Listening - C2 (Cambridge-set1)

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Part 1

For questions 1-2

1. Which aspect of college publicity material do the friends disagree about?

A. how useful the environmental rating system is

B. how well the different courses are described

C. how visually attractive the brochures are

2. In the woman’s opinion, companies link themselves with charities in order to

A. boost their profits.

B. improve their image in society.

C. distract attention away from other issues.

For questions 3-4

You hear two friends talking about ways of keeping fit.

3. What is the woman’s criticism of exercising in gyms?

A. Members get limited access to the facilities.

B. The membership cost is too high for the services offered.

C. It encourages exercise habits that lead to unhealthy lifestyles.

4. How does the man respond to his friend’s criticism?

A. He objects to her making sweeping generalisations about gyms.

B. He questions the value of excessive gym attendance.

C. He suspects she’d enjoy a different type of gym.

For questions 5-6

You hear a woman telling a friend about living in her capital city as a student.
5. What is she doing during the conversation?

A. admitting to regrets about her choice of place to study

B. complaining about challenges she’s had to face

C. expressing her admiration for people in the city

6. Why does the man give the example of trees?

A. to support her main point

B. to present a counter-argument to hers

C. to express a reservation about her interpretation

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