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ADVANCED LISTENING  | PART 3 | 1
Choose the correct alternative to complete each sentence.
1. Roberta admitted / claimed feeling nervous 
about leaving his job to start his own company.
2. The head of the sales department proposed / 
confessed that she was disappointed with the 
year’s results.
3. I acknowledge / recommend investing in a safe 
fund that will give you a steady level of interest 
on your money rather than a riskier fund with 
higher potential earnings.
4. Although Mark denied / suggested exaggerating how much money he made when he sold his flat, it 
was obvious the figure couldn’t be as high as he said. 
5. Sean’s parents insisted / opposed that he should study law even though he wanted to study business.
6. My mother admitted / suggested that I get a part-time job to earn some extra money during the 
summer holidays.
7. Many people oppose / contradict tax rises, despite wishing to see improved public services.
8. The company spokesperson claims / recommends that its products are fantastic value.
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Look at the position of the adverbs (or adverbial phrases) underlined in each sentence. Decide 
if the position is correct or incorrect. Match each sentence to one of the reasons below, a–h.
1. A large investment involves inevitably some risk.
2. Clearly, it’s impossible to avoid hard work if you want to be successful in life.
3. Nurses in most countries are predominantly female.
4. In its first year, the company made any money barely but things improved later.
5. Joe works a lot of the time from home.