Cambridge 14 Listening Test 1

Section 1 : Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft

Personal information

Example

Name: Louise _Taylor_

Nationality: 1.

Date of birth: 14 December 1977

Occupation: interior designer

Reason for visit: business (to buy antique 2. )

Length of stay: two months

Current address: 3. Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft

Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately 4. £

– a 5.

Date of theft: 6.

Possible time and place of theft

Location: outside the 7. at about 4 pm

Details of suspect: – some boys asked for the 8. then ran off

– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger

– he was about 12, slim build with 9. hair

The crime reference number allocated : 10.

Section 2 : Questions 11-20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

A get to know colleagues

B learn from any mistakes

C ask lots of questions

D react positively to feedback

E enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

A confidence-building

B making career plans

C completing difficult tasks

D making a weekly timetable

E reviewing progress

Questions 15-20

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20.

A It is encouraged.

B There are some restrictions.

C It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15. Using the internet

16. Flexible working

17. Booking holidays

18. Working overtime

19. Wearing trainers

20. Bringing food to work

Section 3 : Questions 21- 30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

A contain nearly half the world’s population.

B include most of the world’s largest cities.

C are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A may bring pollution to the cities.

B may reduce the land available for agriculture.

C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

A There were not enough for them.

B They were made of unsuitable materials.

C They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

A take measures to restore ecosystems

B pay for a new flood prevention system

25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

A greater coordination of activities

B more sharing of information

C agreement on shared policies

Questions 26-30

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to

Decisions

A use visuals

B keep it short

C involve other students

D check the information is accurate

E provide a handout

F focus on one example

G do online research

Parts of the presentation

26. Historical background

27. Geographical factors

28. Past mistakes

29. Future risks

30. International implications

Section 4 : 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction

More energy required because of growth in population and 31.

What’s needed:

- renewable energy sources

- methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy

- Advantage: waves provide a 32. source of renewable energy

Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems

Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:

- waves can move in any 33.

- movement of sand, etc. on the 34. of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy

Tides are more 35. than waves

Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:

- will be created in a 36. at Swansea

- breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines

- rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity

- stored water is released through 37. , driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:

- not dependent on weather

- no 38. is required to make it work

- likely to create a number of 39.

Problem:

- may ham fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40. and building up silt

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