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Level 7.1

Term 2 2021-2022

Federal Entity | هيئة اتحادية

Listening Exam

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Contents:

Preparation: Learning Objectives

Part 1: Preparation - vocabulary

Part 2: Top tips

Level 7.1�

Term 2 Academic Year 2021-2022

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Learning Objectives

to learn vocabulary that will be in your exam

to look at the structure of a listening exam

to practice a few sample questions

to look at level 7-9 outcomes

to take away some listening tips

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Part 1: Preparation – Vocabulary

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compete

taking part in a race or a competition

Competing, by mibro, Aug. 9, 2019, Pixabay

competing, by clarencealford, Nov. 12, 2018, Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
compete	verb	taking part in a race or a competition	Ahmad is competing in tomorrow’s race.

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pat

to touch a person or an animal with a flat hand in a gentle, friendly way

patted, by LuidmilaKots, June 24, 2020 from Pixabay

Patted a cat, by LuidmilaKots, June 24, 2020 from Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
pat	verb	to touch a person or an animal with a flat hand in a gentle, friendly way	She stopped and patted the neighbour’s cat.

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racetrack

the place where horses, cars, bicycles and other things race

Horse racetrack, by YenniVance, July 20, 2017 from Pixabay

Running racetrack, by Kjrstie, Nov. 2, 2015 from Pixabay

car racetrack, by OpenClipart-Vectors, July 12, 2013 from Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
racetrack	noun	the place where horses, cars, etc. race	There is a horse racetrack in Jebel Ali.

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final stretch

the last part of a racetrack path

Final stretch, by Majaranda, Oct. 27, 2019 from Pixabay

Patted a cat, by Hans, Jan. 24, 2015 from Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
final stretch	noun	the last part of a racetrack path	Salem was on the final stretch of the racetrack when he fell and hurt his leg.

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straight ahead

looking and moving in one direction and in one line only without turning

Straight ahead, by Broesis, May 10, 2017 from Pixabay

Straight ahead, by Redkite, Nov. 25, 2015 from Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
straight ahead	phrasal adverb	looking and moving in one direction and in one line only without turning	Go straight ahead then to your right. You’ll find Maryam’s house.

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finish line

the line at the end of the race

Finish line, by Angelo_Giordano, March 26, 2016 from Pixabay

Crossing finish line, by mohamed_hassan, Sept. 14, 2018 from Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
finish line	noun	the line at the end of the race	Mahra crossed the finish line first.

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joy

a feeling of great happiness

Patted a cat, by Pexels, Nov. 29, 2016 from Pixabay

The joy of winning, by StartupStockPhotos, Jan. 8, 2015 from Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
joy	noun	a feeling of great happiness	Ahmad felt joy when he passed his exam.

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thoroughbred

a type of horse that is used for racing

thoroughbred, clarencealford, Nov. 14, 2018, from Pixabay.com

Thoroughbred, rihaij, May 28, 2017, from Pixabay.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
thoroughbred	noun	a type of horse that is used for racing	Thoroughbred horses are very fast.

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plan

to schedule something to do

Planned, idgmart, Feb. 10, 2021 from Pixabay.com

Planned a walk, bluebudgie, Oct. 31, 2020 from Pixabay.com

Planned a list of things, Ricinator, Jan. 31, 2017 from Pixabay.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
plan	verb	to schedule something to do	Aisha planned a lovely birthday party last week.

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preparations

things that you do to get ready for something

Prep, Daria-Yakovleva, Dec. 29, 2016, from Pixabay.com

prep, Pexels, Nov. 21, 2016, from Pixabay.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
preparations	noun	things that you do to get ready for something	I have been busy with last-minute preparations for our trip.

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spectacular

extremely good

Spectacular view, lukasbieri, Oct. 23, 2017, taken from pixabay.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
spectacular	adjective	extremely good	The view from the top of Jabal Jais is spectacular.

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Europe

a continent

Continent of Europe, MabelAmber, June 20, 2018, taken from pixabay.com

Europe, TheDigitalWay, Aug. 4, 2016, taken from pixabay.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
Europe	proper noun	a continent	Denmark is in Northern Europe.

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predict

to say that something will happen in the future

predict, jambulboy, July 19, 2017, taken from pixabay.com

predict, OpenClipart-Vectors, March 31, 2016, taken from pixabay.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
predict	verb	to say that something will happen in the future	My father predicted I would win the race.

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Part 2: Top tips

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Listening Exam

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Listening Task

Narrative Text

(Part 1)

Part 1:

Narrative Text

(Part 2)

Part 2:

Information Text

Completed in week 5

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Listening Exam

Questions, ElisaRiva, 2016

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Listening Exam

Structure

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Questions, ElisaRiva, 2016

The listening exam is made up of two parts:

In Part 1:

Part 1 is the narrative text.
You will listen to a story and answer 7 multiple choice questions (total 7 marks).

In Part 2:

Part 2 is the information text.
You will listen to an information text and answer 8 multiple choice questions (total 8 marks).

Format

Your teacher will play the audio recording for you. Each question will be on a new page on Swift Assess. Use the arrow keys to move to each new question. You will listen to each part of the audio 3 times. At the beginning of each part there will be a pause for one minute. In this time, scroll through all questions and read each question very carefully. Use a piece of paper and pencil to write down key words that will help you answer the question.

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Part 1 – Your Turn

Step 1: Read the instructions.

Step 3: Read each question and the options A, B, and C. Think about what you heard then select your answer. Which answer did you hear?

Step 2: Read the questions then listen to the audio track.

Press play

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Part 2- Your Turn

Step 1: Read the instructions.

Step 3: Read each question and the options A, B, and C. Think about what you heard then select your answer. Which answer did you hear?

Step 2: Read the questions then listen to the audio track.

Press play

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Level 7-9

Listening Task Outcomes

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Assessment Focus	Level 7.1	Level 8.1	Level 8.2	Level 9.1
Listen and identify details.	X	X	X	X
Listen and understand the overall meaning.	X	X	X	X
Listen and identify specific information.	X	X	X	X
Make connections.	X	X	X	X
Listen and identify main points.	X	X	X	X
Recognise mood and tone.	X	X	X	X

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Complete, Alex_Fotos, 2018

Top Tips Before the Exam

Listen to an audio (radio / podcast / story).
Think about the topic of the audio and what it is about.
Think about the specific detail, information and overall message of the audio.
Make a list of questions on the audio and ask a friend to answer them (practice this with each other).

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Complete, Alex_Fotos, 2018

Top Tips During the Exam

Multiple Choice Questions

Don’t lose focus
Write down keywords
Beware of distractors
Follow the instructions
Listen to the audio carefully
Look for clues in the questions
Go over all your answer choices
Predict answers before you listen
Make sure you answer all the questions

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