In the Listening section, how many recordings do candidates typically need to listen to?

The typical format of the Listening section in the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) includes four recordings that candidates need to listen to. Each recording is designed to assess various listening skills, such as understanding the main ideas, details, and able to infer information. The recordings can include dialogues, interviews, discussions, or presentations, providing a variety of contexts and speakers. This number allows for a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's listening proficiency across different situations and accents, preparing them for real-life communication scenarios.

While the other choices indicate a different number of recordings, the correct answer highlights the structured approach to testing listening skills effectively with a significant range of content within four recordings.