Listening Comprehension
Marker of swans
Listen to a report about “Swan Upping”, an annual ceremony in England.
While listening, mark the correct answer (a, b or c). There is only one correct answer for each sentence.
You will hear the recording twice.
An interesting fact about some swans in England is that they are ...
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given a special title. |
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owned by the monarch. |
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served as a traditional delicacy. |
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For a long time, Kenneth Alford’s friend, David Barber, has been ...
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shipping off swans. |
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training with swans. |
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watching over swans. |
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When Kenneth Alford and others go Swan Upping, their boats ...
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have motors. |
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are all tied together. |
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cover a long distance. |
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If the monarch can’t be part of the Swan Upping, David Barber will ...
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reschedule the event. |
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report in detail about the day. |
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say a few words in the King’s name. |
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The phrase “old up” means that a ...
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swan has been sighted. |
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boat is taken out of the water. |
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member of the royal family is present. |
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To make sure a swan is well, the swan uppers ...
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look at their beaks. |
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determine their body mass. |
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take a sample of their feathers. |
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After a close inspection, swans get ...
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labelled on their lower body. |
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microchipped at their mid-section. |
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radio-collared on their upper body. |
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21st century workplace
Listen to five kinds of skills that have survived in the 21st century workplace and which may be assessed in job interviews.
While listening, match the statements (1 – 5) with the headings (A – F).
There is one more heading than you need.
You will hear the recording once only.
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Advising clients |
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Communicating well |
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Standing by your decision |
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Anticipating complications |
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Looking for innovative goods |
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Separating reality from fiction |
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An interesting job
Listen to a podcast about a special kind of actor.
While listening, answer the questions below. You do not have to write complete sentences.
You will hear the recording twice.
According to the presenter, what kind of actor is Simon?
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What is the profession of Simon’s partner?
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According to Simon, in which genre are outfits provided?
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What was a simple performance for Simon?
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The preparation of which equipment prolongs Simon’s working day?
(Name one.)
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What do certain colleagues want to get?
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According to the presenter, what kind of actor is Simon?
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What is the profession of Simon’s partner?
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According to Simon, in which genre are outfits provided?
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What was a simple performance for Simon?
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The preparation of which equipment prolongs Simon’s working day?
(Name one.)
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What do certain colleagues want to get?
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Work smarter
Listen to a report about work efficiency.
While listening, complete the table below using 1 to 5 words or numbers. Write dollars, feet, kilograms, miles, years, minutes etc. in your answers when needed.
You will hear the recording twice.
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Charles Darwin’s morning routine (Name three.) |
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Ernest Hemingway’s daily labour time |
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Opinion people today have about working schedules of the past |
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Advice for working efficiently (Name two.) |
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21st century workplace
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E |
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D |
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An interesting job
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extra / background (actor) |
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(a) hairdresser |
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(period) drama |
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passenger (on a train) |
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One of the following:
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speaking parts |
Work smarter
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Charles Darwin’s morning routine (Name three.) |
Three of the following:
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Ernest Hemingway’s daily labour time |
6 hours |
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Opinion people today have about working schedules of the past |
(might be considered as) lazy |
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Advice for working efficiently (Name two.) |
Two of the following:
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