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Listening Test 3

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Section 1

Section 1

A conversation between a Clarke from a moving company and a woman who wants to relocate to the United States

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Questions 1–6

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Section 2

Section 2

An introduction to a conference on computer system language learning

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Questions 11–16

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Section 3

Section 3

A student called tina asking Professor van Deezen for advice on choosing courses

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Questions 21–26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21.What is the defining characteristic of a specialised course?

Section 4

Section 4

A lecture about how to choose flooring materials

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Questions 31–37

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

31.There are some man-made materials like

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  1. 1

    94635550

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  2. 2

    Clark House

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  3. 3

    University Drive

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  4. 4

    Monday

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    Thursday

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    1 month

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  7. 7

    A

    The speaker explicitly states these items will go into the 'emergency pack' (Option A).

  8. 8

    C

    The woman confirms the kettle should be placed in storage with the furniture (Option C).

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    B

    The speaker confirms the alarm clock will be placed in the 'personal package' (Option B).

  10. 10

    C

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  11. 11

    Computer as Teacher

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  12. 12

    University of Melbourne

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  13. 13

    top

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  14. 14

    ground floor

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  15. 15

    3:10

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  16. 16

    Palm Lounge

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  17. 17

    C

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    B

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  19. 19

    B

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  20. 20

    A

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    C

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  22. 22

    A

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  23. 23

    B

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  24. 24

    B

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  25. 25

    A

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  26. 26

    C

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  27. 27

    C

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  28. 28

    E

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  29. 29

    F

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  30. 30

    textbook allowance

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  31. 31

    plastic

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  32. 32

    processing

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  33. 33

    (properly) seasoned

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  34. 34

    polished

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  35. 35

    (the) cost

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  36. 36

    grain pattern(s)

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  37. 37

    words

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    0.8

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    0.1

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  40. 40

    black velvet

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