eng10-L2· Listening· ~15 min

Listening: A Conversation About Sport

Listen to two friends comparing two different sports, then answer the questions.

In a listening task, you will hear an audio clip twice. First, read the questions so you know what to listen for. During the first listen, try to understand the main ideas and who is speaking. Do not worry about every word — focus on key information like names, numbers, and reasons. During the second listen, check your answers and catch any details you missed the first time. Always base your answer on what the speakers actually say, not on what you think is true about the topic.

Key terms

key words — Important words such as numbers, days, and names that carry the main information in an audio clip.
gist — The general meaning or main idea of a conversation, without focusing on every single word.
detail — A small but specific piece of information, such as a time, place, or reason given by a speaker.
prediction — Thinking about what you might hear before you listen, based on the topic and questions.
distractor — A wrong answer choice that sounds possible but is not supported by the audio.
💡Note

Read the questions before you listen. This helps you know what information to listen for.

⚠️Caution

The first time you listen, focus on the general meaning. Use the second listen to check details like numbers and times.

🚫Common mistake

Do not try to understand every word. If you miss a word, keep listening — you can still answer the questions correctly.

Rules

  1. 1Read all the questions before the audio starts.
  2. 2Listen for key words like days, numbers, and names.
  3. 3The first time, get the general idea. The second time, check the details.
  4. 4Do not stop listening if you miss a word — keep going.
  5. 5Choose your answer based only on what you hear, not what you already know.

Practice

4 easy · 4 medium · 4 hard

10 random questions per test

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