This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Fce > Fce Listening – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Fce Listening Quiz 2 (49 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many questions are there in the FCE listening test? A) 20. B) 30. C) 40. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 30. 2. How long does the exam last? A) 40 minutes. B) 45 minutes. C) 50 minutes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 40 minutes. 3. Amy and her friends decided to go to Ibiza because ..... A) It was cheaper than similar destinations. B) There were lots of things to do there. C) None of them had been there before. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There were lots of things to do there. 4. Amy's friend Carla annoyed Amy because Carla A) Sometimes left dirty dishes in the living room. B) Often forgot her keys when she went out. C) Wouldn't do any food shopping. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sometimes left dirty dishes in the living room. 5. The test lasts ..... A) 30 minutes. B) 40 minutes. C) 50 minutes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40 minutes. 6. You hear a poet talking about his work ..... What is he doing? A) Giving his reasons for starting to visit schools. B) Justifying the childlike nature of some of his recent poems. C) Expaining that his poems appeal to people of different ages. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expaining that his poems appeal to people of different ages. 7. Sure, most of them are really nice. But ..... talking to Tom. He's always in a bad mood. A) Don't bother. B) Do you fancy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Don't bother. 8. It's in the town hall, ..... A) Just off the main square. B) More or less what I expected. C) I'd better be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Just off the main square. 9. If you ride a roller coaster, it means you must be at least 110 cm tall, regardless of age. A) You are over 18 years old. B) You are less than 110 cm tall. C) You're not 18 years old yet. D) You are more than 110 cm tall. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You are more than 110 cm tall. 10. You hear a man talking about an art exhibition. What does he criticise about it? A) The way the paintings were displayed. B) The number of paintings in the exhibition. C) The lack of information about the paintings. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The lack of information about the paintings. 11. What is the total number of marks awarded? A) 60 marks; 20% of the total FCE exam. B) 30 marks; 20% of the total FCE exam. C) 40 marks; 20% of the total FCE exam. D) 25 marks; 20% of the total FCE exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40 marks; 20% of the total FCE exam. 12. To pass the listening exam (to reach B2 level), you need to get ..... or over of the possible points. A) 50%. B) 60%. C) 70%. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 60%. 13. How many parts does listening paper contain? A) 3 parts. B) 4 parts. C) 5 parts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4 parts. 14. Many children in low income countries ..... and never realise their full potential. A) Underachieve. B) Overachieve. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Underachieve. 15. What is the subtopic that involves identifying specific information in listening? A) Listening for Detail. B) Listening for General Ideas. C) Identifying Key Points. D) Listening for Specifics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Listening for Detail. 16. Why did Amy want to go abroad? A) She wanted to find a job in another country. B) Her friends had invited her to go with them. C) She felt she was good at learning languages. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Her friends had invited her to go with them. 17. How many questions does part 1 have? A) 8. B) 6. C) 7. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 8. 18. In project planning, which situation best illustrates to be put off? A) The meeting starts earlier than planned. B) The meeting runs exactly on time. C) The meeting is delayed to next week. D) The meeting is moved to a larger room. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The meeting is delayed to next week. 19. I thought ..... near college, you know, closer to all the amenities. A) Do you fancy coming. B) More or less what I expected. C) I'd better be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'd better be. 20. ..... to the bus stop because the buses are in the same traffic jam as me. A) I don't suppose you would. B) Don't bother going. C) I'd better be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Don't bother going. 21. What aspect is not tested in the listening exam? A) Understanding of gist and main points. B) Understanding of text organization and structure. C) Understanding of detail and specific information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understanding of text organization and structure. 22. What were Amy's feelings when she got home? A) She never wanted to go on holiday with friends again. B) The holiday had been a useful learning experience. C) Next summer she would look for work abroad. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The holiday had been a useful learning experience. 23. Which subtopic focuses on understanding the speaker's attitude? A) Tone and Mood. B) Plot and Conflict. C) Syntax and Grammar. D) Character Development. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tone and Mood. 24. Why is it important to listen for main ideas in FCE listening practice? A) To understand the overall message or theme of the listening passage. B) To focus on specific vocabulary or grammar points. C) To memorize every detail of the passage. D) To improve listening skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To understand the overall message or theme of the listening passage. 25. What task is it in FCE listening part 3? A) Sentence completion. B) Multiple choice. C) Multiple matching. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Multiple matching. 26. A:So, tell us Ryan, how have you found your first month? B:The course is ..... A) Just off the main square. B) More or less what I expected. C) I'd better be. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) More or less what I expected. 