GG International School

SEA-5 Listening Test

Session: 2021-22

NAME: MAX MARKS: 20

STD: X SEC: TIME: 45min
SUBJECT: ENGLISH DATE:

LISTENING TEST 2020

Task – 1 5 marks
Task – 2 6 marks

You will hear two students talking about Meghalaya. Read the sentences below, then listen to the
conversation and choose A, B or C for each sentence. You will hear the recording twice.

1. The girl wants to visit Meghalaya for its

a. striking scenery and hospitable people.
b. beauty, cool weather and community life.
c. scenic beauty, weather, people and traditions.
2. A unique aspect of Meghalaya’s transport system is the
a. absence of regular train services.
b. excellent helicopter network.
c. number of airports in the state.

3. Mawsynram is named after its

a. famous caves.
b. record levels of precipitation.
c. rock formations.

4. A ‘knup’ is a local innovation that helps people

a. store water during the monsoons.
b. keep dry from rainfall.
c. keep the sound of rainfall down.

5. The girl recommends a walk over a stream on

a. suspensions shaped from tree roots.
b. living bamboo overpasses.
c. handmade broom grass and rope bridges.

6. The conversation on Meghalaya’s flora and fauna reveals

a. how endangered they are.
b. their rich and unusual diversity.
c. their links to species around the country.

Task – 3 4 marks

You will hear a talk by a student on volunteering. Read the questions below, then listen to the talk
and choose four of the options A–G which are correct. Write the correct letters in the blank
boxes.

You will hear the recording twice.

Which FOUR of the following statements are true?
A The speaker feels pleasurable activities decide the voluntary work you do.
B The speaker enjoyed cooking, so he trained in the zoo kitchen.
C Feeding the baby tigers was rather difficult and stressful for the speaker.
D His work in the reptile house was a memorable experience.
E The speaker’s stint at the zoo has convinced him of his future path.
F The speaker insists students must work in nature conservation.
G The speaker believes one’s occupation and volunteering can be kept separate.
Task – 4 5 marks

You will listen to a speech by an expert on food adulteration. Read the statements below, then
listen to the extract and complete the sentences using one or two words only.

You will hear the recording twice.

1. The speech opens with the current issue of in instant food.

2. An in Delhi highlights how daily food items are also contaminated.

3. The speaker asks people to stand up to this by understanding the laws

and policies.

4. All packaged items must have their attested to by the Agmark or ISI sign.
5. The speaker urges strong consumer awareness against unfair trade practices.
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