Part 3
You will hear part of a radio interview in which Harry and Jennifer, two members of an after-work adult drama class, are asked about their reasons for attending the class. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
15 How does Jennifer feel about working with strangers in the class?
A resigned to the need for it
В doubtful about the value of it
C relaxed in her attitude towards it
D excited at the thought of it
16 According to Harry, the improvisation sessions
A require some careful preparation.
В enable him to use his imagination.
C allow him to show his acting talent.
D encourage him to relate to the group.
17 What does Jennifer say about improvisation?
A It is important not to make a mistake.
В It is necessary to be aware of the timing.
C You should be familiar with the character you invent.
D You need to be completely involved in the activity.
18 In Jennifer’s opinion, playing written parts will
A be less challenging than improvisation.
В include research into previous performances.
C involve guidance from an expert.
D lead to competition for parts.
19 Jennifer says that the drama classes have taught her how to
A improve her interaction with people.
В manage groups of people.
C develop her natural acting skills.
D be satisfied with minor achievements.
20 Harry was annoyed because the newcomer to the group
A interrupted the class by arriving late.
В was reluctant to participate.
C seemed unaware of the mood of the group.
D wasted the tea break with pointless questions.
Part 4
You will hear five short extracts in which British people are talking about living abroad.
TASK ONE | TASK TWO For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H the main advantage each speaker mentions about living where they do | ||
A business person | Speaker 1 21 [ ] Speaker 2 22 [ ] Speaker 3 23 [ ] Speaker 4 24 [ ] Speaker 5 25 [ ] | A a beautiful language. B friendly people. C luxury accommodation. D a good climate. E interesting challenges. F varied sports G a high salary H excellent food | 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. A 5. B 6. C
Part 2
7. Cultural Society 8. natural science 9. butterflies, birds (in either order) 10. Let’s Interact
11. German artists 12. heating 13. intimidating 14. tail
Part 3
15. C 16. B 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. C
Part 4
21. B 22. E 23. C 24. G 25. A
26. D 27. F 28. G 29. E 30. B
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1A 2B 3A 4A 5C 6B
7.local cultural society
8.natural society
9.butterfly/birds
10. let’s interact
11. german artist
12. central hiding
13.
14. Scale