With answer key for advanced

5. refrain from
6. turn out
7. let oneself in for something
a gradually increase
b become involved in a difficult situation without 
intending to
c avoid
d encourage
e  include (when trying to understand something)
f gradually disappear
g go to watch an event

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ADVANCED LISTENING  | PART 3 | 2
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If the audio is an interview, use the interviewer’s questions to guide you through the six 
questions.
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If the audio text is a discussion between two speakers, listen carefully for cues to show that the 
topic is moving on. This will guide you through the six multiple-choice questions.
• 
Remember that the correct option may be implied rather than clearly stated.
Exam tips
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the expressions in exercise 2a to complete 
the sentences. You may need to change the form of the verb.
1. The noise and excitement of the crowd seemed to 
the players to try even harder during the closing stages of the match.
2. The burning feeling in his shoulder began to return once the effect of the painkillers 
.
3. These research results don’t make sense unless the age of the patients 
.
4. You need to make sure you eat healthily to 
your 
strength after your illness.
5. Andy decided not to get the annual gym membership because he didn’t want to 
something he might regret.
6. Please 
smoking in both indoor and outdoor areas.
7. The number of people who 
to watch the 
basketball final exceeded all expectations.
2b
Complete the sentence with the correct verb forms in brackets to make conditional sentences.