LISTENING:

 

• The test has four sections and takes about 40 minutes:

 

 

1. Part 1 - listen to 8 recordings, each with one question

2. Part 2 - listen and complete gapped sentences

3. Part 3 - multiple matching, 5 speakers

4. Part 4 - a longer recording, with 7 multiple choice questions

 

• Score 1 point for each question

 

• How to prepare for the FCE Listening test

 

 

1. Listen! The more English you listen to the better your will do. Listen to the radio, English language TV, podcasts...

2. You will hear the audio twice

3. Read the instructions carefully before you start

4. You have time to read the questions before you hear the audio

 

 

Part 1 - listen to 8 recordings, each with one question

 

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You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations.
For questions 1-8, choose the best answer.

 

 

1  

You hear the weather forecast on the radio.
What will the weather be like in the south?

 

 Windy with showers
 Cool and wet
 Cloudy with sunny spells

 

2  

You hear a woman talking about her job.
What does she dislike about her job?

 

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 She dislikes her boss
 Her work is seasonal
 She doesn’t get enough time off

 

3  

You hear someone talking about travelling abroad.
Which option did he choose?

 

 The cheapest option
 The most convenient option
 The quickest option

 

4  

You hear someone talking about performing in a singing contest.
How does she feel about the contest?

 

 nervous
 grateful
 proud

 

5  

You hear someone talking about an art exhibition.

 Marine and Landscape paintings
 Historical paintings of a town
 Cartoons about people’s lifestyles

 

6  

You hear a teacher talking to a student.
Why is the teacher talking to the student?

 

 To give a warning
 To correct a mistake
 To make a suggestion

 

7  

You hear someone talking about blogs on the radio.
What are the advantages of blogs?

 

 They provide a more balanced point of view
 They are more interesting than traditional media
 They give a more honest account of stories

 

 

8  

You hear someone talking on the radio about lie detection.
How is it possible to detect when people are lying?

 

 

 They make small movements
 They signal the lie with their voice
 They act differently from usual

 

 

 

Part 2 - listen and complete gapped sentences

 

You will hear a radio report about a new type of air transport.

 

For questions 1-10, complete the sentences.

 

Write no more than three words and/or a number.

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1. It will take 37 hours for the new form of transport to travel from London to .

2. Unlike crowded jets, the Aircruise will allow passengers to travel in .

3.The Aircruise can travel at low altitudes if there is something .

4. Hydrogen fuels the airship and also provides for the people on board.

5. The airship disaster at Hindenburg killed people.

6. Scientists are keen to develop transport options which are both and environmentally friendly.

7. The Aircruise will carry a total of passengers.

8. The luxury features on board include private apartments, a bar and a .

9. Compared to airports, the Aircruise has the potential to land closer to .

10. The concept is getting a lot of attention from a Korean company which makes .

Part 3 - multiple matching, 5 speakers

 

You’ll hear five different people talking about computer games.

 

For questions 1-5, choose from the list of their views on computer games.

 

Use each option only once.

 

There is one extra option which you do not need to use.

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1. Speaker 1:

2. Speaker 2:

3. Speaker 3:

4. Speaker 4:

5. Speaker 5:

 

 

Part 4 - a longer recording, with 7 multiple choice questions

 

 

You will hear a radio interview with a ghost hunter called Carlene Belfort.

For questions 1-7, choose the best answer.

 

1  

How did Carlene become a ghost hunter?

 she wanted to contact her dead grandmother
 she grew up in a haunted house
 her parents encouraged her

 

2  

What, according to Carlene, do ghost hunters need most?

 a special gift
 equipment
 an adventurous mind

 

3  

Who does Carlene mostly work for?

 people who want reassurance
 people who want to contact loved ones
 people who want to find a ghost

 

4  

How does Carlene detect when ghosts are present?

 She feels cold.
 She gets evidence from her equipment.
 She feels them touching her hair.

 

5  

When is Carlene most afraid?

 when her equipment breaks
 when things move on their own
 when bad spirits are nearby

 

6  

What does Carlene think about people who don’t believe her?

 She doesn’t understand why they think that.
 She thinks they don’t have enough evidence.
 She wants them to experience it for themselves.

 

7  

What does Carlene feel about her business?

 She realises she is taking advantage of customers.
 She feels she is providing a service.
 She wants to expand and make more money.

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKING:

 

Interview, normally with another candidate.

15 minutes