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Listening Part 4 Writing Part 2
A review
You have one minute before the recording
begins. Use the time to read the questions
Use adjectives and adverbs to make your
and underline any key words.
review more descriptive. You will get higher
marks if you use a range of vocabulary.
5 You will hear a radio interview with a man called Mike
Jones, who has recently been a contestant on a TV Read the Writing Part 2 task and then complete the
cooking show. For questions 1–7, choose the best review with the words in the box.
answer (A, B or C).
1 How did Mike feel about getting chosen for the show? Reviews wanted!
A He was surprised because he hadn’t applied.
Have you been on a holiday that people who love food
B He was sure that he would enjoy it.
would really enjoy? Write a review of your holiday for our
C He was worried that he would be too shy.
popular website. Describe where you stayed and what
2 Mike has imagined working as a professional chef you did, and say why you think food lovers would enjoy it.
A because he spends so much time eating out.
The best reviews will go on our website for travellers
B as people have always enjoyed his food.
and tourists.
C even though he has only recently started cooking.
3 Why did Mike make a cake on the irst day of the show? Write your review in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.
A He knew the judges would love it.
B He thought he had to cook something simple. meals such recipes dish too so enough food
C He was able to remember how to make it.
Last April, three friends and I lew from London to Pisa for a
4 What did Mike ind stressful about being on the show? four-day foodie holiday in Italy. A ‘foodie’ is someone who
A He couldn’t concentrate because of the loves good food. We stayed in a private villa in the Tuscan
loud music.
countryside with (1) beautiful views of the hills.
B He had to work in unfamiliar surroundings.
My private room was warm and cosy, and decorated with
C He didn’t have enough time to cook.
antique furniture. I had to share the bathroom, but it was very
5 How does Mike feel about being approached in clean and there was (2) hot water.
the street? Every evening, we ate memorable (3) in the
A He can’t believe that anyone knows who he is. diferent restaurants in the village – all the ingredients were
B He prefers it when it is children. (4) fresh. During the day, our group of six people
C He likes the attention. learned how to cook classic Italian (5) at the
villa with the delightful Signora Elisa, and lunch was our own
6 What does Mike think was the best thing about the
whole experience? cooking creations. I couldn’t believe I was eating a delicious
A His cooking skills have improved. pasta (6) each day that I had made with my
B He has met a lot of people. own hands!
C He has become even more interested in food. It was the perfect Italian cooking holiday for any foodie and
I thoroughly recommend it. All the cooking lessons were
7 Mike can’t say whether he won the
competition because included in the price, which made it a very good value trip.
A the inal episodes haven’t been ilmed yet. However, one word of warning. There’s a lot of (7)
B he wants it to be a surprise. to eat over the four days – possibly (8) much for
C he isn’t allowed to. some people!

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