CEPT LONG LISTENING PRACTICE - B1 Level

CEPT LONG LISTENING PRACTICE

You will hear an interview with a TV actress called Brittany Briers. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

1. Brittany realised that she really enjoyed acting when

A she played at being an actor at home.
B she attended some acting classes.
C she took part in a school play.

2. How did Brittany feel before her first theatre performance?

A worried about forgetting her lines
B anxious that she would use the wrong accent
C nervous about appearing in front of a large audience

3. Why did Brittany move into TV acting?

A She needed to earn more.
B She lost interest in theatre work.
C She wanted to try something new.

4. What does Brittany still find difficult about screen acting?

A having to repeat scenes
B learning to speak more quietly
C not having an audience

5. Brittany particularly enjoys

A receiving a new part to learn.
B attending special events for actors.
C seeing her new films for the first time.

6. What does Brittany dislike about being an actor

A not having many holidays
B being recognised in the street
C starting work early in the morning

Answer
1 C 
2 B 
3 C 
4 B 
5 A 
6 C

Choose the correct adjective, -ing or -ed, to complete the sentences

Choose the correct adjective, -ing or -ed, to complete the sentences.

1. I found the talk on butterflies pretty boring / bored. I nearly fell asleep!
2. I’m really confusing / confused about what to do – can you help me make a decision?
3. Toni failed her driving test again – she was so disappointing / disappointed.
4. Wow! That film was amazing / amazed! It was better than I thought it would be.
5. Do you find science interesting / interested?
6. I’m so exciting / excited – we’re going on holiday on Saturday!

Answer
1 boring
2 confused
3 disappointed
4 amazing
5 interesting

6 excited

Match an adjective from A to the adjective from B which has a similar meaning

Warm up for long listening practice
1. Match an adjective from A to the adjective from B which has a similar meaning.

A
annoyed 
awful 
challenging 
funny 
intelligent
miserable 
nervous 
relaxed 
strange 
surprised

B
amazed 
amusing 
angry 
anxious 
calm
clever 
difficult 
terrible 
unhappy 
unusual

2. Now complete the sentences below with the adjective(s) you think fits best.
1. I was really ....................... when Ted said he was getting married – I never expected that!
2. I find maths really ....................... . I’m not very good at it!

Answer
1
annoyed – angry
awful – terrible
challenging – difficult
funny – amusing
intelligent – clever
miserable – unhappy
nervous – anxious
relaxed – calm
strange – unusual

surprised – amazed

2
1 surprised / amazed

2 challenging / difficult