Mock Test 6 | Listening Test

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PART 1 QUESTIONS 1 - 10

Questions 1 - 10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

Bud and Annie's families

Annie's family issues:	- father is in a bad mood
	- mother's (1) is increasing again.

ARTHRITIS

She needs surgery to replace her (2)

KNEE
- the operation is very expensive, around $ (3)

10 THOUSAND
- her family is getting problem with (4) because her sister does not want to help

MORTGAGE
- her sister seems to be selfish after the beauty (5)

COMPETITION
Bud's family issues: - Annie thought Bud's (6) was a nice person,

COUSIN
but she turned out to be (7) after getting promoted

CONCEITED
- his dad signed a huge (8)

CONTRACT
and looking for some (9)

STEELWORKERS
- his parents are currently in France for (10) anniversary

25TH WEDDING

PART 2 QUESTIONS 11 - 20

Questions 11 - 13

Choose THREE letters, A-F.

Which THREE things that most people want to spend their income on mentioned by the speaker?

people spend the same on enjoyment regardless of age
people usually spend 1,500 pounds per month on necessary things
people tend to spend much more than what they really want

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the amount of money spending for the future differs for different people

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people tend to spend their income widely today on different things
people mainly invest their money for education and a big house

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Questions 14 - 15

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO rules should people follow to manage their money mentioned by the speaker?

maximum of 10 percent of the monthly budget is allowed for entertainment and unexpected things
do not spend money on fancy restaurants or drinking
only use cash for essentials like house repairs, birthday present

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only use credit card to buy something for saving change money
staying at home when the monthly budget is almost running out

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Questions 16 - 20

Choose the correct letters, A, B or C.

Principles on money investment

16. Why do people need to keep a current deposit in a bank account?

for some rainy days
for some unexpected cases
for retirement

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17. Unused money should invest in

the government lottery.
gambling games.
risk investment.

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18. Investing money for higher earning potential, people can

take a higher risk.
make a big fortune in a short period of time.
guarantee to get more money back in every situation.

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19. What is a balanced portfolio?

a wide investment list
a steady investment
a refundable investment

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20. Investing money wisely means

putting money into different investments.
spending money on venture capital.
spending money on low-risk investments.

PART 3 QUESTIONS 21 - 30

Questions 21 - 23

Choose the correct letters, A, B or C.

21. Andrew has worked at the hospital for

two years.
three years.
five years.

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22. During the course Andrew's employers will pay

his fees.
his living costs.
his salary.

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23. The part-time course lasts for

one whole year.
18 months.
two years.

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Questions 24 - 25

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?

a case study
an essay

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a survey
a short report
a study diary

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Questions 26 - 30

Complete the summary below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

Modular Courses

Students study (26) during each module.
FULL-TIME
A module takes one (27) ,
TERM
and the work is very (28) .
INTENSIVE
To get a/an (29) each student has to study two modules,
DIPLOMA
and then work on a/an (30) in depth.
TOPIC

PART 4 QUESTIONS 31 - 40

Questions 31 - 35

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand , economics and finance.
POLITICS
32. However, women are more prepared to about them.
LEARN
33. Women tend to save for children's and a house.
EDUCATION
34. Men tend to save for a/an and for retirement.
CAR
35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for care when they are old.
NURSING

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Questions 36 - 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

Saving for the future

- Most women think about their financial future when a/an (36) occurs.
CRISIS
- Women start thinking about (37) when they are in early twenties.
PENSIONS
- To develop their (38) in dealing with financial affairs,
CONFIDENCE
women should attend classes in money (39)
MANAGEMENT
- Women should put a high proportion of their savings in low-risk investment and the rest for (40) ones, which can offer them a comfortable, independent retirement.
WELL-INFORMED