IESOL C1 SP3 – Listening

Listening Task 1

6 marks

Listen and circle the correct option – a, b, c, or d.
You have one minute to read the questions before the recording is played. You will hear the recording twice.

Example

The reaction to the publication of the results is:

a) unexpectedb) unsurprising ✓c) unprecedentedd) unjustified

1 Jane Soames feels that the public claims of destruction of communities and livelihoods are:

a a slightly inaccurate interpretation of the facts. b based on the true facts available. c misleading when analysed against the facts. d based on out-of-date facts and figures.

2 The presenter believes that, by supplying the supermarkets with dairy produce, many farmers:

a have secured their long term future. b make only very small profit. c spoil the market for everyone else. d are in danger of going out of business.

3 According to Jane Soames, helping farmers extend their growing season exemplifies:

a the need for more and more varieties of produce. b the company's commitment to supporting suppliers. c the amount of shortfall in UK produce. d technological advancement in agriculture.

4 Jane Soames and the presenter of the programme disagree about:

a the reasons farmers don't sell milk to supermarkets. b the price farmers receive for their milk. c the amount of milk farmers sell to supermarkets. d why farmers lose so much money on milk sales.

5 Jane Soames believes that, by opening more stores, her company has:

a made shopping more convenient for shoppers. b made us go shopping much more frequently. c reduced the number of poor quality high street stores. d increased the amount of food we buy every year.

6 Critics claim that nowadays most people eat fewer vegetables than before because:

a there aren't so many vegetables available in supermarkets. b the quality of vegetables is generally poor in supermarkets. c supermarkets fail to make their vegetable selection a priority. d there is too much choice of everything in addition to vegetables.

Listening Task 2

8 marks

Listen and circle the correct option – a, b, c, or d.
You have one minute to read the questions before the recording is played. You will hear the recording twice.

Example

For what purpose is Wembley Stadium mainly used?

a) English domestic football finalsb) England national football team home games ✓c) Other sporting eventsd) Pop concerts

1 Which of these statements is true?

a Wembley has the largest seating capacity in the world. b Wembley has the second largest seating capacity in the world. c Wembley has the largest seating capacity in Europe. d Wembley has the second largest seating capacity in Europe.

2 What is the height of the archway?

a 7 metres. b 114 metres. c 140 metres. d 314 metres.

3 What is the function of the archway?

a It supports the weight of the roof. b It partly supports the weight of the roof. c It is purely decorative. d It marks the entrance to the stadium.

4 When was the new Wembley Stadium supposed to open?

a 2003 b 2004 c 2005 d 2006

5 Why didn't the stadium open on time?

a Because of a work dispute. b Because of a recession. c Because of money problems. d Because of construction difficulties.

6 Who criticised the new pitch?

a The England manager. b The Croatian manager. c The Wembley manager. d The Cardiff manager.

7 Why, according to the recording, did some people think England failed to qualify for UEFA Euro 2008?

a Because Croatia were the better team. b Because of the state of the pitch. c Because England played terribly. d Because the team were in bad condition.

8 Which of these is NOT mentioned in the recording?

a The date of George Michael's first concert. b The date of the Concert for Diana. c The date of George Michael's second concert. d The date of Madonna's concert.

Listening Task 3

8 marks

Listen and answer the questions. There are 3 speakers.
You have one minute to read the questions. You will hear the recording twice.

Which speaker…

Example

really enjoys personality tests?

Speaker 3 ✓

#	Which speaker…	Speaker (1/2/3)
1	was curious about this kind of test?
2	was obliged to do the test?
3	hadn't planned to do the test?
4	found the test impossible to resist?
5	felt regretful at having done the test?
6	was unhappy with the procedures used to get results?
7	was staggered at how true the results were?
8	was furious about what the test supposedly revealed?

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 3

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IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 3

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

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Listening Task 3

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