Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
Questions 1–4
You will hear four short recordings. Answer each question on the line provided. Write no more than
three words, or a number, for each detail.
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2 (a) How much extra is the tourist board charging beach-goers for its new scheme?
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[Total: 8]
Question 5
You will hear a talk given by a woman called Katy Reynolds describing her work as an archaeologist.
Listen to the talk and complete the details below. Write one or two words only in each gap.
About Katy
Working as an archaeologist
Many people are surprised to find out that .................................. is essential for
archaeologists.
The most difficult part of Katy’s job is when she has to .................................. .
.................................. .
The houses are interesting because parts of their .................................. have survived.
[Total: 8]
Question 6
You will hear six people talking about giving and receiving presents. For each of speakers 1 to 6,
choose from the list, A to G, which opinion each speaker expresses. Write the letter in the appropriate
box. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
Speaker 1 A It’s best to give money so the person can get what they really
want.
Speaker 2
B Receiving a very inexpensive gift gave me most pleasure.
Speaker 3
C Most people don’t use much imagination when buying
presents.
Speaker 4
[Total: 6]
Question 7
You will hear an interview with a woman called Sarah Wells who works as a make-up artist for film
actors. Listen to the interview and look at the questions. For each question, choose the correct answer,
A, B or C, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box.
(c) What does Sarah say about getting her first experience of the job?
C She chose the films she got involved with carefully. [1]
(e) What point does Sarah make about making small, independent films?
(f) How does Sarah describe the work she does before a shoot?
(h) What does Sarah say she appreciates from a film director?
[Total: 8]
Question 8
Part A
You will hear a man giving a talk about an environmental project in Florida. Listen to the talk and
complete the details in Part A. Write one or two words only in each gap.
[5]
Part B
Now listen to a conversation between two students about the Babcock development and complete the
sentences in Part B. Write one or two words only in each gap.
The man was impressed by the way that living accommodation in Babcock Ranch
The electric cars used for public transport will be ................................... and will
provide an on-demand service.
The students hope Babcock Ranch will start functioning as a town the following
.................................. .
[5]
[Total: 10]
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