To use this system, you must have an mp3 player.  If you want to listen to the mp3 files online, your computer must be able to play sound.  In other words, your computer must have a sound card, headphones or speakers, and media software such as Windows Media Player.

• Conversations

• Questions and responses

• Extended lectures or talks

You will hear the statements on the recording.  Your exam paper lists responses a, b, and c.

1)         a. Mary's remarks were a hit.

            b. Mary's statements were appropriate.

            c. Mary regrets what she said.

2)         a. It will be almost impossible to find him.

            b. He isn't going to the concert.

            c. They have agreed to meet him there.

. . .

Part II - Choose the best answers to the questions you hear.  You will hear the extracts only once.

1)         a.  It's old hat.

            b. Nothing – I wouldn't hide anything from you.

            c. I'm not wearing one.

2)         a. No, I can't understand a word.

            b. Yes, it's heads.

            c. No, it's tails.

. . .

Part III - Now you will hear a brief talk or lecture.  As you listen, you may take notes. After the talk, you will be asked some questions about it.

1)         a.  the Democracy Nationalism Committee

b.  the Democratic National Committee

c.  the Democratic National Caucus

Listening Answers

These are just some examples from our ECPE Listening e-book.  When you buy the Listening e-book and sound files, you will receive the complete version of the e-book which is 60 pages long!