C1 ADVANCED: LISTENING PART 3

TASK INFORMATION

a)    In part 3 you hear two or more speakers, (e.g. an interview or a discussion).

b)   The recording lasts about for minutes and is played twice.

c)    You have to answer six four-option multiple-choice questions about the recording.

d)   The questions focus mainly on the speakers’ feelings, attitudes and opinions. Some questions will also focus on detailed or gist understanding of the recording.

e)   Don’t forget the questions follow the order of the recording.

f)    In  multiple-choice questions, there will be always something in the recording that suggests each of the distracting options, but only one option will match what the recording says.

ACTION PLAN

a)    Use the preparation time to read the questions carefully and think about possible answers, to underline key words in the question or statement introducing the options to help you focus on what you have to listen for.

b)   Remember that the questions follow the order of the recording.

c)    Choose all the correct answers you can the first time you listen to the recording and check your answers when you listen to the recording the second time.

d)   Never leave a blank. Make a logical guess.

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