Listening

Grade 11
English

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 Unit 1
Orientating Yourself to the Text
Unit 1. Extract 2.
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE
THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
STUDENT FOOD OUTLET SURVEY

Preferred Type of Daily More food

food purchase? expenditur outlets
outlet? e? required?
Student 1 Main 1... 2... 3...
building

Student 2 4... Fruit 5... 6...

Student 3 7... 8... 9... 10 . . .

 Unit 2
Listening for Specific Information
Unit 2. Extract 1

Listen to the extract and answer question 1.

1.a. Susan is looking for a

A. flat of her own
B. cheap hotel
C. share house

1.b. What kind of accommodation does Susan want?

A. flat of her own
B. cheap hotel
C. share house
Unit 2. Extract 2
Listen to Extract 2 and choose the correct answers.

2. Which lecture did the man attend in the afternoon?

A. psychology
B. sociology
C. history
D. literature

3. The woman wants to study . . .

A. medicine
B. medical science
C. library science
D. vet science
Unit 2. Extract 3.
Circle TWO letters A-G

Which TWO things should they take on the walk?

A. rucksack
B. water container
C. soft drinks
D. cold food
E. insect repellent
F. camera
G. sunglasses
Unit 2. Extract 4.
Choose the correct letters A-C. 8. The first activity will be to
A. walk across the top of dam.
Example: The students are going on a B. view the dam from downstream.
A. geography picnic. C. see the dam in operation.
B. sports club trip. 9. The students will sleep in
C. university outing. A. cheap accommodation.
5. The coach leaves the bus station at B. overnight cabins.
A. 7.00 am. C. tents
B. 7.45 am 10. Meals will be provided in the form of
C. 8.00 am A. breakfast only
6. The journey there will take B. breakfast and lunch
approximately C. breakfast and dinner.
A. 2 hours. 11. Sydney’s daily water consumption is
B. 2 and half hours. A. 20,000 km. of pipes.
C. 3 hours. B. 600 full-size swimming pools.
7. Maria doesn’t have the information C. 262 service reservoirs.
because she has 12-14 Which three things does Steve
A. recently joined the university. recommend brining?
B. been away on holiday. A. binoculars B. penknife C. camera
C. changed her course. D. map E. raincoat F. mobile phone
 Unit 3
Identifying Details
Extract 2: Summary Completion
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER
The Origins of Chess

 Chess originated in either Afghanistan or (1). . . around the year 600

AD. However the game might even be (2) . . . years old.
 There is international agreement on the (3) . . . But some variations exist
e.g. in Japan and (4) . . .
 The variety played in Europe and America came from Iran and was
established in Italy and Spain around the year 1000 AD. The Viking took
it to Scandinavia and it had reached Central Europe by (5) . . . AD
using present day rules.
 The (6) . . . used today in Championship originated in the 19th century
and were named after an English chess champion.
 First official championships took place in 1866 in London. To avoid
running overtime, they used a (7) . . .
 The winner was from Bohemia – in effect the first (8) . . . He held the
record until 1894 when he was beaten by a German born American
who was then beaten by a Cuban named Jose Capablanca. Some
people rank Capablanca among the (9) . . . who ever lived.
 Also in the league was Bobby Fischer – the first (10) . . . to become
World Chess Champion
 Unit 4
Identifying Main Ideas
Unit 4: Extract 2. Table Completion
1. At the start of the talk, the announcer says that canoeing is
A. safer than people think.
B. usually enjoyable.
C. becoming more popular.
2-8 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
Type of river: (2) . . . .
Types of race
9. Cynthia says that when you
Take (3) . . . between points. e.g. runner
first try canoeing, you should . . .
Steer between (4) . . . e.g. (5) . . . A. avoid graded rivers.
B. choose something like a
canal.
Recommended areas in Britain: (6) . . . . and . . . C. take someone experienced
with you.
Equipment
10. According to Cynthia, serious
Canoe Pay between (7) ₤. . . and . . canoeists . . .
. A. take risks on purpose.
Helmet B. prefer to teach in winter.
C. know when a river is too
(8) . . . For beginners dangerous.
 Unit 5
Seeing beyond the surface meaning
Unit 5: Extract 3. Mixed Question Types
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER.
1. How does John describe the land his father
bought? . . .
2. How long did it take to change? . . . 8. The woman student
suggests you can protect
3. What was the cause of the problem? . . .
endangered animals by
4. What did people believe to be the problem? . . . A. doing research.
B. writing articles.
Questions 5-10 C. raising money.
5. John chose South Australia for his sanctuary because
A. they were slow to change the law. 9. The male student believes
B. it still had many native animals. A. introduced animals are
C. environmentalists were welcome. pest.
6. John was put in jail because he B. all animals have a right to
A. was outspoken about the environment. live.
C. Watson’s views are wrong.
B. wanted to kill cats and foxes.
C. cut down some trees.
10. Ultimately, John’s
7. John signed the agreement because he approach is based on
A. was sorry for what he had done. A. reason.
B. thought the document was worthless. B. science.
C. wanted to get out of jail. C. emotion.
 Unit 6
Using Signpost Words
Unit 6. Extract 2 A.
Choose the correct letter A-C.

1. How man nations are involved in the ISS?

A. 5
B. 15
C. 20

2. How much should the ISS have cost to build?

A. $8 billion
B. $120 billion
C. $128 billion

3. How is the water supply maintained on board?

A. by recycling all the water
B. by using very little
C. by transporting plenty from Earth
Unit 6. Extract 2 B.
(4-6) Which THREE areas of research (7-8) Which TWO things do all the
will take place on the ISS? astronauts do each day?
Choose three letter A-G. A. Turn on the computers
A. Solar energy B. Cook breakfast
B. Plant cultivation C. Attend meetings
C. Mapping D. Listen to CDs
D. Weather patterns E. take physical exercise
E. Studies in weightlessness F. Communicate with family
F. Psychology
G. nutrition

(9-10) Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Date Details

1998 ‘Unity’ and ‘Zarya’ modules launched and (9) . . .

1999 Tonnes of equipment delivered.
2000 Supply module attached, providing air, water, (10) . . .
2006 Estimated date of completion.
 Unit 7.
Being Aware of Stress, Rhythm and Intonation
Unit 7. Extract 4.
Flow Chart and Making a List
1. What does the speaker compare a computer virus to?
A. A biological organism
B. A corrupt program
C. An irritating person
(2-5). Complete the following chart. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.
History of Computer Viruses 6. What does the speaker find
surprising?
1949 . . . (2) of virus presented. A. The rise in the number of computer
infections.
B. The determination of those who
develop viruses.
‘Core Wars’ game developed by (3) . . . C. The fact that people blame their
for (4) . . . computers. own computers.

Development of a new (5) . . . In 7-10. List FOUR ways of combatting

1980s. viruses. Write NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS.
7. . . . . . .
Birth of computer virus. 8. . . . . . .
9. . . . . . . .
10. . . . . . .
Unit 7. Extract 5. Labeling a diagram