8 Listening Practice
8 Listening Practice
8 Listening
Practice
Daminjonov Bahtiyor
TEST 1
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE INVIGILATORS!
AT THE END OF THE PAPER, THE QUESTION PAPER WILL BE COLLECTED
BY THE INVIGILATOR.
NO MATERIALS CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE EXAMINATION ROOM.
DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO!
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
activity each speaker is describing (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not
need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A mountaineering
15. Speaker 1 … B going to the theatre
16. Speaker 2 … C wandering around a market
17. Speaker 3 … D dining in a restaurant
18. Speaker 4 … E watching a football match
F fishing in a river
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You overhear part of a conversation between the secretary of a golf club and a visitor to the
club.
24 What does the visitor feel about installing satellite navigation in her car?
A worried about its cost
В unsure of its usefulness
C doubtful about its reliability
25 When he talks about in-car satellite navigation systems, the secretary is
A helping his visitor to choose the best model.
В providing his visitor with information about them.
C warning his visitor about the drawbacks of using one.
Extract Two
You hear part of a discussion in which the anthropologist Paula Drew and the comedian Mike
Morton are talking about their lives.
26 What does Mike say about his use of comedy as a child?
A He appeared to have an instinctive talent for it.
В His long-term friendships depended on it.
C It was one of a number of skills he developed.
27 Both speakers agree that, for a successful life, people need …
A a belief in themselves.
В a clearly defined goal.
C a commitment to hard work.
Extract Three
You hear part of a radio discussion about holiday reading.
28 The man reads books which
A remind him of people he’s met.
В make a change from his work.
C are set somewhere he doesn’t know.
29 His work involves …
A a lot of travel.
В looking out for new words.
C studying classical literature.
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
You will hear a reporter called Ruth Sampson describing a visit she made to the Arctic Circle
with a team of Canadian wildlife experts.
A VISIT TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
As her plane was landing, 30 ________ were the first animals Ruth saw.
Soon after arriving, the team of biologists was able to identify a wolf in the distance.
The word 31 ________ is used to describe a small patch of ground where the growth of plants
is possible.
The largest part of the yellow Arctic poppy is its 32 ________.
The majority of birds returning to the area in the spring feed on 33 ________.
The team stayed in tents with small 34 ________ at the entrance.
Ruth was given advice on what to do if approached by a polar bear.
It was difficult for Ruth to carry out her work because 35 ________ are affected by freezing
temperatures.
TEST 2
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS
The Canary Islands
Nice weather throughout the year.
La Gomera is a good place for (9) …………………… .
Prices start at (10) …………………… pounds each for a fortnight.
Sardinia
Variety of water sports available.
You can get a (11) …………………… certificate.
Adults travelling with children cannot go in (12) …………………… .
Iceland
Travel around Reykjavik on a (13) …………………… .
Askja region has beautiful mountains.
Cost for adults £1,200 – accommodation and return (14) …………………… are included in the
price.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the ….
(A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 Cafe
20 Taxi Rank
21 Car Park
22 Passenger Waiting Area
23 Waiting Area for Wheelchair Users
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You overhear two friends, Gordon and Annabelle, discussing a film called A Secret Place, which
they have both seen recently.
24 What do Gordon and Annabelle agree about?
A The film lacks a coherent storyline.
В The director was over-ambitious in his aims.
C The book which the film was based on is far subtler.
25 What does Annabelle think about the film’s ending?
A It is greatly enhanced by the musical soundtrack.
В It strikes a good balance between humour and tragedy.
C It is a clever way of solving a character’s problem.
Extract Two
You hear part of a radio interview with an architect called Alan Fasman.
26 Alan refers to St Paul’s Cathedral in London because
A it is a building of outstanding beauty.
В it retains a powerful symbolism.
C it met with disapproval at first.
27 How does Alan account for the success of public architecture in the Netherlands?
A People there are very well-informed about architecture.
В Decision-making about architecture is well organised there.
C Many of the world’s leading architects happen to come from there.
Extract Three
You hear part of a radio interview with the ecologist Lorna Hindle about climate change.
