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In Section 4 of the Listening test you will hear one person talking about an academic topic of general interest. You may have to complete a summary or notes, or give short answers to questions.

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Speakers often introduce the topic of a lecture with one of the phrases below.

Think about which two you would be most likely to use yourself and why.

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Before you listen, to each part of the lecture in Section 4, read the questions carefully and underline the key words. This will give you some information about the topic in advance and help you focus on the main ideas while you are listening.

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You will hear four introductions to different talks. Think about how to ',�

complete the topics of the talks below. Then listen and write / complete the topic of each talk.

1 ... you can join at university

2 working in ... .

3 jobs that involve spending a lot of time ... .

4 employment opportunities in

Some of the words below have similar meanings to the lecture topics in Exercise 2. Find two words or phrases with similar meanings to each topic.

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in the open air enjoyment employment associations business outside colleges fulfilment universities company occupation clubs work

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You will hear si� very similar intrq�uctions. Listen t�1 how they �re diff,rent.6

Listen again and complete the ser;tences with ONE word only.

1 ... you can join at university

3 jobs that involve spending a fot ^{of time}

Exam tip

Having identified key words in the questions, listen carefully for more detailed information.

You may have to decide whether the speaker is giving factual information or expressing an opinion. They may use phrases like / enjoy or I like to show feelings, or more formal expressions to introduce opinions, like It seems to me or My impression is ...

You will hear two interviews with people about work. Listen and complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Alice works on (1) ... . -grows (2) ... .

-keeps (3) ... , ducks and cows -worst part of job - going out in winter to feed (4) ... .

- likes working outdoors in the (5) ... ..

-trucks deliver to (6) ... . - supplies (7) ... with milk

Practice for the test Section 4

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Questions 1-4

Wei Long works as a (8) ... ..

-graduated in (9) ... . -ambition: earn living through (10) ... ..

- has own (11) ... ..

-sells (12) ... .

-(13) ... Joo ks after the office -likes making own (14) ... . - wouldn't like to work in a (15) ... ..

You will hear a woman talking about her job. Complete the notes with words from the recording. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Job: ⁽1) ... for five years Interested in (3) ... side, not theory Studied: (2) ... at university Accepted for (4) ... after graduating

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Now you will hear the next part of the recording. Answer the question.

Choose THREE answers from a-f.

What does the speaker think are the disadvantages of police work?

a danger of being attacked d special training in avoiding trouble

b protecting the public e working difficult hours

c not being available for family f working with the public celebrations

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Questions 8-10

Listen to the last part of the recording and answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

8 What does the speaker think about the financial rewards of police work?

9 What kind of people do the police sometimes have to protect? ... ..

1 O What does the speaker want to be in the future? ... ..

Exam tip

answers gives you time to think and relax in the test. It also shows the examiner you are speaking at a natural pace and without pauses.

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The Speaking test assesses your ability to speak coherently (to give answers that are easy to follow and understand) and fluently (to keep talking without repeating words and without pauses).

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Read the Part 3 questions below. Underline the key words. How do they help you understand the question?

1 Compare your experience of finding a job to your parents' generation.

2 Many people think that work experience is the best way to learn about a job.

What is your point of view?

3 In your opinion, do people work more now than in the past?

4 Do you think companies need people to travel to an office and work there, or can people work from home?

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Read the Part 3 questions again. Which questions ask you to a give your opinion on an issue?

b compare the past to the present?

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Read the example answer below (ignoring the gaps). Which question from Exercise 1 is it answering? How do you know?

That's an (1) ... question. Let me (2) ... I definitely think that worJ< experience is an important way to learn about a job. I studied business for three years and I graduated with honours. Then I got a good job, but if was really hard work and tiring. I (3) ... ^that your first job is always difficult. I learnt lots in my first y�ar there. But my course did help me. For example, I underst�od lots of basic points about business and finance. There are pros and (4) ...

Work experience is an excellent way to learn about a job in real life, but education or training gives you time to learn the theories.

You will hear a student giving the answer in Exercise 3. Look at the bold phrases in Exercise 3 and think about how to com�lete the gaps. Then listen and complete the gaps in the phrases. How do the useful phrases help the speaker and improve the answer?

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You will hear another example answer. Listen and tick the question i_t

answers from-Exercise 1. Then listen again and complete t�e useful^rphrases

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1 That's ... . 4 I'm not ... . 2 ^{Let me} ... .. 5 There are advantages and 3 ... that ... ..

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Look back at question 2 in Exercise 1. Think ab9ut your answer and which relevant useful phrases you can include. Record your answer.

Exam tip

In Part 3, you can ask the examiner to repeat the question if you don't understand or if you don't hear.

Say: Can you repeat the question, please?

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Listen to your answer. Does it sound natural? How could you improve it?

Record your answer again.

You will hear two Part 3 questions. Listen and answer the questions below.

a Do you have to give your opinion on an issue, or compare past and present?

b Which useful phrases can you include?

Close your book and listen to the two Part 3 questions again. Record your answer after each one.

Listen and assess your answers using the questions below. Then practise giving your answers again.

1 Do the answers sound natural?

2 How many pauses are there?

Practice for the test Part 1

3 How many useful phrases are there?

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Read the Part 1 questions. Record your answer to each question.

1 What do you do?

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2 Do you enjoy your work? Why / Why not?

3 Is there another type of work you would like to do?

4 Describe the company or organization you work for.

5 Describe a typical day in your job.

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Read ,he Part 2 task card.

Plan your answer. You h�ve one minute for this in the exam)Then record your answer. You have one to two minutes for this in the exam.

Describe'a job you have now or had in the past.

You should say:

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Answer the question below to complete Part 2. Record your answer.

how you got the job what the job involves why you wanted the job

and describe how well you do or did the job.

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What are / were your colleagues like?

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Read the Part 3 questions. Answer two of the ·questions anti record your answer.

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1 In your opinion, is it a good idea for families to work together?

2 Many people think that work experience is the best way to learn about a job.

What is your point of view?

3 In your opinion, do people work more now.than in the past?

4 Do you think working from home is a good idea?

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Exam tip

It Is often easier to choose the correct answer if you can predict the type of word you need by using your knowledge of grammar.

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