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CAE Practice Test l0 Paper 3 - Listening

LISTENING - Part 1
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One
You will hear a discussion in which a man talks to his good friend about her upcoming trip.

I Leaving for Australia

A
B
C
was a last minute decision.
was John's suggestion.
was considered for a few months. FTI
2 The purpose of Michelle's holiday

A to take a break from the stress of work.

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B is to give her a change of pace.
C is to spend time with her family.

Extract Two
You will hear a conversation where two friends discuss the restaurant they just left.

3 Tate thinks Julie raves about the restaurant because

A she liked the elaborate environment.


B
C
she has bad taste in food.
she was so hungry she would have eaten anything.
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4 Julie doesn't want to get a burger because

A
B
C
they just ate and are not hungry.
it would make them late for the show.
their clothes would make them noticeable.
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Extract Three
You will hear part of an interview with a medical student.

5 According to Gus, his career choice

A
B
C
was forced on him.
was made using the same criteria most people use.
was a poor one, but it's too late to change now.
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Being an ophthalmologist

A
B
C
does not give good financial reward.
involves frequent night shifts.
has a family-friendly schedule.
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CAE Practice Test l0 Paper 3 - Listening

LISTENING - Part 2
You will hear a freelancing Graphic Designer called Alec Zaki talking about how he came into his
career. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences.

Although Alec has worked for other companies, he likes being 7

ln order to maximise his possibility of success, Alec became an expert in a variety of 8

There have been some corporate jobs that Alec has done 9 for.

Alec created 3D virtual sets for a show that featured t0 computer game releases.

The TV show took place on il that resembled a game controller.

t2 Alec entered the field

by way of television.

Alec wanted to stand out in college because he was t3 than the other students.

Alec is now a freelancer because of t4

LISTENING . Part 3
You will hear part of a radio interview in which professional golfer, Amy Hartman, is being interviewed.
For questions 15-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D), which fits best according to what you hear.

l5 Why did Amy ultimately decide on golf l8 Why does Amy think she appears to be
as her sport choice? pathetic?
A She had the most talent for golf. A She never has any free time.
B She realised she could play golf for longer. B She spends a lot of time with her pet.
C She had no success in the other sports. C She's always watching DVDs.
D lt was her favourite sport. D She never gets bored.

l6 How often does Amy eat cheeseburgers? l9 Why does Amy apologise for possibly
A never disappointing (the interviewer)?
B fairly often A She doesn't depend on anything for luck.
C rarely B She didn't know the answer to a question.
D she ate them often as a child, but does not anymore C She didn't win a tournament she was
expected to win.
l7 To what does Amy attribute her eating D She hasn't updated her profile.
habits?
A her coaches 20 Based on her age and her experience,
B her dedication to her sport we can assume Amy
C superstitions A is one of the youngest golfers in the sport.
D her upbringing B will have a long career.
C started golfing later in life than the other girls.
D will make it to the LPGA Tour.
CAE Practice Test l0 Paper 3 - Listening

LISTENING - Part 4
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about their job in transport.
While you listen you must complete both tasks.

TASK ONE
For questions 21-25, choose from the list A-H the form of transport that the speaker is talking about.

A a cargo aeroplane

B a limousine
Speaker I
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D
a private jet

a carriage
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E a train
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Speaker 4
F a school bus

G a ciry trolley Speaker 5


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H a taxi

TASK TWO
For questions 26-30, choose from the list A-H what each speaker is expressing.

A envy of another lifestyle

B a disrespect for people's wishes

C awe at someone's abiliry to keep order


Speaker I

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D regret about what they do for a living
Speaker 2
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E a fascination for people's reactions
Speaker 3
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G
a fear

a sense
ofthe people they transport

of humour in a foul situation


Speaker 4
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H a sense of authority
Speaker 5
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