28 What prompted Lorna to begin her latest project?
A dismay over a colleague’s behaviour
В frustration at government inactivity
C concern about industrial pollution
29 What is Lorna’s attitude to climate change?
A She believes individuals can help to combat it.
В She considers its dangers have been exaggerated.
C She places most emphasis on its economic implications
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
You will hear a mountaineer called Stella Prime talking about her experience of climbing Mount
Everest in the Himalayas.
STELLA PRIME: MOUNTAINEER
On her first expedition, Stella became aware of feelings of freedom and achievement
connected with mountaineering.
Stella had previously taken part in several so-called adventure 30 ________ .
Stella found the 31 ________ preparation for climbing Everest particularly hard.
On her second expedition, Stella was worried about the 32 ________ she would have to climb
through.
Stella had regretted taking 33 ________ with her on her first expedition.
Stella says that she didn’t take a 34 ________ with her beyond a certain altitude.
Stella uses the word 35 ________ to describe the feelings of her party on reaching the summit.
Stella’s book about her experience is entitled Aiming High.
TEST 3
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the ….
(A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 Registry
20 New Library
21 Theatre
22 Restaurant
23 Faculty of Medicine
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You hear part of a radio discussion about a football team
24 What impresses the man about the player called John Elliott?
A He is able to keep calm when he gets near the goal area.
В He is good at preventing the opponents from scoring.
C He can score many goals given the right conditions.
25 What do the two speakers disagree about?
A the inflated price paid for the new player
В the new player’s long-term prospects in the team
C the manager’s previous mistakes when purchasing players
Extract Two
You hear part of a radio interview with Deanna Carriconde, who has just won a prize for her
environmental work in South America
26 Deanna thinks the underlying cause o f the ecosystem changes she mentions is
A overfishing by industrial fisheries.
В increased local sea temperatures.
C growth o f predator populations in the area.
27 How do the local fishermen feel about Deanna’s work now?
A unhappy about sharing their catch with marine creatures she protects
В pleased that she has prevented industrial exploitation o f anchovies
C optimistic about the prospect o f catching better quality fish
Extract Three
You hear part of a radio programme about books and reading.
28 Why did the woman read the book she describes?
A It was an unexpected gift.
В She came across it by chance.
C It was recommended to her.
29 What did the book help her to understand?
A how strange the world is
В how enjoyable stories can be
C how she could become a writer
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
You will hear part of a radio programme about cherries, small fruit which grow on trees.
CHERRIES
The speaker gives the examples of 30 ________ as a crop being replaced by cherries.
To protect young trees from extremes of weather, a plastic tunnel may be used.
Cherries are prone to cracking because there is hardly any 31 ________ on the skin of the
fruit.
The speaker compares the cherry to a 32 ________ when explaining the effect of rain on the
fruit.
Shoppers are advised to purchase cherries which have a 33 ________ stem and look fresh and
tasty.
The traditional view was that cherries need up to twelve years before they produce a useful
crop.
The most popular new variety of cherry tree among farmers has the name 34 ________.
While picking cherries, keep a 35 ________ in your mouth to stop you eating too many.
TEST 4
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the ….
(A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A a troublesome client
15. Speaker 1 … B poor pay and conditions
16. Speaker 2 … C an inefficient IT system
17. Speaker 3 … D conflict with management
18. Speaker 4 … E a failed project
F excessive responsibility
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 Petting Zoo
20 Toddler’s Play Pool
21 Bouncy Castle and Fairy Palace
22 Winter Wonderland
23 Craft Zone
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You hear two colleagues, Eva and Colin, talk about a problem at work
24 What is Colin’s opinion o f their new boss?
A She fails to consult with colleagues.
В She is too keen to establish new working practices.
C She has little understanding of the organisation’s history.
25 When talking about the problem, Eva is
A trying to suggest that it is unimportant.
В comparing alternative ways of solving it.
C encouraging Colin to take a more positive attitude to it.
Extract Two
You hear an interview with an expert who repairs antique vases
26 What is the expert doing at the start of the interview?
A explaining what can ruin a restoration job
В comparing various methods of restoration she uses
C describing the difficulties of matching colours during restoration
27 How does the expert feel about leaving visible cracks in the finished vase?
A They should be avoided if at all possible.
