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Cambridge 15 · Academic Listening Test 2

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Section 1

Section 1

Festival Information

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Questions 1–4

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

1.company called

Section 2

Section 2

Minster Park

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Questions 11–14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11.The park was originally established

Section 3

Section 3

Display On 19th Century’s British Life And Literature

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Questions 21–22

Which TWO groups of people is the display primarily intended for? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

21.

Section 4

Section 4

Agricultural Programme In Mozambique

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Questions 31–40

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

31. was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water.

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  1. 1

    Eustatis

    The speaker explicitly spells out the name 'Eustatis' after initially mispronouncing it.

  2. 2

    review

    The speaker mentions that the 'review' in the local paper was very good, confirming the answer.

  3. 3

    dance

    The caller specifically asks about 'dance' to inquire about that type of performance.

  4. 4

    Chat

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  5. 5

    healthy

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  6. 6

    posters

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  7. 7

    wood

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  8. 8

    lake

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  9. 9

    insects

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  10. 10

    blog

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  11. 11

    C

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  12. 12

    A

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  13. 13

    B

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  14. 14

    C

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  15. 15

    E

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  16. 16

    C

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  17. 17

    B

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  18. 18

    A

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  19. 19

    G

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  20. 20

    D

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  21. 21

    B

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  22. 22

    D

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  23. 23

    B

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  24. 24

    C

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  25. 25

    G

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  26. 26

    B

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  27. 27

    D

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  28. 28

    C

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  29. 29

    H

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  30. 30

    F

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  31. 31

    Irrigation

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  32. 32

    women

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  33. 33

    wire / wires

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  34. 34

    seed / seeds

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  35. 35

    posts

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  36. 36

    transport

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  37. 37

    preservation

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  38. 38

    fish / fishes

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  39. 39

    bees

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  40. 40

    design

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