CAE CAE Listening

Question 1

How many parts does the CAE Listening paper contain?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The CAE Listening paper consists of four parts, each testing different listening skills with different task formats.

Question 2

In CAE Listening Part 1, what is the format of the questions?

Accepted Answer

Multiple choice with three options (A, B, or C)

Answer

Part 1 consists of three short extracts with two three-option multiple-choice questions each, testing understanding of gist, attitude, or detail.

Question 3

What skill is primarily tested in CAE Listening Part 2 (sentence completion)?

Accepted Answer

Picking out specific information and spelling it correctly

Answer

Part 2 requires candidates to complete sentences with exact words heard in the recording, testing accurate listening for specific details.

Question 4

In CAE Listening Part 3, how many speakers are typically heard?

Accepted Answer

Five different speakers

Answer

Part 3 features five short monologues by different speakers on a related theme, and candidates must match each speaker to one of eight options.

Question 5

CAE Listening Part 4 is typically a longer interview or discussion. What is one key skill tested?

Accepted Answer

Understanding speakers' opinions, attitudes, and agreement/disagreement

Answer

Part 4 tests the ability to understand attitudes, opinions, and the interplay between speakers in a longer, authentic-style conversation.

CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Practice Test