eng9-L3· Listening· ~15 min

Listening: A Radio Interview

Listen to a radio interview and answer the questions.

In a listening task, you should first read the questions to know what to listen for. During the first listening, try to understand the general idea — who is talking and what the topic is. During the second listening, pay attention to specific details such as numbers, times, and reasons. Be careful not to choose an answer just because you hear a word from the question; the speaker may use different words with the same meaning.

Key terms

gist — the general idea or main point of what you hear
key words — the most important words that carry the meaning
detail — a small piece of specific information, such as a number or a name
main idea — the most important message that the speaker wants to share
inference — an idea you understand from what is said, even if it is not directly stated
💡Note

Before you listen, always read the questions first. This tells you what information to listen for.

⚠️Caution

Do not try to understand every single word. Focus on the general meaning and key information.

🚫Common mistake

A common mistake is choosing an answer just because you hear a word from the question. The speaker may use different words to talk about the same thing.

Rules

  1. 1Read the questions before you listen.
  2. 2On the first listening, focus on the general idea.
  3. 3On the second listening, listen for details like numbers, times, and names.
  4. 4Do not stop listening if you miss one word.
  5. 5After you listen, check that your answers match what the speaker said.

Practice

4 easy · 4 medium · 4 hard

10 random questions per test

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