These questions are as much vocabulary tests as they are reading tests because they require you to be aware of paraphrasing (using different...
The housing officer takes some details from the girl.
Complete the following form with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
First name |
1 |
Family name |
Yuichini |
Gender |
Female |
Age |
28 |
Passport number |
2 |
Nationality |
Japanese |
Course enrolled |
3 |
Length of the course |
4 |
Homestay time |
5 |
Mark TWO letter that represent the correct answer.
Whick kind of family does the girls prefer?
Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Although the girl is not a vegetarian, she doesn't eat a lot of meat. Her favourite food is 7
The girls has given up playing handball. Now, she just play 8 with her friends at weekends.
The girl does not like the bus because they are always late. She would rather 9 .
The girl can get the information about the homestay family that she wants 10 .
Source 1
Source 2
Please turn to section 1 of listening practice test.
Listen to the conversation between a Japanese student and a housing officer and complete the form. First you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. The conversation relating to this will be played first.
Man: Yes? What can I do for you?
Girl: My friend is in a homestay and she really enjoys it, so I’d like to join a family as well.
Man: Okay let me get some details. What’s your name?
Girl: My name is Keiko Yuichini.
Man: Could you spell your family name for me, please?
Girl: Yes. It’s Yuichini. That’s Y U I C H I N I.
The student’s family name is Yuichini. So that has been written on the form. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
Man: Yes? What can I do for you?
Girl: My friend is in a homestay and she really enjoys it so I’d like to join a family as well. Man: Okay. Let me get some details. What’s your name?
Girl: My name is Keiko Yuichini.
Man: Could you spell your family name for me, please?
Girl: Yes. It’s Yuichini. That’s Y U I C H I N I.
Man: And your first name?
Girl: It’s Keiko, K E I K O.
Man: That’s Keiko Yuichini. Okay and you’re female and what is your nationality?
Girl: I’m Japanese.
Man: Right. And could I see your passport, please?
Girl: Here it is!
Man: Okay. Your passport number is J O 6 3 3 7. And you are how old?
Girl: I’m 28 years old.
Man: Now you are living in one of the colleges. Which one?
Girl: Willow college. Room 21 C
Man: Right, 21C, Willow college. And how long do you plan to stay with homestay?
Girl: About 4 months longer if I like it.
Man: And what course are you enrolled in?
Girl: Well.. I’ve enrolled for 20 weeks in the advanced English Studies because I need help with my writing. And I’m nearly at the end of my first five-week course.
Man: Right so you’ve completed 5 weeks and you have enrolled for another 15 weeks. That’s about four months altogether.
Girl: That’s right, about 4 months.
Before they continue their conversation look at questions 6 to 10. You as you listen to the rest of the conversation complete the form by filling in the numbered spaces 6 to 10.
Man: Okay. Do you have a preference for a family? With children or without children?
Girl: I prefer… I mean, I like young children but I like to be with older people. You know I like someone of my own age.
Man: Okay and do you smoke or drink?
Girl: No and no.
Man: Would you mind being with a family of smoker?
Girl: Yes, I would. I don’t like smoking. I’d rather be with a family of people who do not smoke or drink.
Man: Okay. Um… What about pets?
Girl: Oh I love animals! I’m a veterinarian so that’s fine. The more the better!
Man: All right. Now what about you? Are you a vegetarian? Or do you have any special food requirements?
Girl: No, I’m not a vegetarian but I don’t eat a lot of meat. I really like seafood.
Man: And what about your hobbies?
Girl: I like reading and going to the movies.
Man: Do you play any sports?
Girl: Yes. I joined the handball team but I didn’t like that so I stopped playing. You know I played tennis on the weekend with my friends.
Man: All right. Let’s see name, age, transport… are you familiar with the public transport system?
Girl: No, I’m not really because I’ve been living on campus. I’ve been to the city a few times on the bus, that they’re always late.
Man: What about the trains?
Girl: I like catching trains they’re much faster.
Man: Well, let’s go and check on the computer to see what I’ve got. Um… listen would it be okay to leave this with me? Could he come back after class this afternoon?
Girl: Yes of course.
Man: I’ll check my records and I will give you details this afternoon.
Girl: Thank you for your help.
Man: It’s a pleasure I’ll see you this afternoon. Bye.
Girl: Bye.
That is the end of Part one you. Now have half a minute to check your answers
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