Questions 16–20 16 C it’s often really popular . . . to beat the rush =
might be crowded
Distraction B, it’s just a short walk from Central
Station, so transport is actually quite simple.
17 A The location has changed from King’s Square to
the waterfront.
Distraction B, the speaker refers to the buskers
coming from ‘across the city’. In this context this
means they come from all parts of the city, and does
not refer to travelling across the city. C, there’s more
space on the waterfront, so crowding is unlikely to
be an issue.
18 B The speaker warns that the roads around the
college can be congested at that time on a Friday.
Distraction C, the roads may be congested, but not
the event itself. C, the speaker says the hall is huge
so everyone will get a seat.
19 B It’s hard to park in that part of the central city and
the train service is suspended, therefore transport is
a problem.
Distraction The venue, the old post office, is
mentioned several times, but there is no reference
to the location having changed.
20 C The speaker says there’ll be a huge turnout and
to get your ticket without delay so as to avoid
disappointment, i.e. all the tickets might sell out.
Distraction A, the venue is the same as last year, the
Ridgway Theatre.
LiSTEning PART 3 Training Review 1 Two main speakers, but they may be introduced by a
third speaker.
2 An aspect of academic life, such as a presentation, a
project, research, etc.
3 There are usually two tasks.
4 Identifying key facts and ideas and how they relate to
each other. Also identifying a speaker’s attitudes and
opinions, and recognising agreement/disagreement.
