Unexpected News - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Listening Matching · Proficiency Testbuilder, 4th Edition, Mark Harrison, Macmillan

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about hearing some unexpected news. While you listen you must complete both tasks.

a chance to travel

a job application

a request for a favour

the cancellation of an arrangement

a financial matter

an offer of accommodation

someone's anger

an invitation to an event

For questions 21–25, choose from the list (A–H) what the news involved.

embarrassed

uninterested

curious

disappointed

relieved

envious

annoyed

amused

For questions 26–30, choose from the list (A–H) how each speaker feels with regard to the news.

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