Part 3: question 16 (Speaker 2)

B: to be able to act spontaneously

Part 3: question 18 (Speaker 4)

D: to get inspiration for a hobby

Multilevel · Part 3 · Multilevel Practice Test 11

Answers to questions 15–18 (4 in all), each with why it is right.

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15
Speaker 1
F: to become independent Matching features
Speaker 1 travelled alone to learn to handle difficulties independently, matching F, “to become independent.”
“My thinking behind travelling on my own was to learn to sort out any difficulties for myself.”
16
Speaker 2
B: to be able to act spontaneously Matching features
Speaker 2 wanted the freedom to change plans at short notice, matching B, “to be able to act spontaneously.”
“I decided to do my trip solo because a friend had been on an organized tour and said it was annoying not being able to change plans at the drop of a hat”
17
Speaker 3
A: to keep costs down Matching features
Speaker 3 chose to travel alone after considering the total cost of a group trip, matching A, “to keep costs down.”
“In the end, the decision was made for me in a way when I looked at the total outlay if I went with a group.”
18
Speaker 4
D: to get inspiration for a hobby Matching features
Speaker 4 travelled alone to find new ideas for an exhibition, matching D, “to get inspiration for a hobby.”
“I'd chosen to travel by myself so that I could get some new ideas for an exhibition I was going to put on.”