WEEK 17_TUE_LISTENING CLASS PRACTICE

Part 1, Questions 1–10

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Furniture Rental Companies

Name of company	Information about costs	Additional notes
Peak Rentals	Prices range from $105 to 1 $ per room per month	The furniture is very 2 Delivers in 1-2 days Special offer: free 3 with every living room set
4 and Oliver	Mid-range prices 12% monthly fee for 5	Also offers a cleaning service
Larch Furniture	Offers cheapest prices for renting furniture and 6 items	Must have own 7 Minimum contract length: six months
8 Rentals	See the 9 for the most up-to-date prices	10 are allowed within 7 days of delivery

Part 2, Questions 11–20

Questions 11–16: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Bidcaster Community Archaeology Project

11 Who was responsible for starting the community project?

A the castle owners B a national charity C the local council

12 How was the gold coin found?

A Heavy rain had removed some of the soil. B The ground was dug up by wild rabbits. C A person with a metal detector searched the area.

13 What led the archaeologists to believe there was an ancient village on this site?

A the lucky discovery of old records B the bases of several structures visible in the grass C the unusual stones found near the castle

14 What are the team still hoping to find?

A everyday pottery B animal bones C pieces of jewellery

15 What was found on the other side of the river to the castle?

A the remains of a large palace B the outline of fields C a number of small huts

16 What do the team plan to do after work ends this summer?

A prepare a display for a museum B take part in a television programme C start to organise school visits

Questions 17–20: Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A–G.

17 bridge foundations:

18 rubbish pit:

19 meeting hall:

20 fish pond:

Part 3, Questions 21–30

Questions 21–26: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on Theatre Programmes

21 Finn was pleased to discover that their topic

A was not familiar to their module leader. B had not been chosen by other students. C did not prove to be difficult to research.

22 Maya says a mistaken belief about theatre programmes is that

A theatres pay companies to produce them. B few theatre-goers buy them nowadays. C they contain far more adverts than previously.

23 Finn was surprised that, in early British theatre, programmes

A were difficult for audiences to obtain. B were given out free of charge. C were seen as a kind of contract.

24 Maya feels their project should include an explanation of why companies of actors

A promoted their own plays. B performed plays outdoors. C had to tour with their plays.

25 Finn and Maya both think that, compared to nineteenth-century programmes, those from the eighteenth century

A were more original. B were more colourful. C were more informative.

26 Maya doesn't fully understand why, in the twentieth century,

A very few theatre programmes were printed in the USA. B British theatre programmes failed to develop for so long. theatre programmes in Britain copied fashions from the USA.

Questions 27–30: What comment is made about the programme for each of the following shows? Choose FOUR answers, A–F.

A Its origin is somewhat controversial.
B It is historically significant for a country.
C It was effective at attracting audiences.
D It is included in a recent project.
E It contains insights into the show.
F It resembles an artwork.

27 Ruy Blas:
28 Man of La Mancha:
29 The Tragedy of Jane Shore:
30 The Sailors' Festival:

Part 4, Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Inclusive design

Definition

• Designing products that can be accessed by a diverse range of people without the need for any 31 .
• Not the same as universal design: that is design for everyone, including catering for people with 32 problems.

Examples of inclusive design

• 33 which are adjustable, avoiding back or neck problems
• 34 in public toilets which are easier to use
• To assist the elderly:
  • designers avoid using 35 in interfaces
  • people can make commands using a mouse, keyboard or their 36 .

Impact of non-inclusive designs

• Safety
  • Seatbelts are especially problematic for 37 women.
  • PPE jackets are often unsuitable because of the size of women's 38 .
  • PPE for female 39 officers dealing with emergencies is the worst.
• Comfort in the workplace
  • The 40 in offices is often too low for women.