Part 3
You will hear an interview in which two professional kayakers called Glenda Beachley and Declan Speight are talking about their sport. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
15 What does Glenda find most enjoyable about kayaking?
A It needs a variety of skills.
B It puts your fitness to the test.
C It requires her to work out problems.
D It makes her feel more independent.
16 Glenda suggests that amateur kayakers should
A alter different training techniques.
B take picking a club seriously.
C focus on the fun the sport gives.
D be as competitive with friends as possible.
17 When Declan brings up ‘wild-water’ racing, he suggests that
A it tests your endurance rather than speed.
B keeping to the given route can be tricky.
C weather is the main factor determining his success.
D competitions are the main motivation for him.
18 When asked about the possible dangers, Glenda believes that
A a degree of danger makes the sport interesting.
B you’ve got to learn from your mistakes.
C good risk-assessing skill is a must.
D being too confident is especially dangerous.
19 What does Declan recommend when buying equipment?
A Investing in the best equipment you can afford.
B Asking help of a more experienced person.
C Getting what is most comfortable for you.
D Researching before making a purchase.
20 Both Glenda’s and Declan’s best memories of kayaking are connected with
A going to new locations with people they know well.
B showing good results in competitions.
C meeting various people.
D finding great kayaking spots in unexpected places.
Part 4
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about leaving their own country to study abroad.
TASK ONE | TASK TWO For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H what each speaker says they gained from the experience. | ||
A to explore an alternative career | Speaker 1 21 [ ] Speaker 2 22 [ ] Speaker 3 23 [ ] Speaker 4 24 [ ] Speaker 5 25 [ ] | A a feeling of being at home B a new attitude towards money C a completely new interest D the opportunity to make useful contacts E a more relaxed attitude towards others F a greater sense of motivation G friends with the same interests H a new sense of independence | Speaker 1 26[ ] Speaker 2 27[ ] Speaker 3 28[ ] Speaker 4 29[ ] Speaker 5 30[ ] |
Answer Keys
Part 1
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C
Part 2
7. without feet 8. scream 9. new moon 10. (a) cliff/cliffs
11. paper 12. (a) thunderstorm/thunderstorms 13. silent 14. youngest/younger sons
Part 3
15. A 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A
Part 4
21. F 22. A 23. D 24. H 25. B
26. F 27. D 28. C 29. H 30. A
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