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Listening Part 1
[CE 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.

It Exam tip
Extract One

You hear a woman asking her friend about a change in his For each question there is only
transport habits. one correct answer but you
Will hear vocabulary related
1 to all of the options. Don't
On what occasions does he say he used to travel by taxi?
A choose your answers too soon.
when he couldn't get a lift
Make sure that what you hear
when he was on a short journey
fully answers the question.
when he missed the last bus or train
C Remember, you will hear the
What is the main reason he started walking more?
2 recording twice.
A He was spending too much money on taxis.
He became tired of waiting for taxis.
C
He realised that walking was beneficial for him.
Extract T,No
You hear two people talking about flying.
3
What did the woman think when the pilot started speaking?
She was determined not to lose control of herself.
A
She was afraid that the plane was in real danger.
She thought the plane was going to turn back because of bad weather.
C
Which is the worst part of flying for the woman?
4
the last few moments of the flight
A
the time she spends waiting to board the plane
C
when the plane is about to leave the ground
Extract Three

You hear part of an interview with a man who is talking about travelling on the London Underground.
5 How did he feel about travelling when he first used the Underground?
He
was terrified.
A
He was overexcited.
He found it very funny.
C
6
What does he think of the Underground as an adult?
It doesn't inspire any particular feelings in him.
A
It is surrounded by unnecessary marketing hype.
It is an important part of London's cultural heritage.
C

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