Part 1
Questions 1-9Listen from here
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ENQUIRY ABOUT BOOKCASES
Example Answer
Number of bookcases available: ...two...
Both bookcases | |
Width: | 1 (cm) |
Made of: | 2 |
First bookcase | |
Cost: | 3 pounds |
Colour: | 4 |
Number of shelves: | six (four are 5 ) |
Second bookcase | |
Colour: | dark brown |
Other features | - almost 80 years old |
Cost: | 8 pounds |
Details of seller | |
Name: | Mrs 9 |
Address: | 41 Oak Rise. Stanton. |
Question 10Listen from here
Choose the correct letter A. B or C.

Part 2
Questions 11-13Listen from here
In Section 2 you will hear one main speaker giving information about a public event or about something that the listeners may be involved in or take part in.
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Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Charity Art Sale
The paintings will be displayed in the Star Gallery and in a nearby 11 .
The sale of pictures will begin at 12 (pm) on Thursday, and there will be refreshments beforehand.
The money raised will all be used to help 13 children in New Zealand and other countries.
Questions 14-20Listen from here
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Artist | Personal information | Type of painting |
Don Studley | • daughter is recovering from a problem with her back • self-taught artist | • pictures of the 14 of New Zealand |
James Chang | • originally from Taiwan ♦ had a number of 15 there | • 16 paintings • strong colours |
Natalie Stevens | • has shown pictures in many countries • is an artist and a website 17 | • soft colours, various media • mainly does 18 |
Christine Shin | • lived in New Zealand for 19 • Korean | • paintings are based on 20 • watercolours of New Zealand landscapes |
Part 3
Questions 21-25 Listen from here
What instructions were the students given about their project?
Write the correct letter A. B or C next to Questions 21-25.
21. Choose a writer from a list provided.
22. Get biographical information from the Internet
23. Study a collection of poems.
24. Make a one-hour video.
25. Refer to key facts in the writer’s life.
A. | they must do this | |
B. | they can do this if they want to | |
C. | they can't do this |
Questions 26-30Listen from here
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Other requirements for the project
- extract chosen from the author's work must reflect the 26 of the author.
- students must find sound effects and 27 to match the texts they choose.
- students must use a 28 of computer software programs to make the video.
- students must include information about the 29 of all material
Criteria for assessment
- completion of all components - 25%
- 30 (must represent essence of author's work) - 50% artistic and technical design of video - 25%
Part 4
Questions 31-33Listen from here
Choose the correct answer A. B or C
Questions 34-40Listen from here
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
How the extremophiles survive
Access to the sun's heat can create a 34 for some organisms. The deeper the soil, the higher the 35 of salt. Salt can protect organisms against the effects of 36 even at very low temperatures.
All living things must have access to 37 water. Salt plays a part in the process of 38 which prevents freezing. The environment of 39 is similar to the dry valleys of Antarctica. This research may provide evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life forms and their possible 40 on other planets.