Susan Fletcher, Antarctica researcher - Test 3

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

You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Susan Fletcher, who works on a research station in Antarctica. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

A radio interview with a woman called Susan Fletcher, who works on a research station in Antarctica.

How does Susan feel before each trip to Antarctica?

anxious because she'll miss people she cares about

concerned about dealing with what lies ahead

relieved to be leaving problems behind

Susan says that what's most stressful for her at the moment is

not being able to predict everything you may need.

not having enough time to prepare properly.

not knowing exactly where she's going.

What does Susan admire about her colleagues?

their scientific skills

their lack of selfishness

their success as researchers

Susan says the entertainment that's organised at the research station

serves a useful purpose.

allows people to show off their talents.

disturbs people's regular schedules.

On the research station, Susan sometimes has difficulty

getting enough time alone.

eating the same food all the time.

having a comfortable night's sleep.

What does Susan say she loves about her work?

the chance to observe such fascinating wildlife

being able to live so far from populated areas

the fact that such a unique place is so familiar to her

Susan advises students hoping to work in Antarctica to

make sure they have skills that are not purely academic.

develop a high level of competence in their particular subject.

think carefully about whether they're well-suited to the lifestyle.

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