FCE Paper 4 Listening (< Previous > Next)

Time allowed: Approximately 40 minutes

PartTask typeTests ability toQuestions
1. Multiple ChoiceA series of extracts with one or more speakers lasting around 30 seconds each. Candidates answer one multiple choice question per extract, each with three options: A, B or C.pick out general meaning specific information, understand attitude and/or events from the text.8
2. Sentence completionA three-minute monologue or dialogue. Candidates fill in the gaps to complete the sentences.pick out general meaning or specific information from the text.10
3. Multiple matchingA series of related monologues lasting around 30 seconds each. Candidates match the extract to the correct option from a list of six.pick out general meaning specific information, understand attitude and/or events from the text.5
4. Multiple choiceA three-minute monologue or dialogue. Candidates answer multiple choice questions with 3 options: A, B or C.pick out general meaning or specific information from the text.7

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