Listening test
Part 1
Extract 1
You hear two students talking about a work-experience scheme they took part in.
1. Why does the girl regret her choice of company?
A. The office was poorly equipped.
B. The staff tended to ignore her.
C. The work lacked variety.
2. They both think that the work-experience scheme has
A. been good preparation for a future job.
B. made them appreciate student life more.
C. taught them a lot about the business world.
Extract 2
You hear part of a discussion programme in which two journalists are talking about the world’s wetlands.
3. What does the man think about wetlands?
A. They would benefit from more visitors.
B. Their beauty is artistically important.
C. They serve only a limited purpose.
4. What is the woman doing?
A. explaining how easily wetlands can be restored
B. suggesting why wetlands are disappearing
C. describing the way wetlands are exploited
Extract 3
You overhear a woman showing a friend one of her childhood photos.
5. What point is she making about the photo?
A. It is an accurate portrait of her family life then.
B. It looks more posed than she remembers.
C. It perfectly captures a brief moment.
6. As a result of looking at the photo, she realises that
A. possessions acquire a significance beyond their practical usefulness.
B. it’s a mistake to become too attached to objects.
C. objects from that era lasted longer