Three Extracts - Unit 3

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 writers are talking about their books.

How does the man feel about the last book he wrote?

relieved that it has now been completed

sorry that its scope could not be wider

uncertain that it will have wide appeal

The woman says that using the internet for research purposes

has generally made things easier for scholars.

is a rather unreliable way of obtaining information.

merely supports traditional methods of investigation.

You hear two game designers talking about their work.

When beginning work on a new game, the first designer

confers with others in the field.

focuses mainly on character development.

decides on an overall objective first.

Both speakers say that the best game designers

have a wide range of interests beyond gaming.

work with their fan base constantly in mind.

experiment with multiple genres within the industry.

You overhear two university students talking about choices they have made.

The man has decided to go to Greece in order to

take some time to reflect on his career choices.

carry out some research for his university course.

take part in a project that needs volunteers.

What does the woman regret doing?

starting a job as soon as her studies were over

choosing a career that was not fulfilling

failing to take her studies seriously enough

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