B2 English Listening Practice – Page 2
B2Upper-intermediateChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Listening practice tests
33 testsListen to the B2 Daily News report “Union Electricians Welcome Data Center Boom Despite Community Opposition” and answer 7 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B2 Daily News report “What to Know About Amazon’s Air Cargo Carrier After Miami Crash” and answer 7 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B2 Daily News report “Steinem and Parton’s Deaths Leave Feminists Grieving Two Influential Voices” and answer 7 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B2 Daily News report “91-Year-Old Hiker Becomes Oldest Person to Complete Appalachian Trail” and answer 7 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B2 Daily News report “Shiyazh Pete’s viral locker-room speech inspires the Navajo Nation” and answer 7 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B2 Daily News report “Chicago River Bridge Stays Raised for More Than Four Hours, Disrupting Downtown Traffic” and answer 7 comprehensio...
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Practice B2 English listening with Travel: real-world travel decisions, disruptions, and problem-solving.
10 questions
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Practice B2 English listening with a university research-planning conversation about survey methods, recruitment, consent, ethics, and next steps.
5 questions
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Strengthen B2 English listening with an explanation of a library recommendation app, its data signals, privacy limits, pilot results, and human oversi...
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How to practice B2 listening
Follow extended explanations and discussions on reasonably familiar topics. Notice agreement, qualification and changes of direction, not just facts that match the wording of a question.
Choose a topic
Start with one area you have studied. Read the instructions and work through the complete context.
Try the questions
Answer independently before checking your result. Note any choices you were unsure about.
Review and apply
Review mistakes and available explanations. Use the language in a fresh example, then revisit the topic later.
Try it in your own English
Listen to a discussion and separate each speaker’s opinion from the final conclusion.
Try B2 when you can understand familiar B1 texts and explain an opinion. Revisit B1 material if longer explanations become difficult to follow.
Explore all B2 English skills or estimate your English level if you are unsure where to start.
Frequently asked questions
Are these B2 listening tests official CEFR exams?
No. These focused exercises support upper-intermediate learning. A result reflects this practice set, not your ability in every English skill, and does not award an official CEFR qualification.
How many questions are in each test?
The question count is shown on each card. Sets vary by topic, so choose one that fits the time you have and read its instructions before starting.
What should I do after checking my result?
Review uncertain answers as well as mistakes. Check the relevant guide and any explanation provided, then try the study task on this page. A new example checks understanding better than memorising the previous answers.
Can I return to a test and practice again?
Yes. Return to the test page to begin another attempt. Try again after reviewing the topic, and combine these exercises with reading, listening and your own use of English rather than judging progress from one score.