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Level 9.1

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 9.1�

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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sustainable

causing little or no damage to the environment and so is able to continue over a period of time�

eco-construction-house., laurence-ledanois, 2016. Pixabay

windmills-rainbow-fields, Ed white, 2020, by pixerby.com�

Nature-Geralt, 2021, pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
sustainable	adjective	causing little or no damage to the environment and so is able to continue over a period of time	Having wind turbines is a sustainable solution for water supply.

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project

a carefully planned piece of work that has a particular purpose

lims-laboratory-information, Mcmurryjulie, 2016

book-library-with-open-textbook_Jcomp_2003, by pixerby.com

meeting, Peggy_Marco, 2013

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word	class	definition	sentence
project	noun	a carefully planned piece of work that has a particular purpose	I am really proud of my science project.

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Illustrationn of megaphone. monochrome style, Macrovector, 2004

community

the people living in a particular area

Team, BobDmyt,, 2019, from Pixabay.com

Communication, ClipArt Vectors, 2016.

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word	class	definition	sentence
community	noun	the people living in a particular area	He grew up in a small community.

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brave

showing no fear in a difficult or dangerous situation

Success by jcomp 2021, Freepik.com

Brave, Pexels, Nov. 22, 2016

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word	class	definition	sentence
brave	adjective	showing no fear in a difficult or dangerous situation	Ismaeel is a brave soldier.

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rubble

a pile of trash, usually left over from a building that has been destroyed

Earthquake/Rubble Angelo_, 2016, Pixabay

Rubble, construction, 2016, unknown author, Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
rubble	noun	a pile of trash, usually left over from a building that has been destroyed	The earthquake reduced the whole town to rubble.

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Broken chain illustration Free Vector, 2016

purple-shattered-glass-space-background_rawpixel,2014, by pixerby.com

destruction

the act of destroying something

Broken chain illustration Free Vector, 2016, by freepik.com

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word	class	definition	sentence
destruction	noun	the act of destroying something	We are all responsible for the destruction of this city.

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afraid

feeling worried that something bad might happen

Family, Nastyagepp,, 2016, from Pixab

Girl crying _Lysogsalt, 2020, Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
afraid	adjective	feeling worried that something bad might happen	I’m afraid my mother will leave again.

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unique

different from everything else and anyone else

Umbrella yellow black, Geralt, august 2016 , By pixbay

Apple, geralt, August 2016, Pixabay

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word	class	definition	sentence
unique	adjective	different from everything else and anyone else	The building has several unique features.

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Railway, photoworkshop4U, Augsut 2016, pixabay

Train-railway, shutterbug,march 2016, pixabay

railway

the metal tracks that trains travel on

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word	class	definition	sentence
railway	noun	the metal tracks that trains travel on	Repairs are being carried out on the railway.

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european-female-kid, karlyukav, 2011, freepik

disobey

to refuse to do what you are told to do

Angry father, Master1305,, pixabay.

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word	class	definition	sentence
disobey	verb	to refuse to do what you are told to do	How dare you disobey me!

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bottle-wash-hands, Jcomp, 2006, Freeepik

habits

something you do regularly and sometimes without thinking

/old-new-habits, Stellap, 2011, freepik

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word	class	definition	sentence
habits	noun	something you do regularly and sometimes without thinking	He has some really bad habits.

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nature-scene-with-mangrove-forest, brgfx

mangrove forest

a large area covered with tropical trees, usually by the coast

, Black river in Jamaica, mb-photoarts, Freepik.

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word	class	definition	sentence
mangrove forest	noun	a large area covered with tropical trees, usually by the coast	The mangrove forest in the region has already been reduced by half.

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registration-form-template-with-flat-design, 2016, pixabay

interview-concept-illustration_storyset, 2017, freepik

applicant

a person who goes through a process to get something, like a job

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word	class	definition	sentence
applicant	noun	a person who goes through a process to get something, like a job	How many applicants have been accepted on the programme?

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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

Week 10 / 11

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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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

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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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