Life in dance companies - Test 1

C1 Advanced · Listening Matching · Cambridge English Advanced 4, Cambridge University Press

You will hear five short extracts in which professional dancers are talking about their life in dance companies. While you listen, you must complete both tasks.

unsure about having practised enough

afraid of letting others down

nervous about remembering all the steps

apprehensive about getting injured

worried about the size of the audience

concerned about potential problems with the costume

anxious about being fit enough

afraid of what dance critics might say

For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) how each speaker feels before they go on stage.

having opportunities for travel

being able to meet a variety of people

becoming famous

earning a lot of money

having new challenges

being exposed to different types of music

following a flexible work schedule

inspiring others

For questions 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) what each speaker appreciates about their career.

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