You will hear a radio interview in which two young journalists – called Angus Brown and
Yolanda Zouche – are talking about their work. For questions 15-20, choose the answer
(А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
15. In Yolanda’s opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of her job?
A finding suitable images to accompany articles
B trying to locate interviewees
C expressing herself coherently within a tight word limit
D working to demanding time constraints
16. What is it about their work that Angus and Yolanda both enjoy?
A the variety of the projects they get involved in
B the challenge of reporting news effectively
C the opportunity to meet interesting people
D the appeal of searching out information
17. In Angus’s opinion, the advantage of online newspapers over print versions is that they
A are able to cover a greater range of topics.
B can keep up with events as they develop.
C allow interaction by readers.
D reach a far wider public.
18. What made getting a job in journalism so hard for Angus?
A the extent of competition for posts
B a low level of encouragement from others
C a lack of previous professional experience
D the difficulty of establishing useful contacts
19. Yolanda believes that the essential requirement for a journalist entering the profession is
A an ability to write persuasively.
B a clear and logical mind.
C a resourceful and confident character.
D a mastery of interviewing techniques.
20. Angus’s recommendation for aspiring journalists is to
A cultivate an interest in a specific field.
B seize every opportunity to express themselves in writing.
C concentrate on developing a distinct style.
D become a keen observer of life around them.
You will hear a radio interview with someone who has been having ballet lessons. For
questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you
hear.
15. What does Rupert say about the fact that he is doing ballet classes?
A Other people have ridiculed him for it.
В He expects to be mocked for it.
C It is not as unusual as people might think.
D People may think it isn’t really true.
16. Rupert says that before he started doing ballet lessons
A he had been doing routine physical fitness training.
В his knowledge of ballet had been growing.
C ballet had taken over from football as his greatest interest.
D he had been considering doing ballroom dancing again.
17. Rupert says that when the idea of ballet lessons was suggested to him,
A he thought it was a joke.
В he was unsure exactly what would be involved.
C he began to have unrealistic expectations of what he could achieve.
D he initially lacked the confidence to do it.
18. One of the advantages of ballet that Rupert mentions is that
A it leads to fewer injuries than other physical activities.
В it has both physical and mental effects.
C it is particularly good for certain parts of the body.
D it is more interesting than other forms of exercise.
19. What does Rupert say about the sessions?
A The content of them is varied.
В Some of the movements in them are harder than others for him.
C All of the movements in them have to be done accurately.
D They don’t all involve basic movements.
20. What does Rupert say about his progress at ballet?
A It has been much more rapid than he had expected.
В It has made him consider giving up his other training.
C It has given him greater appreciation of the skills of professionals.
D It has led him to enrol for certain exams.
15. D | 16. A | 17. B | 18. A | 19. C | 20. D
15. B | 16. A | 17. D | 18. B | 19. C | 20. C
