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Cambridge 17 · Academic Listening Test 1

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Section 1

Section 1

Buckworth Conservation Group

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Questions 1–10

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

1.making sure the beach does not have on it

Section 2

Section 2

Boat Trip Round Tasmania

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Questions 11–14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11.What is the maximum number of people who can stand on each side of the boat?

Section 3

Section 3

Work Experience For Veterinary Science Students

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Questions 21–26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21.What problem did both Diana and Tim have when arranging their work experience?

Section 4

Section 4

Labyrinths

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Questions 31–40

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

31.Mazes are a type of

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  1. 1

    litter

    The speaker explicitly states the goal is to keep the beach free of litter.

  2. 2

    dogs

    The speaker directly answers the question about dogs by stating they are banned.

  3. 3

    insects

    The speaker identifies insects as the next focus for the reserve's biodiversity.

  4. 4

    butterflies

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  5. 5

    wall

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  6. 6

    island

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  7. 7

    boots

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    beginners

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  9. 9

    spoons

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    35 / thirty five

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  11. 11

    A

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    C

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    B

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  14. 14

    B

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  15. 15

    A

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    D

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  17. 17

    B

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  18. 18

    C

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    D

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  20. 20

    E

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  21. 21

    A

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    B

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  23. 23

    B

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  24. 24

    A

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  25. 25

    C

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  26. 26

    C

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  27. 27

    A

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  28. 28

    E

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  29. 29

    F

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  30. 30

    C

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  31. 31

    puzzle

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  32. 32

    logic

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  33. 33

    confusion

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  34. 34

    meditation

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  35. 35

    stone

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  36. 36

    coins

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  37. 37

    tree

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  38. 38

    breathing

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  39. 39

    paper

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  40. 40

    anxiety

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