This is the new Cambridge First Certificate in English Listening test, 2016.
Practicing on these Cambridge FCE Listening tests helps raise your score in the Cambridge English First exams. These tests are also very good to exercise English listening skills.
Correct answers & audio transcript are posted below.
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TRANSCRIPTS
Speaker 1.
Well, it really was a pity you couldn't be there. Brian and Julia looked so wonderful and everything went off perfectly. The vicar gave a beautiful address and the reception was gorgeous. Everyone commented on the bridesmaids' dresses. They wore pale yellow just like you wanted, oh, and I almost forgot, Brian mentioned you in his speech. He said Julia's got everything a wife could offer, but he still likes your cooking best. I think he meant it, too. Of course, Dad was there with ... er ... but I don't suppose you want to hear about that.
Speaker 2.
Brian's not going to have an easy time of it. After all, Julia's not going to coddle him like that mother of his does. And it's a good thing too if you ask me. It's about time he learnt to be useful around the house. Seventy years of feminism doesn't seem to have done much for our family either. Still, when we get married a few little things are going to change. There'll be no more nights out with the lads - not when I'm in charge - and I'll tell you another thing, if I were Julia, I'd be keeping a good eye on one of those bridesmaids, too.
Speaker 3.
So you must have known Brian for quite some time now. Has he always been this handsome? ... No, don't tell me, I can imagine. Well, anyway, I met him a couple of years ago when they moved our unit up to head office and he was already working there as entertainment officer.
You know, all the big firms have them these days. He organises
surprise parties and hires entertainers and kissagrams and then
comes round the office collecting money for them afterwards, but I
suppose you know all this already.
Speaker 4.
Did you take all these pictures yourself? You are clever. And look
there's one of me. I don't remember you taking that one. Oh, and
here's one of everybody outside the church. Your Auntie Julia would probably like a copy of that one and so would your granny; mind you, it's a pity it's got your granddad in with that Marjorie. Oh, could you be a darling and get some copies done? We could send them for Christmas. They always send you something nice.
Speaker 5.
It was really one of the best weddings I've ever been to. The service
was short; the bride arrived on time; the groom was sober; the food
was excellent; the speakers were funny - not like my wedding at all.
They really must have put so much thought into it, and so much preparation.
Which must show that they're serious about each other because
so many young people aren't these days. The only sad thing is that
they live so far away. I mean if you hadn't given me the Friday off, I
simply wouldn't have been able to get there on time.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
19G - 20B - 21F - 22C - 23E
