Answer key 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 C 7 detail(s) 8 correction(s) 9 essence 10 observant 11 animals 12 dragons 13 visual literacy 14 self-belief 15 D 16 A 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 A 21 D 22 H 23 A 24 C 25 E 26 B 27 E 28 G 29 D 30 A ** Donate for us via Paypal: paypal.me/nhonnguyen22 Donate qua ví Momo: me.momo.vn/qr-page/P2P/nhonnguyen **
Sorry, but the answer for 6 seems to be strong It says "daily practice meant to lower heart rate . But the question for 6... "finding into playing an instrument..." and if you look thoroughly to the transcription there is noted " Learning the instrument makes you smarter" So the answer for 6 should be C
Doing one test every night until the actual exam really seems to work! I went from a 27 or 26 out of 30 to a, perfect 30/30! I will do every single test avalible on this CHANEL, BECAUSE I NEED AMAZING RESULTS!!!!
*PART 3* 20:33 Interviewer: Tonight we're talking to map maker Sally Gordon, a marine biologist Mark Tompkins about making maps of the ocean floor. Sally, how did get started on your career. Tell us about your first expedition. Woman: As a recent graduate, I was fortunate to receive a full paid internship aboard an exploration vessel to participate in sona mapping. I was delighted to be selected but I was extremely nervous about living at sea for three weeks. Fortunately everyone was really friendly and helpful to me as the new kid on board. On my very first mapping expedition we collected some data, which really changed the way that they thought about geology in that area and from then on I was completely hooked and inspired by the thought of repeating the success. Now a lot of my shipmates call me the mapping queen. Interviewer: Mark, how far have we progressed in terms of researching the ocean floor? Man: Here's a troubling fact. Most of us know more about planets than we do about the depths of the ocean and yet with volcanoes, deep valleys, mountain peaks and vast plains. The landscape of the ocean floor is as varied and magnificent as it is on the surface of some astronomical body. 95 percent of the ocean floor remains unexplored, which is nothing compared to how small a part of space we have reached, of course, but mapping the ocean floor is very technologically challenging and is progressing much more slowly than space exploration. Interview: Sally, I know you were wanting to make a point about public attitudes towards deep sea exploration. Woman: Yes, thanks! I do think it's challenging to get the public engaged about deep sea exploration. I think you can get people excited about some parts of marine science. People love to see footage of coral reefs for example. These are bright well-lit portions of the ocean but really just its skin, but the depths are so far removed from people physically so it's a case of out sight and out of mind I suppose, which is a shame and so unnecessary. Interviewer: Here's a question for both of you. Where does the funding for these projects come from? Man: The government funding has tended to dry up in recent years and a lot of corporations have really taken up some of the slack our project is financed by Allenson insurance. It's a very interesting model for ocean science because it's like instead of sponsoring a football team you're sponsoring a very important scientific mission that really can make a difference and people notice that. Woman: It's an interesting development. I think corporates are starting to see the opportunity here for getting massive brand exposure in an area that aren't too many competitors and I don't think a government-funded project could have worked at the speed that we've been working at. Man: There are a lot of mineral resources under the sea. Interviewer: Mark, aren't some nations particularly island nations rushing in to exploit this? Man: Some are. Though, of course, without knowing the shape of the ocean floor, we'll never realize the economic viability of these resources. Some islands nations have been trying to extend their territorial sea claims further. Under one interpretation of maritime law, I think who owns these resources is a huge issue and particularly who might be responsible for any damage done to the ocean if these resources are mined, who would be liable. Interviewer: With all the new technology our knowledge of the ocean is increasing. Where do you both see this leading? Woman: More awareness leads to more engagement and I hope more responsibility. People would be seeing landscapes everywhere as gorgeous as the himalayas or the grand canyon and they'd be seeing them for the first time because these are places that no human had ever seen before. We've already witnessed this with photos of galaxies coming back from the latest space probes. Man: I think the only reason we haven't seen these places is we haven't had the will to go find them. It'll make people think before they're careless about pollution or eating seafood unsustainably because they really know how beautiful the ocean is and that it's not just a big dumping ground. It's our planet. Not some distant galaxy. We're talking about here after all.
