Three Extracts - Unit 5

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 workmates talking about their older sisters.

The man sees his sister regularly because

she is his best friend.

they enjoy the same activities.

her house is close to his.

Why does the woman wish she saw her sister more often?

She appreciates her sister's sense of humour.

She would like her sister's advice and guidance.

She enjoys seeing her sister's children.

You hear two neighbours discussing plans to build a wind farm near their houses.

What aspect of the wind farm worries the woman?

the noise it will make when operating

the disruption while it is being installed

the visual effect on the landscape

Both speakers agree that the wind farm

will go ahead regardless of protests.

is less desirable than another option.

should be built on another site.

You hear an older man and a younger woman discussing changing attitudes to manners.

What change in manners does the man disapprove of?

not saying thank you

not giving up seats for women

not eating in a certain way

Both speakers agree that queuing

is rarely done these days.

is popular with the elderly.

is a cultural convention.

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