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Listening Part 4 - B2 - Grammar Focus: Present Tenses



You will hear an interview with a man called Martin Holloway who is a sound engineer. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).


1 The mistake people make about sound engineers is to think that

  • A they spend most of their time working indoors.

  • B their job is the same as that of a disc jockey.

  • C they are responsible for the quality of the music.


2 What does Martin say helped him to begin earning money?

  • A the course he did

  • B some of the bands he played in

  • C some people he met


3 Martin first gets involved in a project

  • A as soon as the band is booked.

  • B when he visits the venue.

  • C while the band is rehearsing.

4 What does Martin often find during a show?

  • A There are problems with the equipment.

  • B Very little goes wrong for him.

  • C The performers don’t communicate with him.

5 What change in equipment has Martin appreciated the most over the years?

  • A It is more portable.

  • B The sound quality is better.

  • C It is less expensive.

6 According to Martin, what is the most important quality in a sound engineer?

  • A some musical ability

  • B good communication skills

  • C practical technical knowledge


7 What does Martin find most difficult about his job?

  • A working in difficult environments

  • B being away for periods of time

  • C waiting for things to happen

 

Exam Tips!

  • The question helps you find your place in the recording. If you miss an answer, listen for the next one and go back later.

  • Use whatever time you have to read the questions, underline keywords, and PREDICT possible answers.

  • Guessing the answer before you listen is really helpful - just bear in mind that the answer you chose might be a distractor.

 

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