FCE Listening Test 3

You will hear a radio interview with Lily Jenkins, whose favourite sport is windsurfing. For questions 1 - 7, choose the best answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE. Find tomorrow the solutions.

1   How did Lily feel when she first tried windsurfing?

     A   worried that her feet would slip off the board.

     B   glad that she had watched a training film first.

     C   impatient to start moving quickly over the water.

2   According to Lily, how long does it usually take to learn to windsurf?

     A   It depends on the equipment you use.

     B   It takes less time than you expect.

     C   It varies from person to person.

3   Lily believes she quickly learnt the basics of windsurfing because

     A   she had lessons at a windsurfing school.

     B   her friend was an excellent teacher.

     C   she was already an experienced surfer.

4   What safety advice does Lily give beginners?

     A   Try to make sure your sail never falls into the water.

     B   Tell someone on land how you can be identified at sea.

     C   Practise windsurfing on lakes rather than at sea.

5   Lily now thinks that as a complete beginner she should have

     A   used a bigger sail.

     B   rented a board and sail.

     C   bought a smaller board.

6   Nowadays, what does Lily most enjoy about windsurfing?

     A   learning new techniques.

     B   developing her muscles.

     C   forgetting everyday worries.

7   Lily thinks that eventually she will

     A   become a windsurfing instructor.

     B   take part in windsurfing competitions.

     C   have to give up windsurfing.     

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