Part 4

The environment

Exam task

1 Track 10 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about the environment. For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) what each speaker enjoys about

what they do to look after the environment.

A learning from mistakes B getting support from others C feeling free of bad habits D meeting new people E persuading others to do something similar F avoiding extra expenses G making it part of a routine H staying informed about the subject

For questions 6–10, choose from the list (A–H) how each speaker feels about global environmental issues.

A unsure what needs to be done B critical of some political policies C doubtful that things will change D annoyed by the attitude of the media E uneasy about approaches being taken F frustrated by the current state of affairs G disappointed by broken promises H convinced that things are improving Speaker 1 1 Speaker 2 2 Speaker 3 3 Speaker 4 4 Speaker 5 5 Speaker 1 6 Speaker 2 7 Speaker 3 8 Speaker 4 9 Speaker 5 10 Sample - Not for sale

Exam facts

• In this part, students listen to five monologues on a related topic. • There are two multi-matching tasks, with each one focussing on a different aspect of what the speakers say.

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Choose the correct preposition, a, b or c, to complete the sentences.

1. The committee is enquiring the effects of pesticides on human health. a over b into c against 2. You must have heard the book Sustainable

Energy: Without the Hot Air – it’s essential reading on environmental issues. a from b by c of 3. People have been arguing for years who should pay for cleaning up the environment. a about b with c against 4. If all the world’s leaders could agree take decisive action, we might be able to save the planet. a with b for c to 5. All my friends advised me buying a car that uses a lot of fuel. a for b to c against 6. The future of tomorrow’s environment depends the actions we take today. a on b from c of 7. All the evidence on climate change points it being the result of human activity. a about b to c over 8. We need to decide a clear policy to help reduce carbon emissions. a on b into c over Complete the sentences with the most suitable word from the box. bit board drive go grips line respect said trouble wake 1. There’s a thin between economic growth and unsustainable development. 2. It’s going to you mad when you read this report about waste in the ocean. 3. Companies need to take on the views of the public about pollution. Sample - Not for sale 4. Many people believe that boosting economic growth and tackling climate change should hand in hand. 5. People need to up to the fact that we’re all responsible for looking after our planet. 6. Everybody has to do their to reduce their carbon footprint. 7. The future must lie in developing renewable sources of power. In that , solar energy needs much more investment. 8. Tackling the world’s environmental problems is easier than done. 9. The government hasn’t yet got to with the scale of the problem. 10. If we all took the to recycle more, there’d be far less waste.

Entertainment

Exam task

1 Track 11 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about working as actors. For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) what has helped the speaker to succeed.

A a calm personality B a willingness to take risks C an understanding of other people D a lack of self-consciousness E a love of music F an ability to attract people G an ability to be patient H a constant wish to improve skills

For questions 6–10, choose from the list (A–H) what each speaker regrets about the past.

A studying the wrong subject B deciding on a career too quickly C being over-critical of others D choosing an unsuitable first job E mixing with unambitious people F turning down a good offer of work G being too competitive H having fun instead of studying Speaker 1 1 Speaker 2 2 2 Speaker 1 6 Speaker 2 7 Speaker 3 8 Speaker 4 9 Speaker 5 10 Match the adjectives 1–9 to their definitions a–i. Speaker 3 3 Speaker 4 4 Speaker 5 5 Sample - Not for sale 1. uncomfortable

2. devastated

3. outgoing 4. single-minded 5. magnetic 6. ruthless

7. modest

8. intense

9. conscientious a having a personality that attracts people b finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others c slightly embarrassed or awkward d very determined to achieve something e very shocked and upset f having extreme or strong emotions g putting a lot of effort into one’s work h not worried about causing pain to others i not showing off one’s abilities and achievements

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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. I wish I (not waste) 2. If only the director Jodorowsky so much of my time when I was training to be an actor.

the opportunity to make more

movies before his death. (have) 3. Although he’s a great guitarist, he often wishes he better.

(can / sing) 4. I wonder if Al Pacino regrets a major role in the film Star Wars.

(turn down) 5. The critic Nora Jewell should more generous in what she wrote about the play. It was so much better than her review suggested. (be) 6. 7. 8. If I acting as a career, I might have been a lawyer. (not / choose) Do you have any regrets about your hand at directing a film? (not / try) If there had been more opportunities for female directors in the past, the history of Hollywood very differently. (turn out) Sample - Not for sale

Exam tips

• Try to listen for gist rather than detail, as you need to understand the speaker’s main point, feeling, attitude or opinion. • Remember that three of the options in each task will not be used. • It can be helpful to do the easiest parts on the first listening, and the more challenging ones when you listen for the second time, but choose an approach that suits you best.

Events and issues

Exam task

1 Track 12 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about taking part in a public event. For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) what each speaker feels about

what they are doing.

A relieved about the costs involved B happy to give up free time C surprised at the amount of preparation D confident about being successful E pleased by the media attention F keen for it to be finished G grateful for the help received H determined to do it again

For questions 6–10, choose from the list (A–H) each speaker’s main reason for taking part.

A to avoid a sense of wasting time B to obtain a better job C to practise a skill D to surprise a friend E to prove a point F to learn more about something G to show off a talent H to meet important people Speaker 1 1 Speaker 2 2 Speaker 3 3 Speaker 4 4 Speaker 5 5 Speaker 1 6 Speaker 2 7 Speaker 3 8 Speaker 4 9 Speaker 5 10 Sample - Not for sale

Get it right!

Look at the sentences below. Then try to correct the mistake.

Empolyers won’t accept those excuses, and to be honest, I won’t accept them neither.

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Complete the sentences with the correct words from the boxes.

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1. This article about nuclear physics will need if ordinary people are to

understand it. 2. Marta began her talk by just how much the population has grown using graphs.

3. Politicians have to spend a lot of time with important people if they want to

have influence. 4. By people with the appropriate experience you might learn more than from

sitting at your desk.

3 drafting campaigning covering observing 5. James spent part of his degree in South America how climate change affects wild birds. 6. Luke is very involved in to improve healthcare for the elderly in his area. 7. The journalist the floods in the south of the country was exceptionally well-informed. 8. I always start a report by the main points and examples I want to include before actually writing it in detail. Complete the conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs from the box. avoid be (×2) do draw have talk try 1. Unless something to prevent future flooding, the same problem will arise again. 2. If the media were more attention to the issue, people might give it more importance.Sample - Not for sale 3. The meeting will continue for a further 20 minutes, so long as there any objections to this. 4. Provided you too much about the problems but focus on the solutions, I think your

talk will go well. 5. Social inequality and injustice will continue unless more people access to

a decent education. 6. If it for the police arriving so quickly, the thieves could have got away. 7. Many people believe greater financial regulation is needed if another global economic crisis is

. 8. If the government danger of social unrest. to create more employment opportunities, there is a greater