В They are part of the vase’s history and should be seen.
C They affect the value of the vase rather than its appearance.
Extract Three
On the radio, you hear a visitor talking to a man about the remote island where he lives
28 The man wants a ferry service between the mainland and the island because
A he is keen to develop tourism on the island.
В he thinks more young people would come to live on the island.
C he feels the island people should not be isolated from modem life.
29 The speakers have different opinions about whether
A creating an airport would be advantageous.
В building houses on the beach would be advisable.
C commercial development would spoil the island’s unique nature.
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
You will hear a short radio report about how technology is helping archaeologists who want to
learn more about some texts written over 2,000 years ago known as Roman tablets.
ROMAN TABLETS
The speaker says that an Ancient Roman ‘tablet’ was about as thick as a present-
day 30________.
At the site of an old fort, archaeologists discovered about 200 tablets.
Roman soldiers often used tablets writing letter or documents of a 31 ________ nature.
On one tablet mentioned, the word 32 ________ is legible as well as people’s names.
An expert in what’s called computer 33 ________ says that the project is very challenging.
Panels on the tablets were once filled with 34 ________, which provided the writing surface.
Efforts to analyse the original texts using laser photography were unsuccessful.
New technology is also being applied to other historical texts which were written
using 35________.
TEST 5
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Saturday course
Name of Ben’s organisation: (9) ……………………
Aim of course: Discovering (10) ……………………
Closest course location for this group: (11) ……………………
Length of course: (12) …………………… weeks
Examples of activities we will do:
● Learn how to climb
● Cut up wood
● Make a (13) ……………………
● Design a (14) …………………… to take home
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the ….
(A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A engineer
15. Speaker 1 … B pensioner
16. Speaker 2 … C doctor
17. Speaker 3 … D farmer
18. Speaker 4 … E diplomat
F student
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 trophies
20 photographs
21 items of clothing
22 an interactive display
23 posters
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You overhear two friends, John and Diane, discussing holiday plans.
24 John thinks Diane’s indecision about the holiday is
A unreasonable in view of her financial position.
В surprising since her holiday is well overdue.
C understandable given how much money is involved.
25 How does Diane feel about the prospect of a break from work?
A nervous that her boss will regret promoting her
В 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.
26 Why has the film been refused a certificate allowing it to be shown to children?
A The soundtrack makes it too frightening in places.
В The plot is too psychologically complex.
C The opening images are too violent.
27 The friends agree that the original story on which the film is based
A is written in a rather unusual style.
В 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.
28 What does Ingrid think is the best feature of the new building?
A the amount of light that comes in
В the space she has created for staff interaction
C the way each floor has its own facilities
29 What does she suggest companies with outdated office buildings should do?
A employ her to design a more modern building
В ask staff what kind of workplace they would like
C use imagination to improve aspects of the offices
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the ….
(A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A. I refused a request.
15. Speaker 1 … B. I realised I had forgotten something.
16. Speaker 2 … C. I insisted on something.
17. Speaker 3 … D. I was upset by personal criticism.
18. Speaker 4 … E. I had been given incorrect information.
F. I was pleasantly surprised.
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-J). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 Wilsons
20 DVD Shop
21 Student Union Office
22 Engineering Institute
23 Fitness Room
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You hear part of an interview with a woman who works in retail management.
24. How does the woman feel now about her first job in retailing?
A pleased by the way she handled the staff
В confident that it gave her a good start
C relaxed about the mistakes she made
25. What is the woman advised to do next?
A reflect on her skills
В volunteer for extra work
C discuss her situation with her boss
Extract Two
You overhear a woman telling a friend a story about a swan.
26. What problem did the woman have with the swan?
A She misunderstood its intentions.
В She underestimated the speed of its approach.
C She failed to realise the consequences of disturbing it.
27. What is the man’s reaction to the story?
A He feels he would have handled the situation better.
В He is unconvinced by the woman’s version of events.
C He fails to see quite how serious the problem was.
Extract Three
You hear part of an interview with Bruce Loader, a successful businessman who is talking
about his early life.
28. Why did Bruce decide to give up the idea of studying art?
A He failed to gain a place at art college.
