Back to General Training Mock Test 1
General Training · Mock paper
Listening
30 min
Overview
Paper structure
01
Section 1
Everyday social conversation (2 speakers).
02
Section 2
Monologue on a social topic.
03
Section 3
Academic discussion (up to 4 speakers).
04
Section 4
Academic monologue / lecture.
Instructions
- Audio plays once only. Answers are written while listening.
- 10 minutes are added at the end to transfer answers in the paper exam.
- Question types: form / note / table completion, MCQ, matching, map labelling, sentence completion.
Listening content
You will hear four recordings. Each section plays once. Answer the questions while you listen.
Part 1
Section 1 · Renting a flat
A caller asks a letting agent about a one-bedroom flat.
Part 1 audio
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Questions
- 1. Monthly rent: £_______
- 2. Deposit equals _______ weeks' rent.
- 3. The flat is fully _______.
- 4. Floor: _______ floor.
- 5. Viewing time: _______ p.m.
- 6. Bring photo ID and proof of _______.
Part 2
Section 2 · Council recycling scheme
A council officer explains a new recycling scheme to residents.
Part 2 audio
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Questions
- 7. New scheme starts on _______ of March.
- 8. Green bin collected every _______.
- 9. Blue bin is for paper and _______.
- 10. Black bin emptied every _______ weeks.
- 11. Kitchen waste liners must be _______.
- 12. Bins out by _______ a.m.
Part 3
Section 3 · Planning a work placement
Two students meet a placement coordinator to plan a summer internship.
Part 3 audio
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Questions
- 13. Placements last at least _______ weeks.
- 14. Deadline: _______ of March.
- 15. Number of partner companies: about _______
- 16. Decisions come through by early _______.
- 17. Support offered for relocating: _______.
- 18. Credits earned: _______
Part 4
Section 4 · Talk on volunteering abroad
A short talk on the benefits and risks of overseas volunteering.
Part 4 audio
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Questions
- 19. About _______ million people volunteer abroad each year.
- 20. Long-term projects fund water, teacher training and _______.
- 21. Volunteering builds language skills and _______ awareness.
- 22. Placements under _______ weeks rarely help.
- 23. Untrained volunteers no longer work with _______.
- 24. Key question 2: is the project locally _______.
- 25. Trustworthy orgs give a clear breakdown of _______.