Three Extracts - Unit 1

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education

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 part of a radio discussion in which two people are talking about a sports team.

The man says that the home team lost the last game because

some of their players were inexperienced.

their training had not been very effective.

they had underestimated their rivals' ability.

Both the man and the woman disapprove of the way that two players

have been targeted by the media.

are behaving in a disloyal way.

have little to offer as role models.

You hear part of an interview with a musician.

According to the musician, why did his group not attend the awards ceremony?

They believed it would be hypocritical of them.

They felt obliged to perform at another event.

They were doubtful about their chances of winning.

When asked about the songs he writes, the musician reveals

his dislike of performers who are self-obsessed.

his dream of making a difference in the world.

his lack of interest in achieving celebrity status.

You hear two students discussing a fund-raising event they took part in.

How does the man feel now?

relieved that the experience is over

determined to do better in the future

disappointed he did not fulfil his role

The woman mentions the amount of money she raised in order to

respond to a criticism that the man has made.

emphasise the difficulty of reaching their target.

compare the level of challenge they both faced.

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