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01 - Listening and vocabulary·Cutting Edge Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book

Question

  1. Work in pairs. You are going to listen to three conversations. Listen to Maz confiding in Anna, and answer the questions.
  2. Listen to Joe talking about one of the women from the previous conversation, and answer the questions.
  3. Listen to Joe talking to someone else, and answer the questions.

Answer

a)

  1. Maz's boyfriend
  2. She doesn't think she and Ben want the same things in life and wonders whether there's much point in staying with him.
  3. 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.
  4. She promises not to tell anyone about their conversation.

b)

  1. Anna, Maz's friend
  2. Anna's conversation with Maz
  3. Joe is surprised and they both feel sorry for Ben.
  4. He promises not to say a word to Ben.

c)

  1. Ben, Maz's boyfriend
  2. Ben is planning to take Maz on a surprise holiday to Greece after her exams in the summer.
  3. Joe tries to get Ben to mention the holiday to Maz before he books it, as he knows Maz is considering leaving Ben.
  4. 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.
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