30/30 .... I am shocked ! I usually turn around 25/30, a few times 22 and sometimes 27 but never had I got 30/30 even though, I admit I had to listen a third time for questions 24, 28 and 30 but still I am kind of happy about myself ! 💪😃
*AUDIO SCRIPTS* *PART 1* *Extract 1* 1:47 Woman: Sue Lynn's work had obviously been displayed with the aim of bringing out the groundbreaking nature of her achievements. The thing was she began to look less like pioneer than a disciple of everyone around her. Surrounded as she was by the work of her fellow artists. To me her carvings recalled the aesthetics of other sculptors too. Although more as a passing tribute to them than deliberate copying and she'd created all those sculptures in the open air, surrounded by the wild landscape of the coast. So, I do wonder if something was lost by transposing them into the confines of a gallery. Man: Hmm, there was more of other sculptors work included that I'd anticipated given the exhibition was advertised as her work. I'd never really seen the work of all these artists exhibited side by side before, even though I've been an avid follower of their careers. Seeing what Sue's contemporaries were up to was enlightening for me and in fact the work I instinctively gravitated to was actually not hers but another artists which put her work in the shade a bit for me. His animals figures were captivating. Woman: Hmmm, interesting. *Extract 2* 4:46 Man: It's strange that more research is done into negative emotions than into laughter. Maybe researchers expect to learn more about people that way. Plus, some academics think laughter isn't a heavyweight enough topic for research. Woman: Yet, it's actually a rather fruitful area as laughter is essentially social. People laugh more in a group than on their own. Maybe that's why warm-up comedians appears before a live TV show is recorded. It's easier to make an audience laugh later on if they've already laughed together. Man: Research also shows the physical environment plays a part. People laugh more easily if they're crowded together in rows. Apparently, sitting around tables shifts people's attention away from the person on stage. It tells us a lot about interaction but there again in one experiment a joke that made one group laugh left another cold, although they were in the same room. Woman: The areas of the brain responsible for basic behavior like reflex actions and breathing also control laughing. Other brain functions are situated in different areas perhaps because laughter is a basic behavior. That's why once a laugh has been triggered it can't be stopped. *Extract 3* 7:45 Man: Hey Jan, how are the piano lessons going? Woman: Oh, early days yet really, just 10 months. I wonder sometimes how I've stuck at it this far to be honest. But it's never felt boring and I'd been warned even before starting that progress wouldn't happen overnight. I do find my early pieces quite simple now though and I'm taking the later harder stuff in my stride. Something which has spilled over into everyday life. Things that seemed insurmountable don't anymore there's a heavy memory load isn't there especially initially when you're consciously thinking of every note but I'm playing more naturally now which is a real breakthrough. Man: Great! You might find other things kicking in too. Well, according to the latest research that is daily practice is meant to lower heart rate and blood pressure making you more relaxed as well as encouraging innovation and lateral ways of thinking. The health claims don't seem to be borne out by my experience. I get pretty anxious when learning something new. I'm so aware of my errors. Studies also say learning an instrument makes you smarter applying the theory uses similar processing skills to maths I reckon. Though, judging from your expression I clearly haven't convinced you of the link.
Thanks for practice tests..It will be my first time to take the test and these materials have been reallu helpful..Got 28 on this one. My scores in other tests were lower. Not sure if this one is just easier or Im getting more used to the test as I practice
I wonder what´s your strategy for part 3&4. To me, the difficult relies on the scarce amount of time since you cannot read in detail the questions stress you out. How in the earth am I going to guess the anwser since I couln´t read it?
Hi, I wonder that about question 6, what is the difference between "encouraging innovation" and "foster creative thinking"? Because I found it quite similar but the answer is not about "foster creative thinking". Thank you so much for your help
The question 6 is asking which research findings..does the man question >>> notice which one the man question, not which one is the research findings. So C is the correct answer cause the man says "the health claims don't seem to be borne out by my experience".
