Intermediate 3 Listening Test

LISTENING

A  Listen to a man talking about being an expert at something. Decide if statements 1–5 are true or
false.
1 Scientists have always believed that anyone can become an expert with enough practice.
TRUE / FALSE
2 The research carried out at an American university disagrees with Malcom Gladwell’s book.
TRUE / FALSE
3 Scientists at the American university checked the results of earlier research.
TRUE / FALSE
4 The American university research showed similar results for all subject areas.
TRUE / FALSE
5 Scientists all agree that a person can become an expert at any age.
TRUE / FALSE

1 point for each correct answer 5

B  Listen again. Match the numbers 6–10 with the topics a–f. There is one letter that you don’t need.

6 100 _____
7 10,000 _____
8 eighty-eight _____
9 20% _____
10 1% _____

a the possible difference in someone’s performance for music and sport

b how many scientists carried out research at the American university
c how many hours Gladwell said we must practise to become an expert
d the possible difference in someone’s performance for professional skills
e how many years ago John Watson was studying practice and success
f the number of pieces of research studied at the American university

1 point for each correct answer 5

Listening total 10