В He became tired of doing representational art.
C He was persuaded that he could not realise his ambition.
29. What was his father’s reaction to Bruce’s decision?
A He was anxious to discuss alternative employment options.
В He was angry that a good opportunity had been wasted.
C He was dismissive of the advantages of higher education.
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
You will hear an explorer called Richard Livingstone talking about a trip he made in the
rainforest of South America.
A TRIP IN THE RAINFOREST
Richard and Matthew abandoned their boat because they couldn’t get past a 30________.
They decided to walk through the jungle as far as the 31________ marked on the map.
Richard says that during the walk, they were always both hot and wet.
The first sign of human activity that they found was a 32________.
In a deserted camp, they found some soup made from unusual 33________ and vegetables.
Richard says that by the time they had reached the camp, they were lacking in 34________.
Richard says that after the meal, they began to feel worried about what they’d done.
Before leaving the camp, they left the sum of 35________ to thank their host.
TEST 7
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1. A. On Friday evening.
B. Well, I'd like to
C. What a pity!
2. A. Oh, he’s fine.
B. Thank you.
C. No, he isn’t.
3. A. I am going to go out this weekend.
B. On Friday
C. I don't know yet.
4. A. Do you have any clue?
B. That's a great idea.
C. Staying at home.
5. A. Sure, you can find them there.
B. How about steak?
C. May I help you?
6. A. Why not?
B. Here’s your book, sir.
C. Thank you and come again.
7. A. Yeah, it must be 95 degrees.
B. Get me another drink, will ya?
C. It’s getting too cold.
8. A. Have you checked your keys?
B. There's one in the police car
C. Don't worry.
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Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the ….
(A-F). There are TWO EXTRA options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A. At a pharmacy
B. At the dentist
15. Speaker 1 …
C. At the doctor’s office
16. Speaker 2 …
17. Speaker 3 … D. At a hospital
18. Speaker 4 …
E. At a fruit stand
F. At the veterinary clinic
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 tourist information
20 carpark
21 museum
22 picnic area
23 gift shop
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Speaker 1
24 How did the speaker feel during the move?
A He felt it might be impossible to downsize.
B He found the experience very exciting.
C He was relieved to get rid of so many things.
25 How does he feel about his new flat?
A He hates the uncluttered space.
B It can seem very enclosed and cramped.
C He enjoys spending time in it.
Speaker 2
26 How did the speaker feel about her dream home?
A She had nightmarish dreams about it.
B She was horrified by the size.
C It made her feel nervous at times.
27 What is the best thing about the house for the speaker?
A being able to accommodate some heirlooms
B being able to get rid of some of the larger furniture she owned
C having the room to store away larger possessions
Speaker 3
28 What is the speaker’s opinion about city centre living?
A It can be unexpectedly quiet.
B He loves the hustle and bustle.
C He can’t wait to escape from it.
29 What does he say about his partner?
A She feels trapped by the proximity of other buildings.
B She misses not having an outside space.
C She finds city living far too expensive.
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
In the survey various 30_______________ were ranked according to how interesting people
felt they were.
Apparently, teachers said they enjoyed being able to employ their creative skills.
If there is job 31_______________ , it’s almost impossible to enjoy your work.
The 32_______________ of bullying in smaller companies is not as high as in bigger ones.
When you work for yourself, it can be difficult to separate the work and leisure
33_______________ .
Being responsible for one’s own 34_______________ is likely to make people happy.
In the long run, 35_______________ can be reduced by financial incentives.
A job incentive could actually be demotivating if you suspect you don't deserve it.
TEST 8
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply to
each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
A a coach
15. Speaker 1 … B a novelist
16. Speaker 2 … C a sportsman
17. Speaker 3 … D a journalist
18. Speaker 4 … E a businessman
F a politician
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
19 School …………….
20 Sports centre …………….
21 Clinic …………….
22 Community centre …………….
23 Supermarket …………….
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-29).
There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
You hear two people having a conversation
24 What is the situation?
A They let their friend down
B They had an argument with their friend
C Their opinion of their friend has changed
25 How do the speakers feel about the situation?
A resigned
B upset
C uncertain
Extract Two
You hear two radio presenters discussing a letter from a listener.
