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Listening Paper
Listening Paper
NATIONAL SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAPER 1: LISTENING
The Listening Paper consists of SIX parts.
Part 1: Questions 1-8; Part 4: Questions 19-23;
Part 2: Questions 9-14; Part 5: Questions 24-29 ;
Part 3: Questions 15-18; Part 6: Questions 30-35.
Each question carries ONE mark.
You will hear each recording twice.
Total listening time: approx. 35 minutes.
At the end of the Listening Paper, you will have to transfer your answers to the
Answer Sheet. You will be allowed 10 minutes extra time to do this.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE INVIGILATORS!
AT THE END OF THE PAPER, THE QUESTION PAPER WILL BE COLLECTED
BY THE INVIGILATOR.
NO MATERIALS CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE EXAMINATION ROOM.
DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO!
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Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the correct reply
to each sentence (A, B, or C).
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Example:
Correct answer: B
2. A) Next Wednesday.
B) Yes, let’s do that.
C) I can’t remember it.
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Part 2
You will hear someone giving a talk. For each question, fill in the missing information in
the numbered space.
Write ONE WORD and / or A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3
You will hear people speaking in different situations. Match each speaker (15-18) to the
place where the speaker is (A-F). There are TWO EXTRA places which you do not need to
use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
A) at a wedding
15. Speaker 1 … B) at a birthday party
16. Speaker 2 … C) at a leaving party
17. Speaker 3 … D) in a university lecture hall
18. Speaker 4 … E) at a funeral
F) in a classroom
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Part 4
You will hear someone giving a talk. Label the places (19-23) on the map (A-H). There are
THREE extra options which you do not need to use.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
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Part 5
You will hear three extracts. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for each question (24-
29). There are TWO questions for each extract.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Extract One
24. Anne was very astonished because the union …
A) did not fire Frank soon.
B) made him so popular.
C) gave him an award.
25. What is the main reason for losing a job for Frank?
A) Sexist remarks toward his colleagues.
B) The advertisement for the receptionist.
C) Taking time to meet the deadline.
Extract Two
26. Smoke-jumping is an ideal job for most of the women as …
A) they have a fitting weight.
B) they weigh more than 80 kilos.
C) they have a right attitude.
27. A speaker says that you are not able to get the right spot if …
A) you are heavier.
B) you leave a parachute.
C) you are lighter.
Extract Three
28. According to the female speaker, what problem did the male teacher mention earlier?
A) He is strictly following to the schedule.
B) Some students are unable to do well.
C) A student has emotional problems.
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Part 6
You will hear a part of a lecture. For each question, fill in the missing information in the
numbered space.
Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.
ART GALLERY
Cranfield Art Gallery is popular with the Art and Design Department.
There are five acres of (31) ____________ around the art gallery.
The building is constructed to protect the works of art from direct sunrays.
Among the paintings is the (34) ____________ “Lady in the Rain” by Mac Addams.
You can find not only portraits, but also seascapes and (35) ___________.
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