C1 listening

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3,4

C1 Listening

We usually underestimate introverts when we think of great leaders.

1. true
2. false

Introverts only become leaders because something external makes them feel they should.

1. true
2. false

Thinking of good ideas is easier when you're not interacting with other people.

1. true
2. false

Creative subjects at school are best taught using group projects.

1. true
2. false

Introverts need to be more like extroverts if they want to get good grades.

1. true
2. false

Open plan offices are designed for extroverts.

1. true
2. false

We should encourage all children to work alone sometimes.

1. true
2. false

We should encourage extroverts to work like introverts and vice versa.

1. true
2. false

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Explain in 60 words.

What do you think of C1 listening?

too easy

easy

normal

difficult

too difficult

Fragment two

Choose the correct option according to the first extract.

1. All anxiety orders are called simple phobias.
2. Most people have a phobia of some type of animal.
3. Exaggerated or irrational fears are phobias.

Choose the correct option according to the first extract.

1. Friendships can suffer as a result of phobias.
2. Most of us will feel dizzy and sweat when we see a tarantula.
3. Phobia sufferers are difficult to live with.

Choose the correct option according to the first extract.

1. Children inherit their phobias from their parents.
2. Scary encounters we have as children can cause phobias.
3. Most people who have a fear of dogs also suffer from aquaphobia.

Choose the correct option according to the second extract.

1. Everyone screams when they feel scared on a roller coaster.
2. Many of us like feeling frightened during a horror film.
3. We prefer watching horror films as teenagers.

Choose the correct option according to the second extract.

1. We can’t control the reaction in our body when we’re in danger.
2. The more dangerous the situation, the more likely we are to use critical thought.
3. When faced with danger our body produces either high levels of energy or pain-blocking chemic.

Choose the correct option according to the second extract.

1. Our bodies can’t distinguish between real and false danger.
2. Our bodies can distinguish between real and false danger.
3. It depends on the person whether the body can distinguish between real and false danger.

1. Abi has been diagnosed with coulrophobia by her doctor.
2. Abi prefers clowns that smile.
3. Abi feels just as scared now as she did as a child.

Choose the correct option according to the third extract.

1. Liz suffers physical symptoms because of her fear.
2. Liz always loses consciousness when she sees a needle.
3. Liz first remembers her fear while watching a horror film.

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