Practice tests B2 Level EXTENDED listening about rock climbing with ANSWER

 

You will hear an interview with a boy called Jamie Davidson, who has just tried rock climbing for the first time. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer (A, B orC). 

1 Jamie says that the climbing centre he went to 

A specialised in courses for beginners. 

B was situated near the coast. 

C offered other sports as well. 

2 How did Jamie feel when he had got his climbing equipment? 

A confused by all the things he was given 

B determined to make sure he dealt with everything correctly 

C confident once he was wearing it all 

3 Jamie was doubtful at first that 

A he would know how to check the ropes as the guide had taught him. 

B the guide had enough experience to take them climbing. 

C he would enjoy the climb as much as his guide expected. 

4 When they started to climb, Jamie began to 

A feel envious of his guide's climbing skills. 

B ask himself whether he was up to the trip. 

C worry about possible bad weather. 

5 When Jamie was told to let go of the rock, he 

A felt relieved to see other climbers doing the same thing. 

B remembered his training about using ropes safely. 

C found it hard not to panic. 

6 Jamie says that the view from the top of the rocks 

A wasn't quite what he had expected. 

B seemed hard to appreciate after the difficult climb. 

C reminded him of another view he'd seen. 

7 At the top of the rock, Jamie regretted 

A being unable to take any pictures. 

B leaving his lunch behind. 

C wearing clothes that were too warm.