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Many English proficiency exams include a listening comprehension section because listening is a core skill for language proficiency. Here is a description of two of these:

Cambridge English Exams
• Examples: B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE)
• Listening Section: Yes
• Details: Typically 30-40 minutes; includes conversations, interviews, discussions, and talks. Tests comprehension, inference, and detail recognition.

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)
• Listening Section: Yes
• Details: Includes multiple task types: summarizing spoken text, multiple-choice, dictation, highlighting incorrect words, and filling blanks.