LIstening Sample C1 NOCN

ESOL International

Sample English Listening Examination

Level C1 Advanced

Instructions to learners Check that you have the correct paper. DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAPER. Please complete the information on the mark sheet. Use black or blue ink. Do not use pencil. Total marks available: 30 You have 30 minutes to finish the examination.

Part 1

You will hear ten sentences twice.  Choose the best reply in each situation.

Now look at the replies.  You have two minutes to read the replies.

Now listen to the sentences and select the best reply.  Mark the answer on the mark sheet.

1.	a.    No problem, we can put it off. b.    No problem, we can call it off. c.    No problem, we can make it up. d.    No problem, we can turn it on.
2.	a.    I’m sorry, I’m not sure where is the bank. b.    How should I know? c.    Don’t ask me about it. d.    I’m sorry, I’m not sure where the bank is.
3.	a.    Oh, dear, I can’t do up my mind. b.    Oh, dear, I can’t make up my mind. c.    Oh, dear, I can’t make up my decision. d.    Oh, dear, I can’t do my decision up.
4.	a.    I don’t know. It’s worth it. b.    I don’t mind. It’s up to you. c.    I mind. Good idea. d.    It’s none of your business.
5.	a.    Can I lend £50 from you? b.    Can I borrow £50 from you? c.    Could you borrow me £50? d.    Give me £50, please.

6.	a.    Yes, it was worth every penny. b.    Yes, it was worthy. c.    Yes, it was worthful. d.    I agree, it was grateful.
7.	a.    I am not feeling like it. b.    I couldn’t be bothered. c.    I’ll be with you in a jiffy. d.    Where’s the fire?
8.	a.    Yes, it is. b.    Yes, it looks. c.    Yes, it does. d.    Yes, it might.
9.	a.    If I were you, I’d wait. b.    If I was you, I’d wait. c.    If I were you I’ll wait. d.    If I am you, I’ll wait.
10.	a.    That’s ok, you’re over it now. b.    I don’t think it will happen. c.    Apology accepted. d.    That might be difficult.

Part 2

You will now hear two conversations. You will hear them twice. You have two minutes to look at the questions.

Now listen to Conversation 1.

Record your answers to the questions on the mark sheet.

Conversation 1

1. How much has Will I Am given to the Prince’s Trust? a.    31 million pounds b.    Half a million pounds c.    5 million pounds d.    50 000 pounds 2. Which statement is true? a.      NASA has broadcast a song by the Black Eyed Peas to Mars b.     NASA has broadcast a song by the Black Eyed Peas from Mars c.      NASA has broadcast the song Reach For The Stars from Mars d.      NASA has broadcast the song Reach For The Stars to Mars 3. Who is the most important person in Will’s life? a.    His mother b.    His sister c.    His father d.    His wife 4. What was Will’s first job? a.    He worked as a car mechanic b.    He was a chef c.    He was a musician in a local bar d.    He has never had a job 5. What is Will’s most expensive possession he has purchased? a.    His ideas b.    His car c.    His house d.    His job Now listen to the conversation again and check your answers.

Now listen to Conversation 2.  Record your answers on the mark sheet.

1. What is Michael’s problem? a.    He’s hurt his leg b.    He’s hurt his arm c.    He’s hurt his back a.    He’s hurt his shoulder 2. His injury is most likely to be: a.    A sprain b.    A broken bone c.    A strained muscle d.    A twisted muscle 3. What course of treatment will the staff have to do in hospital? a.    Take and x-ray and then put a sticking plaster on it b.    Take an x-ray and put a bandage on it c.    Take an x-ray and put it in a plaster cast d.    Operate on it and put it in a plaster cast 4. How did the accident occur? a.    Before the game of tennis b.    After the game of tennis c.    During the game of tennis d.    On his way home 5. According to the conversation, which statement is true? a.    Michael will need to take tablets to ease the pain b.    Michael will need to take tablets to ease the swelling c.    Michael needs assistance to get to hospital d.    Michael needs to report at the Fracture Clinic in hospital

Now listen to the conversation again and check your answers.

 3. 1. Debate

Now listen to the debate.  Record your answers on the mark sheet.

1	According to the text, which statement is true: a.    Sheila wants to know if she is insured against the flood risks b.    Sheila wants to find out how insurers determine about flood risks c.    Sheila wants to know how to make a claim d.    Sheila wants to know if she can insure her property against the flood risk
2.	Who does Matt Cullen represent? a.    The government b.    Local council c.    Customers d.    The insurers
3.	Matt Cullen advises Sheila to: a.    Contact the local council to find out about flood risks b.    Search the Internet to find out about flood risks c.    Contact many different insurance companies to find the best quote d.    Ask friends for advice
4.	Which statement is true? a.    Annette’s insurance has always been too high b.    Annette does not know how to make a claim c.    Annette’s insurance has gone up after the flood d.    Annette has lost £2,274 in the last flood
5.	Lewis makes a comment that: a.    Bad weather may continue in the UK b.    Floods in the UK are rare c.    Insurance against flood risks will continue to grow d.    Insurance against flood risks will become more affordable 3. 2.  Discussion Now listen to the discussion.  Record your answers on the mark sheet. 1.     A discussion on education takes place because: a.    education standards in the UK are increasing b.    education standards in the UK are falling c.    more and more people want to go to universities d.    people cannot afford to go to university 2.    Tristam Hunt suggests that: a.    the government needs to focus on the quality of teaching b.    teachers should focus more on discipline c.    teachers are not paid enough d.    teachers should be trained in Finland 3.    According to Mr. Hunt, vocational education is: a.    equally important to academic education b.    not as important as academic education c.    for people with working class background who will not go to universities d.    available because there are too many university graduates 4.    The 50% target’ mentioned in the discussion means that: a.    up to 50% of all children should go to university b.    at least 50% of all children should go to university c.    50% of children fail to complete their school d.    50% of all children have no qualification 5.       Tristam Hunt makes a comment that: a. a vocational route should be the right choice for many people b. only clever children should go to university c. he is an expert in higher education d. talking about Ofqual can get him into in trouble

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