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Secondary School- Mrie?elHalf Yearly 2017FORM 4 Track 3 English Listening Comprehension TIME: 15 minutesTeacher’s PaperInstructions for the conduct of the Listening Comprehension ExaminationThe teacher should instruct the candidates to answer the questions on the paper provided.The following procedure for reading the Listening Comprehension passage is to be explained to the candidates immediately before proceeding with the examination.You have been given a sheet containing the Listening Comprehension questions.You will be given three minutes to read the questions based on the passage. I shall then read the passage at normal reading speed. You may take notes during the reading. After this reading there will be a pause of another three minutes to enable you to answer some of the questions. The passage will be read a second time and you may take further notes and answer the rest of the questions. After this second reading you will be given a further three minutes for a final revision of answers.a. 3 minutes - Candidates read questionsb. 3 minutes - First reading aloud of passage while candidates take notesc. 3 minutes - Candidates answer questionsd. 3 minutes - Second reading of passage and possibility for candidates to answer questionse. 3 minutes - Final revision827405-70974800Secondary School- Mrie?elFORM 4 Track 3 ENGLISH LISTENING COMPREHENSION TIME: 15 minsHalf Yearly 2017TEACHER’S PAPERGood morning. Welcome to the 9 o’ clock news on Radio 4.*Samsung has unveiled a brand new smartwatch. Galaxy Gear was revealed at an event in Berlin. It is a digital watch with a difference. People can make phone calls, receive emails and take photos. The $299 device can also run apps on its 1.6-inch screen. Users move through different screens and functions using swipes. It comes in a range of bright colours that add a sci-fi feel to its stainless steel body. It is thought the invention could start a new trend in wearable technology. Samsung said: "We have created something incredible. You don't need to get your phone out anymore. Gear takes your digital world and places it right where you can see it."*A London auction house is to sell the largest white diamond ever at auction. The diamond weighs in at 118.28 carats and is the largest D colour flawless diamond. Discovered in 2011 in South Africa, the Magnificent Oval Diamond is one of the largest and most beautiful rough diamonds found in recent years. The diamond will be offered for sale in Hong Kong, China, in March, and it's expected to sell for ?18-22 million.*Officials in California say the huge wildfire burning in the Yosemite National Park was caused by an illegal fire set by a hunter. The fire, which has spread over 370 square miles, is one of the largest in California's history. According to the US Forest service the wildfire spread when a hunter lost control of a fire in an isolated area. The fire is now 80 per cent under control.*40 people have been killed in Mexico, which is being battered by two powerful storms. Hurricane Ingrid has caused floods and sent thousands to emergency shelters on Mexico's Gulf Coast. On the Pacific coast, Tropical Storm Manuel has brought two days of torrential rains and caused widespread damage. The area around the seaside resort of Acapulco has been badly affected.*Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set final to win his second US Open title. It was a closely fought match, but Nadal eventually won 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in three hours and 21 minutes. One incredible rally lasted for 54 shots - the longest in the New York City tournament - by 20 shots. Nadal missed last year's US Open because he was out of action with a knee injury, and has been out of action for several months. After last night's win the Spaniard is set to regain his world number 1 ranking, putting Djokovic back into second place. Nadal said: "Having this success is amazing, I never expected it." Over 23,000 spectators watched the match in the Arthur Ashe Stadium. And that brings us to the end of the news1045029-79048500Secondary School- Mrie?elHalf Yearly Examination February 2017FORM: 4 Tr 3English Listening ComprehensionTime: 15 minName:___________________________________??Class:_________________1. Underline the 4 categories of the news items you have listened to.Sport World newsPolitics EntertainmentUK news TechnologyTravel Science(2 marks)2. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Give reasons for your answers.a) Samsung’s Galaxy Gear is a wearable multifunctional device. ( ________ )because ____________________________________________________________________b) The Magnificent Oval Diamond’s selling price can exceed ?20 million. ( ________ )because ____________________________________________________________________c) The US Forest service have controlled and stopped the wildfire. ( ________ )because ____________________________________________________________________d) Hurricane Ingrid caused extensive damage on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. ( ________ )because ___________________________________________________________________e) Nadal is thrilled at having won the US Open title for the first time. ( ________ )because ____________________________________________________________________(5 marks)3. Fill in the missing information.The price in dollars of the Galaxy GearThe number of people killed in Mexico’s stormsThe number of spectators at the US Open final(3 marks)FORM 4 Tr 3 ENGLISH LISTENING COMPREHENSIONMARKING SCHEMEHalf Yearly 2017 1. Underline the 4 categories of the news items you have listened to.SportWorld newsPolitics EntertainmentUK newsTechnologyTravel Science (4 x ? mark = 2 marks)2. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Give reasons for your answers.a) Samsung’s Galaxy Gear is a wearable multifunctional device. ( True )because you can make phone calls, receive emails and take photos with it.b) The Magnificent Oval Diamond’s selling price can exceed ?20 million. ( True )because it is expected to sell for $18 – 22 million.c) The US Forest service have controlled and stopped the wildfire. ( False )because 80% of the fire is under control.d) Hurricane Ingrid caused extensive damage on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. ( False )because it hit the Gulf Coast/ it was tropical storm Manuel which caused the damage.e) Nadal is thrilled at having won the US Open title for the first time. ( False )because this is the second time he won the title.Do not award marks if reason is not given. (5 x 1 mark = 5 marks)3. Fill in the missing information.299 the price in dollars of the Galaxy Gear40 the number of people killed in Mexico’s stormsover 23,000 the number of spectators at the US Open final (3 x 1 mark = 3 marks) ................
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