Eight Extracts - Test 1

B2 First · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Cambridge B2 First 4, Cambridge University Press

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

You hear a woman talking about learning to play the piano.

How does she feel about it?

determined not to give up

disappointed at her lack of progress

embarrassed that she rarely practises

You hear a woman telling a friend about having a celebration dinner.

How does the woman feel about it?

proud of the meal that she prepared

pleased that everyone enjoyed the evening

relieved that there was enough to eat

You hear a man telling a friend about a visit to a museum.

What does he say about the visit?

It inspired him to take up a hobby.

It was more interesting than he'd expected.

It would have been more enjoyable on another day.

You hear two media students talking about a TV advert they have seen.

What do they agree about the advert?

It was cleverly made.

It was harmless fun.

It was aimed at a particular age group.

You hear two people talking about a work colleague called Judy.

What is the man doing when he speaks?

praising Judy's enthusiasm

questioning Judy's attention to detail

expressing sympathy for Judy

You hear two friends talking about a local project to start a community garden.

What does the man think about the project?

It seems badly organised.

It's probably over-ambitious.

It risks being too costly.

You hear two friends discussing watching films based on books.

The woman enjoys watching films based on books she's read because

the book brings an added level of understanding to the film.

it is interesting to see another interpretation of the story.

she likes to spot where the film differs from the book.

You hear a man telling a friend about a new sports centre.

For which sport is it optional to join a membership scheme?

swimming

gym

athletics

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