ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LISTENING PAPER

30 MINUTES

DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Instruction:
1. Write your name and class.
2. This question paper consists of five parts. There are five questions for each part. 3.
Answer all questions. Read and listen to the instructions given in each part carefully. 4.
Your answers should be written on the answer section provided at the back of the
question paper.

NAME:_____________________________ CLASS: ___________________________

For Examiner’s Use

Questions Full marks Obtained marks

1 5

2 5

3 5

4 5

Total 25
PART 1

Questions 1-6
You will listen to the audio of a radio interview about the importance of sleeping well during
an examination week. For questions 1-6, choose the correct answer A,B, or C.

You will listen to each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

RECORDING 1

1. Who is Dr.Baker?

A. a guest
B. a doctor
C. a teacher

2. What is the purpose of this interview?

A. to explain about stress

B. to share about the benefits of sleeping well
C. to share about the importance of having a cellphone

3. What is the first tip that the guest has mentioned?

A. Don’t think too much before bedtime

B. Don’t go to bed with the television on
C. Don’t play video games for an hour before you go to sleep

4. This talk is intended specifically for ____________.

A. young listeners
B. children
C. radio listeners

5. Why did the guest mention that playing video games for an hour before one goes to sleep
is not encouraged?

A. The noise and light will distract you.

B. It is too loud.
 C. It makes your brain too busy and active

6. Which definition suits the word important the most?

A. Able to be done or achieved

B. Having great meaning or influence
C. Useful information or advice
PART 2
Questions 7-15
You will listen to an audio of a conversation between two friends about health. For questions
7-15, choose the correct answer A, B or C.

You will listen to each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

RECORDING 2

7. When did Mr. Steve start to feel sick?

A. Sunday afternoon
B. Monday afternoon
C. Saturday afternoon

8. What caused Mr. Steve to feel worried?

A. He has to attend a meeting.

B. He has to attend work at his office.
C. He is scheduled to give a presentation at work.

9. What does Mr. Steve thought he had before meeting a Doctor?

A. flu
B. fever
C. influenza

10. What does the Doctor diagnosed Mr. Steve with?

A. flu
B. fever
C. bad cold

11. How many times does Mr. Steve is supposed to take the medicine given by the Doctor?

A. once a day
B. twice a day
C. three times a day
12. In this context, what does “Stay off my feet” mean?

A. To rest or lie down rather than being active.

B. To give one the means of remaining awake or active.
C. To refrain from being a nuisance, distraction, or obstruction to one.

13. What type of medicine is Miss Carla suggesting to Mr. Steve?

A. herbal medicine
B. modern medicine
C. oriental medicine

14. How many times does Miss Carla suggest for Mr. Steve to drink herbal tea?

A. two times a day

B. four times a day
C. three times a day

15. At what time would Miss Carla goes to Mr. Steve’s place?

A. 5.30
B. 6.30
C. 7.30
PART 3
Questions 16 to 20
You will listen to an audio of a conversation between a receptionist who shares medical
advice to a man on the phone. For questions 16 to 20, choose the correct answer A, B or C.

You will listen to each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

RECORDING 3

16. When does the man have his appointment?

a. Tuesday
b. Thursday
c. Wednesday

17. What is the man’s phone number?

a. 6430545
b. 6430547
c. 6440547

18. What happened to the man?

a. He stepped in the hole.

b. He fell from a ladder.
c. He broke his arms.

19. Based on the conversation, which of these occupations best describe who Dr Carter
might be?

a. dentist
b. podiatrist
c. pharmacist

20. In your opinion, why did the receptionist suggest the man put some ice on the ankle?

a. to minimize pain
b. to reduce swelling
c. to increase blood circulation
PART 4
Questions 21 - 25

You will listen to an audio of a conversation between a husband and wife talking about a
healthy lifestyle. For questions 21 to 25, choose the correct answer A, B or C.

You will listen to each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

RECORDING 4

21. What did the man tell his wife?

a. He thought of joining the company football team.

b. He thought of joining the company basketball team.
c. He thought of joining the company research and development team.

22. What was the first suggestion that the wife told the man?

a. to control his food intake

b. to hire a fitness instructor
c. to start with light workouts

23. As for the food, the man should ____.

a. reduce fatty food

b. eat more protein
c. practice an intermittent fasting

24. Why did the wife recommend the man cycling?

a. to reduce stress
b. to develop mental strength
c. to build cardiovascular system

25. In your opinion, which of the following is not included in the recording as the advantages
of practicing healthy eating?

a. to maintain an ideal weight

b. to reduce the risks of getting diseases
 c. to reduce low self-esteem

ANSWERS

1. B 11. C 21. A

2. B 12. A 22. C

3. B 13. A 23. A

4. B 14. B 24. C

5. C 15. C 25. B

6. B 16. C

7. A 17. B

8. C 18. C

9. A 19. B

10. C 20. B