Answer for exercise 2
The solution for exercise 2 in chapter 01 - Listening and vocabulary of Cutting Edge Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book by Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Jonathan Bygrave
Question
- Work in pairs. You are going to listen to three conversations. Listen to Maz confiding in Anna, and answer the questions.
- Listen to Joe talking about one of the women from the previous conversation, and answer the questions.
- Listen to Joe talking to someone else, and answer the questions.
Answer
a)
- Maz's boyfriend
- She doesn't think she and Ben want the same things in life and wonders whether there's much point in staying with him.
- Ben comes across as easy-going and pleasant, but unadventurous, preferring the quiet life. Maz has got plans and ambitions and wants to widen her horizons.
- She promises not to tell anyone about their conversation.
b)
- Anna, Maz's friend
- Anna's conversation with Maz
- Joe is surprised and they both feel sorry for Ben.
- He promises not to say a word to Ben.
c)
- Ben, Maz's boyfriend
- Ben is planning to take Maz on a surprise holiday to Greece after her exams in the summer.
- Joe tries to get Ben to mention the holiday to Maz before he books it, as he knows Maz is considering leaving Ben.
- Ben doesn't really listen to Joe's suggestions, as he is convinced he knows Maz very well and she will love the surprise holiday.