IESOL C2 SP2 – 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

What are the participants discussing?

a) A TV programme.b) An email they received.c) Climate change. ✓d) Recent gossip.

1 Which word best describes Katie's initial position on the issue?

a Curious. b Unconvinced. c Enthusiastic. d Pessimistic.

2 The article Simon is quoting suggests that global warming:

a is worsening despite the scientific information available. b can only truly be understood by the scientific community. c is still doubted by a number of scientists. d now requires people to consider how best to react.

3 According to Simon, the recorded changes in global temperatures are:

a insignificant. b rocketing. c consistent. d inaccurate.

4 Which figure describes the current population of Adélie penguins:

a 30 thousand pairs. b 20 thousand penguins. c 60% of what it used to be. d Over 20 thousand penguins.

5 According to Simon:

a invasive species are now struggling in cooler areas. b butterflies cannot find the alpine plants they need. c some flora and fauna are migrating to more elevated areas. d spruce bark beetles are contributing to the spread of forest fires.

6 Towards the end of the conversation, Katie:

a is fully committed to preventing global warming. b still doubts the existence of global warming. c starts to understand the impact of global warming. d suggests several practical ways of preventing global warming.

Listening Task 2

8 marks

Listen to an animal expert talking about pet hedgehogs 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 speaker decided to talk about this topic because:

a) she is a hedgehog enthusiast.b) she has a pet hedgehog. ✓c) she is often asked about pet hedgehogs.d) hedgehogs can be dangerous.

1 According to the speaker, pet hedgehogs:

a tend to be much larger than wild hedgehogs. b are more popular in African countries. c are good pets for those allergic to other animals. d are kept by an increasing number of people.

2 The best way to handle a hedgehog is to:

a use a towel to hold it until it unfurls. b leave it alone until it unfurls. c try and relax the strong muscles on its back. d hold it regularly and gently unfurl it.

3 Which of the following is true?

a Some viral illness transfer from people to their pet hedgehogs. b Some pathogens can be transmitted from hedgehogs to people. c Hedgehogs carry more contagious diseases than other animals. d Fungal transfer from a hedgehog's quills is very difficult to prevent.

4 Domesticated hedgehogs:

a should be fed snails, amphibians and lizards. b should not be fed insects. c benefit most from ready-made pet food. d can be fed cooked meat.

5 Hedgehogs are a good match for owners who:

a are not easily woken up. b like to have an early bedtime. c like to go out late at night. d none of the above.

6 Which of the following poses a risk to the health of a pet hedgehog?

a Other hedgehogs sharing their environment. b Insufficient opportunities to exercise. c Losing the ability to sleep during the day. d Contracting illness from human owners.

7 When a hedgehog makes a clicking sound, it means that it is:

a hungry. b upset. c happy. d in pain.

8 Which is the best description of domesticated hedgehogs?

a Fearful, timid and silent. b Potential disease-carriers but still good pets. c Ideal for owners with children. d Predatory insectivores and very solitary.

Listening Task 3

8 marks

Listen and answer the questions. There are 4 speakers.
You have one minute to read the questions. You will hear the recording twice.

Which speaker…

Example

believes that voting gives people a voice?

Speaker 2 ✓

#	Which speaker…	Speaker (1/2/3/4)
1	abstained at the last election?
2	outlines a potential problem with the application of compulsory voting?
3	has detected a shift in the way people perceive voting?
4	suggests that upbringing influences who votes?
5	argues there might be a lack of choice in who to vote for?
6	suggests that selecting who to vote for can be complicated?
7	thinks that some excuses given by non-voters are weak?
8	argues directly against their own actions?

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 1

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

Test Complete

IESOL Listening – Sample Paper 1

🎧 Listening Recording

Listening Task 1

Listening Task 2

Listening Task 3

Test Complete

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