CAE Listening full test teacher ...

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Part 1
You will hear three different extracts. For questions
1 ─ 6
, choose the answer (
A
,
B
or
C
) which fits
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear two people on a music programme talking about the singer Nancy Graham.
1
What is the man’s opinion of Nancy’s second album?
A
He thinks it is very experimental.
B
He appreciates the continuity of style.
C
He wonders if she is lacking inspiration.
2
What do the two speakers agree about?
A
the freshness of the music
B
the lack of real emotion in the music
C
the calming effect of the music on the listener
Extract Two
You hear part of an interview with a woman who trained the winning horse in a top
showjumping competition.
3
Why does she compare herself to an Olympic athlete?
A
to demonstrate how tough she had to be
B
to explain how she reacted to her victory
C
to emphasise how fortunate she was to win
4
How did she feel before her horse won the competition?
A
uncertain of the rider’s ability
B
frustrated with the worsening weather
C
doubtful whether her horse was fit enough
Extract Three
You hear part of an interview with a food writer called Richard Capstick.
5
Richard decided not to become a chef because he lacked
A
adequate organisational skills.
B
a talent for inventive cooking.
C
the ability to make quick decisions.
6
What did Richard think about food writing before he got involved in it?
A
He considered himself well suited to it.
B
He regarded it as a hobby rather than a career.
C
He imagined a qualification was needed to do it.
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Part 2
You will hear a marine wildlife photographer called Bruce Hind talking about his work.
For questions 7
─
14, complete the sentences.
MARINE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
Bruce says that
7
is the most important aspect of his work.
Before going on a trip, Bruce makes
8
of the photographs he hopes to take.
Knowing the type of photographs he wants to take helps Bruce to choose the right
9
Bruce disagrees with people who say his way of taking photographs is not
10
It’s important to find out whether
11
is needed to photograph in a particular place.
Bruce says that
12
have spoiled several promising shots.
When at sea, Bruce generally keeps his cameras in a container designed for storing
13
He is particularly pleased when his photographs appear in
14
Part 3
You will hear part of a radio interview in which the comedian and writer Jane Clarkson is talking about
her work. For questions
15 ─ 20
, choose the answer (
A
,
B
,
C
or
D
) which fits best according to what
you hear.
15
What did Jane find difficult about writing a book?
A
She couldn’t travel around the country.
C
She had to spend time looking after her daughter.
D
She found the process itself very challenging.
16
According to Jane, why did some critics dislike her novel?
A
They didn’t think the book was funny.
C
They thought her male colleagues were better writers.
D
They thought she should stick to being a comedian.
17
Which aspect of Jane’s work as a comedian helped her to write?
A
her patience
C
her habit of watching people
D
her rational way of thinking
18
According to Jane, how do many people react to female comedians?
A
They’re convinced women can’t tell jokes.
B
They’re afraid the women will break down.
C
They find women’s humour too intense.
D
They find women’s jokes embarrassing.
19
What was the disadvantage of the stage image which Jane developed?
B
It made the audience angry.
C
People thought it reflected her real personality.
D
People did not take her seriously any more.
20
Why does Jane prefer being a solo comedian to acting in a play?
A
She can choose where she works.
C
It’s more rewarding financially.
D
It’s a more relaxing way of life.
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B
She didn’t get any instant reaction to her work.
B
They were dismissive of her initial success.
B
her ability to listen
A
It frightened the audience.
B
There is a greater range of roles.
Part 4
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about keeping fit.
TASK ONE
TASK TWO
For questions
21 ─ 25
, choose from the list
A ─ H
the person
who is speaking.
For questions
26 ─ 30
, choose from the list
A ─ H
what each speaker
is expressing.
While you listen you must complete both tasks.
A
an artist
A
a pride in personal achievements
B
a fitness instructor
Speaker 1
21
B
indifference to current trends
Speaker 1
26
C
a sales manager
Speaker 2
22
C
an enjoyment of a daily routine
Speaker 2
27
D
a childminder
D
a commitment to taking regular exercise
E
a doctor
Speaker 3
23
E
a desire to improve his or her diet
Speaker 3
28
F
an office cleaner
Speaker 4
24
F
awareness of his or her health problems
Speaker 4
29
G
a secretary
Speaker 5
25
G
a reluctance to admit failure
Speaker 5
30
H
a retired person
H
resentment of another person’s attitude
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