Section 3
Questions 21-23
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
21 What do Sharon and Xiao Li agree was the strongest aspect of their presentation? _______________
22 Which part of their presentation was Xiao Li least happy with? _______________
23 Which section does Sharon feel they should have discussed in more depth? _______________
Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letter, A, В or C
24 Sharon and Xiao Li were surprised when the class said
A they spoke too quickly.
В they included too much information.
C their talk was not well organised.
25 The class gave Sharon and Xiao Li conflicting feedback on their
A timing.
В use of visuals.
C use of eye contact.
26 The class thought that the presentation was different from the others because
A the analysis was more detailed.
В the data collection was more wide-ranging.
C the background reading was more extensive
27 Which bar chart represents the marks given by the author?
Questions 28-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
28 The tutor says that the ______ of the presentation seemed rather sudden.
29 The tutor praises the students’ discussion of the ______ of their results.
30 The tutor suggests that they could extend the ______ review in their report.
Section 4
Questions 31-33
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The World Health Organisation says a healthy city must
• have a 31 __________ and __________ environment.
• meet the 32 __________ of all its inhabitants.
• provide easily accessible health services.
• encourage ordinary people to take part in 33 __________
Question 34-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Place/Project | Aim | Method | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Community Contracts System | to upgrade squatter settlements | the 34________ constructed infrastructure, e.g. drains, paths | – better housing and infrastructure – provided better 35 ________ opportunities |
| Mali cooperative | to improve sanitation in city | – 36 ________ graduates organising garbage collection – public education campaign via 37________ and discussion groups | – greater environmental awareness – improved living conditions |
| Egypt (Mokattam) 38 ________ | to support disadvantaged women | women provided with the 39 ________ and equipment for sewing and weaving | – rise in the 40 ________ and quality of life of young women |
Answer Keys
| Listening Section 1 1 19.75 2 theme 3 quiet 4 children 5 breakfast (is) 6 (free) sky(-)dive 7 A 8 C 9 В 10 C | Listening Section 2 11 В 12 A 13 C 14 C 15 schools 16 local councils 17 companies 18 020 7562 4028 19 £27.50 20 3 hours/hrs |
| Listening Section 3 21 (the/their) technique 22 (answering) (the/students’) questions 23 (the/their) solutions 24 A 25 В 26 В 27 С 28 end (-ing) 29 limitations 30 literature | Listening Section 4 31 clean (and) safe / safe (and) clean 32 basic needs 33 local government 34 residents 35 economic 36 secondary school 37 films 38 Women’s Centre 39 skills 40 status |
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