Listening Quiz 1 – Grade 9

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Listening Quiz 1 - CAE

Part 1 Questions 1–8 You will hear a series of eight short extracts. For each extract, circle the correct letter A, B or C. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

Example 0 You hear a woman talking about food. What does she say is the main problem with what she?*

A. eating snacks

B. eating sweet things

C. eating fruit and vegetables

1 You hear a woman talking about learning to drive. Why does she want to learn to drive? *

A. to do her weekly shopping

B. to get to work more quickly

C. to visit her sister regularly

2 You hear a boy talking about an activity weekend he went on. Which was his favourite activity? *

A. catching fish

B. playing in the river

C. building a campfire

3 You hear a surfer talking about the first time he went surfing. At which point was he most afraid? *

A. when the first wave was coming towards him

B. when he was pulled underwater

C. when his board hit him

4 You hear a dentist talking to a group of school children about taking care of their teeth. What does he say is the most important thing to do? *

A. brush more carefully

B. brush for a longer time

C. brush more frequently

5 You hear a girl talking about selling jewellery at a craft market. Why was it not a complete success? *

A. Her prices were too high.

B. Her stall was in a bad location.

C. Her range was quite limited.

6 You hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists. What is the main aim of the talk? *

A. to introduce the tourists to the area

B. to persuade the tourists to buy something

C. to make the tourists aware of safety issues

7 You hear part of an interview with the creator of a cartoon character called SpongeBob. When did he create this character? *

A. when he was a child

B. when he was producing a comic

C. when he was studying the sea

8 You hear an interior designer talking about his job. What does he enjoy most about it? *

A. painting rooms

B. working with fabrics

C. choosing colour schemes

Part 2 Questions 9–18 You will hear a woman giving a talk about applying for a job. Complete the notes using ONE WORD OR A NUMBER. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

Example 0. It’s important to believe your skills will be used effectively.*

You should also consider what 9 ………………… and salary you need.*

Do some research to discover what the 10 ………………… of the companies are. Company websites will show what opportunities are available.*

CV

Include

skills

education

11 ………………… you’ve worked on

12 ………………… you’ve won

gaps in work history

contact details*

Cover letter

This should be aimed at a specific 13 …………………

Try to get help from a 14 ………………… in the area of work you are applying for.

Include no fewer than 15 ………………… references from work colleagues.*

Procedure

If you hand over your CV personally, think carefully about your 16 ………………… .

Avoid contacting the company again prior to the 17 ………………… advertised.

When contacting companies, a 18 ………………… manner is recommended. Follow up again after another week.*

Part 3 Questions 19–25 You will hear a radio interview with an actor called Karim. Circle the correct letter A, B or C. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

0 When was Karim last on the radio show?*

A four years ago

B five years ago

C. six years ago

19 What does Karim say about performing live in a theatre again?*

A. It’s demanding at times.

B. It’s comforting to be back on stage.

C. It’s necessary to ignore the audience.

20 What type of acting is Karim most famous for?*

A. action thrillers

B. romantic comedies

C. Shakespearian plays

21 When he’s on stage, Karim feels nervous because*

A. he might say the wrong words.

B. he might stand in the wrong place.

C. he might get the timing wrong.

22 Karim left Macbeth after only two performances because*

A. he was sacked by the director.

B. he was too tired to perform every night.

C. he was upset by the bad reviews.

23 Karim says he works well with the director of Hamlet because*

A. their disagreements are usually minor.

B. they manage to discuss their disagreements.

C. he doesn’t disagree with the director very often.

24 What does Karim say about being famous?*

A. He believes it is his greatest achievement.

B. It’s more important for him to be respected by other actors.

C. The reasons for it are not clear to him.

25 What definite plans has Karim made for the future?*

A. to extend his current contract

B. to play another Shakespearian part

C. to take on another film role

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