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Cambridge 14 · Academic Listening Test 3

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Section 1

Section 1

Flanders Conference Hotel

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Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1.the room for talks

Section 2

Section 2

Volunteering To Help Other People

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Questions 11–12

Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

11.

Section 3

Section 3

Background On School Marching Band

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Questions 21–26

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

21.It consists of around students.

Section 4

Section 4

Concerts In University Arts Festival

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Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

31.studied piano and before turning to composition

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  1. 1

    Tesla

    The speaker explicitly names the 'Tesla room' as the facility for presentations.

  2. 2

    microphone

    The caller asks about a microphone, and the manager confirms it will be provided.

  3. 3

    exhibition

    The caller specifically requests space for an 'exhibition' of their products.

  4. 4

    wifi

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  5. 5

    45

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  6. 6

    135

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  7. 7

    pool

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  8. 8

    airport

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  9. 9

    sea

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  10. 10

    clubs

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  11. 11

    A

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    E

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    B

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  14. 14

    E

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  15. 15

    F

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  16. 16

    A

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    E

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    G

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  19. 19

    D

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  20. 20

    C

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  21. 21

    50

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  22. 22

    regional

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  23. 23

    carnival

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  24. 24

    drummer

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  25. 25

    film

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  26. 26

    parade

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  27. 27

    D

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  28. 28

    B

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  29. 29

    E

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  30. 30

    F

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  31. 31

    violin

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  32. 32

    energy

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  33. 33

    complex

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  34. 34

    opera

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  35. 35

    disturbing

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  36. 36

    clarinet

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  37. 37

    diversity

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  38. 38

    physics

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  39. 39

    dance

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  40. 40

    Olympics

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