Part 3

You will hear five different people talking about cookery courses.
For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says about the course they took.
Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
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A It helped me to renew my enthusiasm for cooking.

B It taught me how to use the latest kitchen equipment.

C It took into account the fact that I wasn't a beginner.

D It required me to do things rather than just watch.

E It gave me skills I wish I'd acquired earlier in life.

19 Speaker 1 ______

20 Speaker 2 ______

21 Speaker 3 ______

22 Speaker 4 ______

23 Speaker 5 ______

F It included an unexpected search for ingredients.

FCE Listening Test 1 Part 4

Part 4
You will hear an interview with Pamela Green, a young fashion designer.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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24 What helped Pamela to decide to become a fashion designer?
A working as an assistant in a fashion shop
B doing research into the fashion industry
C attending a course on fashion design

25 What does Pamela say about having a degree in fashion?

A It's essential for promotion.
B It's evidence of your ability.
C It guarantees you a better income.

26 Pamela says that when starting your own fashion label, it's most important to
A enjoy the creative process.
B contact shops that might sell it.
C have a business plan.

27 Where does Pamela usually find inspiration for her fashion designs?
A in the work of other designers
B in the styles of other countries
C in the clothes her friends wear

28 What aspect of her work does Pamela find most difficult to deal with?
A the pressure to meet deadlines
B the failure of some of her designs
C the need to attend fashion shows

29 According to Pamela, successful designers need to be able to

A predict future fashions.
B recognise all past styles.
C get their designs published.

30 What advice does Pamela have for people who want a career in fashion?
A Be aware of the options available.
B Don't be afraid of sudden fame.
C Learn from your own errors.

FCE Listening Test 2 Part 4

Part 4
You will hear an interview with Patrick Shaw, who works as a pilot for a company that
organises hot-air balloon trips. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

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24 According to Patrick, what worries people most when they take a balloon trip?
A how far the wind will take them
B whether they will hit some obstacle
C what the experience of landing will be like

25 Why does Patrick recommend joining the ground crew?

A It's the best way of learning about balloons.
B It provides some experience of flying a balloon.
C It can be a fun way of earning extra income.

26 What makes the job of the ground crew particularly difficult?

A poor communication with the pilot
B unpredictable weather conditions
C the nervousness of the passengers

27 Patrick says that all members of the ground crew must

A be physically strong.
B have good social skills.
C know their area well.

28 Patrick finds it unsatisfactory when new crew members

A fail to cooperate with each other.
B distract him with unnecessary questions.
C don't accept the way things should be done.

29 What does Patrick say about balloon competitions?

A It is often difficult to determine who has won.
B The finishing target area is often unmarked.
C Some competitors are requesting clearer rules.

30 Patrick thinks his particular skills as a pilot result from

A the way in which he was trained.

B the fact that he's adventurous by nature.
C the amount of experience he has.

FCE Listening Test 3 Part 3

Part 3
You will hear five different students talking about their first year at university. For questions 19-23,
choose from the list (A-F) what each student says about the course they took. Use the letters only
once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
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A I had to face some criticism when I chose a

subject to study.

B I was able to change an earlier decision about

my studies.

19 Speaker 1 ______

20 Speaker 2 ______
C I'm pleased that I'm able to combine studying
with a job.

D I had to be careful when choosing which

college to study at.

E I had to give up a good job to concentrate on

my studies.

21 Speaker 3 ______

22 Speaker 4 ______

23 Speaker 5 __

F I'm happy to have an active social life while at

college.

FCE Listening Test 3 Part 3

Part 3

You will hear five different craft workers giving advice to people who want to start a home-based
business to sell the things they make. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A - F) what advice
each speaker gives. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to
use.
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A expand your business by advertising locally

B continue to learn in order to perfect your

product

19 Speaker 1 ______

20 Speaker 2 ______
C employ family and friends to market your
product

21 Speaker 3 ______

D spend time organising your workspace

properly

22 Speaker 4 ______

E increase business by selling online

23 Speaker 5 ______

F produce a clear marketing plan for your

business

FCE Listening Test 4 Part 4

Part 4
You will hear an interview with Monica Darcey, who has written a bestselling book about gardening.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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24 Monica says that most people who buy her book

A have made mistakes in gardening.
B are knowledgeable about gardening

C do not trust professional gardeners

25 How did Monica's parents feel about her early interest in gardening?
A They were concerned about the effects on her health.
B They were worried that she lacked other interests.
C They feared her enthusiasm would affect her studies.

