Hyperpolyglots - Test 4
C2 Proficiency · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Proficiency 2, Cambridge University Press
You will hear a radio interview with Olivia Glydon and Ron Partridge, who are hyperpolyglots, people who can speak many languages. For questions 1–5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
A radio interview with Olivia Glydon and Ron Partridge, who are hyperpolyglots, people who can speak many languages.
Olivia and Ron both say that their motivation for learning so many languages is
the possibility of communicating with people around the world.
their fascination with language systems.
their ability to master languages extremely quickly.
the challenge of achieving native speaker fluency.
What did Ron learn about hyperpolyglots when he was researching his book?
They do not have any special genetic features.
They usually have a history of multi-lingualism in the family.
They are part of a relatively recent phenomenon.
They usually focus on the same group of languages.
When discussing reactions to their hyperpolyglotism, Ron agrees with Olivia that
people often make the wrong assumptions about their personalities.
it is surprising how much attention they attract.
people cannot see the point of learning so many languages.
it is touching how eager people are to help them.
How does Olivia feel about spending so much time on the internet?
proud of the intensity with which she studies
defensive about the choices she makes
worried that she is becoming isolated from her friends
embarrassed about her enjoyment of soap operas and chat shows
What point does Ron make about one East Asian language?
He finds it particularly appropriate in one situation.
He hopes to keep it alive for posterity.
It has not kept up with modern developments.
It has a special religious significance among its speakers.
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