Art Restoration and Reproduction - Unit 9

C2 Proficiency · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for C2 Proficiency Student's Book, Macmillan

You will hear part of a discussion in which Olga Jenkins, an art restorer, and Edward Blackwell, an artist who specialises in reproduction, discuss their work. For questions 1–5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

You will hear a discussion between Olga Jenkins, an art restorer, and Edward Blackwell, an artist who specialises in reproduction, about their work.

What is Edward's assessment of his customers?

They lack an appreciation of quality.

Their tastes are varied and eclectic.

Their requests are often predictable.

They're impressed by his work ethic.

What do Edward and Olga agree on with regard to their jobs?

There is a lack of appreciation for what is involved.

Both of them use specialist equipment.

Some of the necessary skills cross over.

They invested a lot of time in their training.

What does Olga say about the time needed for restoration work?

Big projects are notorious for having lengthy delays.

The nature of the work makes planning impractical.

Experts are consulted about an appropriate timescale.

Time taken at the start of the project can upset the schedule.

Edward questions whether his paintings might be improved if he

made some adjustments to his environment.

focused on improving his concentration.

worked in short intervals instead of one long stint.

was able to receive feedback as he worked.

Olga and Edward both mention achieving certain outcomes by

the process of trial and error.

a tried and tested solution.

tending to minute details.

the use of certain tricks.

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