CEFR - READINESS

LISTENING 800/1
EXAMINATION FORMAT
PARTS OF THE LISTENING PAPER
PART 1 1 text, 8 questions (short answer,
information transfer and multiple-
choice questions)

PART 2 1 text, 6 questions ( multiple-choice

questions and short answer questions)

PART 3 3 texts, 6 questions (short answer

questions)
 SKILLS ASSESSED IN MUET LISTENING

KNOWLEDGE • Recalling information

• Recognising main ideas
• Recognising supporting details

COMPREHENSIO • Deriving meaning of words, phrases,

N sentences from context
• Paraphrasing

APPLICATION • Predicting outcomes

• Applying concept to new situations
SKILLS ASSESSED IN MUET LISTENING
ANALYSIS • Understanding language functions
• Distinguishing the relevant from the irrelevant
• Distinguishing facts from opinion
• Drawing inferences
• Identifying roles and relationships

SYNTHESIS • Following the development of a point or

argument
• Summarising information
EVALUATION • Appraising information
• Making judgements
• Drawing conclusions
• Recognising and interpreting speakers’ views,
attitudes or intentions
TYPES OF QUESTIONS
TYPES OF QUESTIONS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

OPTIONS A-F / A, B, C
GENERAL STRATEGIES FOR ANSWERING MUET LISTENING
 STRATEGIES FOR ANSWERING MULTIPLE-CHOICE
QUESTIONS

• Check each possible option given carefully

• Remember that some of the most likely answers may be
paraphrased.
• Some vocabulary given in the options may be found in the text.
• Choose the most suitable answer / response to the question.
INSTRUCTIONS
PART 1 For questions 4 to 6, write your answer in NOT MORE
For questions 1 to 3, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
THAN THREE WORDS.
 
1. Reading and telling stories to her children inspired Dr
Nora Ahmad to ________________________.
 2. Dr Nora Ahmad loves the Harry Potter series because
the _______________________________.
 3. The host of the talk show likes watching the movies but
he prefers ________________________.

For questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

 7. Once you have completed the draft of the book, you
should
A. edit your own work
B. find a publisher yourself
C. get experts to comment on your work
 8. Dr Nora Ahmad thinks that the greatest challenge in Outline
Outlinebook
book
writing is chapters
chapters
A. following a strict timetable
B. having demanding career
C living with a difficult spouse
PART 1 For questions 4 to 6, write your answer in NOT MORE
For questions 1 to 3, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
THAN THREE WORDS.
 
1. Reading and telling stories to her children inspired Dr
Nora Ahmad to ________________________.
 2. Dr Nora Ahmad loves the Harry Potter series because
the _______________________________.
 3. The host of the talk show likes watching the movies but
he prefers ________________________.

For questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

 7. Once you have completed the draft of the book, you
should
A. edit your own work
B. find a publisher yourself
C. get experts to comment on your work
Outline book
 8. Dr Nora Ahmad thinks that the greatest challenge in
chapters
writing is
A. following a strict timetable
B. having demanding career
C living with a difficult spouse
 How to write a book

Preparation for writing Actual writing

4. Reading to 5. Start by __________________________

______________________________

Outline book chapters

Find your own writing
style

6. Set up and follow ________

_____________________
• PART 2
For questions 9 and 10, choose one letter A to F 12. Learning is motivated with the assistance of
from the box below to complete each sentence. A. reflective music
A     manages mood B. instrumental music
B     stimulates visual images C. upbeat popular music
C     improves clarity
D     helps information retention 13. In the Learning Through Journey activity,
E     recalls past memories A. parents play reflective music
F     influences wellbeing B. teachers play the role of parents
D. children describe an imaginary journey
9. A familiar song _________________________.
10. Music can help us to hold our attention because 14. According to the speaker, the activity most
it preferred by kids is the
_________________________________________ A. Tie Tunes to Tasks
. B. Fuse Audio with Visual
C. Learning Through Journey
For questions 11 to 14, circle the correct answer.
11. Music benefits Alzheimer’s patient because it

A. improves test scores

B. enhances the memory
C. encourages better listening
Part 3
For question 15 to 20, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
• 15. Scrapbooks may include newspaper articles, pictures and
_______________________________________________________________.
• 16. Older people keep scrapbooks to preserve the memories of an event such as
_________________________________________________________________.
• 17. One advantage of having boomerang kids is parents
_________________________________________________________________
_________.
• 18. The Department of Innovation and Skills suggests that parents should make
their children
_______________________________________________________.
• 19. The level of spiciness of chillies depends on
_________________________________________________________________
____________.
• 20. Mild chillies grown in dry conditions will
_________________________________________________________________
____________.
PART 1 For questions 4 to 6, write your answer in NOT MORE
For questions 1 to 3, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
THAN THREE WORDS.
 
1. Reading and telling stories to her children inspired Dr
Nora Ahmad to ________________________.
 2. Dr Nora Ahmad loves the Harry Potter series because
the _______________________________.
 3. The host of the talk show likes watching the movies but
he prefers ________________________.

For questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

 7. Once you have completed the draft of the book, you
should
A. edit your own work
B. find a publisher yourself
C. get experts to comment on your work
Outline book
 8. Dr Nora Ahmad thinks that the greatest challenge in
chapters
writing is
A. following a strict timetable
B. having demanding career
C living with a difficult spouse
PART 1 For questions 4 to 6, write your answer in NOT MORE
For questions 1 to 3, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
THAN THREE WORDS.
 
1. Reading and telling stories to her children inspired Dr
Nora Ahmad to write children’s books.
 2. Dr Nora Ahmad loves the Harry Potter series because
the stories are exciting.
 3. The host of the talk show likes watching the movies but
he prefers reading the books.

For questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

 7. Once you have completed the draft of the book, you
should Expand background brainstorming
knowledge
A. edit your own work
B. find a publisher yourself
C. get experts to comment on your work Outline book
 8. Dr Nora Ahmad thinks that the greatest challenge in chapters
writing is
A. following a strict timetable
B. having demanding career a writing
C living with a difficult spouse
timetable
 How to write a book

Preparation for writing Actual writing

4. Reading to 5. Start by __________________________

______________________________

Outline book chapters

Find your own writing
style

6. Set up and follow ________

_____________________
 How to write a book

Preparation for writing Actual writing

4. Reading to expand 5. Start by brainstorming / deciding age

background knowledge group of readers/ imaging how the story
develop / imagining how the characters
Find your own writing develop
style
book chapters
Outlin
e

6. Set
up and follow a
writing timetable
• PART 2
For questions 9 and 10, choose one letter A to F 12. Learning is motivated with the assistance of
from the box below to complete each sentence. A. reflective music
A     manages mood B. instrumental music
B     stimulates visual images C. upbeat popular music
C     improves clarity
D     helps information retention 13. In the Learning Through Journey activity,
E     recalls past memories A. parents play reflective music
F     influences wellbeing B. teachers play the role of parents
D. children describe an imaginary journey
9. A familiar song _________________________.
10. Music can help us to hold our attention because 14. According to the speaker, the activity most
it preferred by kids is the
_________________________________________ A. Tie Tunes to Tasks
. B. Fuse Audio with Visual
C. Learning Through Journey
For questions 11 to 14, circle the correct answer.
11. Music benefits Alzheimer’s patient because it

A. improves test scores

B. enhances the memory
C. encourages better listening
• PART 2
For questions 9 and 10, choose one letter A to F 12. Learning is motivated with the assistance of
from the box below to complete each sentence. A. reflective music
A     manages mood B. instrumental music
B     stimulates visual images C. upbeat popular music
C     improves clarity
D     helps information retention 13. In the Learning Through Journey activity,
E     recalls past memories A. parents play reflective music
F     influences wellbeing B. teachers play the role of parents
D. children describe an imaginary journey
9. A familiar song E
10. Music can help us to hold our attention because 14. According to the speaker, the activity most
preferred by kids is the
it B A. Tie Tunes to Tasks
B. Fuse Audio with Visual
For questions 11 to 14, circle the correct answer. C. Learning Through Journey
11. Music benefits Alzheimer’s patient because it

A. improves test scores

B. enhances the memory
C. encourages better listening
Part 3
For question 15 to 20, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
• 15. Scrapbooks may include newspaper articles, pictures and
_______________________________________________________________.
• 16. Older people keep scrapbooks to preserve the memories of an event such as
_________________________________________________________________.
Part 3
For question 15 to 20, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
• 15. Scrapbooks may include newspaper articles, pictures and
tickets as well as postcards. (paraphrased)
• 16. Older people keep scrapbooks to preserve the memories
of an event such as 20th wedding anniversary. / first child’s
birth. / first grandchild’s birthday. (paraphrased)
• 17. One advantage of having boomerang kids is parents
_________________________________________________________________
_________.
• 18. The Department of Innovation and Skills suggests that parents should make
their children
_______________________________________________________.
• 19. The level of spiciness of chillies depends on
_________________________________________________________________
____________.
• 20. Mild chillies grown in dry conditions will
_________________________________________________________________
____________.
• 17. One advantage of having boomerang kids is parents feel
closer to their children. / no longer feel lonely.
• 18. The Department of Innovation and Skills suggests that parents
should make their children do their own washing. / do their own
ironing.
• 19. The level of spiciness of chillies depends on their exposure to
water.
• 20. Mild chillies grown in dry conditions will produce more
seeds.
EDITING YOUR ANSWERS
Check for:
•Facts – Whether your answer is true
•Word count – adhere to the instructions – paraphrase when necessary
•Grammar – SVA, tenses, root word, gerund, collocation
•Spelling – English vs Malay
•Capitalization – proper nouns, starting of a sentence
•Punctuation – commas, full stop
•Parallelism - For diagrams, the first answer is usually provided take note of
the form of the first word. If it's a base form verb, the rest of the answers
must be similar. if it ends with -ing, or -ed, or -s, make sure your answers
are parallel
ALL THE BEST!

THANK YOU