<rubric><![CDATA[You will hear people talking in eight different situations.<br/>For questions <b>1-8</b>, Select the correct answer <b>A</b>, <b>B</b> or <b>C</b>.]]></rubric>
<question number="1" correct="2">
<text><![CDATA[You hear a woman talking about her job.<br/>What does she say about it?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening1.mp3</audio>
<choice>Women are particularly good at it.</choice>
<choice>It is not as dangerous as people think.</choice>
<choice>Formal training is essential.</choice>
</question>
<question number="2" correct="1">
<text><![CDATA[You hear two colleagues talking about travelling to work.<br/>What made the man decide to use the bus?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening2.mp3</audio>
<choice>How long it takes.</choice>
<choice>How much it costs.</choice>
<choice>How frequently it runs.</choice>
</question>
<question number="3" correct="1">
<text><![CDATA[You hear a novelist talking on the radio about a newspaper editor.<br/>What did the editor do for him?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening3.mp3</audio>
<choice>She increased his self-confidence.</choice>
<choice>She published some of his work.</choice>
<choice>She introduced him to well-known authors.</choice>
</question>
<question number="4" correct="2">
<text><![CDATA[You hear a health specialist talking on the radio about exercise.<br/>What form of exercise does he recommend?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening4.mp3</audio>
<choice>Gym workouts.</choice>
<choice>Walking.</choice>
<choice>Swimming.</choice>
</question>
<question number="5" correct="3">
<text><![CDATA[You overhear a woman talking about organising a conference.<br/>How does she feel about it?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening5.mp3</audio>
<choice>Doubtful about how much work it will involve.</choice>
<choice>Upset about having to do the work herself.</choice>
<choice>Concerned about what other people will say.</choice>
</question>
<question number="6" correct="2">
<text><![CDATA[You overhear a man making a telephone call.<br/>Why is he phoning?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening6.mp3</audio>
<choice>To change an arrangement.</choice>
<choice>To correct some information.</choice>
<choice>To complain about a service.</choice>
</question>
<question number="7" correct="3">
<text><![CDATA[You overhear two people talking about a soap opera.<br/>What does the woman think about it?]]></text>
<audio>fce1_listening7.mp3</audio>
<choice>It is poorly acted.</choice>
<choice>It has an unrealistic plot.</choice>
<choice>It lacks originality.</choice>
</question>
<question number="8" correct="3">
<text><![CDATA[You hear part of a play on the radio.<br/>Who is the man talking to?]]></text>
<rubric><![CDATA[You will hear an interview with a man called Jack Brown, a chef and restaurant owner who has also written a cookery book.<br>For questions <b>9-18</b>, click on the question number and type in the missing information.</br>]]></rubric>
<audio>fce1_listening_part2.mp3</audio>
<textTitle><![CDATA[Jack Brown: Chef, Restaurant Owner and Writer]]></textTitle>
<text><![CDATA[<p></p><p></p>Jack says that in the area where he lived there were no <gap>colleges</gap> offering training for chefs.<p></p>Jack uses the word ΓÇÿ<gap>sharing</gap>ΓÇÖ to describe what cooking is all about for him.<p></p>When planning his menus, whatΓÇÖs available that <gap>season</gap> determines JackΓÇÖs choice of ingredients.<p></p>Jack says his <gap>kitchen staff</gap> are the most important people in his restaurant. Jack believes people return to his restaurant because the <gap>taste</gap> leaves them with good memories.<p></p>When Jack decided to write a book, his aim was to write about his <gap>experiences</gap> of cooking as well as give good recipes.<p></p>Jack mentions his <gap>lemon pie</gap> as an example of a recipe which has remained the same over time.<p></p>Jack advises readers of his book to try to get some of the ingredients in their local <gap>market</gap>.<p></p>Jack says that the way meals are served in his restaurant is similar to a <gap>japanese</gap> style of serving food.<p></p>Jack admits that his book sells well partly because of the <gap>photographs|photos</gap> in it.]]></text>
<question number="9">
