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🎧B2 First (FCE)40 dk
ListeningB2 First (FCE) Exam Guide
40
minutes
30
questions
4
task type
30 questions, two listening opportunities. Scored on Cambridge Scale.
Tested Skills
Listening comprehensionNote-takingDetail catchingSpeaker attitude
Question Types
1Multiple Choice
2Sentence Completion
3Multiple Matching
4Multiple Choice
Task Types
B2 First (FCE) Listening
1
Multiple Choice
8 short recordings - one question each
Strategies:
- •Catch main idea on first listen
2
Sentence Completion
Monologue - gap filling
Strategies:
- •Write the exact word you hear
3
Multiple Matching
5 speakers - matching task
Strategies:
- •Identify each speaker's main topic
4
Multiple Choice
Long conversation - detailed questions
Strategies:
- •Distinguish speakers' opinions
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Golden Tips
- ✓Read questions beforehand
- ✓Don't forget to take notes
- ✓Guess on questions you're unsure about
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Panicking when missing a question
- ✗Not allowing enough time to transfer answers
Preparation Resources
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Practice
B2 First Listening Practice
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