Listening Comprehension - C1

Consejería de Educación, Formación y Empleo
ESCUELAS OFICIALES DE IDIOMAS DE LA RIOJA
PART 1
You will hear 3 different extracts (Extract 1- twice, Extract 2- twice, etc). For each
statement 1-12 choose the correct option (a, b or c). Question 0 is an example. Do
not forget to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. (6 points: 0.5 each)
EXTRACTS
EXTRACT 1: You will hear a conversation with American researcher Dr John Demartini.
0. People as a whole tend to

a. make up for their internal fears.
b. refuse to admit their talent.
 c. underestimate their own potential.
1. To avoid being governed by others, you
a. need to be more inspired than them.
b. ought to remain detached.
c. should do what is significant to you.
2. When you are feeling unloved, you

a. may not be valuing yourself.
b. must offer people more than you are offered.
c. should be determined to do yourself up.
3. Dr Demartini asserts that

a. comparing ourselves to others makes us more self-aware.
b. we must excel in what we concentrate on.
c. we should look at where we are successful.
4. Dr Demartini
a. always saw the possibilities in himself.
b. was awakened to his true self.
c. was reassured at school.
EXTRACT 2: You will hear some extracts of an interview with actor Daniel Radcliffe.
5. In his opinion, a good script

a. is exposed by means of a good story.
b. is revealed through the cast’s interrelation.
c. should start with outstanding characters.
6. Daniel Radcliffe is put off by scripts which are

a. heartbreaking.
b. intricate.
c. sugary.
7. He always tries to learn from

a. actors with a diverse background.
b. long-experienced actors.
c. well-intentioned actors.
8. Daniel Radcliffe highlights the importance of

a. being able to remain on the spotlight.
b. being well trained as an actor.
c. not taking the acting job for granted.
EXTRACT 3: You will hear part of a radio programme on the topic of artificial intelligence.
9. As regards artificial intelligence, Chris, the listener,

a. feels overwhelmed about it advancing so fast.
b. wants to learn about the latest inventions.
c. wonders whether people will have a domestic robot.
10. After using the calculator developed by his colleagues, the radio presenter
a. did not find the result accurate.
b. is relieved as his job is safe.
c. seems a bit apprehensive about his future.
11. The female expert would like a robot to do

a. all kinds of fancy tasks.
b. mainly burdensome chores.
c. tricky jobs like tuning up her bike.
12. Nick, the male expert, thinks domestic robots with artificial intelligence
a. are just science fiction.
b. might become unpleasant.
c. would accomplish great things daily.
PART 2
You will hear a radio report about a town in Wales. Read through the notes below,
which are not literal, and complete them by filling in gaps 1 – 8 according to what you
hear. You will only need to use ONE word in each gap. Item 0 is an example. Do not
forget to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. (4 points: 0.5 each)
WELSH TOWN AGAINST TAX PRIVILEGES
0. In the UK, some companies are going ___offshore___ to avoid paying taxes.
1. Crickhowell is a tourist town thanks to its ____________ setting.
2. Starbucks and other companies declare their ____________ in other lower-taxed

countries.
3. It was when a chain store ____________ to settle in the town that many people took
action.
4. A coffee shop and other businesses have come up with a plan that ____________
multinationals’ tactics to avoid taxes.
5. The woman wants to force the Government to be stricter with big tax ____________ like
Facebook.
6. Samantha explains that small businesses are the ____________ of the country.
7. The town might be ____________ penalties from the HM Revenue and Customs office.
8. Due to budget cuts, the locals are now facing library ____________.
Adapted from © NPR

Apellidos:____________________________________________________
Nombre:_____________________________________________________
NIVEL C1
PRUEBA DE COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA
CALIFICACIÓN FINAL: ______

Apto
No Apto
LISTENING SKILL (10 POINTS)
PART 1: EXTRACTS (6 points)
A B C
0 X
10
11
12
PART 2: WELSH TOWN AGAINST TAX PRIVILIGES (4 points)
ANSWERS
0 OFFSHORE
8
KEY
C1
PART 1: EXTRACTS (6 points)
A B C
0 X
1 X
2 X
3 X
4 X
5 X
6 X
7 X
8 X
9 X
10 X
11 X
12 X
PART 2: WELSH TOWN AGAINST TAX PRIVILIGES (4 points)
ANSWERS
0 OFFSHORE
1 PICTURESQUE
2 HEADQUARTERS
3 PROPOSED
4 MIMICS
5 AVOIDERS
6 BACKBONE
7 RISKING
8 CLOSURES

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ESCUELAS OFICIALES DE IDIOMAS DE LA RIOJA

0. People as a whole tend to

2. When you are feeling unloved, you

3. Dr Demartini asserts that

5. In his opinion, a good script

6. Daniel Radcliffe is put off by scripts which are

7. He always tries to learn from

8. Daniel Radcliffe highlights the importance of

9. As regards artificial intelligence, Chris, the listener,

11. The female expert would like a robot to do

WELSH TOWN AGAINST TAX PRIVILEGES

1. Crickhowell is a tourist town thanks to its ____________ setting.

2. Starbucks and other companies declare their ____________ in other lower-taxed

multinationals’ tactics to avoid taxes.

Adapted from © NPR

CALIFICACIÓN FINAL: ______

LISTENING SKILL (10 POINTS)

PART 1: EXTRACTS (6 points)

PART 2: WELSH TOWN AGAINST TAX PRIVILIGES (4 points)

PART 1: EXTRACTS (6 points)

PART 2: WELSH TOWN AGAINST TAX PRIVILIGES (4 points)

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