What it is: You hear 3 recordings, each twice, and answer on the paper. 25 marks, about 45 minutes.
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 Jonas, der über seinen Schultag spricht.
- Was ist Jonas' Lieblingsfach? A. Mathe. B. Biologie. C. Musik in der Band.
Hallo, ich bin Jonas und ich bin fünfzehn. Die Schule beginnt um acht Uhr, deshalb fahre ich um halb acht mit dem Fahrrad los. Mein Lieblingsfach ist Biologie, weil wir oft draußen arbeiten. Mathe finde ich schwer. Nach der Schule esse ich zu Hause, und am Nachmittag spiele ich Gitarre in einer Band.
Hi, I'm Jonas and I'm fifteen. School starts at eight o'clock, so I set off by bike at half past seven. My favourite subject is biology, because we often work outside. I find maths hard. After school I eat at home, and in the afternoon I play guitar in a band.
- B. Biologie.
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.