Form 4 English Listening Test Paper

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SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

TINGKATAN 4

NAMA:

TINGKATAN:

BAHASA INGGERIS
MENDENGAR

40 minit Empat puluh minit

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS PEPERIKSAAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

Arahan

1. Kertas peperiksaan ini mengandungi empat bahagian: Bahagian 1, Bahagian 2,


Bahagian 3 dan Bahagian 4.
2. Jawab semua bahagian.

Instructions

1. This question paper consists of four parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.
2. Answer all parts.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 5 halaman bercetak

[Lihat halaman sebelah]


1
Part 1 7 marks
Question 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. You hear someone on the radio reviewing a play. 


What does she criticise about the play?
A. The length
B. A few of the actors
C. The script

2. You hear two friends talking about learning something new. What activity do they agree on? 
A. painting
B. dancing
C. playing a sport

3. You hear a young woman talking on the radio.


What's her job now?
A. director
B. actor
C. author

4. You hear two friends talking.


Where are they?
A. in a restaurant
B. in a museum
C. in a park

5. You hear a musician talking about his band.


Who does he think is the reason for their success?
A. their manager
B. their lead guitarist
C. a record producer

6. You hear a boy and girl talking about their plans. What do they decide to do?
A. go shopping
B. play computer games
C. watch a film

7. You hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists. Where are they? 
A. at a concert venue
B. in a park
C. on a tour bus

2
Part 2 8 marks
Questions 8 to 15

You will hear Jasmine talking about her journey towards becoming a medical doctor. For questions 8
to 15, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C)

You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

8. When did Jasmine decide to become a doctor?


A After listening to her teacher’s advice.
B After doing some research on the Internet.
C After hearing her cousin talk about his job.

9. What was Jasmine reminded to do when she announced her decision to become a doctor?
A Work harder in biology class.
B Obtain good grades in all subjects.
C Get excellent results for Mathematics.

10. Why was Jasmine’s life as a medical student difficult?


A She did not get enough sleep.
B She had so many things to study and do.
C She had to take many examinations for one subject.

11. What did she find surprising in her life as a medical student?
A She enjoyed everything about her medical studies.
B She had to work hard to complete all the assignments.
C She never missed any of the parties despite being busy.

12. How did Jasmine overcome the challenges she faced at the beginning of her career?
A She got help from the other medical officers.
B She worked longer hours to learn about her duties.
C She was guided by experienced doctors and nurses.

13. What does Jasmine try to do every day?


A Keep a positive outlook
B Get her patients to smile
C Work hard to be a better doctor

14. Why does Jasmine enjoy her job although it is so demanding?


A Her patients reward her with gifts.
B The other doctors admire her work.
C She feels good when the patients recover.

15. What does Jasmine dislike most about her job?


A The backache
B The paperwork
C The long hours
3
Part 3 5 marks
Questions 16 to 20

You will hear five different people talking about a demonstration. For questions 16 - 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 the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

A – This person did not expect what happened


Speaker 1 16
B – This person was proved right
C – This person needs some assistance Speaker 2 17
D – This person was prevented from doing their shopping Speaker 3 18
E – This person was curious to see what would happen Speaker 4 19
F – This person was very embarrassed Speaker 5 20
G – This person did not know what to do

Part 4 10 marks
Questions 21 to 30

You will hear part of a radio programme on which a reviewer talks about a newly published book
about a woman called Natalie Hardcastle. For questions 21 - 30, fill in the missing information in
each numbered space.

Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each space.

You will hear the recording twice. Answer all the questions.

Natalie Hardcastle and her sons lived in a house which had no running water or (21)
______________.

Natalie's childhood dreams of Olympic fame were ended by a (22) ____________ accident.
When she met Tony Hardcastle, he was rich (23) ____________ and a racing driver.

Tony's risky business deals led to financial (24) ____________ leaving Natalie and her family
penniless. He went to (25) ______________ to try to become a racing driver again.

Natalie then decided to start a travelling (26) ______________ shop and beauty parlour in
the back of a van. At weekends, Natalie travelled to small outback towns in the van, taking her ( 27)
______________ with her.

When Tony returned and make her give up her business, she soon ran out of (28)
____________. Tony died suddenly in a (29) ____________ and left huge debts.

The book made the reviewer think more positively of her own (30) ____________.

KERTAS PEPERIKSAAN TAMAT

4
ANSWER SHEET

Blacken only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer, erase the
blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for the new answer. For
questions 16 to 30, write your answers in each numbered space.

Common questions

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Natalie's life underwent significant changes after marrying Tony Hardcastle. Initially, Tony was wealthy and a racing driver, but after engaging in risky business deals, his fortunes changed, leaving Natalie and her family penniless. This situation forced Natalie to start a travelling shop and beauty parlour to support her family. Nevertheless, Tony's return and subsequent death left her with substantial debts, dramatically altering her financial and personal circumstances .

Jasmine finds her job rewarding because she feels good when patients recover, which motivates her to keep a positive outlook and work hard to become a better doctor. This sense of satisfaction from patient recovery influences her to maintain a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to her medical responsibilities .

Experience and mentorship were crucial in Jasmine's development as a medical professional. Being guided by experienced doctors and nurses helped her overcome initial challenges, provided her with practical insights, and reinforced her learning with real-world application, thus smoothly transitioning her from a student to a practicing professional .

Tony Hardcastle's death had a profound impact on Natalie's entrepreneurial activities. After Tony's financial ruin and risky business decisions, Natalie started a travelling shop and beauty parlour to sustain her family. However, upon Tony's return, he compelled her to give up the business, which resulted in her running out of resources. His sudden death in an accident further compounded her financial difficulties, as it left her with considerable debts .

Natalie Hardcastle's ambitions of achieving Olympic fame were thwarted by an accident, which was a significant event beyond her control. This accident ended her childhood dreams, forcing her to adapt to a new path in life, which later included entrepreneurial ventures after financial challenges following her husband's business failures .

Jasmine's dissatisfaction stems from the long hours and paperwork involved in her job. Despite these challenges, her satisfaction with helping patients recover balances her overall job satisfaction, indicating that while certain job aspects are taxing, the core purpose of her work provides her with meaningful fulfillment .

At the start of her medical career, Jasmine coped by seeking help from other medical officers and being guided by experienced doctors and nurses. These strategies provided her with the necessary support and knowledge to handle the challenges of her new role effectively .

Jasmine decided to become a doctor after listening to her cousin talk about his job, which inspired her to pursue the medical field. Her teacher also reminded her to obtain good grades in all subjects as preparation for this career path .

The unexpected events during the demonstration led to varied experiences among the speakers. For instance, one speaker was embarrassed, another did not expect what happened, and another needed assistance, indicating a range of unanticipated outcomes that significantly influenced their perception and reaction to the demonstration .

Jasmine found her life as a medical student difficult due to the heavy workload, which included many things to study and numerous assignments to complete. She was surprised to find that she enjoyed everything about her medical studies despite the workload, and she managed to overcome these challenges with the guidance of experienced doctors and nurses .

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA
                         TINGKATAN 4
NAMA:
TINGKATAN:
 BAHASA INGGERIS
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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
ANSWER SHEET
Blacken only one space for each question. If you wish to change your answer, erase the
blackened mark that you h

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