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<text2><![CDATA[Jack says that in the area where he lived there were no <gap>colleges</gap> offering training for chefs.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="10">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[Jack uses the word ΓÇÿ<gap>sharing</gap>ΓÇÖ to describe what cooking is all about for him.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="11">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[When planning his menus, whatΓÇÖs available that <gap>season</gap> determines JackΓÇÖs choice of ingredients.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="12">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[Jack says his <gap>kitchen staff</gap> are the most important people in his restaurant.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="13">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[Jack believes people return to his restaurant because the <gap>taste</gap> leaves them with good memories.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="14">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[When Jack decided to write a book, his aim was to write about his <gap>experiences</gap> of cooking as well as give good recipes.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="15">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[Jack mentions his <gap>lemon pie</gap> as an example of a recipe which has remained the same over time.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="16">
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<text2><![CDATA[Jack advises readers of his book to try to get some of the ingredients in their local <gap>market</gap>.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="17">
<text></text>
<text2><![CDATA[Jack says that the way meals are served in his restaurant is similar to a <gap>japanese</gap> style of serving food.]]></text2>
</question>
<question number="18">
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<text2><![CDATA[Jack admits that his book sells well partly because of the <gap>photographs|photos</gap> in it.]]></text2>
<rubric><![CDATA[You will hear five different people talking about their holiday experiences. For questions <b>19-23</b>,<br />choose from the list (<b>A-F</b>) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.]]></rubric>
<audio>fce1_listening_part3.mp3</audio>
<text><![CDATA[<b>A</b> I prefer going to places that have an interesting history.<gap>c</gap><p></p><b>B</b> I have only recently started taking proper holidays. <gap>f</gap><p></p><b>C</b> I have to be persuaded to stop working and take a holiday.<gap>a</gap><p></p><b>D</b> I believe a bit of discomfort is necessary on holiday.<gap>d</gap><p></p><b>E</b> I find holidaying on my own is the best way to relax.<gap>b</gap><p></p><b>F</b> I like holidays to be a complete break from work.]]></text>
<rubric><![CDATA[You will hear an interview with a man called Andrew Burns, who owns and runs an adventure<br />travel company. For questions <b>24-30</b>, choose the best answer (<b>A, B</b> or <b>C</b>).]]></rubric>
<audio>fce1_listening_part4.mp3</audio>
<question number="24" correct="3">
<text><![CDATA[What makes Andrew's mountain expeditions different from others?]]></text>
<choice>The presence of medical staff.</choice>
<choice>The quality of the equipment.</choice>
<choice>The number of team leaders.</choice>
</question>
<question number="25" correct="2">
<text><![CDATA[Andrew says he is reluctant to accept clients who]]></text>
<choice>lack strength because of their age.</choice>
<choice>are not sure of what they want to do.</choice>
<choice>find it hard to be a member of a team.</choice>
</question>
<question number="26" correct="3">
<text><![CDATA[What do Andrew's clients sometimes complain about when they return from a trip?]]></text>
<choice>The physical effort was too great.</choice>
<choice>The local people were unfriendly.</choice>
<choice>The food available was unfamiliar.</choice>
</question>
<question number="27" correct="1">
<text><![CDATA[What surprises Andrew's clients when they first meet him?]]></text>
<choice>His relaxed manner.</choice>
<choice>His youthful looks.</choice>
<choice>His sense of humour.</choice>
</question>
<question number="28" correct="2">
<text><![CDATA[What part of his job does Andrew like most?]]></text>
<choice>Making new friends.</choice>
<choice>Planning the next trip.</choice>
<choice>Helping people in need.</choice>
</question>
<question number="29" correct="1">
<text><![CDATA[When he's choosing a destination for gap-year students, the most important thing for Andrew is their]]></text>
<choice>practical abilities.</choice>
<choice>knowledge of the country.</choice>
<choice>familiarity with the language.</choice>
</question>
<question number="30" correct="2">
<text><![CDATA[Andrew believes that his company's continuing success may be threatened by]]></text>
