Listening Comprehension Strategies

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of listening comprehension in tests, where students often encounter audio-only passages. It provides strategies for effective listening, such as listening for the gist and re-listening with questions in mind. The tutorial also covers various question types that may appear in tests, including those about the main idea, summary, and author's purpose. It concludes with a reminder to be patient, take notes, and review passages as needed.

Why is it important to have working headphones on test days?

• To hear the listening passages clearly

• To communicate with the teacher

• To listen to music

• To block out noise

What should you do first when listening to a passage?

• Take detailed notes

• Listen for the gist

• Read the questions

• Answer the questions immediately

What should you do if you find something confusing during the first listen?

• Keep your questions in mind and keep going

• Ask the teacher immediately

• Ignore it

• Stop the test

What is the purpose of re-listening to the passage?

• To get a better understanding with questions in mind

• To memorize the passage

• To check for grammar mistakes

• To compare with other passages

What is a good strategy before listening to the passage?

• Read the directions

• Skip the directions

• Discuss with a friend

• Write an essay

What should you do after listening to the passage once?

• Discuss with a friend

• Answer all questions immediately

• Take a break

• Re-listen with questions in mind

Which of the following is NOT a type of question you might encounter?

• Summary

• Grammar correction

• Main idea

• Supporting details

Which term might NOT refer to the audio recording?

• Diagram

• Passage

• Presentation

• Article

What is the most likely reason the author made this presentation?

• To entertain

• To inform about listening comprehension strategies

• To sell a product

• To share a personal story

What can help you if you are struggling with just listening to the audio?

• Talking to a friend

• Skipping the questions

• Ignoring the audio

• Jotting down notes