@@VietFCE you are right. I also chosen B, taking back the clip and I realized how wrong I was. A good advice that we must listen from the begining to the end of sentence. Woe me!!
@@VietFCE yeah, I did. But which sentence or words would be the key to understand she was “excited at the prospect of making further discoveries”? Would it be “ I was completely hooked, and inspired by the thought of repeating the success”?
@@hitomiikegami1474 Yes, and including" we collected some data which really changed the way that they thought about geology in the area, and from then on.."
Thank you so much for the videos, you've helped me a lot to improve this part. I have downloaded the full exams of tests 1 to 4. Do you know where could I get the full exams of tests 5 to 8? Thanks :)
There are tips and advices that you can easily find by searching google. For me the key to improve listening is listen as much English as you can. If you find it difficult to start, you can begin with what you love or like to listen first . That'll keep you going.
The best way is by... improving the other four subjects, in my opinion listening is extremely hard, and it's intentional and fake, the only doable part is part 2. Advice: score more on other tests so you can afford to lose more in these listening papers, which isn't really testing your listening skills.
@@VietFCE well, the problem is I have one book with authentic examination papers 1, BUT I cannot find cds for this book (((( and I Thought May be I would find it here.
AUDIO SCRIPTS PART 1 Extract 1 1:47 Woman: Sue Lynn's work had obviously been displayed with the aim of bringing out the groundbreaking nature of her achievements. The thing was she began to look less like pioneer than a disciple of everyone around her. Surrounded as she was by the work of her fellow artists. To me her carvings recalled the aesthetics of other sculptors too. Although more as a passing tribute to them than deliberate copying and she'd created all those sculptures in the open air, surrounded by the wild landscape of the coast. So, I do wonder if something was lost by transposing them into the confines of a gallery. Man: Hmm, there was more of other sculptors work included that I'd anticipated given the exhibition was advertised as her work. I'd never really seen the work of all these artists exhibited side by side before, even though I've been an avid follower of their careers. Seeing what Sue's contemporaries were up to was enlightening for me and in fact the work I instinctively gravitated to was actually not hers but another artists which put her work in the shade a bit for me. His animals figures were captivating. Woman: Hmmm, interesting. Extract 2 4:46 Man: It's strange that more research is done into negative emotions than into laughter. Maybe researchers expect to learn more about people that way. Plus, some academics think laughter isn't a heavyweight enough topic for research. Woman: Yet, it's actually a rather fruitful area as laughter is essentially social. People laugh more in a group than on their own. Maybe that's why warm-up comedians appears before a live TV show is recorded. It's easier to make an audience laugh later on if they've already laughed together. Man: Research also shows the physical environment plays a part. People laugh more easily if they're crowded together in rows. Apparently, sitting around tables shifts people's attention away from the person on stage. It tells us a lot about interaction but there again in one experiment a joke that made one group laugh left another cold, although they were in the same room. Woman: The areas of the brain responsible for basic behavior like reflex actions and breathing also control laughing. Other brain functions are situated in different areas perhaps because laughter is a basic behavior. That's why once a laugh has been triggered it can't be stopped. Extract 3 7:45 Man: Hey Jan, how are the piano lessons going? Woman: Oh, early days yet really, just 10 months. I wonder sometimes how I've stuck at it this far to be honest. But it's never felt boring and I'd been warned even before starting that progress wouldn't happen overnight. I do find my early pieces quite simple now though and I'm taking the later harder stuff in my stride. Something which has spilled over into everyday life. Things that seemed insurmountable don't anymore there's a heavy memory load isn't there especially initially when you're consciously thinking of every note but I'm playing more naturally now which is a real breakthrough. Man: Great! You might find other things kicking in too. Well, according to the latest research that is daily practice is meant to lower heart rate and blood pressure making you more relaxed as well as encouraging innovation and lateral ways of thinking. The health claims don't seem to be borne out by my experience. I get pretty anxious when learning something new. I'm so aware of my errors. Studies also say learning an instrument makes you smarter applying the theory uses similar processing skills to maths I reckon. Though, judging from your expression I clearly haven't convinced you of the link.
