FCE Listening Test 2

Let's try today another LISTENING for the FCE (B2) level. 

The task is about an audio and you have 7 questions with multiple choice for you to choose the correct answer. Pay attention to the listening and take notes if you need it. The questions are in order (don't panic). You can hear the recording TWICE. Please, play the record now. It will give you 1 minute to read the questions. 

Tomorrow you will find the answers. Good luck!

You will hear a student called Ahmet Kaya talking about his vacation job, which involves working at night. For questions 1-7 choose the best answer A, B or C.

1   Why did Ahmet decide to get a job working at night?

     A  The hours were shorter than for day work.

     B  It was the only job he was able to get.

     C  The pay was better than for day work.

2   What did Ahmet find hard to get used to at first?

     A  Going out to work when others were having fun.

     B  Not being able to sleep whenever he wanted to.

     C  Going to bed when everyone else was getting up.

3   What effect does Ahmet's job have on his social life?

     A  He can't see his girlfriend as often as he would like.

     B  It makes no difference to how often he sees his friends.

     C  At weekends he stays out all night without feeling sleepy.

4   Ahmet finds his working hours convenient because they enable him to

     A  enjoy doing exercise far more.

     B  travel on public transport when it is less crowded.

     C  make medical appointments in the mornings.

5   Ahmet believes that because he works nights he may be more likely to

     A  become bad-tempered.

     B  catch an illness.

     C  have an accident.

6   Owing to his working hours, Ahmet eats

     A  just after he finishes work.

     B  once during his shift.

     C  whenever he feels hungry.

7   What does Ahmet say about the customers who shop there at night?

     A  They know the police are watching them all the time.

     B  They are usually in less of a hurry than daytime customers.

     C  They buy the same kinds of things as daytime shoppers.

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