Free ELTIS Listening Comprehension Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

What is the main purpose of listening to the passage?

Accepted Answer

To understand the main idea

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To memorize specific details

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To identify the speaker's tone

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To translate the passage into your native language

Question 2

What should you focus on when trying to determine the speaker’s attitude?

Accepted Answer

The speaker’s tone and emphasis

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The specific words used

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The length of the speech

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The speaker’s background

Question 3

If you miss part of a sentence while listening, what is the best strategy?

Accepted Answer

Continue listening and try to infer the meaning from the context

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Stop listening and try to recall what was said

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Take notes on everything you hear

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Ask the speaker to repeat

Question 4

How can you identify the main idea of a listening passage?

Accepted Answer

Listen for repeated words and ideas

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Focus on the first and last sentences

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Count the number of examples given

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Focus on the technical terms used

Question 5

What is the role of transitional phrases in a listening passage?

Accepted Answer

To introduce new ideas and connect them to previous points

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To confuse the listener

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To summarize the entire passage

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To provide detailed descriptions