CPE Listening Comprehension

Question 1

How many parts are in the CPE Listening paper?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 2

What task type is used in CPE Listening Part 1?

Accepted Answer

Multiple choice with three short extracts

Answer

Long monologue with gap-fill

Answer

Sentence completion

Answer

Multiple matching with five speakers

Question 3

In CPE Listening Part 2, what task do candidates complete?

Accepted Answer

Complete gaps in sentences using information from a monologue

Answer

Match statements to five speakers

Answer

Answer true/false questions about a dialogue

Answer

Write a summary of a radio broadcast

Question 4

What does CPE Listening Part 4 (multiple matching) require candidates to do?

Accepted Answer

Match five speakers to two different sets of options

Answer

Write a paragraph summarizing a conversation

Answer

Answer questions about one long interview

Answer

Listen and correct written errors in a script

Question 5

Which of the following listening skills is particularly tested in CPE Listening Part 3?

Accepted Answer

Understanding a long interview or discussion in detail

Answer

Listening for gist in very short clips

Answer

Spelling single words from a dictation

Answer

Identifying accents from different countries

Question 6

What is a useful strategy when preparing for CPE Listening Part 2 sentence completion?

Accepted Answer

Read the sentences carefully before listening to predict word types needed

Answer

Guess answers randomly if unsure

Answer

Only listen to the first 30 seconds of the audio

Answer

Write entire sentences rather than the specific words heard