Three Extracts - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Cambridge English: Proficiency 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 science lecturer talking to students about the sense of taste.

How does the lecturer feel about the so-called 'Tongue Map'?

surprised that it was accepted for so long

frustrated by the diversity of views about it

doubtful about whether it should continue to be used

Why does the lecturer refer to his own experience as a schoolchild?

to encourage his students to trust their own judgement

to show his students how scientific opinion changes over time

to highlight the misleading nature of some classroom experiments

You hear a successful businessperson, Tom Meadon, talking about his career.

What does Tom say benefitted him most as a young man?

the support of his family

the decision to follow his own instincts

the opportunities to travel to other countries

What is his attitude to Human Resources staff?

He feels they have made some unwise changes.

He is frustrated by their lack of commitment.

He wishes they would be more open-minded.

You hear two students, Jacky and Martin, discussing power and influence.

What attribute do they agree gives one person most power over another?

being intelligent

possessing great wealth

having an impressive job title

What has Jacky found out about people who are easily influenced?

Their status in society has little impact.

They frequently doubt their own abilities.

Their gender is a significant factor.

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