HEM SHEELA MODEL SCHOOL

DURGAPUR   
ASSIGNMENT NO. 4 LISTENING SKILLS Date: 14 /05 /2020
Time allowed: 1hour CLASS-XI Maximum Marks: 20
Task 1
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about the movies they enjoy. Read the statements below,
then listen to the extracts and match each statement A to G to each speaker 1 to 5. There are two statements you
do not need. You will hear the recording twice.
A. Prefers Entertainment in Movies rather than serious themes.
B. Looks forward to more parts of films that develop the same story
C. Love watching award winning foreign films abroad.
D. Appreciates movies that can motivate and influence positively.
E. Chooses to watch only those films that are based on books.
F. Likes viewing true stories about lives of people to know more about them.
G. Enjoy foreign films especially if they have joyful ending.
Speaker Statement
1
2
3
4
5
Task 2
You will hear an interview with Dr. Deepak Chopra, a famous career counsellor, on the things to keep in mind
while choosing a career. Read the sentences below, then listen to the conversation and choose A, B or C for
each sentence. You will hear the recording twice.

1. According to the speaker early teens is a good time to think about careers because
A. It affects their choice of subjects in school
B. It affects their attitude towards work
C. It affects the important years of their life
2. Asking the right questions is important for teenagers because
A. Helps them find a good job
B. Helps them identify their skills
C. Helps them being free to travel
3. It is important to identify your core skills because it would help you
A. Match career with skill set
B. Make more money.
C. Be happier than others.
4. One can find out about one’s interests
A. By exploring aspects of a subject.
B. By comparing personalities you admire
C. By comparing careers you care for
5. What does the speaker mean by being realistic
A. eliminate inappropriate career choices
B. consider your abilities and interest
C. Have a backup plan ready.
6. According to the speaker the best way to explore a career is
A. volunteer for an organization
B. research all the allied careers
C. observe people in the field
Task 3
You will hear a short speech by the first Iranian woman private space explorer on how the journey to space
changed her worldview. Read the questions below, then listen to the extract and choose FOUR of the options
A-G which are correct. You will hear the recording twice.
Which FOUR of the following statements does the speaker believe to be true?
A. This trip to Space made me feel like a devotee whose prayers have come true.
B. I felt majestic while viewing the huge expanse of Space.
C. I paid for the Space travel and training by using personal family funds.
D. My love for outer Space was a sudden development after marriage.
E. I could clearly view Earth with all its regions and countries visible.
F. I want people to use my experience as an example to pursue their goals tirelessly.
G. Outer Space holds the key to some of the troubles that Earth faces.
Task 4
You will listen to two students, a boy and girl, discuss on the topic ‘Importance of discipline in life’. Read the
sentences below, then listen to the conversation and complete the sentences with one or two words only.
You will hear the recording twice.
A. The boy thinks that discipline is about using
a ______to make one follow rules.
B. Discipline makes you complete work ____and thus leads to happiness.
C. The girl thinks that you can earn _______by being disciplined.
D. Discipline fills one’s life with ______ and confidence.
E. Discipline helps us overcome ______ and laziness.