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Thursday, May 13, 2010
CPE Listening, CPE 5, Test 2, part 2
Ancient trees were once believed to possess ----- (9) and played an important role in folk tales. Ancient trees were often used as a venue for both religious and ----- (10) events in past times. The oldest tree, known as the creosote bush, has a distinctive ----(11) Researchers did not expect to find ancient trees in areas classified as -----(12) In recent research, a technique known as -----(13) was used to calculate the age of trees. Recently it has become possible to cellect information about -----(14) by analysing ancient trees. Derek explains that it is a mistake to regard -----(15) trees as being unhealthy in any way. The technique known as coppicing was designed to produce a long-term -----(16) supply. Many species of wildlife rely on the process of -----(17) in old tree trunks.
CPE Listening, CPE 5, Test 2, part 1
Extract One:
You hear the beginning of a radio programme about anger.
1. What does the speaker say about losing your temper?
a. It’s easier for adults to restrain themselves.
b. It’s made worse by the pressures of modern living.
c. It’s difficult for some people to acknowledge.
2. How does the speaker suggest we feel after we have regained our temper?
a. ashamed at our loss of control
b. determined to avoid repeating the incident.
Unaware of how foolish we appeared.
Extract Two:
You hear part of a discussion in which a writer, Michael Holmes, is talking about the difference between biographies and autobiographies.
1. What does the speaker say about losing your temper?
a. It’s easier for adults to restrain themselves.
b. It’s made worse by the pressures of modern living.
c. It’s difficult for some people to acknowledge.
2. How does the speaker suggest we feel after we have regained our temper?
a. ashamed at our loss of control
b. determined to avoid repeating the incident.
Unaware of how foolish we appeared.
3. According to Michael Homes, the writers of autobiographies tend to
a. reveal information about themselves unintentionally.
b. Provide a fuller picture of their lives than a biographer can.
c. Get the facts right about the details of their careers.
4. What is Michael Holmes’ attitude to the rock star, Frank Silver?
a. He finds Frank overprotective of his family.
b. He criticizes Frank’s obsession with his image.
c. He is surprised by Frank’s desire to get the facts right.
Extract Three
You hear an environmentalist talking about alien plant species.
5. The speaker is concerned about alien plant species because their presence
a. reduces the overall number of different plants.
b. Encourages the introduction of harmful diseases.
c. Changes the climatic conditions in certain areas.
6. According to the speaker, why were alien plant species introduced?
a. to eliminate certain insect pests
b. to make an area visually attractive
c. to improve native plant stocks.
Extract Four
You hear part of a talk about science and public opinion.
7. The speaker uses the wxample of genetics to underline people’s
a. vulnerability in the face of false claims.
b. Willingness to believe a good story.
c. Inability to understand deep concepts.
8. What is the speaker doing in this part of the talk?
a. complaining about our lack of imagination.
b. Encouraging us to take science more seriously
c. Questioning our faith in scientific findings
You hear the beginning of a radio programme about anger.
1. What does the speaker say about losing your temper?
a. It’s easier for adults to restrain themselves.
b. It’s made worse by the pressures of modern living.
c. It’s difficult for some people to acknowledge.
2. How does the speaker suggest we feel after we have regained our temper?
a. ashamed at our loss of control
b. determined to avoid repeating the incident.
Unaware of how foolish we appeared.
Extract Two:
You hear part of a discussion in which a writer, Michael Holmes, is talking about the difference between biographies and autobiographies.
1. What does the speaker say about losing your temper?
a. It’s easier for adults to restrain themselves.
b. It’s made worse by the pressures of modern living.
c. It’s difficult for some people to acknowledge.
2. How does the speaker suggest we feel after we have regained our temper?
a. ashamed at our loss of control
b. determined to avoid repeating the incident.
Unaware of how foolish we appeared.
3. According to Michael Homes, the writers of autobiographies tend to
a. reveal information about themselves unintentionally.
b. Provide a fuller picture of their lives than a biographer can.
c. Get the facts right about the details of their careers.
4. What is Michael Holmes’ attitude to the rock star, Frank Silver?
a. He finds Frank overprotective of his family.
b. He criticizes Frank’s obsession with his image.
c. He is surprised by Frank’s desire to get the facts right.
Extract Three
You hear an environmentalist talking about alien plant species.
5. The speaker is concerned about alien plant species because their presence
a. reduces the overall number of different plants.
b. Encourages the introduction of harmful diseases.
c. Changes the climatic conditions in certain areas.