![ร้อยพ่อพันแม่ - WanMai [Official MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XY2pNYASEbg/mqdefault.jpg)
Answer key
1 C 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 C
7 detail(s)
8 correction(s)
9 essence
10 observant
11 animals
12 dragons
13 visual literacy
14 self-belief
15 D 16 A 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 A
21 D 22 H 23 A 24 C 25 E
26 B 27 E 28 G 29 D 30 A
**
Donate for us via Paypal: paypal.me/nhonnguyen22
Donate qua ví Momo: me.momo.vn/qr-page/P2P/nhonnguyen
**
See the transcription for CAE Listening Test 5 here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ioEYi8OuCTK4jWNbYTUQgwXc--YHlH2K/view
Stw
@@angelalalli2852 what do you mean?
Sorry, but the answer for 6 seems to be strong
It says "daily practice meant to lower heart rate . But the question for 6... "finding into playing an instrument..."
and if you look thoroughly to the transcription there is noted " Learning the instrument makes you smarter" So the answer for 6 should be C
I mean WRONG
Doing one test every night until the actual exam really seems to work! I went from a 27 or 26 out of 30 to a, perfect 30/30! I will do every single test avalible on this CHANEL, BECAUSE I NEED AMAZING RESULTS!!!!
*PART 3* 20:33
Interviewer: Tonight we're talking to map maker Sally Gordon, a marine biologist Mark Tompkins about making maps of the ocean floor. Sally, how did get started on your career. Tell us about your first expedition.
Woman: As a recent graduate, I was fortunate to receive a full paid internship aboard an exploration vessel to participate in sona mapping. I was delighted to be selected but I was extremely nervous about living at sea for three weeks. Fortunately everyone was really friendly and helpful to me as the new kid on board. On my very first mapping expedition we collected some data, which really changed the way that they thought about geology in that area and from then on I was completely hooked and inspired by the thought of repeating the success. Now a lot of my shipmates call me the mapping queen.
Interviewer: Mark, how far have we progressed in terms of researching the ocean floor?
Man: Here's a troubling fact. Most of us know more about planets than we do about the depths of the ocean and yet with volcanoes, deep valleys, mountain peaks and vast plains. The landscape of the ocean floor is as varied and magnificent as it is on the surface of some astronomical body. 95 percent of the ocean floor remains unexplored, which is nothing compared to how small a part of space we have reached, of course, but mapping the ocean floor is very technologically challenging and is progressing much more slowly than space exploration.
Interview: Sally, I know you were wanting to make a point about public attitudes towards deep sea exploration.
Woman: Yes, thanks! I do think it's challenging to get the public engaged about deep sea exploration. I think you can get people excited about some parts of marine science. People love to see footage of coral reefs for example. These are bright well-lit portions of the ocean but really just its skin, but the depths are so far removed from people physically so it's a case of out sight and out of mind I suppose, which is a shame and so unnecessary.
Interviewer: Here's a question for both of you. Where does the funding for these projects come from?
Man: The government funding has tended to dry up in recent years and a lot of corporations have really taken up some of the slack our project is financed by Allenson insurance. It's a very interesting model for ocean science because it's like instead of sponsoring a football team you're sponsoring a very important scientific mission that really can make a difference and people notice that.
Woman: It's an interesting development. I think corporates are starting to see the opportunity here for getting massive brand exposure in an area that aren't too many competitors and I don't think a government-funded project could have worked at the speed that we've been working at.
Man: There are a lot of mineral resources under the sea.
Interviewer: Mark, aren't some nations particularly island nations rushing in to exploit this?
Man: Some are. Though, of course, without knowing the shape of the ocean floor, we'll never realize the economic viability of these resources. Some islands nations have been trying to extend their territorial sea claims further. Under one interpretation of maritime law, I think who owns these resources is a huge issue and particularly who might be responsible for any damage done to the ocean if these resources are mined, who would be liable.
Interviewer: With all the new technology our knowledge of the ocean is increasing. Where do you both see this leading?
