ge11-L4· Listening· ~15 min

Listening: A Short Talk

Listen to a short talk and answer the questions.

When you do a listening task, first listen for the general idea of the talk. Do not worry if you miss some words on the first listen. The second time you listen, pay attention to details like numbers, times, and reasons. Try to find key words that help you understand the main point of each part of the talk.

Key terms

key words — important words that carry the main meaning of a sentence or talk
gist — the general idea or main point of what you hear
detail — a small piece of information, like a number, a name, or a reason
inference — a conclusion you reach by thinking about what you heard
distractor — a wrong answer choice that looks possible but is not correct
💡Note

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

⚠️Caution

Do not choose an answer just because you hear the same words in the audio. Think about the meaning.

🚫Common mistake

A common mistake is to write your answer during the first listen. Use the first listen to understand, and the second listen to choose your answers.

Rules

  1. 1Listen for key words like names, numbers, and times.
  2. 2Get the general idea first, then listen for details.
  3. 3Do not stop if you miss a word — keep listening.
  4. 4Use the second listen to check your answers.
  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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