CLEAN : Witnesses describe moment of Manchester attack

The transcript recounts a harrowing experience at a concert where the speaker and others feared for their lives due to an unexpected event. Initially, they thought it might be a prank, but it turned out to be more serious, causing panic and chaos. The speaker reflects on the concert, expressing sadness that the memory is now tainted by the incident. The aftermath was distressing, with scenes of injured individuals and blood, leaving a lasting impact on the speaker.

What did the narrator initially think the loud noise might be?

• A prank or joke

• A technical malfunction

• A part of the concert

• A natural disaster

What was the initial reaction of the crowd after the loud noise?

• They laughed

• They ignored it

• They began to scream and run

• They started clapping

How did the narrator feel about the concert after the incident?

• They were excited

• They were happy

• They were sad

• They were indifferent

What did the narrator have on their phone related to the concert?

• A countdown

• A playlist

• A map of the venue

• A video recording

What did the narrator notice when leaving the concert venue?

• Teenagers covered in blood

• A fire breaking out

• People celebrating

• Security personnel guiding people