What it is: Same format as SL, but the recordings are longer and denser. 3 recordings, each twice. 25 marks, about 1 hour.
The 5 question types: Each one has its own lesson in 5.2.
| Question type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | choose A, B or C |
| True sentences | tick the true ones |
| Who says what? | tick the speaker (or both) |
| Gap-fill | write max. 3 words |
| Short answer | write a few words |
- Sie hören…
- you are going to hear… (starts every recording)
- ein Interview
- interview
- ein Podcast
- podcast
- ein Gespräch
- conversation
- eine Radiosendung
- radio show
- die Aufnahme
- the recording
Remember: Most answers are a letter or a few words. Never full sentences.
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Every recording, three steps
Before: read the questions
Know what to listen for.
1st listen: the general idea
Who speaks, and about what?
2nd listen: the details
Write or tick, then check nothing is blank.
Read → Listen → Check
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Sie hören Lena, die über ihr Ehrenamt im Tierheim spricht.
- Warum hat Lena angefangen, im Tierheim zu helfen? A. Weil sie keinen Hund haben darf. B. Wegen eines Berichts. C. Weil ihre Wohnung zu klein ist.
Viele denken, ich arbeite im Tierheim, weil ich selbst keinen Hund haben darf. Das stimmt zwar, unsere Wohnung ist zu klein, aber das ist nicht der Grund. Vor zwei Jahren habe ich einen Bericht über ausgesetzte Tiere gesehen und war schockiert. Seitdem gehe ich jeden Samstag hin. Am Anfang habe ich nur Käfige geputzt, inzwischen darf ich mit den Hunden spazieren gehen und neue Besitzer beraten.
Many people think I work at the animal shelter because I'm not allowed to have a dog myself. That's true, our flat is too small, but that isn't the reason. Two years ago I saw a report about abandoned animals and was shocked. Since then I've gone every Saturday. At first I only cleaned cages; now I'm allowed to walk the dogs and advise new owners.
- B. Wegen eines Berichts.
Do
- Read the questions first.
- Use both listens.
- Write only what is asked.
Don't
- Pick a word just because you heard it.
- Write full sentences.
- Leave an answer blank.