Question 7 Listening MCQ
Question 7 Listening MCQThe question 7 in your listening paper
is a multiple choice question. For each question you hear (most of
the time) in the recording a question will be seen on the question
paper. This question uses a lot of synonyms, your ability to
identify these synonyms is the key to getting it right. All three
answers given in the question will be mentioned in the recording.
You need to be very careful.
Question 7 Listening MCQThe main skill being tested is the
ability to select the most appropriate answer from the three
offered. A feature of MCQs is that for each question (the stem) the
three answers look very similar to elements of the content.
Students should be made aware, however, of the subtle differences
between the source text and the answers.It is not possible to
provide model answers for MCQs, so instead students can explore why
each of the incorrect answers is wrong.Another approach to
answering MCQs might be to go through a process of elimination.
This means running through all three options and striking out the
ones that are definitely not correct. The one that remains must be
the right answer. This process of deduction probably works better
than a process of induction.
Question 7 Listening MCQ From the time that you hear speaker 6
for the second time in question 6 until the end of the introduction
of question 7 you will have approximately 1 minute and 25 seconds.
Before students sit in the exam they will be well aware of the
general instructions to questions. Therefore, students can utilise
this time to skim through question 7 and underline all keywords
which they might hear in the recording.
This question is from June 2016 variant 31/41 paper.(a) Aysha
said she was particularly pleased to win in a recent competition
because
A the other swimmers were so good. B she was feeling unwell on
the day. C it was her last chance to take part. The words in bold
are the keywords which have been predicted. Below is the audio
transcript to the related part.Aysha, lets start with your recent
success at the European junior championships. How did it feel to
come first in both your races?Aysha: It was great! I was actually a
bit tired that day because of travelling the day before. Also I
knew the other competitors would be hard to beat one of them won
the championships last year. But what made it special for me is
that Ill be too old to enter next year, so I knew I wouldnt have
the opportunity to win again.- The most important keyword here is
made it special which leads us to the correct answer C
Question 7 Listening MCQ - Sample
Student has underlined all the keywords. Took the maximum
advantage of the gaps.
Question 7 Listening MCQ - Sample
Question 7 Listening MCQ - Sample
Question 7 Listening MCQ - Sample
Question 7 Listening MCQ Now take a look at the Question 7. Dont
forget to identify the keywords. You will hear the recording
twice.
(b) Who suggested that Aysha should join a local swimming club?A
her sports teacher B her parents C her friend
Why did you take up swimming in the first place? ( The question
asked in the recording)Well, my mum and dad are both keen swimmers,
so its what we did at weekends. They were members of a local club,
and when I was ten, the club started training kids my age. My best
mate joined, but I didnt think about going until my swimming
instructor at school encouraged me to try it out. So I became a
member when I was eleven.
Answer : A
(c) What made Aysha realise that she was a good swimmer?A She
was put in the top group of the club. B She was selected for a
regional club. C She raced against another club.
Question : And when did you realise you had a talent for
swimming?Aysha: Well, Id only been at the club for a month when I
took part in a sports day, racing against some other local clubs. I
didnt think I had a chance of winning, but actually came second.
Then I got a call from the club for the region, inviting me to
train with them at a higher level. I hadnt even joined the top
group in my own club by then! But thats when I really knew I must
be quite good.
Answer : B
(d) Aysha says that her training sessions A are too long. B make
her very tired. C could be more varied.
Youve got your own coach now, havent you? ( Question is not
direct) Aysha: Yes. I do five training sessions with her each week,
for up to three hours a day. Its a lot, but Ive got used to it when
I started, I found it exhausting! Sometimes we practise different
techniques and exercises Id like to do more of that but mostly we
follow a familiar routine.Answer : C
(e) What does Aysha find challenging about her training? A
finding time for her school work B getting up so early each day C
missing out on social activities
Question: You must find it tricky to fit in other things, with
so much swimming?Aysha: Well, I do a lot of training first thing in
the morning. Im not sure Ill ever get used to the 5 a.m. starts, if
Im honest but it means Im usually free in the evenings. By the time
Ive eaten and done my homework, Im ready for bed, so I dont often
manage to go out with my friends during the week. I see them at
weekends though so its ok.Answer : B
(f) Where does Aysha most enjoy swimming when shes not training?
A in the sea B in an outdoor pool C in a lake near her house
Do you ever just swim for pleasure?Aysha: Oh yes I love
swimming, and I always will. I often go to a lake near here with
friends in the summer, which is fun, and theres an open-air pool in
the park too thats great when its sunny. But if I had to choose one
place itd be the sea you cant beat that as far as Im
concerned.Answer : A
(g) What advice does Aysha give to young swimmers? A Always aim
to win. B Do other activities as well. C Make sure you enjoy
yourself.
Aysha, I know you sometimes talk to young swimmers at your old
club. What advice do you give them?Aysha: Oh, I love talking to
them it reminds me of when I started at the club. Some of them are
so competitive though I always tell them they must learn to accept
they cant come first all the time. What I say is if youre not
enjoying yourself, theres no point find something else to do that
gives you pleasure.
Answer : C
(h) Aysha says that in the future, shed really like to A design
sportswear. B become a sports teacher. C present sports
programmes.
One final question what are your future plans?Aysha: Obviously I
want to swim more at a national level and maybe even try for the
next Olympics but I realise I wont be able to swim competitively
forever. When sports people retire, some go into teaching, and of
course another thing that lots do is work on TV sports shows. But
what I wouldnt mind doing is creating clothes for different sports
I like the sound of that
Answer : A
Question 7 Listening MCQFor each an every question asked in the
recording, there is a question on the paper which corresponds to
that question.Therefore your understanding of keywords and synonyms
is the key to getting it right.
Question 7 - Young SwimmerCambridge International ExamsCambridge
International ExamsJune 2016 41ESL2016Sound Studio