Disabled Access to National Parks - Unit 12
C2 Proficiency · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for C2 Proficiency Student's Book, Macmillan
You will hear part of a discussion in which Alex Rogers from a community action group and Nadiya Thompson from the National Parks Service are discussing disabled access to national parks and other outdoor spaces. For questions 1–5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
You will hear part of a discussion in which Alex Rogers from a community action group and Nadiya Thompson from the National Parks Service are discussing disabled access to national parks and other outdoor spaces.
What is Alex's opinion about the National Parks Service?
It fails to understand the needs of disabled walkers.
It has only provided the bare minimum of disabled access.
It prioritises disabled access less than other organisations.
It imagines disabled people have little interest in hiking.
According to Nadiya, the new disabled access plan came about
because of pressure from organisations with vested interests.
after negotiations between disparate groups of people.
by approaching the problem with a different mindset.
due to revisions in the process for enacting new policies.
When discussing the National Parks Service, both Alex and Nadiya agree that
it should take the lead on securing more funding.
it has failed to grasp the extent of the issue.
it needs guidance from a wider range of experts.
it has been slow to enact the necessary changes.
When discussing her work, Alex reveals her hope to help disabled people
have a higher degree of self-belief.
be more inspirational.
take more risks.
be more observant of the natural beauty.
Why do some schemes not get implemented in national parks?
Their complexity makes them impractical in many parks.
It is difficult to get agreement on the finer details.
They are neglected in favour of more urgent matters.
The National Parks Service does not have sufficient resources.
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