Woman: More awareness leads to more engagement and I hope more responsibility. People would be seeing landscapes everywhere as gorgeous as the himalayas or the grand canyon and they'd be seeing them for the first time because these are places that no human had ever seen before. We've already witnessed this with photos of galaxies coming back from the latest space probes.
Man: I think the only reason we haven't seen these places is we haven't had the will to go find them. It'll make people think before they're careless about pollution or eating seafood unsustainably because they really know how beautiful the ocean is and that it's not just a big dumping ground. It's our planet. Not some distant galaxy. We're talking about here after all.
30/30 .... I am shocked ! I usually turn around 25/30, a few times 22 and sometimes 27 but never had I got 30/30 even though, I admit I had to listen a third time for questions 24, 28 and 30 but still I am kind of happy about myself ! 💪😃
These tests are wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing with us and helping all the community to further develop our English skills
I'm glad to be of help.
Thank very much for these listening tests!! This part of the C1 Advanced is the most difficult for me for passing the C1 Advanced Cambridge Exam
I'm glad to be of help. Keep practicing and achieve your goal.
*AUDIO SCRIPTS*
*PART 1*
*Extract 1* 1:47
Woman: Sue Lynn's work had obviously been displayed with the aim of bringing out the groundbreaking nature of her achievements. The thing was she began to look less like pioneer than a disciple of everyone around her. Surrounded as she was by the work of her fellow artists. To me her carvings recalled the aesthetics of other sculptors too. Although more as a passing tribute to them than deliberate copying and she'd created all those sculptures in the open air, surrounded by the wild landscape of the coast. So, I do wonder if something was lost by transposing them into the confines of a gallery.
Man: Hmm, there was more of other sculptors work included that I'd anticipated given the exhibition was advertised as her work. I'd never really seen the work of all these artists exhibited side by side before, even though I've been an avid follower of their careers. Seeing what Sue's contemporaries were up to was enlightening for me and in fact the work I instinctively gravitated to was actually not hers but another artists which put her work in the shade a bit for me. His animals figures were captivating.
Woman: Hmmm, interesting.
*Extract 2* 4:46
Man: It's strange that more research is done into negative emotions than into laughter. Maybe researchers expect to learn more about people that way. Plus, some academics think laughter isn't a heavyweight enough topic for research.
Woman: Yet, it's actually a rather fruitful area as laughter is essentially social. People laugh more in a group than on their own. Maybe that's why warm-up comedians appears before a live TV show is recorded. It's easier to make an audience laugh later on if they've already laughed together.
Man: Research also shows the physical environment plays a part. People laugh more easily if they're crowded together in rows. Apparently, sitting around tables shifts people's attention away from the person on stage. It tells us a lot about interaction but there again in one experiment a joke that made one group laugh left another cold, although they were in the same room.
Woman: The areas of the brain responsible for basic behavior like reflex actions and breathing also control laughing. Other brain functions are situated in different areas perhaps because laughter is a basic behavior. That's why once a laugh has been triggered it can't be stopped.
*Extract 3* 7:45
Man: Hey Jan, how are the piano lessons going?
Woman: Oh, early days yet really, just 10 months. I wonder sometimes how I've stuck at it this far to be honest. But it's never felt boring and I'd been warned even before starting that progress wouldn't happen overnight. I do find my early pieces quite simple now though and I'm taking the later harder stuff in my stride. Something which has spilled over into everyday life. Things that seemed insurmountable don't anymore there's a heavy memory load isn't there especially initially when you're consciously thinking of every note but I'm playing more naturally now which is a real breakthrough.
Man: Great! You might find other things kicking in too. Well, according to the latest research that is daily practice is meant to lower heart rate and blood pressure making you more relaxed as well as encouraging innovation and lateral ways of thinking. The health claims don't seem to be borne out by my experience. I get pretty anxious when learning something new. I'm so aware of my errors. Studies also say learning an instrument makes you smarter applying the theory uses similar processing skills to maths I reckon. Though, judging from your expression I clearly haven't convinced you of the link.
