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CAE TEST 2

The document outlines a listening comprehension exercise for the CAE exam, divided into four parts with various extracts and questions. It includes conversations about holiday plans, a film discussion, an architect's interview, a museum tour, drama class experiences, and British people's perspectives on living abroad. Each section requires the listener to choose the best answer or complete sentences based on what they hear.

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CAE TEST 2

The document outlines a listening comprehension exercise for the CAE exam, divided into four parts with various extracts and questions. It includes conversations about holiday plans, a film discussion, an architect's interview, a museum tour, drama class experiences, and British people's perspectives on living abroad. Each section requires the listener to choose the best answer or complete sentences based on what they hear.

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CAE Listening Part 1

You 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 One
You overhear two friends, John and Diane, discussing holiday plans.

1 John thinks Diane’s indecision about the holiday is


A unreasonable in view of her financial position
B surprising since her holiday is well overdue
C understandable given how much money is involved
2 How does Diane feel about the prospect of a break from work?
A nervous that her boss will regret promoting her
B worried that staff will take advantage of her absence
C doubtful whether she can clear her backlog of work in time

Extract Two
You overhear two friends discussing a new film.

3 Why has the film been refused a certificate allowing it to be shown to


children?
A The soundtrack makes it too frightening in places
B The plot is too psychologically complex
C The opening images are too violent
4 The friends agree that the original story on which the film is based
A is written in a rather unusual style
B gives a convincing portrayal of a historical character
C manages to keep the reader in suspense until the end

Extract Three
You hear an interview with the architect Ingrid Chapman, who is talking
about an office building she has recently designed.

5 What does Ingrid think is the best feature of the new building?
A the amount of light that comes in
B the space she has created for staff interaction
C the way each floor has its own facilities
6 What does she suggest companies with outdated office buildings
should do?
A employ her to design a more modern building
B ask staff what kind of workplace they would like
C use imagination to improve aspects of the offices

CAE Listening Part 2


You will hear a guide taking a group of visitors around a museum. For
questions 7-14, complete the sentences.
Museum Tour

This museum houses objects collected by the 7 based in the


city.
It has one of the country’s best galleries containing 8 exhibits.
... and ...
The museum’s displays of 9 are closed to visitors at present.
The section called 10 is popular with young people.
The picture galleries contain works on various themes by 11 .
The museum’s 12 needs modernising.
The guide uses the word 13 to describe the Rutland Dinosaur’s
effect on people.
Polystyrene was used to reconstruct most of the Rutland Dinosaur’s 14
…………………………

CAE Listening Part 3

You will hear part of a radio interview in which Harry and Jennifer, two
members of an after-work adult drama class, are asked about their
reasons for attending the class. For questions 15-20, choose the answer
(А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

15 How does Jennifer feel about working with strangers in the class?
A resigned to the need for it
B doubtful about the value of it
C relaxed in her attitude towards it
D excited at the thought of it
16 According to Harry, the improvisation sessions
A require some careful preparation
B enable him to use his imagination
C allow him to show his acting talent
D encourage him to relate to the group
17 What does Jennifer say about improvisation?
A It is important not to make a mistake
B It is necessary to be aware of the timing
C You should be familiar with the character you invent
D You need to be completely involved in the activity
18 In Jennifer’s opinion, playing written parts will
A be less challenging than improvisation
B include research into previous performances
C involve guidance from an expert
D lead to competition for parts
19 Jennifer says that the drama classes have taught her how to
A improve her interaction with people
B manage groups of people
C develop her natural acting skills
D be satisfied with minor achievements
20 Harry was annoyed because the newcomer to the group
A interrupted the class by arriving late
B was reluctant to participate
C seemed unaware of the mood of the group
D wasted the tea break with pointless questions
CAE Listening Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which British people are talking about
living abroad.

Best viewed in landscape mode

TASK ONE TASK TWO


For questions 21-25, choose from the list A-H each For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H the main advantage
speaker’s present occupation. each speaker mentions about living where they do

A business person A a beautiful language


B pensioner 21 Speaker 1 B friendly people 26 Speaker 1
C doctor C luxury accommodation
22 Speaker 2 27 Speaker 2
D farmer D a good climate
E diplomat 23 Speaker 3 E interesting challenges 28 Speaker 3
F student F varied sports
G engineer 24 Speaker 4 G a high salary 29 Speaker 4
H architect H excellent food
25 Speaker 5 30 Speaker 5

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