6. According to the speaker, why were alien plant species introduced?
a. to eliminate certain insect pests
b. to make an area visually attractive
c. to improve native plant stocks.
Extract Four
You hear part of a talk about science and public opinion.
7. The speaker uses the wxample of genetics to underline people’s
a. vulnerability in the face of false claims.
b. Willingness to believe a good story.
c. Inability to understand deep concepts.
8. What is the speaker doing in this part of the talk?
a. complaining about our lack of imagination.
b. Encouraging us to take science more seriously
c. Questioning our faith in scientific findings
CPE Listening, CPE 5, Test 1, part 3
18. According to Richard, comments on a chlient’s personality traits should only be made if the graphologist
a. is sure that the sample of handwriting is genuine.
b. Is sure his results are suppoeted by the rest of his team.
c. Can back up his initial findings with further evidence.
d. Can confirm his findings in different handwriting samples.
19. what is Maria’s view of the conclusions which graphologists arrive at?
a. the rules of interpretation are not clear.
b. The connections have not been proved.
c. More detailed interpretation is needed.
d. Research is needed into the way writing is taught.
20. What, in Richard’s view, is the key to an understanding of a client’s personality?
a. the way in which the client learnt to write
b. the variations in the client’s individual letters
c. the way the client’s handwriting has developed
d. the influence of current trends on the client’s handwriting
21. According to Richard, some businesses with North American links
a. use graphology reluctantly in recruitment.
b. Are unwilling to disclose that they use graphology.
c. Are skeptical about the value of graphology.
d. Are trading more successfully because of graphology.
22. What does Maria conclude about the use of graphology?
a. It has become a source of discontent.
b. It is used by few serious psychologists.
c. Its educational value has not been proved.
d. It is not appropriate for use as a recruitment tool.
a. is sure that the sample of handwriting is genuine.
b. Is sure his results are suppoeted by the rest of his team.
c. Can back up his initial findings with further evidence.
d. Can confirm his findings in different handwriting samples.
19. what is Maria’s view of the conclusions which graphologists arrive at?
a. the rules of interpretation are not clear.
b. The connections have not been proved.
c. More detailed interpretation is needed.
d. Research is needed into the way writing is taught.
20. What, in Richard’s view, is the key to an understanding of a client’s personality?
a. the way in which the client learnt to write
b. the variations in the client’s individual letters
c. the way the client’s handwriting has developed
d. the influence of current trends on the client’s handwriting
21. According to Richard, some businesses with North American links
a. use graphology reluctantly in recruitment.
b. Are unwilling to disclose that they use graphology.
c. Are skeptical about the value of graphology.
d. Are trading more successfully because of graphology.
22. What does Maria conclude about the use of graphology?
a. It has become a source of discontent.
b. It is used by few serious psychologists.
c. Its educational value has not been proved.
d. It is not appropriate for use as a recruitment tool.
CPE Listening: CPE 5, Test 1, part 2
Andrew Dalford's recently published book about the history of species is entitled
---------------- (9) The colour of the pepper is related to when the
-------------------- (10) takes place. In the past, dishonest dealers would add chpeaper plant materials such as --------------- and ---------------- (11) to sacks of pepper. Andrew uses the term -------------------- (12) to describe the social importance of pepper throughout history. Peppercorns could be used in financial transactions, like paying -------------------------------------- (13) and clearing debts. Together with ivory and --------------------------- (14), pepper was regarded as a luxury item in the Roman Empire. In medicine, both pepper and -------------------------------- (15) was used to treat certain conditions. Made into an ointment, pepper was used to treat irritated --------------------------------- (16) and to relieve pain. Pepper in solution or as to powder was used to keep -------------------------- (17) away.
---------------- (9) The colour of the pepper is related to when the
-------------------- (10) takes place. In the past, dishonest dealers would add chpeaper plant materials such as --------------- and ---------------- (11) to sacks of pepper. Andrew uses the term -------------------- (12) to describe the social importance of pepper throughout history. Peppercorns could be used in financial transactions, like paying -------------------------------------- (13) and clearing debts. Together with ivory and --------------------------- (14), pepper was regarded as a luxury item in the Roman Empire. In medicine, both pepper and -------------------------------- (15) was used to treat certain conditions. Made into an ointment, pepper was used to treat irritated --------------------------------- (16) and to relieve pain. Pepper in solution or as to powder was used to keep -------------------------- (17) away.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Listening practice: CPE 5, Test 1, Part 4
Please click on the title of this post,CPE 5, Test 1, Part 4, download the file and then answer the following questions while listening to the file:
You will hear two friends, Dominic and Sue, talking about formality in the workplace. For questions 23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the speakers, or whetehr the speakers agree.
