Three Extracts - Test 3

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 two friends discussing an exhibition they've been to about the history of the Italian island of Sicily.

The woman was impressed by the exhibition because

it deliberately showcased less well-known aspects of Sicily's history.

it conveyed Sicily's distinctive character during different periods of history.

it presented more objects from Sicily's history than any previous exhibition.

The man refers to the exhibit of a stone door in order to

support a point made by the woman.

identify an artefact that seemed out of place.

draw attention to an item overlooked by visitors.

You hear two colleagues talking about their attitude to their smartphones.

The man avoided using his smartphone for the weekend because he wanted

to see how much time he'd gain.

to prove he wasn't dependent on it.

to re-discover the value of face-to-face interaction.

What has the woman found helpful when trying to reduce the time spent on her phone?

getting others' approval

setting herself achievable targets

focusing on alternative activities

You hear two friends talking about their first session singing in a choir.

How did the man feel during the session?

self-conscious when singing alone

impressed by the teacher's feedback

surprised at the number of people attending

What do they both say is one benefit of singing?

It encourages mental wellbeing.

It improves the skill of multi-tasking.

It teaches the value of perseverance.

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