ELC121 Listening Practice

PART A:

1. Where was the function held?

• A. The St. John’s International School

• B. The National Registration Department

• C. The Home Ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya

Answer explanation

A. The St. John’s International School (Answer: St John’s International School student. This is not the venue)

B. The National Registration Department (Answer: His parents were involved in a dispute with the National

Registration Department. Not a venue)

C. The Home Ministry’s headquarters in Putrajaya (Answer: Yes. "For a special function at the Home Ministry’s headquarters in

Putrajaya.")

2. According to the witnesses, what could possibly cause the accident?

• A. Faulty brake

• B. Poor bus maintenance

• C. Ignorance of road rules

Answer explanation

Listening for specific details:

A. "Witnesses said they saw the driver panicking as he tried to manage the

gear stick, indicating that the brake was faulty." - That specific accident

B. "Deadly traffic accidents are common in that area as vehicles are often old and poorly maintained and

road rules are routinely ignored." - Common accidents

3. 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A. Christituto Halup was the victim.

• B. The incident took place in the morning.

• C. The police discovered the motive of the attack.

Answer explanation

A. Christituto Halup was the victim. (Answer: Yes. "Reports in Manila Times said police have since confirmed the attack on Cristituto Halup.")

B. The incident took place in the morning. (Answer: "At noon")

C. The police discovered the motive of the attack. (Answer: Incorrect. "No individual or group has since

claimed responsibility for the killing and the police could not determine whether it was politically motivated or not.")

4. What is the last step for a contestant to participate in the competition?

• A. Like and share the contest post.

• B. Fill in details on the Google Form.

• C. Tag three friends on the contest post.

5. Visitors at Siloso Beach can order their meals by __________.

• A. scanning the QR codes on the beach

• B. notifying the beach club about their order

• C. using the participating eateries’ application

Answer explanation

A. scanning the QR codes on the beach (Answer: Yes. "They can order their meal by selecting the "Mix & Match Store” and choosing Sentosa as the location. Grab application users can

also access this service by scanning the QR codes that will be available at the Sapphire Pavilion and Emerald Pavilion, which are located on the

beach.)

B. notifying the beach club about their order (Answer: Incorrect. The application will notify the visitors about their order once they have ordered.)

C. using the participating eateries’ application (Answer: Incorrect. They can only order from Grab application, not eateries' application.)

PART B:

1. One of the characteristics of an exchange programme is

• A. being close to your home or university

• B. spending one semester or one year abroad.

• C. getting all the funding during the programme.

Answer explanation

"That means you get to spend one semester or one year abroad and away from your home university."

2. Most universities nowadays offer _____________for exchange programmes.

• A. single opportunity

• B. endless opportunities

• C. numerous opportunities

Answer explanation

"Most universities nowadays offer multiple opportunities for exchange

programmes."

Multiple = Numerous

3. These are the benefits of experiencing other education systems and practices EXCEPT

• A. It helps you expand your cultural consciousness.

• B. It helps you increase your employability potential.

• C. It helps you finish your degree programme easily.

Answer explanation

A. It helps you expand your cultural consciousness.

B. It helps you increase your employability potential.

C. It helps you finish your degree programme easily. (Answer: Incorrect. "So, by the time you complete your degree, your resume will be visible to your prospective employers.)

4. Which of these statements illustrates that you are out of your comfort zone?

• A. You become more active.

• B. You become more adaptive.

• C. You become more selective.

Answer explanation

Keywords: Adaptive, tolerant and proactive

NOT active

5. Having global connections is helpful when you ___________.

• A. need to collaborate with foreigners.

• B. feel living in a foreign country is the only option.

• C. want to explore other countries to start your career.

Answer explanation

"For example, you will have many friends who can help you if you decide to come back some day. This might also be helpful if you plan to start your career or migrate overseas. Having global connections is also practical in dealing with foreign affairs as well as different bureaucratic systems."

Foreign affairs, NOT foreigners or foreign country