Three Extracts - Test 2

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press

You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

You hear a man telling a friend about his holiday.

The man thinks the essential component of a holiday is

physical activity.

the opportunity to travel.

mental stimulation.

He feels that one benefit of doing archaeology on holiday is that it

provides him with the excitement of discovery.

adds to the sum of his knowledge.

helps him to be more tolerant.

You hear two colleagues talking about time management.

They agree that being late

is a growing trend.

is a difficult habit to break.

can be amusing when it affects others.

In the woman's opinion, people who fail to arrive on time

are often completely unaware of the problems they cause.

generally have a relaxed attitude to life.

are putting their career prospects at risk.

You hear two friends talking about a historical novel they have read.

The woman thinks the novelist manages to

create a credible background.

exploit a strong story line.

depict well-drawn characters.

The friends agree that this historical novel

gives a successful insight into the past.

provides an escape from the present.

presents a highly subjective view of events.

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