B2 First Listening Exam Questions

How many speakers are there in Part 3 of the B2 First Listening exam?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Five

What type of listening task is Part 3 of the B2 First exam?

• Multiple-choice questions about short monologues

• Sentence completion based on a lecture

• Matching opinions to speakers

• Choosing the correct response in a conversation

How many speakers' opinions do you need to match to the correct statements in Part 3?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

How many questions are there in this part of the exam?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What are some good strategies for approaching this part of the exam?

• Focus only on keywords in the statements

• Listen for general opinions before focusing on details

• Identify each speaker's attitude and perspective

• Pay attention to linking words that signal agreement or contrast

• Take notes on everything the speakers say

What should you do if you don't catch the answer immediately?

• Panic and guess randomly

• Keep listening because the information might be repeated or clarified

• Skip the question and move on to the next part

• Focus only on the words you missed

How many times do you hear the recording?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• As many times as you need

What kind of topics are typically discussed in this part?

• Everyday conversations between friends

• News reports and political debates

• Opinions on general topics like hobbies, work, or travel

• Academic lectures with technical vocabulary

Why is it important to read the statements before listening?

• To predict possible opinions and focus on key ideas

• To memorise them before the recording starts

• So you can answer everything before listening

• Because you won't have time to look at them during the task

What is the best way to improve your skills for this part of the exam?

• Listen to different English speakers expressing opinions

• Practise writing long summaries of audio recordings

• Focus only on reading transcripts

• Memorise past exam answers