26 Monica applied to work as a gardening journalist because

A it would give her an extra source of income.
B she'd found the experience of writing rewarding.
C there might be opportunities to do some research.

27 Why did Monica give up her job on a magazine?

A She got an offer of work somewhere else.
B She didn't get on with other members of staff.
C She was not interested in the type of work she was doing.

28 According to Monica, what makes her gardening books special?

A They are written in an entertaining style.
B They are aimed at amateur enthusiasts.
C They are the result of detailed research.

29 What does Monica dislike about the photographs in many gardening books?
A They reduce the importance of the writer.
B They help to sell poor quality writing.
C They show an unrealistic view of their subject.

30 What makes Monica unsure whether to accept a job on television?

A Her publisher may disapprove of it.
B It may make her suddenly famous.
C She would have less time for writing.

FCE Listening Test 5 Part 3

Part 3
You will hear five different writers talking about their first novels. For questions 19-23, choose from
the list (A - F) what each writer says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do
not need to use.
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A I learnt some of the skills of novel writing in a previous job.

B My earlier style of writing was not suitable for a novel.

C I was determined to write a novel that was true to life.

D I believe I should've been paid more to write this novel.

This novel benefited from a course of study I attended.

Being asked to write a novel came as a complete surprise to me.

19 Speaker 1 ______

20 Speaker 2 ______

21 Speaker 3 ______

22 Speaker 4 ______

23 Speaker 5 ______

FCE Listening Test 5 Part 4

Part 4
You will hear an interview with Monica Darcey, who has written a bestselling book about gardening.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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24 Monica says that most people who buy her book

A have made mistakes in gardening.
B are knowledgeable about gardening
C do not trust professional gardeners

25 How did Monica's parents feel about her early interest in gardening?

A They were concerned about the effects on her health.

B They were worried that she lacked other interests.
C They feared her enthusiasm would affect her studies.

26 Monica applied to work as a gardening journalist because

A it would give her an extra source of income.
B she'd found the experience of writing rewarding.
C there might be opportunities to do some research.

27 Why did Monica give up her job on a magazine?

A She got an offer of work somewhere else.
B She didn't get on with other members of staff.
C She was not interested in the type of work she was doing.

28 According to Monica, what makes her gardening books special?

A They are written in an entertaining style.
B They are aimed at amateur enthusiasts.
C They are the result of detailed research.

29 What does Monica dislike about the photographs in many gardening books?
A They reduce the importance of the writer.
B They help to sell poor quality writing.
C They show an unrealistic view of their subject.

30 What makes Monica unsure whether to accept a job on television?

A Her publisher may disapprove of it.
B It may make her suddenly famous.
C She would have less time for writing.

FCE Listening Test 6 Part 3

Part 3
You will hear five different people talking about the sport of hill walking. For questions 19-23, choose
from the list (A - F) the reason why each person took up the sport. Use the letters only once. There is
one extra letter which you do not need to use.
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A Other sports had failed to improve my fitness.

B I had plans to do some serious climbing later on.

C My ambition was to lead hill-walking groups.

D I was hoping it would solve a health problem I had.

E I wanted to be able to enjoy hill walking with other people.

19 Speaker 1 ______

20 Speaker 2 ______

21 Speaker 3 ______

22 Speaker 4 ______

23 Speaker 5 ______

F I realised it would be more fun than other sporting activities.

FCE Listening Test 6 Part 4

Part 4
You will hear an interview a woman called Jennie Thorpe, who is a trapeze artist in a circus. For
questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
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24 Jennie got her present job when her manager saw her performing at
A a gymnastics competition.
B a circus school.
C a ballet show.

25 Why does Jennie feel a need to practise just after the end of a show?

A She is able to do more difficult things then.

B She is too tense to be able to relax immediately.
C She is able to sleep better afterwards.

26 What does Jennie say about earning a living as a trapeze artist?

A It's hard if you have no contract.
B It's unlikely after a certain age.
C It's difficult for most performers.

27 According to Jennie, what distinguishes great trapeze artists from the rest?
A They have the lightest bodies.
B They perform without a safety net.
C They have an ability to keep calm.

28 What does Jennie find the most difficult thing to get used to?
A having to get up early every day
B damaging her hands on the trapeze
C feeling pain in her muscles

29 In Jennie's opinion, circus skills have helped some school students by

A making them physically stronger.
B increasing their ability to study.
C improving their social interaction.

30 What does Jennie want to do next?

A do a training course
B get a teaching job
C open a circus school