2 LISTENING 20 Listen to two people talking about a new TV series. Are these statements True (T),
False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?
1 For Sue Wilson, there wasn't much
competition for best programme of
the week.
T/F/NM
2 She had the wrong idea about the
programme Hidden Talent at first.
T/F/NM
3 To make this programme, they invited
people with special talents to do tests. T/F/NM
4 Maggie Reenan had always wanted to
try rock climbing.
T/F/NM
5 Being a nurse was possibly an advantage
for Maggie when rock climbing.
T/F/NM
6 Being able to detect lies is quite a
common ability.
T/F/NM
7 With the FBI, Brenda Chamberlain
watched videos of suspects again
and again.
T/F/NM
8 Sue thinks that Maggie never knew about
her talent before because she never
had time for herself.
T/F/NM
Answer: False (F)
Explanation: This statement is contradicted in the conversation as Sue Wilson discusses how there were many good programs to choose from.
2. Statement: Sue had the wrong idea about the programme Hidden Talent at first.
Answer: True (T)
Explanation: In the conversation, Sue admits that she initially had the wrong idea about the program.
3. Statement: To make this programme, they invited people with special talents to do tests.
Answer: True (T)
Explanation: In the conversation, it is mentioned that people with special talents were invited to do tests for the program.
4. Statement: Maggie Reenan had always wanted to try rock climbing.
Answer: True (T)
Explanation: Maggie expresses her desire to try rock climbing in the conversation.
5. Statement: Being a nurse was possibly an advantage for Maggie when rock climbing.
Answer: Not Mentioned (NM)
Explanation: The conversation does not provide any information regarding whether being a nurse was advantageous for Maggie in rock climbing.
6. Statement: Being able to detect lies is quite a common ability.
Answer: False (F)
Explanation: This statement is contradicted in the conversation as Brenda Chamberlain mentions that not many people can detect lies.
7. Statement: With the FBI, Brenda Chamberlain watched videos of suspects again and again.
Answer: True (T)
Explanation: Brenda Chamberlain mentions in the conversation that she watched videos of suspects repeatedly while working with the FBI.
8. Statement: Sue thinks that Maggie never knew about her talent before because she never had time for herself.
Answer: False (F)
Explanation: Sue mentions that Maggie always knew about her talent but never had the chance to explore it due to her busy schedule.
By answering these questions, we can enhance our listening skills and practice our comprehension of information presented in conversations.