Eight Extracts - Test 4

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 an actress talking about her new part in a play.

Why did she choose to accept it?

She wanted to work with the main male action.

She was attracted by the strong female role.

She wanted a change from her TV work.

You hear two friends talking about a restaurant.

What do they agree about?

The service could be improved.

The food looked unappealing.

The interior was badly designed.

You hear two students talking about a visit to a museum.

What does the man say about their guide?

He knew a lot about the exhibits.

He gave clear answers to questions.

He made a difficult subject interesting.

You hear a talk given by a child psychologist.

The purpose of her talk is to

warn of the potential dangers of outdoor play.

highlight the findings of some recent health research.

persuade people to give their children more freedom.

You hear part of a radio phone-in discussion about a proposal to redevelop one part of a city.

Why is the man calling the programme?

to express concern about how the project may affect local residents

to question the motivation behind the plan

to point out the likely environmental impact of any changes

You hear two people talking on the radio about an exhibition of work by a wildlife photographer.

What does the man say about the photos?

The lack of variety was disappointing.

The technique used in them was unusual.

The photographer's aims were unclear.

You hear a man telling a colleague about a workshop he will attend.

What does the man have to do before the workshop?

listen to some online material

read some written information

think of some questions to bring up

You hear two friends talking about the football team they support.

How does the man feel about the manager of the team?

concerned about his ability to motivate the players

disappointed with the style of play he encourages

worried about his attitude towards journalists

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