Cambridge Listening book 12 Test 3

Cambridge Listening book 12 Test 3 is Cambridge’s property.

SECTION 1

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Example: The library re-opened last __month__The library now has

• a seating area with magazines
• an expanded section for books on __1_____________
• a new section on local __2__________
• a community room for meetings (also possible to __3_________ there)
• a new section of books for __4___________

For younger children

• the next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your __5__________
• Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidays

For adults

• this Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real __6_________
• IT support is available on Tuesdays – no __7________ is necessary
• free check of blood __8_________ and cholesterol levels (over 60s only)

Other information

• the library shop sells wall-charts, cards and __9_________
• evenings and weekends: free __10_________ is available

SECTION 2

Questions 11 and 12 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?

• A 16-30 years
• B 31-42 years
• C 43-54 years
• D 55-64 years
• E over 65 years

Questions 13 and 14 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?

• A Clients make new friends.
• B Clients learn a useful skill.
• C Clients learn about a different culture.
• D Clients are excited by the risk involved.
• E Clients find them good value for money.

Questions 15–17 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
15 How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?

• A by adding to the number of locations
• B by increasing the range of levels
• C by employing more teachers

16 Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?

• A They only use organic foods.
• B They have an international focus.
• C They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.

17 What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?

• A Clients receive individual tuition.
• B The tutors are also trained guides.
• C Advice is given on selling photographs.

Questions 18–20 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Fitness Holidays

SECTION 3

Questions 21-26 Complete the flow-chart below. Choose SIX answers and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-26.

A patterns
B names
C sources
D questions
E employees
F solutions
G headings
H officials

STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY
RESEARCH

• Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also __21__
• Identify a problem or need
• Select interviewees – these may be site __22_________, visitors or city __23_________
• Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics.
• Check whether __24_________ of interviewees can be used

ANALYSIS

• Select relevant information and try to identify __25_________
• Decide on the best form of visuals

WRITING THE CASE STUDY

• Give some background before writing the main sections
• Do NOT end with __26_________

Questions 27-30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The Horton Castle site
27 Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that

• A the publicity is poor.
• B it is difficult to get to.
• C there is little there of interest.

28 Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be

• A covering the investment costs.
• B finding a big enough space for it.
• C dealing with planning restrictions.

29 What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?

• A There is a lot of unemployment.
• B There are few people of working age.
• C There are opportunities for skilled workers.

30 According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to

• A insist visitors have a guide.
• B make visitors keep to the paths.
• C limit visitor numbers.

SECTION 4

• Highly toxic
• Released into the atmosphere from coal
• In water it may be consumed by fish
• It has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on __31_________

Research on effects of mercury or binds
Claire Varian-Ramos is investigating

• the effects on birds’ __32_________ or mental processes, e.g. memory
• the effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird’s __33_______)

Findings

• songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less __34____________
• this may have a negative effect on birds’ __35_______

Lab-based studies

• allow more __36_______ for the experimenter

Implications for humans

• Migrating birds such as __37_______ containing mercury may be eaten by humans
• Mercury also causes problems in learning __38________
• Mercury in a mother’s body from __39______ __may affect the unborn child
• New regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone’s energy __40_________

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