With answer key for advanced

C an understanding of other people 
D a lack of self-consciousness 
E a love of music 
F an ability to attract people
G an ability to be patient
H a constant wish to improve skills
For questions 6–10, choose from the list (A–H) what each speaker regrets about the past.
A studying the wrong subject 
B deciding on a career too quickly 
C being over-critical of others 
D choosing an unsuitable first job 
E mixing with unambitious people 
F turning down a good offer of work
G being too competitive
H having fun instead of studying
Speaker 1 
6
Speaker 2 
7
Speaker 3 
8
Speaker 4 
9
Speaker 5 
10
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Match the adjectives 1–9 to their definitions a–i.
1. uncomfortable
2. devastated
3. outgoing
4. single-minded
5. magnetic
6. ruthless
7. modest
8. intense
9. conscientious
a having a personality that attracts people
b finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others
c slightly embarrassed or awkward
d very determined to achieve something
e very shocked and upset
f having extreme or strong emotions
g putting a lot of effort into one’s work
h not worried about causing pain to others
i not showing off one’s abilities and achievements
Speaker 1 
1
Speaker 2 
2
Speaker 3 
3
Speaker 4 
4
Speaker 5 
5

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