122 Listening Part 4 © 26 You wit near three ditferent extracts. For questions 16, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best ‘according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. Extract 1 ‘You hear two university students talking about stories. 4 IHow does the man feel about atoriea in today’s world? A Heis afraid people find them confusing if they can't concentrate. He is concemed that people don't concentrate enough nowadays to read them. He worries about the effect on people's concentration of not reading them. 2 What do they both think about stories? ‘A. Longer stories are better for developing characters, B_ People find longer stories more interesting than shorter ones. © It's apity that people are not interested in complex stories. Extract 2 ‘You hear part of a radio programme in which two people are talking about computer games. 3 What's the woman's attitude towards computer games? ‘A. She dislikes their lack of social interaction. B_ Shes concerned about their complexity ©. She rogrets their increasing popularity. 4 What do the speakers agree about? ‘A Thor is a nostalgia for board games of the past. B_ Computer games reflect the demands of modern society. tis important for people to play games they can learn from. Extract 3 ‘You hear two archaeologists talking about the role of technology in preserving the past. 5 What s the woman doing? A. explaining how technology has developed over time B complaining about the complexities of current technology © correcting a widely held view about technology 6 What do both speakers think about preserving the past? ‘A. Itisharder to pass on information about the present than the past. B_ Theceffect of history on the future is hard to determine. © Facts about the past are becoming harder to identity.PRACTICE TEST LISTENING Fa Part2 © 27 You will hoar a woman called Carol Streat giving a presentation about how she made a huge lifestyle ‘change. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. ANEW LIFE When Carol chose her first job, it was the feeling (anu that she wanted most. Carol's main dislike was becoming (8). in her first job. Carol thinks that the birthday present that changed her life was given toher as 2). by a friend. Carol uses the word (10) _ to describe how she first felt about the job of a zo0-keeper. Carol thinks that it was her (11). that got her the job as a zoo-keeper. What upsets Carol in her new job is being accused of having (12) animals. Carol gets a sense of security from understanding the changing (19) x of the animals. In her job, Carol is careful not to be too kind to the (14) nuns» €¥On though she'd like to. 123Pants © 28 You wit hear an interview with aman called Jim Hrton and @ woman called Jenny Simmons, who both verk as voice actor. For questo 18-20, choose tha anow (& 8, © or D) whic ts best acooring to at pba 15 16 W 8 19 ‘What does Jim say about working as a voice actor? ‘A. He resents the time it takes from his private Ife. B He gets bored by some of the work. © He finds the range of work too demanding. D_ He dislikes the commercial side ofthe work. Jenny says that the hardest thing for her about becoming a voice actor was, ‘A. dealing with tachnolagy. B reading a script clearly © having a short rehearsal time. D working n the recording studio, When he's working on a new project, lim finds it ‘A. helpful to work withthe director. 1B _stresstul to tind the right tone of voice. © easy when he has performed a similar role before, D_ exciting when the role is something new for him. \What do both Jenny and Jim agree about portraying a character? ‘A. Itinvolves a different approach each time. B_ It should be as real as possible. © Itrequires a team of people to help. D_Itcan be upsetting sometimes. ‘What does Jim say about working on video games compared with films? A The payis higher. B_ They're harder because of the schedule. © The scripts are more difficult to read. D_ They're more demanding on the actor's voice. ‘What advice would both Jenny and Jim give to would-be voice actors? ‘A Develop good acting techniques. B Goto.as many auditions as possible. (0. Feiphoy mw Goad epee. D Keep trying even when it's hard. 124PRACTICE TEST LISTENING es Pert 4 © 29 You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about an adventure competition they took par in, While you listen, you must complete both tasks, Task 1 For questions 21-25, choose from thelist (A~H) the reason why each speaker chose to take part in the competition. ‘A along held ambition Speaker 1 iat Ba triend’s recommendation ‘Speaker 2 (23) © the location of the competition Speaker 3 Ey D the desire to overcome a fear Speaker 4 24 E theneed to get fiter Speaker 5 2 F theextension of hobby the prize on offer Ha dissatistacton with fe Task 2 For questions 26-80, choose from the list (AH) what each speaker enjoyed most about the taking part in the competition. ‘A establishing new tendships Speaker 1 2 B having time away from work ‘Speaker 2 27 © discovering an aspect of their personality ‘Speaker 3 \28) developing anew ski Speaker 4 29 spending te wth old ents owed [8G F being able to accept their iitations fincing a new interest Hi making family fet proud — 125