CONFIDENTIAL LG/MAY 2019/ELC121/120/SET 1

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE : INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS I /

INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: LISTENING

COURSE CODE : ELC121/120

ASSESSMENT : LISTENING TEST
TIME : 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This test consists of three (3) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PART B (8 Questions)
PART C (7 Questions)
2. Answer ALL questions from all parts.
3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This test paper consists of 7 printed pages

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This listening test contains 3 parts and 20 questions. Each section has a separate audio
recording. Listen to each recording and click on the correct options A, B or C.

 You have 30 minutes to complete the test.

The test begins.

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PART A: (5 MARKS)
Listen to five news items. Then answer the questions.

QUESTION 1
According to the news report, the boy was saved by ______________.
A. the police
B. the laundrette’s owner
C. individuals from a nearby restaurant

QUESTION 2
When did the incident happen?
A. In the morning
B. In the evening
C. In the afternoon

QUESTION 3
Which is not a possible reason for the rapper’s death?
A. There was a defect to the parachute.
B. The rapper fell from the wing of the aeroplane.
C. The aeroplane turned into a downward spiral which caused the rapper to fall.

QUESTION 4
The following statements are true, except, ______________.
A. Three men were abducted in the incident
B. The victim was found in Sungai Pelek, Selangor
C. The police have yet to discover the motive behind the kidnapping

QUESTION 5
According to the AIA Vitality 2018 survey, less than 20 percent of Malaysian employees
______________.
A. are stressed due to financial concerns
B. are stressed due to health-related problems
C. are absent from work due to health-related problems

END OF PART A
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PART B: (8 MARKS)
Listen to the talk. Then answer the questions.

QUESTION 1
Why is networking important when looking for career opportunities?
A. It helps in career enhancement.
B. It helps in building our reputation.
C. It helps to build our circle of friends quickly.

QUESTION 2
According to the speaker, besides knowing people in the industry, it is crucial to
______________ about the job that they are applying.
A. learn
B. build good network
C. influence your professors

QUESTION 3
According to the talk, below are the advantages of digital portfolio given during job interview
except, ______________.
A. Digital portfolio increases the possibilities of securing a job
B. Potential employers get to showcase their details in an attractive manner
C. The presentation can be customised according to your job application’s position

QUESTION 4
Based on the talk, we need to customise our digital portfolio style because
______________.
A. it can attract potential employers
B. it can keep our portfolio up to date
C. it can widen our network community

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QUESTION 5
According to the speaker, what is the setback of putting your online portfolio for public
viewing?
A. The possibility of your personal information stolen.
B. Other potential employees may copy your resume.
C. The possibility of being discriminated by potential employers.

QUESTION 6
The following statements are false, except, ______________.
A. The talk is about securing your “dream job”
B. The speaker is a graduate from Monash University
C. Social media awareness is one of the tips shared by the speaker

QUESTION 7
According to the speaker, we need to continue building and maintaining relationship with the
following individuals, except, ______________.
A. professors
B. colleagues
C. counsellors

QUESTION 8
From the talk we know that Dr. Patricia Lau is ______________.
A. a motivator
B. an educator
C. a Human Resource officer

End of Part B

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PART C: (7 MARKS)
Listen to the dialogue. Then answer the questions.

QUESTION 1
Based on the conversation, what can you say about Darren’s feelings about keeping pets?
A. Darren does not favour keeping pets at all.
B. Darren likes the responsibilities of keeping pets.
C. Darren does not like keeping pets due to his allergies to fur.

QUESTION 2
According to Jessy, ______________.
A. you will not develop any allergy if you own a pet
B. pets can stop children from developing allergies
C. owning a pet will guarantee children from developing allergies

QUESTION 3
The following are some of the benefits of taking care of pets except, ______________.
A. It prevents a person from getting a heart attack
B. It can help children with autism
C. It can decrease the chances of getting a heart attack

QUESTION 4
Pets are good for people who stay alone as they ______________.
A. can be good listeners to their owners
B. can make one feel safe
C. can lower blood pressure

QUESTION 5
Based on the dialog, we can infer all the following except, ______________.
A. Pets can prevent children from developing allergies
B. Pets can be good for children with learning disorder
C. Pets can cure children with autism

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QUESTION 6
According to Jessy, the following statements are true about owning pets for security
purposes, except ______________.
A. having dogs can protect one while exercising
B. all types of dog breed can be excellent guard dogs
C. burglars are less likely to break into a house with a dog

QUESTION 7
Where do you think Darren and Jessy are going after the conversation?
A. Library
B. Pet shop
C. Cafeteria

End of Part C

END OF TEST

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