This test was a tough one. I usually get 25/30 or even more, however today I barely got 24.
24/30 is still a great score. Keep it up.
*PART 01*
Extract 01 1:47
Extract 02 4:46
Extract 03 7:45
*PART 02* 11:47
*PART 03* 20:33
*PART 04*
Speaker 01 31:07
Speaker 02 31:56
Speaker 03 32:40
Speaker 04 33:28
Speaker 05 34:15
I got 30/30. It is so unbelievable!!!
Wow, excellent score! Keep it up.
25/30😮 It’s out of the blue. Surpass my expectations honestly❤
Thanks for practice tests..It will be my first time to take the test and these materials have been reallu helpful..Got 28 on this one. My scores in other tests were lower. Not sure if this one is just easier or Im getting more used to the test as I practice
Thank you so much for these tests, they’re incredible! I got 28/30
20/30, this one is quite tough
Still 20/30 is a good score. Keep going.
Answer Key: drive.google.com/file/d/1UNOHVL1_0Z3NjX_qxQDdCBqD5FomICcE/view
How many did you get right?
These tests have been helping me a lot!! Thank you so much!:)
I'm glad to be of help. Keep practicing.
I wonder what´s your strategy for part 3&4. To me, the difficult relies on the scarce amount of time since you cannot read in detail the questions stress you out. How in the earth am I going to guess the anwser since I couln´t read it?
25/30, still dissatisfied
wow, that's excellent score, keep it up!
It's not a very good score either. It's more than acceptable but less than great.
Thanks for sharing!! It's very useful for me
You're welcome
Hi, I wonder that about question 6, what is the difference between "encouraging innovation" and "foster creative thinking"? Because I found it quite similar but the answer is not about "foster creative thinking". Thank you so much for your help
The question 6 is asking which research findings..does the man question >>> notice which one the man question, not which one is the research findings. So C is the correct answer cause the man says "the health claims don't seem to be borne out by my experience".
@@VietFCE you are right. I also chosen B, taking back the clip and I realized how wrong I was. A good advice that we must listen from the begining to the end of sentence. Woe me!!
The question is about his own experience not about the research result.
Can it be useful for improving IELTS listening skills?
22/30
Great! keep it up.
16/30
Almost there. Keep going.
Thank you so much for your work
You're welcome
Hi, I always thank you for providing listening tests😆 One n half years has passed since you uploaded this video but could you tell me why No.15 is D??
Have you checked the transcript yet?
@@VietFCE yeah, I did. But which sentence or words would be the key to understand she was “excited at the prospect of making further discoveries”?
Would it be “ I was completely hooked, and inspired by the thought of repeating the success”?
@@hitomiikegami1474 Yes, and including" we collected some data which really changed the way that they thought about geology in the area, and from then on.."
@@VietFCE Thank you very much!!!!
@@hitomiikegami1474 You're welcome
Thank you for your help!
You're welcome
@VietFCE, what's the book these tests are taken from?
Thank you so much for the videos, you've helped me a lot to improve this part. I have downloaded the full exams of tests 1 to 4. Do you know where could I get the full exams of tests 5 to 8? Thanks :)
You can check my channel, there're now 36 tests: th-cam.com/video/5RCas9IH0ao/w-d-xo.html
3/6 🥶
7/8
4/6
7/10
21/30
ôn C1 XONG QUA GIẢI IELTS ^^.
Fightinggg!
Could you give me some advice for practicing for the listening test, I find it difficult, thank you.
There are tips and advices that you can easily find by searching google. For me the key to improve listening is listen as much English as you can. If you find it difficult to start, you can begin with what you love or like to listen first . That'll keep you going.
The best way is by... improving the other four subjects, in my opinion listening is extremely hard, and it's intentional and fake, the only doable part is part 2. Advice: score more on other tests so you can afford to lose more in these listening papers, which isn't really testing your listening skills.
This test is so tough, I have only 17 correct answers:( Is that too bad?
Not too bad. Keep going.
