Would you erase your worst memory? – C1 English Listening Test

C1 English Listening Test

Listen to two people discussing whether they would erase their worst memory. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

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1 What made the discovery particularly painful for Lilly?

A. Her friend had revealed things Lilly had deliberately kept from their wider circle.

B. She was in the dark about the betrayal while others had known for some time.

C. The messages made her realise that her friend had never valued their relationship.

2 How does Lilly feel the experience has changed her?

A. It has made her stronger and better at judging character.

B. It has made her more accepting of distance between friends.

C. It has made her more insecure in her relationships.

3 What does Lilly reveal about the experience?

A. She wishes she had never met her friend.

B. She partly blames herself for failing to notice the betrayal.

C. She's never stopped reliving the moment she found out.

4 What does Reed imply about his failure in the first presentation?

A. He forgot to bring his notes and had to improvise.

B. He had relied on confidence rather than preparation.

C. His manager's correction undermined an otherwise sound answer.

5 What does Reed acknowledge when discussing his colleague's reaction?

A. He may sometimes pay as little attention as he suspects his colleagues did.

B. He may have confused his colleagues' lack of interest with criticism.

C. He sometimes conceals his embarrassment by pretending not to listen.

6 Why would Reed choose to keep the memory?

A. He believes its emotional impact needs to remain strong for him to benefit.

B. He feels that overcoming its effects has restored his former confidence.

C. He values its influence on his behaviour and fears losing that influence.

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