How does she feel before each trip to Antarctica? - B2 English Listening Test

1 How does Susan feel before each trip to Antarctica?

A anxious because she’ll miss people she cares about

B concerned about dealing with what lies ahead

C relieved to be leaving problems behind

2 Susan says that what’s most stressful for her at the moment is

A not being able to predict everything you may need.

B not having enough time to prepare properly.

C not knowing exactly where she’s going.

3 What does Susan admire about her colleagues?

A their scientific skills

B their lack of selfishness

C their success as researchers

4 Susan says the entertainment that’s organised at the research station

A serves a useful purpose.

B allows people to show off their talents.

C disturbs people’s regular schedules.

5 On the research station, Susan sometimes has difficulty

A getting enough time alone.

B eating the same food all the time.

C having a comfortable night’s sleep.

6 What does Susan say she loves about her work?

A the chance to observe such fascinating wildlife

B being able to live so far from populated areas

C the fact that such a unique place is so familiar to her

7 Susan advises students hoping to work in Antarctica to

A make sure they have skills that are not purely academic.

B develop a high level of competence in their particular subject.

C think careful about whether they’re well-suited to the lifestyle.

How does she feel before each trip to Antarctica? – B2 English Listening Test