Three Extracts - Test 2

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Extracts · Cambridge English Advanced 4, Cambridge University Press

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 a birdwatcher talking to his friend about spotting birds near his home.

Why does the man describe other birdwatchers' reactions to news of a possible sighting?

to highlight the rarity of the bird he was so keen to see

to convey his occasional irritation with their behaviour

to conceal his embarrassment about his over-enthusiasm

What does the woman think about the birds on the wetlands?

She is impressed by people's response to established species there.

She is astonished by the range of species making their habitat there.

She wonders about the future suitability of the land there for different species.

You hear two friends discussing a problem with a car repair.

How does the woman feel about the garage that did the repair?

angry that the work cost so much

surprised by the attitude of the staff

irritated that the problem took so long to solve

The man thinks that the garage should change the way it

handles internal communication.

deals with complaints.

gives information to customers.

You hear two friends discussing a book called Historyscapes they have both just read.

What does the woman think of the book?

It included some unnecessary details.

It made her want to find additional titles by the same author.

It was inconsistent in the way it dealt with the topic.

What is the man doing when he talks about teaching history?

explaining why he adopted a particular approach

reflecting on his reasons for choosing the profession

expressing regret about missing opportunities to engage students

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