Maya Gardi, waste-free living - Test 2

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

You will hear an interview with a woman called Maya Gardi, whose daily life and business are based on waste-free principles. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

An interview with a woman called Maya Gardi, whose daily life and business are based on waste-free principles.

What did Maya find most difficult when she started shopping in a waste-free way?

having to take more time over it

having to avoid things in plastic containers

having to remember to take her own bags

Maya decided to adopt a completely waste-free lifestyle when she

saw an article online about plastic rubbish.

noticed the bins outside her block of flats.

visited her local waste facility.

How did Maya's parents react to her decision to live waste-free?

They were worried that she would regret it.

They did not believe that she really meant it.

They did not think that she was likely to succeed.

How have Maya's cooking and eating habits changed?

She uses leftover food creatively.

She cooks more often for her friends.

She has developed her own cooking skills.

What does Maya say about socialising?

She sometimes has to forget her principles.

She doesn't worry about what people think of her.

She carefully chooses which events she attends.

What does Maya say about her new business?

She has an advantage when it comes to marketing.

Sales are increasing faster than expected.

She is expanding into a related sector.

How did Maya feel about the radio work she did recently?

nervous about taking part at the last minute

pleased to have the chance to explain her views

surprised that she was asked by a reporter

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