C1 Advanced Listening – Sample Test 1

Horizons Language · Cambridge Practice

Interactive listening practice with separate audio players

Approximately 40 minutes

Student name

Date

Part 1 – Extract 1

Two friends discuss marketing. Choose A, B or C.

2 questions

Part 1 · Extract 1

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

A.how useful the environmental rating system isB.how well the different courses are describedC.how visually attractive the brochures are

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.

Part 1 – Extract 2

Two friends discuss ways of keeping fit. Choose A, B or C.

2 questions

Part 1 · Extract 2

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.

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.

Part 1 – Extract 3

A woman talks about living in her capital city as a student.

2 questions

Part 1 · Extract 3

What is she doing during the conversation?

A.admitting to regrets about her choice of place to studyB.complaining about challenges she has facedC.expressing her admiration for people in the city

Why does the man give the example of trees?

A.to support her main pointB.to present a counter-argument to hersC.to express a reservation about her interpretation

Part 2 – Trip to South Africa

Complete each sentence with a word or short phrase.

8 questions

Part 2

As well as his research project, Josh planned to write a ______ for a website.

The group planned to check a region after a ______ that had occurred there.

Josh was surprised to see ______ being grown in the first area.

Josh describes the vehicle as a ______.

Josh uses the word ______ to describe the shape of the leaves.

One flower was ______ in colour.

Josh uses the word ______ to describe an area of vegetation.

Josh appreciated the view from the ______ of his accommodation.

Part 3 – Journalism

Choose A, B, C or D.

6 questions

Part 3

What does Jenny say about the story which made her name?

A.She had been looking for such a lucky break.B.She resented colleagues taking credit.C.She was not responsible for the finished article.D.She asked for a more prestigious job.

What does Jenny suggest about the editor on her first national daily?

A.He respected her for standing up to him.B.He tended to blame her unfairly.C.He was not as unreasonable as people say.D.He taught her constructive criticism.

When Jenny got her own daily column, she felt

A.satisfied that her work was recognised.B.relieved it would be short-term.C.determined to prove herself.D.unsure she could succeed.

Peter thinks he got a job on Carp Magazine thanks to

A.his academic achievements.B.his practical journalism knowledge.C.his familiarity with the target audience.D.his interview presentation.

Peter and Jenny agree that journalism courses

A.need first-hand experience as a supplement.B.are attractive because they lead to paid work.C.are less useful than student newspapers.D.allow contentious writing.

When asked about their novels, they reveal

A.an ambition for literary recognition.B.a desire to leave journalism.C.a need to prove versatility.D.a wish to keep journalism fresh.

Part 4 – Changing jobs

Complete both matching tasks while listening. Task 2 options: A encouraged by early results; B hopeful about future success; C delighted by a change in lifestyle; D relieved the initial uncertainty is over; E glad to be helping others; F grateful for higher salary; G happy to feel in control; H satisfied with training.

10 questions

Part 4

Task 1 A–H · reasons for changing job

A unfriendly colleagues

B poor holiday entitlement

C lacking a sense of purpose

D needing more of a challenge

E the workload

F disagreements with superiors

G no prospect of advancement

H the physical environment

Speaker 1 – reason for changing job

Speaker 2 – reason for changing job

Speaker 3 – reason for changing job

Speaker 4 – reason for changing job

Speaker 5 – reason for changing job

Speaker 1 – feeling about the new job

Speaker 2 – feeling about the new job

Speaker 3 – feeling about the new job

Speaker 4 – feeling about the new job

Speaker 5 – feeling about the new job

Final result