Marvin Benby, city beekeeper - Test 4

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

You will hear an interview with Marvin Benby, a beekeeper who keeps his bees in hives on a city rooftop. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

An interview with Marvin Benby, a beekeeper who keeps his bees in hives on a city rooftop.

What made Marvin get into beekeeping?

He was persuaded to try it by a friend.

A friend offered to teach him about it.

He wanted to prove a friend wrong.

Marvin thinks the best part about keeping bees is

helping to increase the bee population.

the excitement of checking his beehives.

having access to so much honey.

One of the difficulties for Marvin of city beekeeping is

taking it personally when things go wrong.

ensuring the bees get to a variety of flowers.

getting hold of the most suitable equipment.

Marvin says that one of his neighbours

complained about being stung by a bee.

insisted that Marvin moved his beehives.

had concerns due to an allergy to bees.

When Marvin set up his first beehive

he became confused about what to do.

he made some potentially dangerous mistakes.

his bees became nervous and stressed.

What does Marvin say about selling bee-related products?

He has started to make a profit.

Local people are starting to buy them.

It cost him a lot to get started.

How does Marvin feel about the next few months?

He has a mixture of contrasting feelings.

He hopes to enjoy a more relaxed period.

He is confident that he can manage.

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