AIM Awards ESOL International Examinations (Anglia) Listening and Writing Paper Paper code: 110JJA4404S

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1 Please stick your candidate label here AIM Awards ESOL International Examinations (Anglia) CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS: Level 3 (qual code) Listening and Writing Paper Paper code: 110JJA4404S Time allowed FORTY FIVE minutes. Stick your candidate label in the box above. Answer ALL questions in PEN in the spaces provided. You may use correcting fluid if necessary. Ask for extra paper if needed For Examiner s Use Only L1 [16] L2 [10] L3 [8] L4 [16] W1 [5] Listening Section [50] Writing Section [5] Marker s initials AIM Awards, 10 Newmarket Court Newmarket Drive, Derby, DE24 8NW Anglia Examination Syndicate Ltd. Reg. in England Co. No Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SB, ENGLAND These materials may not be altered or reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Level 3 110JJA4404S

2 Section L1 (16 marks) You are going to listen to an interview with Bob Harrington, who paints electricity pylons for a living. Answer all the questions below by marking the correct box with a tick ( ). 1. What term is most often used for pylons by painters? a. transmission towers. b. hydro towers. c. EPs. 2. How many pylons are there in the UK? a. about 1,500. b. over 22,000. c. 6,000 or so. 3. What opinion does Bob have of his job? a. He thinks it s uncomplicated. b. He thinks it s stressful. c. He thinks it s enjoyable. 4. How many painters are there in a typical team? a. three b. four c. six 5. According to Bob what is the main physical danger of the job? a. falling b. frostbite c. eye damage 6. When is the electric current switched off? a. while certain limbs of the structure are painted b. before the men start ascending the pylon c. only if the power exceeds 400,000 volts 7. Why is rain a problem? a. It makes the pylons slippery. b. It causes fungus on the pylons. c. It stops the paint drying properly. 8. What does Bob say is a subject of controversy? a. overtime payments b. differentiated payments c. wet-time payments 16 Level 3 Listening 110JJA4404S Page 1 of 5

3 Section L2 (10 marks) You will hear two friends discussing a film they saw recently. For questions 9 13 decide whether the opinions are expressed by Cathy, Drew or whether both speakers agree. Write B if both speakers agree C for Cathy D for Drew 9. It was worth paying to see this film on a big screen The 3D effects were cleverly woven into the plot. 11. The plot was rather predictable. 12. Going to the cinema now is more of an evening out than it used to be. 13. Film makers today seem to focus more on the quality of their scripts Level 3 Listening 110JJA4404S Page 2 of 5

4 Section L3 (8 marks) You will hear two extracts from different conversations. After each extract there are two multiple-choice questions. For questions 14-17, choose the answer which fits best, according to what you hear. You will hear the extracts once only. Extract One - You will hear a woman talking about her job as a teacher. 14. What concerns the speaker about her current workplace? a. the widespread problem of bullying b. the lack of respect demonstrated to staff c. the level of distrust among teachers 15. What reason does she give for staying in teaching? a. She needs the financial stability. b. Her skills are not transferable. c. She needs the challenge in her life. Extract two. You will hear a man talking about his art collection. 16. What kind of portraits does the speaker collect? a. famous people by lesser-known artists b. unknown people by unknown artists c. formal pictures of relatives 17. According to the speaker, what is the main purpose of his collection? a. to make a dull room more colourful b. to provide a focal point to the room c. to keep him mentally alert 8 Level 3 Listening 110JJA4404S Page 3 of 5

5 Section L4 / W1 Listening (16 marks) and Writing (5 marks) You and your friend both enjoy music and festivals. You have just heard an advertisement on the radio for an event that will take place in Benford, near to where you live. Take notes as you hear the advertisement and then use your notes to write a letter to your good friend, suggesting that you go to the event together, and providing some relevant information about it. Tell your friend: dates and times of the event what accommodation is available how much the whole event is likely to cost what you should take with you what attractions will be there how to find out more Write your notes here. These notes are for your own use and are not marked by the examiner. Level 3 Listening 110JJA4404S Page 4 of 5

6 Write your letter here: L - 16 W - 5 Level 3 Listening 110JJA4404S Page 5 of 5

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