jasonlulu_2000
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- Chinese
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- China
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Source: Cambridge FCE listening exam paper:
Interviewer: When we watch a great 100 metre race on television, part of the excitement comes from the skill of the person describing the action. Well, today we
have the athletics commentator Paul Murphy with us. How did you start commentating,Paul?
Paul: It was for a local radio station covering an athletics championships. Their regular commentator dropped out suddenly and they needed a replacement. The producer, who was a friend, asked if l'd have a go. I had nothing else on, so I said yes. You'd think they'd have given me some good guidance- instead they gave me a microphone and a few notes, and told me to get on with it. It was one of those things - I was in the right place at the right time and they must've really liked what I did.
How does Paul feel about his first job as a commentator?
A. proud of the way he handled it
B. lucky to have been offered it
The answer given is B, but I think A is more sensible.
What does a native English speaker think of it? Do you agree with me?
Thanks!
Jason
Interviewer: When we watch a great 100 metre race on television, part of the excitement comes from the skill of the person describing the action. Well, today we
have the athletics commentator Paul Murphy with us. How did you start commentating,Paul?
Paul: It was for a local radio station covering an athletics championships. Their regular commentator dropped out suddenly and they needed a replacement. The producer, who was a friend, asked if l'd have a go. I had nothing else on, so I said yes. You'd think they'd have given me some good guidance- instead they gave me a microphone and a few notes, and told me to get on with it. It was one of those things - I was in the right place at the right time and they must've really liked what I did.
How does Paul feel about his first job as a commentator?
A. proud of the way he handled it
B. lucky to have been offered it
The answer given is B, but I think A is more sensible.
What does a native English speaker think of it? Do you agree with me?
Thanks!
Jason