Three Extracts - Test 4

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 two friends talking about a geology lecture they have been to.

How did the man feel about the lecture?

surprised by its message

impressed by the speaker's delivery

interested in the visuals

They both think that discussions about the new geological name 'anthropocene' could

prove too controversial to be useful.

put an end to a scientific disagreement.

have some influence on people's behaviour.

You hear a man talking to a librarian about e-books.

The librarian says her library is considering

whether to provide devices for reading e-books.

how to stop people from keeping e-books for too long.

which books should be offered in electronic form.

The librarian is confident libraries will survive because

e-books are very popular with the public.

publishers and authors are prepared to co-operate.

previous technological advances haven't caused problems.

You hear a student, Joel, talking to his neighbour about his studies.

Why does the woman mention gardening?

to show Joel how science can be applied to everyday life

to encourage Joel to take an interest in the natural world

to advise Joel on how to keep plants healthy

How does Joel feel about his future career prospects?

Studying science won't lead him to a well-paid job.

He lacks the motivation to really succeed in science.

It is important for him to explore a wide range of options.

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