Listening Test 4 (Part 2)

Part 2: Questions 9 to 15

You will hear an interview with a professional athlete called Ann Brown. For questions 9 – 15, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

Multiple Choice

9.     What does Ann say about her performance in the world championships?

• She was disappointed not to win.

• She wishes she’s been more prepared.

• She did better than she’d been expecting to.

Multiple Choice

10.     How does Ann feel about the place where she trains?

• She finds it quite boring.

• She enjoys looking at the scenery.

• She pays little attention to where she is.

Multiple Choice

11.     What does Ann think of the idea of taking a ‘day off’ from training?

• She thinks all athletes need one sometimes.

•   She would like to have more of them.

• She doesn’t find them necessary.

Multiple Choice

12.     What is Ann’s attitude towards the other competitors in races?

• She avoids close social contact with them.

• She’s made a few good friends amongst them.

• She finds it easy to talk to them when she has to.

Multiple Choice

13.     In her free time, Ann enjoys

• kite flying.

• skiing

•   reading.

Multiple Choice

14.     How does Ann feel about being recognised in public?

• She’s relaxed about it.

• She finds the attention exciting.

• She dislikes signing autographs.

Multiple Choice

15.     When thinking about the future, Ann

• plans around five years in advance.

• admits to worrying about getting injured.

• remains focused on winning important races.