This is a listening practice test that resembles the International English Language Listening System Test. The test consists of four sections. Answer the questions as you listen to the recording. Note that the recording will be played once only. Please turn to section 1.

Section 1.
Annie is an overseas student who has just enrolled at the University of Lancaster. Her friend Clive meets her on enrolment day. Look at the Example and Questions 1 and 2. For each question,four pictures are given. Decide which picture best matches what you hear on thetape, and circle the letter indicating the correct location. First,you have some time to look more carefully at Questions 1 and 2. Now listen to the conversation between Annie and Clive, and answer Questions 1 and 2.

Section 1(2)
Clive:Hi,Annie.I see you've just enrolled.
Annie:Oh,hi,Clive.Yes,it didn't take long.How was it for you?
Clive:Don't worry about me,because I've re-enrolled for another year, I don't have to be here until this afternoon but I thought I'd come along and help.
Annie:Oh,that's very kind of you,Clive. Maybe you could help me with this elective class timetable. It's for students who need more English practice,like me.
Clive:Of course!Tell me about it. It's on Mondays,and I have to choose which timetable is best for me. There are six to choose form.Here,take a look.
Clive:Oh,I see.Well,what do you need?
Annie:I need everything...but especially conversation practice Well,do you want to go the Conversation class in the morning or afternoon?
Annie:I think the morning would be best for me.
Clive:Fine.So,Grammar and Conversation classes in the morning.
Annie:Grammar?Oh,I can't stand studying grammar!
Clive:Well,in that case,Writing and Conversation in the morning, followed by Pronunciation and Reading in the afternoon.
Annie:I don't think my pronunciation is too bad,do you?
Clive:No,pronunciation is one of your strongest points.
Annie:Yes,but I do need to improve my vocabulary.
Clive:If you attend the Vocabulary class in the afternoon, you should study Grammar in the morning How is your listening ability.
Annie:I always need more listening practice.
Clive:Very well then your best choice would be to attend the Grammar, Writing and Conversation classes in the morning followed by the Reading and Listening classes in the afternoon.
Annie:Do I have to take grammar?
Clive:Well,yes,if you are serious about improving your writing.
Annie:Yes,I suppose you are right. Which class is first in the morning?
Clive:Grammar.How is your Reading,Annie?
Annie:Oh,I'm still a bit slow.Yes,I think I will study Grammar, Writing and Conversation in the morning...Followed by Reading and Listening in the afternoon. Good choice!Now is there anything else you need to do?
Annie:Let's see...I have to give this form to the English department tomorrow.
Clive:Do you have any classes today?
Annie:There is a special introductory English class for foreign students later this morning.
Clive:Oh,right...er...it's nine-thirty right now. What time is the class?
Annie:We have to be at the auditorium at 11:00 am.
Clive:Since we have time now,let's go to the student Centre.
Annie:OK.let's go!

Question 1-2 according to section 1 (1).

1.Which timetable does Annie decide upon for Monday?
A.Morning:Grammar Writing Conversation Afternoon:Reading Listening
B.Morning:Pronunciation Reading Conversation Afternoon:Listening Reading
C.Morning:Reading Listening Conversation Afternoon:
Grammar Writing D.Morning:Grammar Writing Conversation
Afternoon: No Electives

2.What time is Annie's special introductory class?
A.9:30 B.10:30 C:11:00 Section 1 (2)

Narrator:Clive and Annie continue their conversation at the Student Center Choose the most suitable answers given for each of the questions numbered 3 to 7. First,you have some time to look at the questions. Now listen to the conversation,and answer questions 3 to7.

Annie:Clive,how many years have you been studying at the College?
Clive:This is my second year. Tell me,what is it you're studying,again? Computer programming,isn't it? Yes,I worked as a computer programmer after I graduated from university in China.
Clive:I suppose you are already very good at it.
Annie:Well I have already worked for five years in the Computer field.
Clive:Right.Well then,here is the Student Centre.
Annie:Wow,it's so huge.Clive:It should be, our campus enrolls 600 students and has 55 on the staff.
Annie:Oh,look!There is some information about clubs.
Clive:I'm already a member of the Chess and Stamp Collectors clubs. Do you want to collect stamps?
Annie:No offense Clive but that sounds dreadfully boring!What else is there?
Clive:Astronomy,Bicycling,Hang-gliding,Sky Diving...
Annie:Sky-diving!That sounds like great fun!How much is it to join?
Clive:It says here,first-year students must pay 30 pounds. Do you want to become a member?
Annie:Why not?
Clive:My,you are brave.

Question 3-7 according to section 1 (2).

3.How long has Clive been studying at the college?
A.one year B.two years
C.One and a half years D.two and a half years
4.What course is Annie going to study at the college?
A.Information Technology B.Computer Programming
C.History D.Sky Diving
5.What is the combined number of students and staff at the college?
A.600 B.650 C.55 D.655
6.Which club does Clive belong to at the college?
A.Simming club B.Stamp collectors Club
C.Archery Club D.none of the above
7.How much does Clive say Annie has to pay to join the sky diving club?
A.30 dollars B.15 pounds C.30 pounds D.33 pounds

Section 1 (3)

Narrator:At the student Information office, Annie wants to join the Sky diving club. She has to give information about herself to the clerk. Listen to the conversation and complete the information on the club Registration form in the spaces numbered 8 to 14. First,you have some time to like at the form. Now listen to the conversation,and answer question8 to 14.

Clive:Hello.My friend Annie is a new student and she would like to join the Sky Diving club.
Clerk:Of course.All I have to do is fill in this registration form, and the cost is only 30 pounds for first year students. To start with,I need your fullname.It's Annie,isn't it?
Annie:Actually no,Annie is my English name. My real name is spelled W-E-N-L-I.
Clerk:Family name?Annie:Gao.
Clerk:Gao.Can you spell it?
Annie:G-A-O.
Clerk:Gao,very good and where are you from...?
Annie:...China.Clerk:Nationality: Chinese. I've been to China,well Hong Kong actually.OK,what's your student number?
Annie:Here it is on my student card. The number is: 666-L C F. Clerk:666-L C F.Got it. You must be doing the Advanced Programming course. Tell me about your Sky Diving experience. How long have you been diving?
Annie:I once had to jump out of a plane that was going to crash...
Clive:You've got to be joking!
Annie:No it's a true story!
Clerk:So you have jumped once before. Now for the record we need to know your blood type.
Annie:Oh,right.I'm A negative.
Clerk:And we always dive with a partner. Will you be diving together?
Clive:Me,jump out of a plane?I collect stamps for a hobby.
Annie:Oh,come on. Clive.Try it just once!
Clive:Sure,I'll try it once...but if I get killed it will be your fault!
Clerk:Your name sir?
Clive:Clive,C-L-I-V-E.
Clerk:Family name?
Clive:Boddington,B-O-D-D-I-N-G-T-O-N.
Clerk:Good.Now,when would you like to go sky diving?
Annie:We have to do it on Saturday mornings. Is that all right with you Clive?
Clive:Saturday is as good as any day to jump into one's grave.
Annie:Oh stop being so mellowdramatic! It will be fun,you'll see.
Clerk:Saturday morning is fine. Now,one more thing, I need a contact telephone number in case we need to ring you... Weather conditions or something like that... What's your home phone number?
Annie:555-2626.
Clerk:555-2626. Now,all you have to do is pay 30 pounds, and I'll give you a club membership card. Here's some information about the Club.You are finished Ms Gao. Now you need to give me some information for your membership,Mr.Boddington.
Annie:I'll see you later,Clive.
Clive:I must have woken up daft this morning.