ELC151 Listening Past Year Paper 2022

1. PART A:

2. 1. The flood situation in Taman Sri Nanding has caused ________________.

• A. loss of lives

• B. damage to crops

• C. destruction of properties

Answer explanation

Keywords: No casualties & local farms were unaffected

2. 2. The paddlers stopped at Sepanggar and Gaya Islands to _____________.

• A. raise fund for the turtle conservation project

• B. teach paddleboarding and raise marine protection awareness

• C. promote the involvement of islanders in sustainable water sports

2. 3. The students demonstrate these extraordinary co-curricular skills, except ___________.

• A. sports skills

• B. musical skills

• C. leadership skills

Answer explanation

Tips:

Contextual clues - Listen to the examples given that will help you identify the keywords.

Eg. Squash player -> Sports skills

Producing and researching Kadazan songs -> Musical skills

4. 4. According to the news item, _____________.

• A. the accident took place in the early morning

• B. the victim was taken to Bentong Hospital for treatment

• C. the firemen struggled to move the victim out from the ravine

Answer explanation

Note: I do not favour this question as one of the options creates confusion.

A. the accident took place in the early morning
(Answer: The information about the accident taking place at 9 a.m. does not directly address whether it is considered "early morning" or not, making option A incorrect in this case.)

B. the victim was taken to Bentong Hospital for treatment (Answer: Selayang Hospital)

C. the firemen struggled to move the victim out from the ravine
('firemen had difficulty

carrying the victim out on a stretcher through some bushes...')

Tip: If you ever came across on choosing two options, choose the answer that you are most certain with.

5. 5. Which of the following is NOT Alvin Wee’s contribution?

• A. Arranging musical plays

• B. Creating video games sound

• C. Producing animated films soundtracks

Answer explanation

"...he was once offered to

arrange music for a popular musical play entitled “Cats” but he declined."

PART B:

1. 1. According to a 2018 study, the participants said that art therapy ___________.

• A. reduced their pain

• B. worsened their moods

• C. heightened their anxiety

Answer explanation

"A 2018 study reviewed the experiences of 200 people hospitalised

and found that participating in art therapy for an average of 50 minutes

significantly improved their moods, and lowered levels of pain and anxiety."

Don't get confused:

C. heightened their anxiety - increased their anxiety

2. 2. Which pair of colours calms the mind?

• A. Red and green

• B. Green and blue

• C. Orange and red

Answer explanation

"Cool colours like blue and green can evoke calm, while hot colours like red and orange can be energising."

3. 3. How can colouring contribute to better sleep?

• A. Helps colourists to stay up late

• B. Promotes exposure to blue light

• C. Encourages Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep

Answer explanation

Tricky question:

It requires you to make assumptions while listening.

❌ Effects of using electronic device:

1. 1. Greater difficulty falling asleep

2. 2. Experienced dizziness

3. 3. Less Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep

4. 4. Exposure to blue light from your phone or tablet can hinder your sleep

   quality
   
   Clue: "Therefore, swap your blue light electronic devices for a colouring book before

   bed for better night sleep."

This indicates that colouring before sleep would have opposite effects than using an electronic device.

Eg: Electronic device - Less Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep -> Colouring - Encourages Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep

5. 4. The following are the effects experienced by device users upon waking up, except ____________.

• A. tiredness

• B. dizziness

• C. sleepiness

5. 5. Based on the talk, colouring promotes ___________ when our brains are stimulated.
   i. creativity
   ii. happiness
   iii. imagination

• A. i and ii

• B. ii and iii

• C. All the above

Answer explanation

Keywords: Imagination, creative, happier