Eight Short Extracts - Unit 4

B2 First · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition, Macmillan Education Limited

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

You hear a man talking to a friend about a TV series he is watching.

The man is impressed with

the soundtrack.

the acting.

the plot.

You hear a woman reviewing a book on the radio.

What type of book is it?

an autobiography

a historical novel

a travel guide

You hear two friends talking about a film they have just seen.

What did they both find disappointing about it?

It wasn't as enjoyable as the first film in the series.

The pace of the film was too slow at one point.

The comedy scenes were not very funny.

You hear a man telling a woman about a storytelling course he attended.

What does he say about the course?

It was better than he had expected.

It will be useful for his work.

It helped to build his confidence.

You overhear a woman calling a bookshop.

Why is she calling?

to make a complaint

to make a suggestion

to apologise

You hear a man talking to a friend about a story writing competition he won.

What did he feel nervous about?

being interviewed about his success

reading out his story on live radio

receiving his prize from a famous person

You hear two friends talking about an actor in a play they have just seen.

What do they agree about him?

He looked too young for the part.

He did not always speak clearly.

He moved around unnaturally.

You hear part of a talk by a writer.

What is she doing?

encouraging the audience to read to their children

explaining the importance of a past event

promoting a new book she has written

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