The IGCSE listening test is just around the corner and here's some more practice. You can download and listen to the recordings from my Podcast at the sidebar of my page. You can also download and print the Listening Comprehension Test May/June 2007. I'll be posting the answer key later today.
Here are some more tips on approaching the listening test
1. Before you listen look at the questions and try to predict the topic.
2. Highlight question words and key words so that you know what to listen for.
3. Try to guess what kind of word you are expected to listen for : Is it a number? Is it an adjective, a noun? a verb? an activity? a sport? some kind of food or drink?
4. If you have fully understood the recording but can't remember the exact spoken words, use your own words. Look at this example:
- How can Ibrahim get a ticket for the concert?
Best Answer: the exact words spoken: "queue for a half-price ticket"
In your own words: "get a ticket £15 or less" and you get your mark.
5. Avoid leaving blanks. If you can't provide an answer, as a last resort, think of what would probably be a logical answer.
Example : What determines our special characteristics?
If you failed to get the spoken words (the DNA) and considering you know some basic biology, provide a logical answer : "from our genes" or "we inherit them from our parents"