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Listening Test 17

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Section 1

Section 1

A conversation in a mobile phone center between a customer and a mobile phone seller

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Questions 1–7

Complete the table comparing mobile phone models. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1.___

Section 2

Section 2

A scientist, giving a laboratory induction to a group of new employees

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Questions 11–15

Label the floor plan below. Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-15.

11.Unisex toilet

Section 3

Section 3

A discussion between two science, students

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Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21.Annette thinks the lecture will

Section 4

Section 4

Part of a science lecture

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Questions 31–35

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

31.Drone technology is amongst people of all ages.

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    22.50 a month

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    sleek and lightweight

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    a voice-activated

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    Slightly heavier

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    565

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    Samsung DM S410

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    a flash

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    within the week

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    Janet Johnson

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    0799 6783058378

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  11. 11

    C

    The speaker explicitly identifies the location of the unisex toilets in relation to the caretakers room.

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    D

    The speaker provides a clear spatial reference for the emergency area relative to the unisex toilets.

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    B

    The speaker directs the listeners to the chest freezer's position relative to the acid storage bins.

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    F

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    G

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    B

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    A

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    B

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    B

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    C

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    A

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    C

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    C

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    B

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    B

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    C

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    A

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    C

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  29. 29

    A

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    B

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    catching on

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    recreational

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    new industry

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    ground-breaking

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    delivery service

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    aviation rules

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    more relaxed

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    aerial photography

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    controlled area

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    stricter regulations

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