English 5

Learning objective:
Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill
Module II: Listening
 Linguaskill familiarization session
Session 8
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Learn about the content and format of Linguaskill Module II: Listening

Lesson Overview
1. GET STARTED: Getting to know the test format

2. PREPARE: Listening tips

3. PRACTISE: Listen and select

4.PREPARE: Listening tips

5.PRACTISE: Extended listening

GET STARTED
Getting to know the test format
Module II: Listening & Reading
Module I: Speaking Length: About 60–85 minutes
Number of
Length: About 15 minutes Variable
questions:
Number of
5
questions: • Read and select
Types of
• Gapped sentences
• Part 1: Interview questions –
• Multiple-choice gap-fill
Types of • Part 2: Reading aloud Reading
• Open gap-fill
questions – • Part 3: Long turn 1 tasks:
• Extended reading
Speaking • Part 4: Long turn 2
tasks: • Part 5: Communication
activity Types of
questions – • Listen and select
Listening • Extended listening
tasks:
PREPARE
Listen and select
In this part of the exam, you have to
listen to a short audio recording and
answer a multiple-choice question with
three options.
Listening
• In this exercise, you will be able to
read the question before you start
listening.
• Use this time to read the question,
but do not look at the options.
• While it’s playing, try to find the
answer to the question (still not
looking at the options).
• After you have listened to it once,
look at the options and see if you can
identify the correct one.
• Listen to the recording a second
(final) time and confirm your answer.
PRACTISE
Listening exercises
For this question, choose the correct answer. You have 10 seconds to read the task.
You will hear the recording twice.

1. A woman is telling a colleague about a conference she has just attended.

What comment does the woman make about the conference?

a) She realised that a concern she had had was needless.

b) She found much of the content useful for her work.
c) She regretted being unable to attend the whole conference.
PRACTISE
Listening exercises
For this question, choose the correct answer. You have 10 seconds to read the task.
You will hear the recording twice.

2. You hear two friends discussing the town they have both recently moved to.
What have they both decided to do in order to meet new people?

a) volunteer to do charity work

b) join a local club
c) introduce themselves to neighbours
PREPARE
Extended listening
In this part of the exam, you have to listen to a
longer recording and answer a series of multiple-
choice questions based on it.
The questions are in the same order as the
information they hear in the recording
Listening
• Before you start, you have time to read
through the questions.
• After you have read the questions, you
know already what to listen for.
• Play the recording. Remember that the
order of the questions follows the order of
the recording.
• While listening, pay attention to hints that
may tell you the answer might be
approaching.
• When you think you know the answer,
check the options. From here you should
be able to identify the correct option.
• Listen again and check your answers.
PRACTISE
Listening exercises
For these questions (3-8), choose the correct answer. You have 45 seconds to read the questions.
You will hear the recording twice.

3. Why did James go to university?

a) He wanted to put off getting a job.
b) He found nothing else appealing.
c) He wanted to move away from his family.
d) He felt obliged to do the same as others in his social group.

4. What does James say about his studies?

a) He was pleased with his choice of university.
b) The course gave him a useful skill.
c) He wishes he had chosen a different subject.
d) The course has proved useful for his career.
5. Penny thinks that if she’d gone to university
a) she would have spent time enjoying herself.
b) she would have become more open to new ideas.
c) she would be more self-confident.
d) she would be getting a much higher income.

6. What does Penny say she struggled with as a trainee?

a) working under constant supervision
b) dealing with financial data
c) ensuring she met deadlines
d) making systems run more smoothly
7. They agree the best advice for Penny’s daughter is that she should
a) decide what her priorities are.
b) look into the range of courses available.
c) choose a career to follow after university.
d) find out whether a degree is necessary for the type of job she wants.

8. What change would James like to see in the university system?

a) a lowering of the tuition fees
b) the closing of courses in certain subjects
c) An improvement in the quality of teaching
d) a reduction in the number of students
Listening
Answer key

1. a
2. c
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. a
8. d
PROGRESS CHECK

Now I know . . .

❑ the content and format of Linguaskill

module II- Listening.
SOURCES

❑ Linguaskill: Reading and Listening. Practice

Questions- Level C1:
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❑ Linguaskill Reading and Listening: Listening/ test

advice for the candidate
- https://studentlanguages.com/linguaskill-listening/
English 5
Thank you!