CAE Listening

Part 1You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, В or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.Extract OneYou hear two friends discussing a rock concert they both went to.1 How does the boy feel about the main band?Adisappointed by their performanceBconfused by all the advanced publicityCunsure whether he got value for money or not2 What is the woman doing in her reply?Acriticising the support bandBdefending the approach of the mediaCagreeing with comments about the main bandExtract TwoYou hear part of a sports report about a football club manager.3 What is the male presenter doing?Apraising changes that the manager has madeBsuggesting that rumours about the manager are unfoundedCdescribing a growing sense of dissatisfaction with themanager’s performance4 In the female presenter’s opinionAthe manager’s strategy is the correct oneBthe real problem is a lack of talented playersCthe pressure on the manager is likely to increaseExtract ThreeYou hear two friends discussing an exhibition of modern sculpture.5 What does the woman particularly admire about the artist?Athe originality of his workBthe way his art has developedCthe issues that his sculptures raise6 What disappointed them both about the exhibition?Athe pieces of work that had been chosenBthe information provided for visitorsC the way it had been laid out 1 A B C 2 A B C 3 A B C 4 A B C 5 A B C 6 A B C Part 2You will hear a man called Carl Pitman, giving a group of tourists practical advice about learning the sport of surfing. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences. Learning the sport of surfingCarl recommends the 7 National Parkas the best place for learning to surf in his area.Carl uses the term 8 periodto describe the distance between waves.Carl advises getting a wetsuit that has a 9 tightfit.Carl says it’s important to check the quantity of material beneath the 10 armof a new wetsuit.Carl says that the wetsuit, 11 glovesand footwear all need washing regularly.According to Carl, a hanger made of 12 plasticis best for storing wetsuits.Beginners most often damage surfboards through contact with 13 knees.Carl suggests using a 14 hairdryeras the first step in removing wax from a surfboard. Part 3You will hear an interview with a writer called Barry Pagham, who writes crime novels. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.15 What does Barry say about his first two published novels?AThey were more successful than he anticipatedBThey were useful in proving that he could writeCIt’s a shame that they’re no longer available to buyDIt was a mistake to write an unfashionable type of novel16 Barry admits that when he wrote the novel Transgression,Ahe only did it to please his publishersBhe didn’t expect it to be so well receivedChe didn’t intend to produce any more like itDhe never meant it to be sold as a horror story17 Looking back, how does Barry view his decision to write his first crime novel?AHe accepts that he took a big riskBHe wishes that he hadn’t upset his publishersCHe recognises that he behaved unprofessionallyDHe regrets putting himself under so much stress18 Barry tells the story of the arrest of an armed robber to illustrateAhow true to life his novels areBhow dangerous his research can beChow seriously the police take his workDhow unpredictably criminals can sometimes behave19 What does Barry say about the city where his novels are based?AHe makes it sound more exciting than it actually isBHe regards it as an important element in the storiesCHe doesn’t attempt to create a realistic picture of itDHe’s surprised that foreign readers want to visit it20 How would Barry feel about becoming a policeman?AHe suspects that he wouldn’t be brave enoughBHe doubts whether he would have the patienceCHe’s sure someone of his age wouldn’t be acceptedD He suggests that he wouldn’t reject the idea completely 15A B C D 16 A B C D 17 A B C D 18 A B C D 19 A B C D 20 A B C D Part 4You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their experiences of travelling. TASK ONEFor questions21-25, choose from the listA-Hwhat advice each speaker gives about travelling:Aplan what you need to take carefullyB explore a range of booking methodsC participate in local cultural eventsD sample as much local produce as possibleE learn some of the languageF consider how belongings should be packedG keep a diary of travel experiencesH carry sufficient funds with you21 Speaker 1 D22 Speaker 2 F23 Speaker 3 B24 Speaker 4 H25 Speaker 5 CTASK TWOFor questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H what mistakes each speaker has made about travelling.A failing to check documentsB booking a hotel in an unattractive areaC failing to research a destinationD forgetting some pieces of luggageE making a poorly-considered purchaseF not allowing enough preparation timeG turning down a travel opportunityH buying overpriced goods26 Speaker 1 F27 Speaker 2 E28 Speaker 3 G29 Speaker 4 A30 Speaker 5 C