SPM ENGLISH 1119/4: PAPER 4 LISTENING

Prepared by: Norlita Mat

CONTENTS A Brief Guide

Listening in Exams

Tips
Listening Question:

Sets 1 & 2

A BRIEF GUIDE





LISTENING IN EXAMS





TIPS



LISTENING QUESTION: SET 1

Part 1 Questions 1 to 7
You will hear people talking in seven different situations.
For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear each
recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 What is YouGov?
A A website
B An electrical device
C A social networking site

2 Who is the speaker’s sister?
A Alia
B Aishah
C Mashitah

3 Robin Hood’s first known story was actually in…
A Lockersley
B Nottingham
C Sherwood Forest

4 The speaker stopped the car because she wanted to…
A make sure the old lady is safe
B have a closer look at the old lady
C help the old lady to cross the busy road

5 How long does David Beckham’s career last?
A 15 years
B 19 years
C 20 years

6 Why do we use plastic products?
A It is a semi-synthetic materials that are used widely
B To make our lives cleaner, easier, safer and more enjoyable
C It can be found in the clothes we wear, the houses we live in, and the cars we
travel in

7 The police raided the premises at…
A 11.00pm on Thursday, December 24th
B 11.30pm on Thursday, December 25th
C 11.30pm on Thursday, December 24th

Part 2 Questions 8 to 15
You will hear an extract about Trevor Noah. For questions 8 to 15, choose the correct
answer (A, B, or C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 What has been holding people back from running away?
A Science
B Consent
C Conscience

9 Who is Trevor Noah?
A A host for The Day Show
B A host for The Daily Show
C A writer for The Daily Show

10 Who is Trevor Noah’s father?
A A white European man
B A black South African man
C A white South African man

11 What kind of child is Trevor Noah?
A A white child
B A mixed-race child
C A black South African child

12 What did he use to live his harsh life?
A His smart moves and humour
B His brilliant moves and good look
C His good look and sense of humour

13 Why did he feel that life was hard for him in the beginning?
A It was because he did not go to school
B It is because he used to be different from others
C It is because he had to face people who refused to accept others

14 Who plays an important role in Trevor Noah’s success?
A His father
B His mother
C His grandparents

15 How can we show respects towards others?
A Respect their opinions
B Respect their ideas and lifestyles
C Respect their opinions and lifestyles

Part 3 Questions 16 to 20

You will hear five short extracts in which 5 speakers are talking about 5
different situations.
For questions 16 to 20, choose from the list (A to G) what each speaker
says. Use the letters only once. There are two extra letters which you do
not need to use. You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the
questions.

A You are able to improve your communicationskills by travelling.

B It gives the chance to make special memories.

C Travelling helps to achieve peace of mind.

D It allows for the creativity to grow.

E Travelling increases our happiness by having fun.

F Travelling enables you to understand yourself better.

G It widens your horizons in understanding theworld.

Part 4 Questions 21 to 30

You will hear about gym membership subscription. For questions 21 to 30, fill in the

missing information in each numbered space.

Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space. You will hear each recording twice. Answer all

the questions. Joining a membership

Shake it Off Fitness offered the best (21) _______________ membership in the

city. If anyone finds a better (22) ________________, then the gym will match it. The

woman also assures that the gym don’t have any cancellation (23) _____________ fees or

(24) ___________ fees. However, the gym does not operate 24 hours. The gym opens at 5

a.m. and close at (25) _______________ because not many people at 2 in the (26)

_______________. It also provides personalised (27) _______________ During customers’

first visits, the gym will assign them one of their expert (28) _______________

trainers. The personal trainers will design an (29) _______________ plan that’s just

right for the customers and show them exactly what to do. (30)

_______________ advice is also included in the plan.

LISTENING QUESTION: SET 2

Part 1 Questions 1 to 7
You will hear people talking in seven different situations.
For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will hear each
recording twice. Answer all the questions.

1 What are the mentioned categories of family values?
A social, political, and religious values
B social, political, religious, and work values
C social, political, religious, and personality values

2 What made the speaker and Trina grew closer?
A Trina taught the speaker how to knit
B The speaker added Trina on Facebook
C They had the same interests; knitting and reading

3 Stonehenge existed from more than…
A 500 years ago
B 1500 years ago
C 5000 years ago

4 Amir fainted because…
A He was dizzy
B He rested after the climb
C He was too exhausted from climbing

5 What did Malaysian Prime Minister call Lee Chong Wei?
A National hero
B Badminton talent
C World number one

6 What skills do sports require?
A Class work, repetition and learning
B Memorization, repetition and learning
C Memorization, repetition and class work

7 What can visitors buy at night markets?
A Authentic local dishes and street snacks
B A variety of goods and authentic local dishes
C A variety of goods, authentic local dishes, and street snacks

Part 2 Questions 8 to 15
You will hear an extract about Trevor Noah. For questions 8 to 15, choose the correct
answer (A, B, or C). You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8 What does 3Rs stand for?
A Reduce, Reuse and Reset
B Reuse, Recycle and Reset
C Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

9 How do we conserve energy for electrical devices?
A By not using it for too long
B By turning off these devices when not in use
C By charging the device in a short amount of time

10 How can we save water?
A Use water wisely
B Take long showers
C Let water run while brushing teeth

11 What is the benefit of turning food waste into fertilisers?
A Save food
B Gain extra money
C Reduce the amount of rubbish

12 State a way to save the electricity at school.
A Do not turn on the lights and fans
B Collect money to pay the electricity bills
C Turn off switches when no one is in the classroom

13 How do we remind ourselves of the responsibilities to save and
protect the nature?
A Having a debate about it in the classroom
B Having posters around the school area about environment
C Having pictures around the school area about the environment

14 Why do we need to take care of our environment?
A To create a more beautiful and safe environment
B To create a caring community and safer environment
C To create a productive community that protects the environment

15 Why sustainable environment is important?
A To help protect against natural disaster
B To protect the environment for future generation
C To help the community to live in a healthier lifestyle

Part 3 Questions 16 to 20
You will hear five short extracts in which five speakers are talking about the
benefits of playing sports.
For questions 16 to 20, choose from the list (A to G) what each speaker says. Use the
letters only once. There are two extra letters which you do not need to use.

A Playing sports can reduce stress and give more focus.
B Playing sports can build better leaders.
C Having a boost of confidence is a huge advantage.
D Sports aid better development in children.
E You are able to create new connections and relationships.
F You feel more relaxed and will have a better sleep.
G Joining a sport activity can improve the overall health of
your body.

Part 4 Questions 21 to 30 For questions
You will hear about two friends meeting each other after many years.
21 to 30, fill in the missing information in each numbered space.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space.
You will hear each recording twice. Answer all the questions.

Meeting old friend
The two friends have not seen each other for at least fifteen years. Selina was
in (21) __________ for a (22) __________ of years. She rented on a (23) __________
there but it was crazy (24) __________ . She decided to move back to their hometown.
She has been back for almost five months. (25) __________ has been married for ten
years and just celebrated their tenth (26) __________ Her husband’s name is Alauddin.
They got (27) __________ kids aged five and eight years old. Selina is amazed of how
(28) __________ flies. Julia invited Selina to her (29) __________ and they exchanged
(30) __________.

Thank you