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Listening Test 42

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Section 1

Section 1

A conversation between Harry and Andrea. Two students who have just finished their final exams

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Questions 1–5

Circle the correct letter A-C.Example:Andrea is feeling happy because ...A she’s seen Harry.B she’s finished her exams.C she can sleep in.

1.What is Harry’s problem?

Section 2

Section 2

A phone conversation, giving information about a health and fitness center

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Questions 11–20

Complete the Fitness Centre brochure using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

11.Located conveniently at the of Marion Street and Giles Street.

Section 3

Section 3

Two business studies, students Evelyn and Mark, Preparing for a seminar presentation

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Questions 21–25

Complete the notes below using ONE WORD ONLY.

21.Understanding subtle between the Canadian and United States food sectors is important for successful food marketing

Section 4

Section 4

A talk given by Dr

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Questions 31–40

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

31.Public speaking means speaking to people

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  1. 1

    B

    Harry explicitly states he has too many items to take to England and is unsure how to dispose of them, matching option B.

  2. 2

    C

    Harry lists the fridge, microwave, and furniture as the items he plans to advertise for sale.

  3. 3

    C

    Andrea suggests the economics department as a specific location for the notices, which aligns with option C.

  4. 4

    C

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  5. 5

    A

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  6. 6

    advertise

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  7. 7

    donate

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  8. 8

    quote

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  9. 9

    charity

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  10. 10

    Sell

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  11. 11

    corner

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  12. 12

    6

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    2

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  14. 14

    classes

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  15. 15

    swimming/swim

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  16. 16

    learn

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  17. 17

    program/programme

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  18. 18

    (music) videos

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  19. 19

    free

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  20. 20

    6

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  21. 21

    differences

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  22. 22

    Italian

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  23. 23

    Mexican

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  24. 24

    ingredients

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  25. 25

    Australia

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  26. 26

    restaurants

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    fat

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    cooking

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  29. 29

    40%,40 percent

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    healthy

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  31. 31

    10 or more

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  32. 32

    lack of practice

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  33. 33

    preparation

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  34. 34

    topic

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  35. 35

    eye contact

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  36. 36

    slowly

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  37. 37

    record yourself

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  38. 38

    meaning

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    posture

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  40. 40

    distract

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