Listening
≈ 40 min · 4 parts · 30 items · 20% of the overall mark. Each recording is played twice.
| Part | Name | Format | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Choice | 8 short unrelated extracts · ~30s each | 8 |
| 2 | Sentence Completion | Monologue (~3 min) · 10 gapped sentences | 10 |
| 3 | Multiple Matching | 5 short related monologues · 8 options | 5 |
| 4 | Multiple Choice (Long) | Interview or exchange (~3–4 min) · 7 MCQs | 7 |
Part 1 · Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer (A/B/C) for each extract.
Tests: Gist, function, detail, attitude, purpose, opinion, agreement.
Part 2 · Sentence Completion
Complete each sentence with a word or short phrase from the recording.
Tests: Detail, specific information, stated opinion.
Part 3 · Multiple Matching
Match each speaker to one option (one extra distractor).
Tests: Gist, attitude, opinion, main point, function.
Part 4 · Multiple Choice (Long)
Choose the correct answer (A/B/C) for each question.
Tests: Opinion, attitude, gist, detail, inference.
Cambridge Assessment English
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