Eight Situations - Test 2

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 man talking about collecting old coins.

What pleases him most about his hobby?

the satisfaction of aiming for a complete collection

the idea that someone has used the coins in the past

the thrill of searching for unusual coins for his collection

You hear a woman talking about playing the piano.

What does she say about learning to play the piano?

It's important to find the right teacher.

Everyone can play well if they try.

It requires more discipline than other instruments.

You overhear a man and a woman talking in an art gallery about a boy's paintings.

What do they agree about the paintings?

They show remarkable artistic maturity.

The gallery is asking too much money for them.

They probably weren't painted by the boy.

You hear two students talking about a university chemistry lecturer.

What do they agree about the lecturer?

She is good at explaining difficult concepts in lectures.

She is tolerant towards students who hand work in late.

She manages to make students feel enthusiastic about her subject.

You hear a woman talking to a work colleague about moving abroad for a new job.

What does the woman feel disappointed about?

the inflexible attitude to the start date

the lack of job security involved

the relatively low status of the work

You hear two friends talking about a job interview.

How does the woman feel now?

surprised that the interview went well

pleased to have impressed the interviewers

relieved that she wasn't asked any difficult questions

You hear part of a radio programme.

What is the woman talking about?

an environment group

a nature course for school children

a new walking route in the countryside

You hear a woman talking to her brother about his hair.

What is she doing?

admitting she cut his hair badly

teasing him about his haircut

suggesting he grow his hair longer

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