Hello, these are really helpful. Where could I get the pdfs of the tests?
Unfortunately, the pdfs aren't available.
23/30
That's a good score. Keep it up.
Could you tell me what book it is taken from?
Sorry, that's something I can't tell
@@VietFCE why??? The first 4 tests are taken from advanced practice tests Mark Harrison....but as for the others....
@@ШутьЮлия I have my reason. Why do you want to know which book?
@@VietFCE well, the problem is I have one book with authentic examination papers 1, BUT I cannot find cds for this book (((( and I Thought May be I would find it here.
@@VietFCE my CAE exam is coming in one month ...
Why can't I see the answers please?
nobody:
tôi: ôn cae để thi ielts
Damn i kinda failed with this one
Keep practicing.
24/30 so tricky =(
24/30 is a good score. Keep it up.
omg, why is CAE Listening test so tricky?
Keep practicing!
where is the tapescripts
The scripts (if available) are below my pinned comment (check my reply comment of the answer key comment).
Could you give the answers of part 2 please?
The answer for all parts are at my pinned comment. Could you check again?
AUDIO SCRIPTS
PART 1
Extract 1 1:47
Woman: Sue Lynn's work had obviously been displayed with the aim of bringing out the groundbreaking nature of her achievements. The thing was she began to look less like pioneer than a disciple of everyone around her. Surrounded as she was by the work of her fellow artists. To me her carvings recalled the aesthetics of other sculptors too. Although more as a passing tribute to them than deliberate copying and she'd created all those sculptures in the open air, surrounded by the wild landscape of the coast. So, I do wonder if something was lost by transposing them into the confines of a gallery.
Man: Hmm, there was more of other sculptors work included that I'd anticipated given the exhibition was advertised as her work. I'd never really seen the work of all these artists exhibited side by side before, even though I've been an avid follower of their careers. Seeing what Sue's contemporaries were up to was enlightening for me and in fact the work I instinctively gravitated to was actually not hers but another artists which put her work in the shade a bit for me. His animals figures were captivating.
Woman: Hmmm, interesting.
Extract 2 4:46
Man: It's strange that more research is done into negative emotions than into laughter. Maybe researchers expect to learn more about people that way. Plus, some academics think laughter isn't a heavyweight enough topic for research.
Woman: Yet, it's actually a rather fruitful area as laughter is essentially social. People laugh more in a group than on their own. Maybe that's why warm-up comedians appears before a live TV show is recorded. It's easier to make an audience laugh later on if they've already laughed together.
Man: Research also shows the physical environment plays a part. People laugh more easily if they're crowded together in rows. Apparently, sitting around tables shifts people's attention away from the person on stage. It tells us a lot about interaction but there again in one experiment a joke that made one group laugh left another cold, although they were in the same room.
Woman: The areas of the brain responsible for basic behavior like reflex actions and breathing also control laughing. Other brain functions are situated in different areas perhaps because laughter is a basic behavior. That's why once a laugh has been triggered it can't be stopped.
Extract 3 7:45
Man: Hey Jan, how are the piano lessons going?
Woman: Oh, early days yet really, just 10 months. I wonder sometimes how I've stuck at it this far to be honest. But it's never felt boring and I'd been warned even before starting that progress wouldn't happen overnight. I do find my early pieces quite simple now though and I'm taking the later harder stuff in my stride. Something which has spilled over into everyday life. Things that seemed insurmountable don't anymore there's a heavy memory load isn't there especially initially when you're consciously thinking of every note but I'm playing more naturally now which is a real breakthrough.
Man: Great! You might find other things kicking in too. Well, according to the latest research that is daily practice is meant to lower heart rate and blood pressure making you more relaxed as well as encouraging innovation and lateral ways of thinking. The health claims don't seem to be borne out by my experience. I get pretty anxious when learning something new. I'm so aware of my errors. Studies also say learning an instrument makes you smarter applying the theory uses similar processing skills to maths I reckon. Though, judging from your expression I clearly haven't convinced you of the link.
21/30
22/30
Good score. Keep going.
I can't see the answers