Eight Situations - Test 1

B2 First · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Cambridge English First 3, Cambridge University Press

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

You hear a woman talking on the radio about an actor.

What does the woman say about him?

His acting has improved over the years.

The media often criticise him unfairly.

He gets fewer film roles than he deserves.

You hear a hairstylist talking about her career.

She prefers working in the TV industry because she

feels that her contribution is valued.

is able to express her opinions freely.

thrives on the creative challenge the work presents.

You hear a comedian called Geoff Knight talking on the radio about his profession.

What does Geoff like his act to contain?

stories that give people a surprise

things that everybody can relate to

material that nobody has used before

You hear a conversation between a customer and a coffee shop employee.

What is the employee doing?

waiting for a colleague's help

excusing a colleague's inefficiency

criticising a colleague's attitude

You hear a man telling a friend about an art exhibition.

What does he say about it?

It was well attended.

The lighting was effective.

The catalogue was worth buying.

You overhear a man ringing a sports shop.

Why is he calling?

to report an incident in the shop

to make a special order

to follow up an earlier query

You hear a man telling a friend about his work.

How does the man feel about his work?

resentment of his colleague's success

regret at the changes that have taken place

frustration at his lack of progress

You hear two people talking about a country walk they're doing.

What do they agree about?

It's much too long to complete.

The path is very difficult to follow.

They've chosen the wrong day to do it.

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