Part 3
You will hear part of an interview with a man called Tony Elliott who founded a magazine called Time Out. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear
15 Tony says that Time Out was unlike other publications in 1968 because
A it was written by one person.
В information was more accurate.
C it had a comprehensive list of events.
D it was in the form of a magazine.
16 What experience did Tony have of publishing?
A He had worked for What’s On.
В He had written numerous articles.
C He had transformed an existing magazine.
D He had started a student magazine.
17 Why did Tony leave university?
A He wanted to go to France.
В He didn’t have time to study.
C He had failed his French examinations.
D He had found an alternative career.
18 According to Tony, what led to the magazine becoming a weekly?
A some market research
В the quantity of information
C technical improvements
D external pressure
19 Tony says the big publishers were not interested in this type of magazine because
A it was popular with students.
В it was considered too expensive.
C it came out too frequently.
D it threatened their publications.
20 Tony says that, compared to 1968, people who buy Time Out today are
A more intelligent and active.
В more likely to be parents.
C more or less the same age.
D more mature and professional
Part 4
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about things that have recently happened to them at work.
TASK ONE | TASK TWO For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H the main feeling each speaker is expressing. | ||
A receiving an unwelcome visitor | Speaker 1 21 [ ] Speaker 2 22 [ ] Speaker 3 23 [ ] Speaker 4 24 [ ] Speaker 5 25 [ ] | A amusement B anger C guilt D confusion E resignation F shock G suspicion H sadness | Speaker 1 26[ ] Speaker 2 27[ ] Speaker 3 28[ ] Speaker 4 29[ ] Speaker 5 30[ ] |
Answer Keys
Part 1
1. A 2. В 3. C 4. A 5. В 6. A
Part 2
7. freedom, achievement (in either order) 8. adventure sports 9. mental preparation
10. ice (fall) 11. perfume 12. toothbrush 13. satisfaction 14. Aiming High
Part 3
15. C 16. C 17. D 18. D 19. A 20. C
Part 4
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. G
26. A. 27. H 28. В 29. C 30. E
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