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CAE Listening Practice Test 29 printable

CAE Listening Practice Test 29 Printable

Part 3

You will hear a part of a radio programme about a professional dancer. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

15. What does Ross mention about his current professional life?
A He enjoys the opportunity to work on his acting skills.
B He is actively involved in dance routines planning.
C He believes that his task is to make choreography come alive.
D He finds it interesting to plan the classes in a responsible manner.

16. According to Ross, the biggest issue is
A finding enough work contracts.
B staying fit and healthy.
C picking which company to work with.
D efficient time-managing.

17. Ross believes that he should get better at
A cooperating with others.
B using rehearsal more effectively.
C asserting himself.
D being a quicker learner.

18. Ross says he most enjoys working with other dancers who
A support others and are fun to be with.
B have ambition and strive for perfection.
C friendly and know how to communicate.
D energetic and creative.

19. What does Ross say about the atmosphere in the two companies he worked with?
A Both are committed to dancing.
B The way they approach to dancing is very different.
C One of the companies is more enjoyable to work with than the other.
D They have their own way to show dancer’s style.

20. What plans does Ross have?
A find employment in the movies
become a teacher for younger dancers
C start a business of his own
D study a different field

Part 4

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about events that they remember well.

TASK ONE
For questions 21-25, choose from the list A-H what the event was.

TASK TWO
For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H why the speaker still remembers the event.

A a sporting event
B a special birthday
C a train journey
D a theatre visit
E a musical event
F the anniversary of an historic event
G apolitical speech
H the opening of a public
building

Speaker 1 21 [ ]

Speaker 2 22 [ ]

Speaker 3 23 [ ]

Speaker 4 24 [ ]

Speaker 5 25 [ ]

A it changed their opinion of
someone.
B it was very beautiful.
C their companion reacted unexpectedly.
D it had an impact on their
career.
E It helped them make a
decision.
F They found something there.
G They bought something
special there.
H They met someone special
there.
Speaker 1 26[ ]

Speaker 2 27[ ]

Speaker 3 28[ ]

Speaker 4 29[ ]

Speaker 5 30[ ]

Answer Keys

Part 1
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. B

Part 2
7. creative 8. economics 9. uncle 10. (game) tester
11. Jungle 12. research 13. adventure 14. (very) satisfying

Part 3
15. C 16. D 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. D

Part 4
21. E 22. F 23. B 24. A 25. D
26. C 27. H 28. E 29. B 30. F
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