You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 - 6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
EXTRACT ONE Questions 1-2 You hear part of a radio discussion in which two musicians, Alan and Jodie, are talking about their careers.
How does Alan compare writing songs for albums and for films?
He prefers the freedom of thinking up his own subjects.
He realises that a film song will provide better publicity.
He welcomes the challenge of writing within certain guidelines.
Alan and Jodie agree that the music business has changed in that
some performers are less talented today than in the past.
singers have to know how to make use of the media today.
musicians are now expected to become successful very quickly.
EXTRACT TWO Questions 3 - 4 You hear part of an interview with a successful fashion retailer called Jason Pendry.
How does Jason feel when he produces a new fashion collection?
critical of his design team
reluctant to give media interviews
apprehensive about losing customers
Why does Jason think he is more successful than other retailers?
He makes sure that he keeps pace with the latest trends.
He instinctively knows which clothes are going to be popular.
He provides a wide range of clothes for people to choose from.
EXTRACT TWO Questions 5 - 6 You hear a man telling a friend the story of his encounter with a tiger while he was working in India.
What did the man do to put himself at risk?
He cycled into a forbidden area.
He ignored instructions he’d been given.
He failed to inform anyone where he was going.
How does he feel about his response to the situation?