FCE - Listening Test 1st

1 You hear a film review on the radio. What criticism does the reviewer make?

• The acting is poor.

• The music is unsuitable.

• The story is difficult.

2 You hear two students talking about a holiday abroad. What do they agree about?

• Foreign travel is harmful to the environment.

• It is becoming more exprensive to travel abroad.

• Holidays are more enjoyable.

3 You hear a woman talking on the radio about a place called Dolphin Bay. Where did she first hear about Dolphin Bay?

• On the internet

• On the radio

• On television

4 You overhear a woman talking outside the post office. Why had she gone to the post office?

• To collect a parcel

• To buy stamps

• To send a parcel

5 You hear part of a discussion on local radio. What is the programme about?

• Building new housing

• Protecting wildlife

• Improving road safety

6 You hear a man talking about motorcycling. What does he regret?

• Riding his motorcycle too fast

• Doing a particular journey by motorcycle

• Buying a motorcycle

7 You overhear a student talking about her new college. How does she feel about the college?

• She is finding some of the lessons difficult.

• Some of her new classmates are unfriendly.

• It is too far away from her home.

8 You overhear a driving instructor talking to a learner after the lesson has ended. What mistake did the learner make?

• He ignored a road sign.

• He was driving too fast.

• He failed to look in the mirror.

GAP 9

GAP 10