Advanced level – Listening comprehension

English – Advanced level – Listening comprehension

There are three different types of tasks in the listening comprehension subtest: multiple choice tasks, true-false tasks and open-ended questions.

Find out more about the listening comprehension subtest here.

Multiple choice task:

You will hear the conversation once. Choose the right alternative (A,B or C).

M1. The plastic surgeon

A) wouldn't let the man stay in his house.

B) didn't like the man lounging around.

C) wouldn't tolerate any frowning.

You will hear the fragment once. Choose the right alternative (A,B or C).

M2. The main point of this news item is that

A) unions are planning a second general strike.

B) Brazil is restless even though a general strike did not get much support.

C) government has failed to end a general strike organized by unions.

M3. The Brazilian government probably need to

A) go ahead with its plans to restrain hyperinflation.

B) make some changes in its policy as soon as possible.

C) plan a new economic strategy to cope with the crisis.

You will hear the fragment once. Choose the right alternative (A,B or C).

M4. The bison were mostly wiped out because

A) there were too many bison.

B) cattle of foreign origin infected them.

C) foot and mouth disease had spread from Europe.

M5. The unique herd of bison at Turner’s ranch are healthy descendants of

A) native herds.

B) imported herds.

C) crossbred herds.

M6. Researchers are hoping to use these bison genes

A) to make a vaccine against foot and mouth.

B) in producing future healthy animals.

C) to prevent disease in roaming bison herds.

You will hear the recording once in two parts. Choose the best alternative (A, B or C).

M7. For language modifications to be adopted into a language they must be acceptable to

A) the average individual in society.

B) those who use the medium of the print.

C) the linguistically recognized of a society.

M8. The speaker argues that

A) there should be a return to the use of historical versions of a language.

B) according to some, new versions of a language lower the respectability of the language.

C) there are those who would defend the use of classical forms of a language.

Time is Up!

True-false task:

You will hear the interview twice in two parts. In part 1, answer questions 1-3. In part 2, answer questions 4-6. Tick box True if the statement is true and False if the statement is false.

M9. Frazier has found that Pine Ridge Reservation has been lifted out of its meager state.

A) TrueB) False

M10. The unhindered lifestyles of Native Americans were appealing to the Europeans.

A) TrueB) False

M11. Native Americans defied European attempts to establish conformity.

A) TrueB) False

M12. American ideals of democracy are feasible in the nation.

A) TrueB) False

M13. Frazier found the Oglala living in conflict with their own norms.

A) TrueB) False

M14. Frazier is enthralled with the vision of traditional Oglala life.

A) TrueB) False

Time is Up!

Open-ended questions:

You will hear the recording twice without pauses. Answer the questions in English.

A1. What did the British people do to make themselves newsworthy?

A2. Why did this happen (Name two reasons)?

A3. What has Branson failed to do (Mention two things)?

You will hear the news once without pauses. Answer the questions in English.

A4. Describe the current situation of the red squirrel. (List two issues.) (30 seconds to respond)

A5. What needs to be done to preserve the current habitat of red squirrels? (List four suggestions) (30 seconds to respond)

Time is Up!