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Test 1
LISTENING (40 minutes approximately)
Part 1
You will hear three different extracts.
For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear.
There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear two careers advisers discussing whether students should take a year off after graduation
to go travelling.
1 When mentioning recent statistics on graduates taking gap years, the man reveals.
A his scepticism about the value of rushing to get a job after university.
B his doubts about the validity of some research.
Chis understanding of the anxiety that prevents them from travelling.
2 What do the two careers advisers agree about a gap year?
A Some employers consider ita lazy option.
B_ The way graduates present it at interview is crucial.
C Graduates should spend it doing something relevant to their career.
__ Extract Two |
You hear a sociologist talking about consumer buying behaviour.
3 What does the sociologist say about the ‘information search stage’ of decision making?
A It arouses a desire for a better situation.
B tis likely to be incomplete.
€ tis a lengthy process.
4 According to the sociologist, how do marketing professionals most successfully influence
people's choice of product?
A They aim to create new aspirations in people.
B_ They offer updated designs that increase customer satisfaction.
C They improve websites to make buying their products easy.
22 Listening
Extract Three
You hear a man who has an internet company talking about selling goods online.
5 In the man’s opinion, what is most needed when selling goods online?
‘A. an appreciation of how it differs from shop-based selling
B__awillingness to adapt quickly to new circumstances
Can awareness of how to make a website attractive
6 What is the man doing in answer to the interviewer's question about growing an online
business?
A comparing the advantages of two business theories
B_ warning of the dangers of inadequate funding
C suggesting the use of external consultants
23 Listening
Part3
You will hear part of a discussion programme, in which a teacher called Simon and a business
journalist called Trina are talking about the issue of change.
For questions 16-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you
hear.
46 What does Simon say about change when discussing linguistic expressions?
7
18
19
20
A
B
c
D
Itis an inevitable part of life.
Itis generally perceived as unwelcome.
Its significance has altered over time.
It brings improvements when they're least expected.
‘What do they agree about change in the business community?
Itis regarded as synonymous with progress.
‘seen as unfortunate but necessary.
Itnever seems to be questioned.
Itcan lead to undesirable results.
‘What does Trina dislike about feedback forms?
A
B
c
D
the scale of the reaction they can provoke
the disharmony they can create within organisations
the extent of their use in the world of education
the justification they give to managers who want to introduce changes
When discussing day-to-day routines, Simon and Trina agree that people
A
B
c
D
make too much fuss about small-scale changes.
find that changes in the workplace mirror those in daily life.
only like change that clearly benefits them personally.
experience an ongoing cycle of resisting and accepting change.
In Simon's view, people will really enjoy an activity if
A
B
c
D
they do it on a regular basis.
they keep on changing it slightly.
it represents a change for them.
it coincides with their expectations.
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