C1 Advanced Listening – Sample Test 2

Horizons Language · Cambridge Practice

Interactive listening practice with separate audio players

Approximately 40 minutes

Student name

Date

Part 1 – Extract 1

Two students discuss a work-experience scheme.

2 questions

Part 1 · Extract 1

Why does the girl regret her choice of company?

A.The office was poorly equipped.B.The staff tended to ignore her.C.The work lacked variety.

They both think the scheme has

A.prepared them well for a future job.B.made them appreciate student life more.C.taught them a lot about business.

Part 1 – Extract 2

Two journalists discuss the world’s wetlands.

2 questions

Part 1 · Extract 2

What does the man think about wetlands?

A.They would benefit from more visitors.B.Their beauty is artistically important.C.They serve only a limited purpose.

What is the woman doing?

A.explaining how easily wetlands can be restoredB.suggesting why wetlands are disappearingC.describing how wetlands are exploited

Part 1 – Extract 3

A woman shows a friend a childhood photo.

2 questions

Part 1 · Extract 3

What point is she making about the photo?

A.It is an accurate portrait of family life.B.It looks more posed than she remembers.C.It perfectly captures a brief moment.

As a result of looking at the photo, she realises that

A.possessions gain meaning beyond practical use.B.it is a mistake to become attached to objects.C.objects from that era lasted longer.

Part 2 – Jack’s vacation project

Complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

8 questions

Part 2

The issue of ______ led Jack to choose his degree subject.

He may avoid working in the ______ industry.

He hopes his work will help various ______ be processed better.

People sometimes mistake plastic on beaches for ______.

Plastic that is ______ has usually been in the sea longest.

He uses the term ______ plastics for items that should be eliminated.

Part of a ______ was the most interesting rubbish he found.

He was asked to examine the ______ on the sand.

Part 3 – Sports psychology

Choose A, B, C or D.

6 questions

Part 3

Why does Tessa teach runners meditation strategies?

A.They conserve energy.B.They promote good technique.C.They encourage open-mindedness.D.They prevent past anxieties affecting performance.

Why do many kids in the USA stop participating in sport?

A.Parents do not follow progress.B.Less active leisure is more appealing.C.They feel too much pressure to win.D.Peers lose interest.

What does Ryan reveal about elite high-school programmes?

A.He is confident they have lasting effects.B.He is unsure they improve coaching’s reputation.C.He is pleased they involve more young runners.D.He is concerned about less able participants.

What has Tessa learned from running races?

A.Competitors can be an asset.B.Competition is needed everywhere.C.Winning is the main human goal.D.Winners should take responsibility.

What is the focus of Tessa’s recent book?

A.re-evaluating exercise routinesB.ways to improve moraleC.how a common concept evolvedD.an overview of the latest thinking

They agree that a real champion

A.is not afraid to take a chance.B.gives up everything for sport.C.practises until perfect.D.does not resent others’ triumphs.

Part 4 – Evening courses

Complete both matching tasks. Task 2 options: A useful contacts; B unexpected costs; C teaching methods; D venues; E rate of progress; F other participants’ attitude; G relevance to other activities; H further-study possibilities.

10 questions

Part 4

Task 1 A–H · main reason for attending

A to take on a new challenge

B to improve job prospects

C to impress a family member

D to build on existing skills

E to have a better social life

F to keep someone company

G to prove someone wrong

H to explore a new environment

Speaker 1 – main reason

Speaker 2 – main reason

Speaker 3 – main reason

Speaker 4 – main reason

Speaker 5 – main reason

Speaker 1 – what was surprising

Speaker 2 – what was surprising

Speaker 3 – what was surprising

Speaker 4 – what was surprising

Speaker 5 – what was surprising

Final result