Roller Coasters - Ready for Listening

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

You will hear part of an interview with a roller-coaster enthusiast called Steve Muir. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

An interview with Steve Muir, a roller-coaster enthusiast, about how he got into roller coasters and the rides and theme parks he has been to.

What impressed Steve most when he first saw a roller coaster as a child?

the sounds associated with the ride

the shape of the wooden structure

the speed of the train

What is the main cause of excitement now for Steve about roller coasters?

the anticipation of the ride

the sensation of floating

the feeling of fear

Steve says that when a place became available on the United States coach tour,

his application was initially rejected.

he had to make a quick decision.

a friend put forward Steve's name.

What does Steve say about the first theme park they went to on the tour?

They had to travel a long distance to get there.

They spent more time there than in any other park.

They were given exclusive access to it.

What did Steve particularly enjoy about the El Toro roller coaster?

He rode it in near darkness.

Many of the seats were unoccupied.

It was the fastest roller coaster he had been on.

What does Steve say about the Maverick roller coaster?

His enjoyment of it increased with each ride.

It maintained the same speed throughout.

He was disappointed by its height.

The last time Steve went to the theme park in Abu Dhabi

he suffered from the heat.

he had to queue for a long time.

he spent longer there than intended.

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