Creating Opportunity Worldwide

Listening
Part 1:
Listen to the conversations. Are the statements true or false?
1. Many of these festivals are actually races or competitions.

True

2. The Burning of the Clavie brings good luck for the new year.

True

3. In the Up Helly Aa festival, they burn a wooden man.

4. On Shrove Tuesday in Scarborough people dance with ropes.

False
True

False

5. During a pancake race, you have to eat as many pancakes as possible.

6. Cheese rolling involves running away from a big, round cheese.

false

7. Snail racing started in the UK.

True

8. The competition to pull the ugliest face is an old tradition.

True

9. The Burning of the Clocks festival marks the summer solstice.

False

10. The Burning of the Clocks festival ends with people throwing water.

False

False

Part 2:
Listen to the recording. Choose one answer for each question.
11. How did the Maasai people feel about lions in the past?
a. They strongly disliked them.
b. They were not sure how they felt.
c. They loved them.
12. What is the aim of the Lion Guardians scheme?
a. To move the lions to a different, safer area.
b. To protect the lions and allow experts to do research.
c. To train local people to protect the lions.
13. Why do the Lion Guardians tell local farmers where lions are?
a. So they can kill the lions.
b. So they can take their cows to a different area.
c. So they can protect their families.
14. How do other local people feel about the Lion Guardians?
a. They respect them.
b. They dont understand them.
c. They are annoyed by them.

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15. Why did Olubi Lairumbe change his mind about killing lions?
a. He saw how dangerous hunting lions could be.
b. He killed a pregnant lion and felt very bad about it.
c. He learnt more about lions and he realised he was wrong.
16. How does Mingati Makarot know where the lions are?
a. He uses special tracking equipment.
b. He uses his knowledge of the area and hunting skills.
c. He uses information provided by his team.
17. How do Massai warriors get a lion name, traditionally?
a. By killing a lion.
b. By having the characteristics of a lion.
c. By doing something brave.
18. How was the naming tradition changed?
a. Young men have to kill more lions to get a name.
b. Young men can use their fathers name.
c. Young men are given names without killing lions.
19. What do the Lion Guardians do to help people see lions as part of the community?
a. Give people photos of the lions.
b. Tell people stories about the lions.
c. Give the lions Maasai names.
20. What is the key factor in the schemes success?
a. The Maasai have changed their culture but kept their identity.
b. The Maasai can influence people from neighbouring areas.
c. The Maasai have always wanted to protect lions.
Part 3:
Listen to the recordings. Choose the best answer for each question.
Recording A
You hear part of a radio discussion about a pop star who does work for an international
charity.
21. Why does the man mention the pop stars business interests?
a. To show how he can afford to devote himself to charity work.
b. To stress that his credibility is not only due to his celebrity status.
c. To underline how short-lived stardom in the music business can be.
22. According to the woman, why do politicians have time for the pop star?
a. They respect him for his musical achievements.
b. They recognise his expertise in certain fields.
c. They hope to increase their own popularity.

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in England as a charity.

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Recording B
You overhear two friends talking about a formula-one motor-racing driver called Ed
Rendleson.
23. What do the two friends agree about?
a. The drivers personal qualities.
b. The drivers ability to work as part of a team.
c. The drivers prospects of winning a championship.
24. The man feels that Ed Rendleson
a. may not have the full support of colleagues in his company.
b. may not have a strong enough personality to achieve success.
c. may lack the driving skills and experience of his competitors.
Recording C
25. What does Ian McLeash say about the lifestyle of top chefs?
a. People can end up eating and drinking too much.
b. It often means losing touch with outside interests.
c. The fascination of the job wears off in the long term.

The British Council, 2014

The United Kingdoms international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered
in England as a charity.