Write
S for Sue.
D for Dominic,
B for Both, where they agree.
23. Today's technology removes the need for open-plan offices.
24. Company policy determines the level of formality required when dealing with others.
25. Dressing casually for work is not always appropriate.
26. There are similarities in attitude towards dress between school and the workplace.
27. Some people need guidance as to what to wear.
28. Clothes can create artificial differences between work colleagues.
You will hear two friends, Dominic and Sue, talking about formality in the workplace. For questions 23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the speakers, or whetehr the speakers agree.
Write
S for Sue.
D for Dominic,
B for Both, where they agree.
23. Today's technology removes the need for open-plan offices.
24. Company policy determines the level of formality required when dealing with others.
25. Dressing casually for work is not always appropriate.
26. There are similarities in attitude towards dress between school and the workplace.
27. Some people need guidance as to what to wear.
28. Clothes can create artificial differences between work colleagues.
Listening: CPE 5, Test 1, Part 1
Click on the title above, Listening: CPE 5, Test 1, Part 1, to download the audio file to your computer.
You will hear four different extracts. For questions 1-8 choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according or what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear part of a radio programme about science fiction film.
1. The speaker compares science fiction films with myths to make the point that they
A. have a universal appeal.
B. show people in a heroic light.
C. create an imaginary univers.
2. According to the speaker, why did science fiction films begin to go out of fashion?
A. The films became more factual.
B. There was over-use of special effects.
C. Audiences were increasingly critical.
Extract Two
You hear part of an interview with an expert on animal behaviour.
3. According to Dr Peters, in the past scientists were doubtful about the use of the term 'superorganism' because they felt
A. it did not reflect the complexity of the structure.
B. there was a limited need for such a term.
C. it was inherently misleading.
4. Ant colonies are a good example of a superorganism because
A. they benefit from the social nature of ants.
B. they rely on indivifual ants doing different jobs.
C. they have a flexible structure.
Extract Three
You hear part of a talk on the radio in which a novelist describes how she writes.
5. What is the novelist's opinion of writing thrillers?
A. She finds the task of creating the plot complicated.
B. She considers the actual process of writing them rather dull.
C. She thinks the language she can use in a thriller is too limited.
6. How does the novelist feel when she is writing the end of a book?
A. surprised that everything has fallen into place
B. excited at the thought of readers discovering her novel
C. proud of having created another original work
Extract four
7. What aspect of clothing is being discussed?
A. the importance of decoration
B. the practicalities of fastening
C. the social implications of fashion
8. What is the speaker doing when she speaks?
A. putting forward a possible explanation
B. emphasising a historical detail
C. illustrating the significance of fashion
You will hear four different extracts. For questions 1-8 choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according or what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear part of a radio programme about science fiction film.
1. The speaker compares science fiction films with myths to make the point that they
A. have a universal appeal.
B. show people in a heroic light.
C. create an imaginary univers.
2. According to the speaker, why did science fiction films begin to go out of fashion?
A. The films became more factual.
B. There was over-use of special effects.
C. Audiences were increasingly critical.
Extract Two
You hear part of an interview with an expert on animal behaviour.
3. According to Dr Peters, in the past scientists were doubtful about the use of the term 'superorganism' because they felt
A. it did not reflect the complexity of the structure.
B. there was a limited need for such a term.
C. it was inherently misleading.
4. Ant colonies are a good example of a superorganism because
A. they benefit from the social nature of ants.
B. they rely on indivifual ants doing different jobs.
C. they have a flexible structure.
Extract Three
You hear part of a talk on the radio in which a novelist describes how she writes.
5. What is the novelist's opinion of writing thrillers?
A. She finds the task of creating the plot complicated.
B. She considers the actual process of writing them rather dull.
C. She thinks the language she can use in a thriller is too limited.
6. How does the novelist feel when she is writing the end of a book?
A. surprised that everything has fallen into place
B. excited at the thought of readers discovering her novel
C. proud of having created another original work
Extract four
7. What aspect of clothing is being discussed?
A. the importance of decoration
B. the practicalities of fastening
C. the social implications of fashion
8. What is the speaker doing when she speaks?
A. putting forward a possible explanation
B. emphasising a historical detail
C. illustrating the significance of fashion
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