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B1 Preliminary Listening Test 1 · Part 3 Note Completion — Part 3

"B1 Preliminary Listening Test 1 · Part 3 Note Completion" is a Cambridge C2 Proficiency Listening Part 3 practice exam (Gap Fill (Notes)). Effective listening requires tracking attitude, implied meaning and discourse markers, not just factual detail. Listen once for gist, then focus on the specific questions. Use the transcript in this guide after your attempt to study linking devices, stress patterns and how speakers signal opinion or contrast.

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Welcome to this guide to a community food festival. The main event will take place at Riverside Park. Two other locations were considered, but this one offered the best combination of space and access. The important date or time to remember is Saturday. Some early publicity contained different information, so the organisers want everyone to use this updated detail. One of the main features will involve local chefs. It is expected to be popular, and visitors are advised not to leave this part until the end of the programme. The event is designed for adults with different levels of experience, and no specialist knowledge is required. Visitors are encouraged to arrive a little early because the first part of the programme could be busy. Volunteers wearing clear badges will be available throughout the venue to answer practical questions. The organisers have kept the programme flexible so people can attend only the sections that interest them. Updates will be posted if anything important changes, so checking the official information shortly before leaving home is recommended.Another practical detail concerns four pounds. Clear signs will be placed nearby, and volunteers can help anyone who has difficulty finding the correct place or information. The organisers have also arranged recycling station. This was added after feedback from an earlier event and should make the day more convenient for people staying for several hours. People attending are advised to read the practical information rather than rely on older social-media posts, because a few details have changed during planning. Public transport is available, but anyone driving should allow extra time to find parking nearby. The organisers have also asked visitors to keep walkways clear and follow any instructions given by venue staff. Although the programme is fairly full, there are short breaks between the main sections, so people should not need to rush from one activity to the next. Finally, if you need to search for official information before attending, use the exact name Green Market. It appears on the main information page and on notices around town.