Part 3
You will hear five different cyclists talking about a long-distance race they took part in.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
| A I started the race but then decided not to continue В I had to change bicycles during the race C I felt uncomfortable on my bicycle throughout the race D I had done some serious physical training for the race E I think the organisers of the race were inefficient F I was satisfied with my performance in the race | Speaker 1 19 __ Speaker 2 20 __ Speaker 3 21 __ Speaker 4 22 __ Speaker 5 23 __ |
Part 4
You will hear an interview with a TV presenter, Tanya Edwards, who is talking about her career
and her daughter called Maddy. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, В or C).
24. What does Tanya say about her first job in children’s TV?
A She had contacted the TV company earlier.
B It was difficult to get used to the instructions.
C Her previous experience was useful.
25. What does Tanya say about Paul Broadly, her first boss?
A He thought of nothing but his work.
B It was difficult to work with him.
C He was unwilling to share ideas about the work.
26. What does Tanya say about her parachute jump?
A She wishes she had never done it.
B It resulted in unexpected attention.
C Her boss was cross about what happened.
27. What does Tanya say about her daughter’s flute playing?
A She knew that Maddy had talent.
B She saw that Maddy liked an audience.
C She wanted Maddy to practise more.
28. How does Tanya feel when her daughter sings in public?
A responsible for Maddy’s success
B worried that something will go wrong
C aware of how the audience feels
29. Tanya says that Maddy finds modelling difficult because
A she finds it exhausting.
B you have to cope with criticism.
C people don’t respect models.
30. What is Tanya’s attitude to fame in general?
A You should enjoy it while it lasts.
B You should try and ignore it.
C You should accept its drawbacks.
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