Three Extracts - Unit 1

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition Workbook, 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 two university students talking about applying for jobs.

How does the man feel about applying for jobs?

confident he will get the job he wants

pleased that his CV looks impressive

surprised to have received so many replies

The woman has delayed applying for jobs because

she may do further study.

she might take time off to travel.

she could work in the family business.

You hear two business colleagues discussing a conference they have just attended.

According to the woman, one of the best things about the conference was

the range of backgrounds of the speakers.

the chance to ask questions after each presentation.

the large number of people who attended.

Before the conference began, the man felt

determined to hear one particular presentation.

regretful that some presentations had been cancelled.

concerned that the programme was too ambitious.

You hear part of a radio discussion in which two people are talking about plans to expand the size of their city.

What aspect of the plans does the man criticise?

the cost of new public transport initiatives

the types of new housing to be built

the provision of recreational facilities

Both speakers agree that the planned expansion

will give the city a stronger sense of identity.

will be good for the country as a whole.

will improve the international profile of the city.

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