Cae Cambridge Advanced Listening Quiz
This CAE Cambridge Advanced Listening quiz assesses understanding of spoken English through various contexts, including music reviews and interviews with professionals. It tests comprehension, emotional interpretation, and analytical skills, enhancing learners' advanced listening abilities.
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You hear two people on a music programme talking about the singer Nancy Graham.What is the man's opinion of Nancy's second album?
- A.
He thinks it is very experimental.
- B.
He appreciates the continuity of style.
- C.
He wonders if she is lacking inspiration.
Correct Answer
C. He wonders if she is lacking inspiration.Explanation
"More of the same..."
"She was slightly running out of steam..."Rate this question:
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- 2.
What do the two speakers agree about?
- A.
The freshness of the music
- B.
The lack of real emotion in the music
- C.
The calming effect of the music on the listener
Correct Answer
B. The lack of real emotion in the musicExplanation
"When the true country stars sing of pain and anguish you really believe them, but I can't say I do here..."
"Maybe it's just because she's just not mature enough yet to have had the necessary experience to inject into her songs."Rate this question:
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- 3.
You hear part of a radio interview with a woman who trained the winning horse in a top showjumping competition. Why does she compare herself with an Olympic athlete?
- A.
To demonstrate how tough she had to be.
- B.
To explain how she reacted to her victory.
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To emphasise how fortunate she was to win.
Correct Answer
B. To explain how she reacted to her victory.Explanation
"I was absolutely stunned.....You're like an Olympic athlete - they say it never comes home to you until you're on your way home"Rate this question:
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- 4.
How did she feel before her horse won the competition?
- A.
Uncertain of the rider's ability
- B.
Frustrated with the worsening weather
- C.
Doubtful whether the horse was fit enough
Correct Answer
A. Uncertain of the rider's abilityExplanation
"I hate to admit this now, but we had a replacement rider at the last minute and I did just wonder if he could hack it."Rate this question:
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- 5.
You hear part of an interview with a food writer called Richard Capstick.Richard decided not to become a chef because he lacked...
- A.
Adequate organisational skills
- B.
A talent for inventive cooking
- C.
The ability to make quick decisions
Correct Answer
A. Adequate organisational skillsExplanation
"Basically I just wasn't up to being in charge of a kitchen full of people."Rate this question:
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- 6.
What did Richard think about food writing before he got involved in it?
- A.
He considered himself well suited to it
- B.
He regarded as a hobby rather than a career
- C.
He imagined a qualification was needed to do it
Correct Answer
C. He imagined a qualification was needed to do itExplanation
"I assumed - wrongly, of course - that you couldn't actually write for a living without some sort of recognised training or something."Rate this question:
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Nov 07, 2015Quiz Created by
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