Seventh Course – Practice Test - A

Part 1.- Items 1 – 7 out.

Part 2.- You will hear a radio interview with a man called Harry Park, who is talking about
the adventure travel company he runs. For each question put a tick () in the correct box.
8. Harry first became interested in adventure travel
because his father
A _____ gave him adventure stories to read.
B _____ worked in a travel company.
C _____ talked a lot about the places he'd been to.
11. When Harry visits a place, he tries to
A _____ give the local people jobs.
B _____ take modem equipment.
C _____ avoid damaging the area.

9. Harry decided to start an adventure travel 12. What does Harry say about doing
company because he dangerous things?
A _____ wanted to share his experience with others. A _____ It's part of his job.
B _____ thought he could make a lot of money. B _____ It's frightening.
C _____ hoped to do more travelling himself. C _____ It's enjoyable.

10. Who suggested the name for Harry’s company 13. What is Harry’s favourite place?
A _____ a friend company? A _____ a mountain
B _____ a customer B _____ a building
C _____ his wife C _____ a river

Part 3.- You will hear a man telling some young people about a four-week study
programme in a college. For each question fill in the missing information in the numbered
space.

STUDY PROGRAMME
Courses available on: ■ English Literature
■ 18th century (14) _____________________
■ Modern Architecture
Dates for all courses: ■ start date: 14th June
■ end date: (15) _____________________
■ classes: every day except (16) ____________________
Course fees: £425 each
Reduced prices for (17) ___________________
Included in price: ■ accommodation and food
■ use of the library
■ social activities
■ books
Not included in price:■ extra (18) _____________________
■ transport
Available from college secretary: ■ registration forms
■ a copy of the (19) ____________________ for your course

Part 4.- You will hear a conversation between a girl, Claire, and a boy, Tom, about a
football tour. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.

A – YES B – NO
20 Claire has read about the football tour in a newspaper. ____ ____
21 Claire is worried about being the youngest member of the team. ____ ____
22 Tom feels that schoolwork is more important than sports training. ____ ____
23 Claire intends to study at a university next year. ____ ____
24 Claire thinks it's important to win every game on the tour. ____ ____
25 Tom agrees to go and support Claire's team at her next match. ____ ____