ge11-L2· Listening· ~15 min

Listening: A Conversation

Listen to a conversation between two people and answer the questions.

In a listening task with a conversation, first listen to understand the general topic and who is speaking. The second time, focus on specific details like times, places, and reasons. Pay close attention to numbers — they are often spoken as words in the audio. Use the speaker labels to follow who says what, especially when the question asks about one person's opinion.

Key terms

key words — Important words that carry the main meaning of what someone says.
detail — A small piece of specific information, like a time, a place, or a name.
gist — The general idea or main topic of a conversation, without the small details.
speaker — A person who talks in a conversation. Pay attention to who says what.
context — The situation or background that helps you understand what people are talking about.
💡Note

Listen for the general idea first. Do not worry about every word the first time you hear the audio.

⚠️Caution

Pay attention to numbers and times — they often appear in the questions and are easy to miss.

🚫Common mistake

Do not choose an answer just because you hear the same word in the script. Listen for the full meaning of what the speakers say.

Rules

  1. 1Listen for the general idea the first time you hear the audio.
  2. 2Focus on specific details like times, places, and reasons during the second listen.
  3. 3Use the speaker labels to know who is saying what.
  4. 4Do not choose an answer only because you hear the same word in the recording.
  5. 5Read the questions before you listen so you know what to listen for.

Practice

4 easy · 4 medium · 4 hard

10 random questions per test

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