26 What is the man doing as he speaks?
A justifying somebody’s hobby
B showing concern for somebody’s problem
C describing a problem in detail
27 The woman believes that the author of the letter should
A face the fact that people can be cruel.
B reassess his attitude to certain people.
C discuss the situation with his friends.
Extract Three
You hear two people discussing comedy and humour.
28 The woman believes that punchlines
A can be found in jokes that follow a certain structure.
B are usually more funny than catchphrases.
C are more accessible than inside jokes.
29 The man says that many professional comedians
A attempt to create context they can make jokes about.
B make events sound more exciting than they really were.
C find it difficult to tell made-up experiences from real ones.
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than one word for each answer.
TEST 2
Part 1 Part 4
1A 19 D
2B 20 G
3C 21 F
4B 22 C
5A 23 B
6C Part 5
7B 24 A
8A 25 В
Part 2 26 C
9 walking 27 A
10 600 / six hundred 28 В
11 diving 29 A
12 June Part 6
13 bus tour 30 sports
14 flights 31 mental
Part 3 32 ice (fall)
15 B 33 perfume
16 A 34 toothbrush
17 C 35 satisfaction
18 D
TEST 3
Part 1 Part 4
1C 19 E
2A 20 I
3C 21 F
4B 22 H
5A 23 C
6B Part 5
7B 24 A
8B 25 B
Part 2 26 B
9 15/ fifteen 27 C
10 9.30 28 C
11 room 29 B
12 Starting Part 6
13 October 30 apples
14 food 31 wax
Part 3 32 balloon
15 A 33 green
16 C 34 Sweetheart
17 D 35 (cherry) stone
18 E
TEST 4
Part 1 Part 4
1B 19 C
2A 20 B
3C 21 A
4C 22 G
5A 23 D
6B Part 5
7A 24 A
8B 25 C
Part 2 26 A
9 accommodation 27 B
10 damaged 28 A
11 kitchen 29 C
12 subjects Part 6
13 five/5 30 envelope
14 local 31 legal
Part 3 32 transportation
15 B 33 vision
16 F 34 wax
17 D 35 ink
18 C
TEST 5
Part 1 Part 4
1B 19 C
2A 20 J
3A 21 H
4A 22 F
5A 23 B
6B Part 5
7A 24 A
8B 25 B
Part 2 26 A
9 Nature 27 A
10 wildlife 28 B
11 forest 29 C
12 12 / twelve Part 6
13 fire 30 Society
14 birdhouse / bird house 31 natural
Part 3 32 interact
15 B 33 heating
16 E 34 intimidating
17 C 35 tail
18 A
TEST 6
Part 1 Part 4
1A 19 B
2C 20 G
3C 21 E
4B 22 I
5C 23 H
6B Part 5
7B 24 B
8C 25 A
Part 2 26 C
9 March 27 C
10 England 28 C
11 father 29 B
12 money Part 6
13 trainer 30 waterfall
14 apples 31 road
Part 3 32 path
15 B 33 meat
16 E 34 energy
17 C 35 30 dollars/thirty dollars/$30
18 A
TEST 7
Part 1 Part 4
1B 19 F
2A 20 G
3A 21 D
4C 22 B
5A 23 H
6C Part 5
7A 24 A
8A 25 B
Part 2 26 C
9 rope 27 A
10 20/twenty 28 B
11 tall 29 B
12 band Part 6
13 rabbit 30 careers
14 ice(-)cream 31 insecurity
Part 3 32 incidence
15 B 33 boundaries
16 F 34 destiny
17 A 35 motivation
18 C
TEST 8
Part 1 Part 4
1C 19 G
2B 20 C
3A 21 D
4B 22 B
5B 23 H
6C Part 5
7A 24 B
8A 25 A
Part 2 26 C
9 opera 27 B
10 ten (students) /10 28 A
11 (to) relax 29 A
12 classic(al)(s) Part 6
13 salad(s) (bar) 30 industrial
14 Tuesday 31 engines
Part 3 32 attitudes
15 E 33 lawyer
16 B 34 art
17 F 35 bookshelves
18 C