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LISTENING COMPREHENSION C1

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Part 1 Cambridge CAE book 1 test 2 part 2
You will hear a guide taking a group of visitors around a museum. For questions 1 -8, complete the
sentences.
You will hear the recording TWICE.
Museum Tour
This museum houses objects collected by the
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Cultural Society

based in the city.

It has one of the countrys best galleries containing
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natural science

exhibits.
The museums displays of
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Butterflies & birds

are closed to visitors at present.

The section called
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Lets Interact

is popular with young people.

The picture galleries contain works on various themes by
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German artists

.
The museums
6

heating

needs modernizing.
The guide uses the word
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intimidating

to describe the Rutland dinosaurs effect on people.

Polystyrene was used to reconstruct most of the Rutland Dinosaurs
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tail

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DECEMBER 2014

LISTENING COMPREHENSION C1

Part 2 Cambridge CAE book 1 test 1 part 3

You will hear part of an interview with the astronaut Charles Duke, who is talking about his trip to the
moon. For questions 9-14, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
You will hear the recording TWICE.
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10

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How did Charles feel about space travel as a boy?

A He thought it was unlikely to happen.
B He regarded it as more than science fiction.
C He was fascinated by the idea of it.
D He showed no particular interest in it.

What did Charles consider to be the hardest part of the

training?
A Feeling trapped in the heavy spacesuit.
B Endlessly practising the lunar surface landing.
C Constantly being afraid of making a mistake.
D Being unable to move his arms and hands.

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What was Charless reaction when he first found out that he

was going to the moon?
A He realised he had to be cautious.
B He felt proud to be given the opportunity.
C He tried to control his excitement.
D He reflected on his chances of survival.

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How did the crew feel when they had landed on the moon?
A They felt as if they were coming home.
B They realised they had achieved something special.
C They were afraid of what they might find on the surface.
D They were worried about how they would take off again.

B
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What feature of the moon made the greatest impact on

Charles?
A The brightness of the sun.
B The vastness of the sky.
C The loneliness of the place.
D The absence of any stars.
What does Charles feel was the most memorable part of his
mission?
A Nearly falling into a crater.
B Walking on the moons surface.
C Seeing things never seen before.
D .Holding a piece of the moon

C
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D
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