Listening Key

 

LISTENING (40 points) segment from a radio radio programme. programme. For questions questions 1 – 5, fill the Part 1:  You will hear a short segment gaps with the missing information. Use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.  

1. misleading advertising practices / misleading label 2. crude oil 3. the pollution generated 4. by contaminating ground water  5. virgin plastic Amazon. For Part 2: You will hear an environmentalist called Charlie Reid giving a talk on the Amazon. questions 6-12, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.  

6. massive impact Development 10. (financial) rewards

7.global market

8.consequences

11.minerals

12.forest cover  

9. (Rapid)

Part 3: You will hear a report on sustainable clean water. For questions 13 – 20, complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

13. expensive exercise 16. residual energy 19 19.. h hig ighl hlyy-du durab rable le com compo pone nent ntss

14. reliable access 17. maintenance free 20 20.. ffeas easib ibil ilit ity y asse assessm ssmen entt

15. remineralised 18. frequent replacement

Part 4: You will hear part of an interview with Colin Fraser, a psychologist, about

cultural identity. For questions 21 – 25, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

21. When discussing his own own cultural identity, Colin Colin reveals ______. A. hi his re resilience tto o ch changing cu cultures B. hi his un unorthodox fa family ba background C. his ability to adapt D. his feeling of alienation 22. What does Colin regard as the defining aspect of of a person’s cultural identity? A. the sense of birth right B. the emotion it generates C. the physical proximity to heritage D. the symbols of tradition 23. What is the influence of a culture attributed to? A. the dissemination of wisdom B. connection between societies C. knowledge of one’s background D. the practice of archaic ri rituals 24. According to Colin, Colin, what makes a cultu culture re successful on the global scene? A. its capacity for tolerance B. its isolation from the mainstream C. its aptitude for resolving conflicts D. its ability to be self-effacing 25. During the conversation, Colin is _______. A. distinguishing between birthplace and residence B. advocating the celebration of heritage C. highlighting the differences in societies D. addressing the issues raised by conflicting cultures