27. Which information is incorrect about the difference between listening part 1 and part 4? A) You will hear more audio recordings in part 1 than in part 4. B) In part 1, the questions have three options but in part 4 there are four options for each question. C) The number of questions is different. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In part 1, the questions have three options but in part 4 there are four options for each question. 28. Whereas in most of the films he plays the "baddie" in this one he's definitely the good guy. A) The actor is the villain in the film. B) The actor is the hero in the film. C) The actor is a bad guy. D) The actor is a good guy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The actor is the hero in the film. 29. What did Amy regret doing? A) Booking three weeks at the apartment. B) Taking the wrong items on holiday with her. C) Agreeing to take it in turns to cook meals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Booking three weeks at the apartment. 30. Candidates write their final answers on a separate answer sheet? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 31. The film ..... elements of fantasy and science fiction. A) Meets. B) Gathers. C) Incorporates. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Incorporates. 32. What is the benefit of improving note-taking skills in listening? A) Increased ability to summarize information. B) Improved focus and concentration. C) Better understanding and retention of information. D) Enhanced critical thinking skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Better understanding and retention of information. 33. Which sentence best demonstrates to be precise about something in an academic report? A) To be precise about methods, we guess sampling. B) To be precise about methods, we detail sampling. C) To be precise about methods, we ignore sampling. D) To be precise about methods, we omit sampling. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To be precise about methods, we detail sampling. 34. "My parents had me taught piano at home by a tutor" . A) The speaker learned the piano at primary school. B) The speaker learned the piano with a relative. C) The speaker learned the piano alone. D) The speaker learned the piano with a private teacher. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The speaker learned the piano with a private teacher. 35. 2 You hear two students talking about a holiday abroad. What do they agree about? A) Foreign travel is harmful to the environment. B) It is becoming more exprensive to travel abroad. C) Holidays are more enjoyable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is becoming more exprensive to travel abroad. 36. You are in a railway waiting room when you overhear this man speaking.What is he describing? A) A. the weather. B) B. his working conditions. C) C. a recent illness. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. a recent illness. 37. Which prepositional collocation is correct for involved when referring to a person and an activity? A) Be involved for research. B) Be involved at research. C) Be involved on research. D) Be involved in research. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be involved in research. 38. How many times do you hear each part? A) Only once, so listen carefully. B) Twice (or more if you ask the examiner nicely). C) You will hear each part twice before going on to the next part. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You will hear each part twice before going on to the next part. 39. You are in the service department of an electrical store when you overhear this technician speaking on the telephone.What does he want the caller to do? A) A. wait for a trained technician. B) B. try adjusting the TV himself. C) C. bring the TV to the shop. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. try adjusting the TV himself. 40. When should candidates write their answers on the answer sheet? A) Anytime they want. B) While taking the test. C) During the 5 minutes' transfer time allowed at the end of the test. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) During the 5 minutes' transfer time allowed at the end of the test. 41. Which option best defines a conservation organization? A) A group collecting taxes. B) A group protecting natural resources. C) A group organizing sports leagues. D) A group promoting luxury brands. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A group protecting natural resources. 42. You hear a message on a telephone answering machine ..... Why is the speaker calling? A) To confirm some arrangements. B) To issue an invitation. C) To persuade someone to do something. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To issue an invitation. 43. What skill is emphasized in note-taking practice? A) Effective note-taking. B) Listening skills. C) Speed reading. D) Memorization techniques. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Effective note-taking. 44. 1 You hear a film review on the radio. What criticism does the reviewer make? A) The acting is poor. B) The music is unsuitable. C) The story is difficult. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The story is difficult. 45. What is the purpose of recognizing idiomatic expressions in listening? A) To improve pronunciation skills. B) To understand the intended meaning and comprehend the overall message accurately. C) To identify grammatical errors in speech. D) To memorize common phrases and expressions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To understand the intended meaning and comprehend the overall message accurately. 46. You will hear each conversation ..... A) One time. B) Two times. C) Three times. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two times. 47. A distractor is a piece of information that ..... A) Encourages you. B) Confuses you. C) Helps you. D) Guides you. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Confuses you. 48. It's quite hard for me to make friends ..... introduce me to the other Saturday staff? A) Don't bother. B) I don't suppose you would. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I don't suppose you would. 49. The army must give power back to the ..... government. A) Legitimate. B) Legitimacy. C) Juvenile. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Legitimate. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesFce Listening Quiz 1Fce Essay QuizFce Phrasal Verbs QuizFce Practice Test QuizFce Reading QuizFce Speaking QuizFce Use Of English QuizFce Vocabulary Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books