DRAWING CONCLUSION

Another important skill for effective listening is to be able to draw a conclusion for any
listening task. A precise conclusion can only be drawn after a listener has fully understood
the task and based on which, an opinion is formed to make decisions. Drawing a
conclusion may sometimes require understanding information that is not directly stated in
a listening text. In other words, to be able to make a good conclusion, one needs to read
between the lines and use his or her background knowledge to make an inference and
form a conclusion.

Practice 1
Listen to Junis talking about his lucrative business and complete the following task.

1. What can you conclude about the taste of ‘maeng’ based on Junis’ descriptions?
A. ‘Maeng’ is a delicious delicacy that tastes exactly like lobsters.
B. ‘Maeng’ is a delicious and unique delicacy that is favoured by everyone.
C. ‘Maeng’ is a delicious and rare delicacy that has the best taste in its eggs.

2. Based on the information regarding ‘maeng’ at the local market, you can conclude
that
A. it is easy to sell this local crustacean species even without its tail.
B. it is its good taste that causes this local crustacean species to be highly
priced.
C. it is the customers that determine the market price of this local crustacean
species.

3. Based on the information given, what can you conclude about Junis’ willingness
to sell crustaceans?
A. To sell crustaceans is a lucrative part-time business and he earns a lot of
money from it.
B. To sell crustaceans is generally easy for him as he can easily find local
suppliers and customers.
C. To sell crustaceans is Junis’ favourite part-time business activity and he
makes a lot of money from it.

4. What can you infer about Junis’ difficulty in getting daily supply of ‘maeng’?
A. He has difficulty in getting his daily supply of ‘maeng’ as this crustacean only
comes out at night.
B. He has difficulty in getting his daily supply of ‘maeng’ as the locals prefer not
selling their catch.
C. He has difficulty in getting his daily supply of ‘maeng’ as he is not good at
convincing others to sell them to him.

5. A. It is easier to thoroughly clean crustaceans using a toothbrush. T/F

B. Smaller claws are used as baits to lure a crustacean to come out T/F
of their nest.

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Practice 2
Listen to the announcement and complete the following task.

1. This announcement was made at __________________________________.

2. There are ____________________ on offer at the fashion store.

3. Items on offer at Catchy Couture Fashion Store

a. Pearl earrings b. ___________ c. Kebaya d. _____________

Price: __________ Price: RM40- RM60 Price: __________ Price: RM30-RM50

4. What should a customer do to be eligible for the Catchy Couture contest? The
first one has been done for you.
A. First, sign up as a member.
B. Next, _______________ of RM300 in a single receipt at the store.
C. After that, answer ______________________ about Catchy Couture
Fashion Store.
D. Finally, _________________ your details and __________________ form
to us.

5. Based on the promotions given, which group of customers do you think would
probably shop at Catchy Couture Fashion Store?
A. Tourists
B. Women
C. Teenagers