CAE Listening Practice Test 2 Printable — Holiday Plans, Museum Tour, Adult Drama

CAE Listening Practice Test 2 Printable

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
В 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.
В 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.
В 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.
В 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.
В 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.
В was reluctant to participate.
C seemed unaware of the mood of the group.
D wasted the tea break with pointless questions.

Part 4

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

TASK ONE
For questions 21-25, choose from the list A-H each speaker’s present occupation.

TASK TWO
For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H the main advantage each speaker mentions about living where they do

A business person
B pensioner
C doctor
D farmer
E diplomat
F student
G engineer
H architect

Speaker 1 21 [  ]

Speaker 2 22 [  ]

Speaker 3 23 [  ] 

Speaker 4 24 [  ]

Speaker 5 25 [  ]

A a beautiful language.
B friendly people.
C luxury accommodation.
D a good climate.
E interesting challenges.
F varied sports
G a high salary
H excellent food
Speaker 1 26[  ]

Speaker 2 27[  ]

Speaker 3 28[  ]

Speaker 4 29[  ]

Speaker 5 30[  ]

Answer Keys

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

Part 2
7. Cultural Society  8. natural science   9. butterflies, birds (in either order) 10. Let’s Interact
11. German artists   12. heating   13. intimidating   14. tail

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

Part 4
21. B   22. E   23. C   24. G   25. A
26. D   27. F   28. G   29. E   30. B
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3 thoughts on “CAE Listening Practice Test 2 Printable”

  1. 1A 2B 3A 4A 5C 6B
    7.local cultural society
    8.natural society
    9.butterfly/birds
    10. let’s interact
    11. german artist
    12. central hiding
    13.
    14. Scale

  2. Hello Kim. You can download the PDF using the PDF icon at the bottom of each page. Audio files are currently unavailable for download.

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