LISTENING PRACTICE 3

A highlighting important details in photocopies of articles and text books B making notes in the margin of articles and text books writing notes in an exercise book C making notes in fil

LISTENING PRACTICE 3

Ex 1: (52) listen to this conversation about studying, and match the name of each person to

the study technique they prefer

1 Martha 2 Carl

3 Enrique 4 Jenny

A highlighting important details in photocopies of articles and text books

B making notes in the margin of articles and text books writing notes in an exercise book

C making notes in files on their PC

D using free software to make notes on articles and electronic books

Ex 2: (53) Now you will hear a group of students talking about their revision techniques and

write the correct endings for each of the sentences Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

1 Lesley prepares for her end-of-year exams by making a

2 Chen says that he can remember historical facts more easily if he creates pictures………

3 Indira prefers to study late at night because it is

4 Mark likes to get up very early on the day of an exam to do some

Ex 3: (54) look at the pictures that show students what to do when they go for an exam Listen to

the recording and complete the instructions Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Check that your answers are grammatically correct

1 Leave your your bag

2 The keys for the lockers are

3 Show your identity card

4 Look for your on a desk in the hall

Ex 4 (55) Look at these steps for preparing for an

A look at past exam papers D remember key facts and arguments

B read all the books on the subject E discuss possible exam topics with tutors

C write practice exam questions F look at all your lecture notes for the course

Now listen to three students talking about how they prepare for an exam and complete the flow

Ex 5 (1) You will hear three students discussing exam techniques with their tutor Complete the

flow chart Write no more than THREE words

Questions 1 – 4

Ex 6 (2) Now you will hear the next part of the recording Complete the sentences Write no

more than THREE words for each answer

5 You should read the questions to find out what the topic is

6 Sometimes a question is than it looks

7 It is a good idea to start by answering the questions you

8 When all the questions are worth the same you should check that you spend the right amount of time on them Ex 7 (3) Listen to the last part of the recording and answer the questions Write no more than THREE words or a number 9 What should you write if you do not have time to give a complete answer to a question ?

10 What did Barbara get in her last exam ?

Make sure you have the (1)

Write (2)

Read (3)

Check that you know (4) the exam is