Academic conferences - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Listening Matching · Cambridge English Proficiency 2, Cambridge University Press

You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about academic conferences they have attended.

to learn about new trends

to listen to a celebrated speaker

to gain inspiration

to re-connect with old friends

to discuss shared problems

to present a paper

to enjoy a perk

to meet publishers

For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) the reason each speaker gives for wanting to attend an academic conference.

disappointed by his lack of substance

impressed by his claims

sceptical about his research results

amused by his anecdotes

embarrassed by his hesitations

bored by his repetitions

concerned by his inaccuracy

annoyed by his original ideas

For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) how each speaker felt about the first presenter.

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