Two Young Journalists - Test 6
C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Advanced 2, Cambridge University Press
You will hear a radio interview in which two young journalists — called Angus Brown and Yolanda Zouche — are talking about their work. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
A radio interview with two young journalists — news reporter Angus Brown and features writer Yolanda Zouche — discussing the challenges, joys and entry points of their profession.
In Yolanda's opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of her job?
finding suitable images to accompany articles
trying to locate interviewees
expressing herself coherently within a tight word limit
working to demanding time constraints
What is it about their work that Angus and Yolanda both enjoy?
the variety of the projects they get involved in
the challenge of reporting news effectively
the opportunity to meet interesting people
the appeal of searching out information
In Angus's opinion, the advantage of online newspapers over print versions is that they
are able to cover a greater range of topics.
can keep up with events as they develop.
allow interaction by readers.
reach a far wider public.
What made getting a job in journalism so hard for Angus?
the extent of competition for posts
a low level of encouragement from others
a lack of previous professional experience
the difficulty of establishing useful contacts
Yolanda believes that the essential requirement for a journalist entering the profession is
an ability to write persuasively.
a clear and logical mind.
a resourceful and confident character.
a mastery of interviewing techniques.
Angus's recommendation for aspiring journalists is to
cultivate an interest in a specific field.
seize every opportunity to express themselves in writing.
concentrate on developing a distinct style.
become a keen observer of life around them.
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