Travel - Worksheet 3

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Cambridge Exam Booster for Advanced, 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 students talking about spending a gap year in Australia before going to university.

The girl thinks most British teenagers she met chose Australia because of

the variety of things to do and see there.

the lack of difficulties presented by the language.

the opportunities to visit Southeast Asia on the way.

What was the biggest issue the boy faced during his time in Australia?

finding affordable accommodation

having to do very long bus journeys

getting suitable work to cover his costs

You hear two friends discussing the purpose of travelling.

What does the man consider important when he travels?

seeing as much as possible of a new place

avoiding the routes taken by other travellers

making friends with people from the country he is in

Why does the woman mention getting lost?

to suggest that a difficulty can bring benefits

to illustrate a risk of travelling in unfamiliar places

to explain why people react to situations differently

You hear two colleagues talking about a trip to a conference.

When discussing the talks they will give, they both

plan to improve the presentation of the material for the talk.

hope to get some feedback before giving the talk.

feel a need to do some more practice of their talks.

What does the woman say about the trip?

She is worried about what she needs to pack.

She is satisfied with the travel arrangements.

She is looking forward to being in a different environment.

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