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Listening Test 25

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Section 1

Section 1

Between Meghan and Ken

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Questions 1–7

Circle the correct letter, A, B, C or D.ExampleWhat is Thomas’s new home phone number?A 9731 4322B 9813 4562(C) 9452 3456D 9340 2367

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Section 2

Section 2

Some announcements made to a group of people who are planning a trip to Greece

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Questions 11–16

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. HOLIDAYING IN GREECE AIRPORT • flying on British Airways

11.departing Wednesday at must have all travel documents ready • transport from Athens Airport by

Section 3

Section 3

Dr. Joanne Robinson, the course director of a language learning center, answering questions from reporters, from the student newspaper

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Questions 21–25

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

21.The increase in student numbers from Brazil resulted in A large number of students from Turkey are studying

Section 4

Section 4

A talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of being a postgraduate student

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Questions 31–37

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

31.Most postgraduate students are studying

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  1. 1

    A

    The speakers reject tennis and dancing, confirming bowling as the chosen activity.

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    B

    The transcript confirms the location is on Smith Street near the University.

  3. 3

    D

    Ken explicitly states he will leave in half an hour, distinguishing his time from Megan's 10-minute departure.

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    A

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    D

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    C

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    A

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    1

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    3

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    5

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    8:25 am

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    (full-sized) coach

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    2

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    Friday

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    sailing boat

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    (Greek) traditional music

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    expert people

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    (vanished) cultures

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    Greek tour

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    AA3

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    (severe) accommodation problems

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    hospitality

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    English for farming

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    orientation

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  25. 25

    Word of mouth

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    C

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    A

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    C

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    A

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    B

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  31. 31

    A

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  32. 32

    C

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  33. 33

    B

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  34. 34

    D

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    B

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    C

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    B

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    A

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    C

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    D

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