June 4063/4132 2014 Transcript

This is the Pearson Test of English General Level 3. This test takes 2 hours.

Section 1: You will have 10 seconds to read each question and the corresponding
options. Then listen to the recording. After the recording you will have 10 seconds to
choose the correct option. Put a cross in the box next to the correct answer, as in the
example.

EXAMPLE: Listen to the conversation. Who are the speakers?

V1 (M, UK): Whats the matter?

V2 (F, UK): Its Tom. I dont know what to do. He just sits and watches television all evening
when he should be working.
V1: Yes Ive noticed its getting worse. Every time I tell him he gets angry, and shuts himself
in his room. I dont know what to do.

The correct answer is C

QUESTION 1: Listen to the woman speaking. What does she say about the weather
recently?

V1 (F): We can safely say the heat wave of the last few days is finally over and cooler, wet
weather is on the way for most of the country with the exception of the south, where the
temperature will remain high for at least another day.

QUESTION 2: Listen to the conversation. Which subject is the girl most likely to choose?

V1 (M Brit): Which elective class are you doing? A lot of us are doing Art.
V2 (F Brit): I havent decided yet Id like to stay with you guys but I think History is the most
interesting. I get better marks in French though so Ill probably do that.

QUESTION 3: Listen to the end of a TV report on a sports holiday. What is the speaker's
opinion?

V1 (F US): These sports holidays certainly aren't a cheap option, but for me this was the
only drawback. I came back exhausted but inspired.

QUESTION 4: Listen to the conversation . What is the main focus of the discussion about
Capel Hill?

V (M US): When we turn the corner youll see Capel Hill. Its the oldest granite formation
around here and is very unusual.
V2 (F US): Its big isnt it?
V1 (M): About 130 metres high. But its most striking feature is that its pink. It has a higher
proportion of pale crystals than other local rocks and looks really pretty when the suns
shining.
QUESTION 5: Listen to the woman speaking. Who is the speaker?

V1 (F, AUS): (enthusiastically) OK, team. Weve got a tough match ahead of us. Our
opponents have won six games in a row but we can beat them! We have a good strategy,
we work well together, and weve practised really hard. We can do it!

QUESTION 6: Listen to the tour guide speaking. What is the main point of her introduction?

V1 (F, Br): Welcome, everyone. Before we start our tour of the castle, there are just a couple
of things I need to tell you. Firstly, because this building is so ancient, some of its older
features are a bit, well, rough. For example, the floors are rather uneven, so do please take
care and try not to trip over.

QUESTION 7: Listen to the podcast. Who is the speaker talking to?

V (F Aus): How many times have you heard moans and groans from your students when you
say to them Were going to do a report now, on say, the history of light. However, if you say
to the kids Were going to do a podcast report for the world on the history of light , then
reactions would be very different in the classroom.

QUESTION 8: Listen to the conversation. Who are the speakers?

V1 (F Brit): If I dont hand in this project by Monday Im sure that Ill get a detention.
V2 (F Brit): Youve plenty of time, relax, its the weekend. Mr Brown will never notice if it's a
little bit late.

QUESTION 9: Listen to the reviewer. How does the girl feel about the book?

V1 (F NZ): Its not the kind of book I would normally read, but I think thats a good thing. And
of course I was really looking forward to seeing how it would conclude.

QUESTION 10: Listen to the man talking. What helped his Chinese language to improve?

V (M US): I noticed that I did improve, because I did hear Chinese a lot around me, you
know on the bus and on the subway and with friends that I was with, and I definitely picked
up several words and phrases. I think honestly my speaking improved a lot in the process as
well, even though I didnt talk much.

Section 2:
QUESTION 11: You will hear a recording about Ayers Rock, in Australia. Listen to the
whole recording once. Then you will hear the recording again with pauses for you to
write down what you hear. Make sure you spell the words correctly.

The rock is a large sandstone formation// in the middle of the desert.// It has natural
attractions// such as waterholes// and historical significance// because of ancient paintings//
found within the caves.// Another feature// is the changing of colours// as the sunlight strikes
the rock// at different times throughout the day. (WC 50)
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QUESTION 12-16: You will hear an advertisement. First, read the notes below then
listen and complete the notes with information from the advertisement. You will hear
the recording twice.

V1 (M US): We are offering scholarships for language learners to study German in Germany.
The scholarships pay for six weeks of classes, with language classes held Monday to Friday.
Courses can be selected from schools in several different cities and as the classes take up
only half the day, students can use this opportunity to visit places of interest. We also help
with accommodation. Students are offered a place in a shared house with other students,
but if anyone arrives early they will have to find somewhere else to stay until the first day of
classes, as accommodation is usually not available until then.
Food costs are not included, but the courses are mostly held at universities, so there are
many inexpensive student eating places close by. Scholarship holders will need money to
live on, and will usually have to pay their own travel costs. We recognise that travel from
some parts of the world to Europe is very expensive, so applicants from some countries will
receive a travel allowance. Scholarship holders must arrange their own travel.

QUESTION 17-21: You will hear a recorded message. First, read the notes below then
listen and complete the notes with information from the message. You will hear the
recording twice.

[V1 (M):] Hello. You have reached the North Bank Sports Centre. Sorry, the Reception Desk
is now closed. Opening times are eight a.m. to six p.m., Mondays to Saturdays, nine to four
on Sundays.
If you are thinking of becoming a member, you may like to know we are offering a special
price this month. Full membership costs just 19 dollars fifty a month, a 10% reduction on our
normal charges. This entitles you to use all the Centre's facilities, including the fully-
equipped gym and Olympic-size swimming pool. In addition, we are offering a wide range of
classes from fitness to yoga and dance. These are not included in the membership fee but in
line with our "fitness for all" policy we always try to keep our prices affordable.
For details of these offers, please visit our website at www.northbank.com or call again
during office hours. Thank you for calling.

That is the end of the listening section of the test. Now go on to the other sections of
the test.