donated to the National Trust, the properties
| hosted exclusive events. | |
| became popular destinations. | |
| turned into profitable ventures. |
11.
When talking about Lacock Abbey, Janet Burnett-Brown says her family
Now, think of the text as whole.
| apologized to visitors for their messiness. | |
| found it normal to reside in a building that had many visitors. | |
| took precautions to protect their belongings from the visitors. |
12.
The report focuses on the
| history of the National Trust. | |
| funding of the National Trust. | |
| reputation of the National Trust. |
12 BE
Task 3: Exploring Nollywood
Preparation time: 45 seconds
You will hear a radio feature on filmmaker Emem Isong.While listening, complete the table below. You need not to write complete sentences. Name one aspect each.
| 1. | What is characteristic of Nollywood of film productions | |
| 2. | What distinguishes Emem Isong from other Nollywood film producers | |
| 3. | How Isong explains her choice of topics | |
| 4. | How Isong brought change to Nollywood films | |
| 5. | How Isong defends herself against the criticism of being too westernized | |
| 6. | Why male producers dislike the way Isong portrays African women |
There is only one correct answer.
7.
The radio report mostly focuses on Isong as
| a rebel. | |
| an innovator. | |
| a role model. |
7 BE
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Task 1: Influential People
Task 2: Britain's National Trust
| Person | Description |
| 1 | D |
| 2 | B |
| 3 | G |
| 4 | C |
| 5 | E |
| 6 | F |
1.
One of the original aims of the National Trust was to give labourers the chance to
| buy a plot of land. | |
| find healthier employment. | |
| experience the countryside. |
2.
According to the presenter, the National Trust currently helps to
| maintain cultural treasures. | |
| promote historical awareness. | |
| subsidize impoverished nobility. |
3.
In a 1934 speech, the Marquess of Lothian pointed out that
| historic properties were in danger. | |
| traditions were being undermined. | |
| supporting the royals was too costly. |
4.
The First World War
| upset social structures. | |
| sparked social reforms. | |
| reinforced social privileges. |
5.
James Lees-Milne's work for the National Trust
| affected his family life. | |
| took him around Britain. | |
| was well-funded from the start. |
6.
When he visited Longleat House, Lees-Milne felt
| relieved to be treated politely by Lord Bath's staff. | |
| embarrassed about the way he left Lord Bath's family. | |
| surprised to be invited to have lunch with Lord Bath's family. |
7.
Lees-Milne was
| of aristocratic descent. | |
| familiar with many aristocrats. | |
| said to be critical of aristocrats. |
8.
When meeting the owners, Lees-Milne's strategy was to be
| friendly so that they were happy to reach a deal with the Trust. | |
| direct in telling them that the Trust's offer was their only option. | |
| honest about the drwabacks of giving their houses to the Trust. |
9.
When people donated their houses, the
| owners were given compensation. | |
| costs of refurbishments were covered. | |
| debts they had accumulated were cleared. |
10.
Once donated to the National Trust, the properties
| hosted exclusive events. | |
| became popular destinations. | |
| turned into profitable ventures. |
11.
When talking about Lacock Abbey, Janet Burnett-Brown says her family
| apologized to visitors for their messiness. | |
| found it normal to reside in a building that had many visitors. | |
| took precautions to protect their belongings from the visitors. |
12.
The report focuses on the
Task 3: Exploring Nollywood
| history of the National Trust. | |
| funding of the National Trust. | |
| reputation of the National Trust. |
| 1. | What is characteristic of Nollywood of film production | primarily cost-effective/ usually in English/ distributed worldwide/ enormous female audience/ mainly produced by men |
| 2. | What distinguishes Emem Isong from other Nollywood film producers | successful woman (in a male-dominated industry) |
| 3. | How Isong explains her choice of topics | Nigerians want to identify with issues/ want to see their own experiences reflected/ want to see people who are like them and hear their voices |
| 4. | How Isong brought change to Nollywood films | introduction of lighter topics/ avoidance of dark themes/ focus on romance, relationships and romantic comedies/ introducing a new genre that loosens up Nollywood |
| 5. | How Isong defends herself against the criticism of being too westernized | does not live in a village / lives in contemporary Lagos / writes about what she knows/she is used to/how she lives |
| 6. | Why male producers dislike the way Isong portrays African women | portrays women as powerful and capable / they portray women as fragile/dependent of strong female characters |
7.
| a rebel. | |
| an innovator. | |
| a role model. |