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
Question 1.
Hello, Lunthan's service department ... Yes, we can repair a colour TV set ... what seems to be the problem? .,. Yes ... yes ... uh, uh ... and the picture is permanently like this? ... and the sound? ... No, no, is the sound clear? ... Ok ... well, if you can just try changing the contrast and brightness controls, they're on the back of that model, and try repositioning the aerial ... and if there's no improvement, ring us again and we'll send a service engineer.
Question 2.
Well, touch wood, I'm completely over it now. I must have been away from my desk for almost a fortnight. Still, they seem to have got by all right without me. After all, I simply couldn't have gone into the office in my condition. I mean, I had a shocking temperature, feeling hot and cold all the time and shivering - and a couple of days I felt so dizzy I couldn't even stand up ... but I'm back on my feet now. Mind you, apparently, there's quite a pile of papers for me waiting when I get back to work.
Question 3.
W = Woman - M = Man
W: Can I help you, love?
M: Yes, we'd like something to eat ... er, does it all cost the same?
W: Yes, all meals are five-fifty including side-salad and a bap.
M: That sounds all right. Can I take this over there to show my friends?
W: Well, there is only one of them. Couldn't they come over here to have a look?
M: Oh, go on. It'll only take a second.
W: Oh, right. There you are.
Question 4.
Yes ... Yes ... We're very sorry about that if indeed ... Yes? And your
property is next door to the construction site? ... Well, sir, it is our
company policy that no work begins before 7 a.m. but we can check with the foreman to see if this rule has in fact been broken ... Well, I can't say anything about that but I think you'll find that if there's been no damage to your actual property, we are not legally required to pay compensation.
Question 5.
D = David - A = Amanda
D: Oh, hi Amanda.
A: Hello, David. I've just finished typing this letter ... you know, with the shipping inventory for Uni-Parcel Express Limited.
D: And you want my opinion?
A: Well, not really. I do know how to write a letter.
D: Well, what's the problem then?
A: I just wondered if you could read through it and see if I've made any spelling mistakes.
D: Well, it's a bit late if you have.
A: Well, if there are any, I can just type it up again.
Question 6.
And now for some late results. Watford 3, Carlisle 0. Bolton Wanderers 1, Cardiff City 3. The Fulham Brighton and Hove Albion match was postponed due to rain and we're still waiting for a score from the West Bromwich Albion - Wolverhampton game which has been delayed by flooding of the pitch ... and ... Sheffield Wednesday 1, Coventry 0, Oxford United 2, Lyme Regis 9 ...
Question 7.
... Thank you, thank you very much. I just want to tell you about one of our fans who can't be here tonight. His name is Simon and right now he's in Southcliff Memorial hospital not far from here. I just want to tell you that he's a brave little guy because he's also very sick, but he's promised to come to our next gig in the UK when he's better and can walk again. This song is for Simon and anyone else with cerebrospinal arthritis.
Question 8.
P = Policeman - M = Man
P: Excuse me, sir. Can I see your licence, please? ... and the insurance documents? ... This is your car I presume.
M: Yes, it is my car.
P: It's just I did happen to notice while you were stationary at the
traffic lights back there, that your tail-lights are not functioning. Were you aware of that?
M: Um, yes, the garage is waiting for the part.
P: Well then, could I ask you to refrain from using the vehicle in the meantime? Otherwise, there'll be an accident.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
1B - 2C - 3A - 4C - 5B - 6A - 7B - 8A
