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Listening Test

Section 1: Furniture Rental Companies

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of company Information about costs Additional notes
Peak Rentals Prices range from $105 to $
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per room per month.		 The furniture is very
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Delivers in 1-2 days
Special offer: free
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with every living room set
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and Oliver		 Mid-range prices 12% monthly free for
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Also offers a cleaning service
Larch Furniture Offers cheapest prices for renting furniture and
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items		 Must have own
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Minimum contract length: six months
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Rentals		 See the
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for the most up-to-date prices
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are allowed within 7 days of delivery

Section 2: Community Project (Bidcaster)

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

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Who was responsible for starting the community project?

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How was the gold coin found?

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What led the archaeologists to believe there was an ancient village on this site?

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What are the team still hoping to find?

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What was found on the other side of the river to the castle?

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What do the team plan to do after work ends this summer?

Label the map below. Drag the correct letter (A-G) to Questions 17-20.
[Map Image: Bidcaster Archaeological Dig]
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bridge foundations
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rubbish pit
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meeting hall
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fish pond
Map Locations
A Location A
B Location B
C Location C
D Location D
E Location E
F Location F
G Location G

Section 3: Theatre Programmes

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

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Finn was pleased to discover that their topic

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Maya says a mistaken belief about theatre programmes is that

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Finn was surprised that, in early British theatre, programmes

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Maya feels their project should include an explanation of why companies of actors

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Finn and Maya both think that, compared to nineteenth-century programmes, those from the eighteenth century

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Maya doesn’t fully understand why, in the twentieth century,

What comment is made about the programme for each of the following shows? Match the correct letter (A-F) to questions 27-30.
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Ruy Blas
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Man of La Mancha
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The Tragedy of Jane Shore
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The Sailors’ Festival
Comments
A Its origin is somewhat controversial.
B It is historically significant for a country.
C It was effective at attracting audiences.
D It is included in a recent project.
E It contains insights into the show.
F It resembles an artwork.

Section 4: Inclusive Design

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Inclusive Design

Definition
• Designing products that can be accessed by a diverse range of people without the need for any
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.
• Not the same as universal design: that is design for everyone, including catering for people with
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problems.

Examples of inclusive design
•
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which are adjustable, avoiding back or neck problems.
•
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in public toilets which are easier to use.
• To assist the elderly:
   ○ designers avoid using
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in interfaces.
   ○ people can make commands using a mouse, keyboard or their
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.

Impact of non-inclusive designs
• Access:
   ○ Loss of independence for disabled people.
• Safety:
   ○ Seatbelts are especially problematic for
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women.
   ○ PPE jackets are often unsuitable because of the size of women’s
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.
   ○ PPE for female
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officers dealing with emergencies is the worst.
• Comfort in the workplace:
   ○ The
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in offices is often too low for women.