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Listening Test 40

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Section 1

Section 1

A conversation between two students about buying a used car

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Questions 1–6

Complete the form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

1.___

Section 2

Section 2

A guide giving instructions to a group of international students in Canada preparing for a whale watching trip

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Questions 11–13

As you listen, fill in the details to complete the information on the map below.

11.Trip takes Duration of the trip

Section 3

Section 3

A student penny

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Questions 21–23

Fill in the summary below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each space. Selection Process for ‘Travel Documentary’

21.• 34 interviewed from applicants nationally

Section 4

Section 4

A talk given by Kate Tomlin on the history of Technology

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Questions 31–33

Circle the correct answer A-C.

31.What does QWERTY stand for?

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  1. 1

    3

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  2. 2

    brakes

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  3. 3

    (owner) going overseas

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  4. 4

    $1,500

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  5. 5

    6:30 pm

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  6. 6

    88 Princess Street

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  7. 7

    B

    Sam explicitly states his car broke down, which directly matches option B.

  8. 8

    C

    Jan expresses safety concerns regarding waiting for the bus and walking alone at night, making option C the correct choice.

  9. 9

    C

    Sam suggests a professional inspection by a mechanic, which corresponds to option C.

  10. 10

    A

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  11. 11

    3 hours

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  12. 12

    grey (gray) whales

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  13. 13

    hot springs

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  14. 14

    fast, playful, curious

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  15. 15

    black and white

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  16. 16

    14 m/metres/meters

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  17. 17

    in the middle

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  18. 18

    (bright) orange

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  19. 19

    can't swim

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  20. 20

    at the wrist

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  21. 21

    200

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  22. 22

    4 week

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  23. 23

    8

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  24. 24

    10 minute video

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  25. 25

    film-making/film making

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  26. 26

    travel plan(s)

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  27. 27

    C

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  28. 28

    B

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  29. 29

    April

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  30. 30

    course, flights

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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

    keyboard/layout

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  35. 35

    70%/percent

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  36. 36

    50 words

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  37. 37

    accuracy (in typing)

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  38. 38

    speed

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  39. 39

    12 to 20

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  40. 40

    C

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