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DAY 4

Multiple Choice and Summary Completion

Multiple Choice

Definition

In multiple choice tasks, there is a question followed by three possible answers, or the beginning of a sentence followed by three possible ways to complete the sentence. Test takers are required to choose the one correct answer: A, B or C.

Sometimes, test takers are given a longer list of possible answers and told that they have to choose more than one. In this case, they should read the question carefully to check how many answers are required.

Task focus: Multiple choice questions are used to test a wide range of skills. The test taker may be required to have a detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the listening text.

The Strategy

Before you listen	While you listen	After you listen
1. Read the instructions to see how many options to choose. 2. Read the question(s) or sentence prompt(s) and options. Then underline the key words. This will give you an idea of what the recording will be about and what to listen for.	1. Listen for a signal word from the question/stem that will signal the answer is coming. Listen for synonyms or paraphrases of the key words you underline in the answers. 2. Choose the best option when you have found the answer.	1. Check your answer although you do not click the wrong option.

Before you listen

While you listen

After you listen

1. Read the instructions to see how many options to choose.

2. Read the question(s) or sentence prompt(s) and options. Then underline the key words. This will give you an idea of what the recording will be about and what to listen for.

1. Listen for a signal word from the question/stem that will signal the answer is coming. Listen for synonyms or paraphrases of the key words you underline in the answers.

2. Choose the best option when you have found the answer.

1. Check your answer although you do not click the wrong option.

KeyTips

Do not choose an option just because you heard it. Listen carefully to the whole audio, since there are a lot of distractors.
Be aware that the audio will be full of paraphrasing.

Warm-Up 7

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Questions 9 and 10

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

9. Type of insurance chosen:

Answer 9:—

10. Customer wants goods delivered to:

Answer 10:—

Mini Practice 14

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Rocky Bay field trip

21. What do the students agree should be included in their aims?

Answer 21:—

22. What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?

Answer 22:—

23. In Helen's procedure section, Colin suggests a change in

Answer 23:—

24. What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?

Answer 24:—

25. What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?

Answer 25:—

26. What do they decide to do next with their map?

Answer 26:—

Questions 27 and 28

Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Answers 27 & 28:——

Questions 29 and 30

Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Answers 29 & 30:——

Mini Practice 15

Questions 21 and 22

Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna's psychology study? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Answers 21 & 22:——

Questions 23 and 24

Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Answers 23 & 24:——

Questions 25 and 26

Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Answers 25 & 26:——

Questions 27-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because

Answer 27:—

28. Mike Frost's article suggests that in popular music, women's dress is affected by

Answer 28:—

29. What did Joanna's subjects say about the audience at a performance?

Answer 29:—

30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about

Answer 30:—

Summary Completion

Definition

In these listening tasks, you will have a summary with a gap that you need to complete with a word(s) from the audio.

The Strategy

Before you listen	While you listen	After you listen
1. Read the instructions to find out how many words or numbers you can write in each gap. 2. Read summary and try to guess the missing word(s).	1. Follow the audio while you read the task. Try to listen to keywords, synonyms or paraphrases and match them with the task. 2. Write your answer quickly once you find the answer from the audio. 3. Move on to the next audio and numbers.	1. Read the sentence with your answer to check whether the meaning and the grammar are written correctly. 2. Also check your spelling.

Before you listen

While you listen

After you listen

1. Read the instructions to find out how many words or numbers you can write in each gap.

2. Read summary and try to guess the missing word(s).

1. Follow the audio while you read the task. Try to listen to keywords, synonyms or paraphrases and match them with the task.

2. Write your answer quickly once you find the answer from the audio.

3. Move on to the next audio and numbers.

1. Read the sentence with your answer to check whether the meaning and the grammar are written correctly.

2. Also check your spelling.

KeyTips

You can underline the keywords and try to match it with the audio.
Be aware that everything will be paraphrased in the audio.

Mini Practice 16

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Question 7-10

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Urban planning can be difficult for three key reasons. The first is that much of a town or city belongs to7and not the local government, taking control out of their hands. The second issue is the impact of8planning decisions, such as roads which are too narrow for today's cars. Finally, a planner has to9the needs of a future population. So, although being a planner can be10, it is also very challenging.

Mini Practice 17

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Question 1-6

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Humans need the correct1, clothing and shelter to cope with freezing conditions. In Siberia, people live with the average winter temperatures of2degree Celsius, while still doing typical everyday activities. However, they only usually stay outside for up to3at a time.

Humans can cope with freezing temperatures without it harming them. We can survive a zero temperature, even in4. However,5can change the temperature dramatically, making it seem much colder. This can put us in a very unsafe situation within6.