Luyện nghe Starters 2 - test 1
Short Summary:
This Cambridge English Starters listening test assesses comprehension through four parts. Part one involves identifying people in a park based on descriptions. Part two focuses on understanding information about robots, including their capabilities and features (e.g., phoning, speaking, playing games). Part three tests comprehension of short dialogues describing various activities and locations of family members. Part four is a coloring activity guided by audio instructions, requiring listeners to identify and color specific cakes in a picture based on their location and descriptions. The test utilizes visual aids (pictures) alongside audio instructions to assess listening skills at a beginner level.
Detailed Summary:
The transcript details a Cambridge English Starters listening test divided into four parts:
Part 1: People in the Park: This section presents a picture of people in a park. The listener must identify individuals based on descriptions provided in the audio. For example, the listener is asked to identify "the girl in the pink trousers" (Pat), "the boy who's reading" (Mark), and "the girl playing badminton" (Jill). The audio uses conversational language to describe the people and their actions. A key phrase used repeatedly is "Do you know that girl/boy?"
Part 2: Robots: This section uses a series of questions about different robots. Listeners must extract specific information, such as the name of a robot ("Bill"), the number of words a robot can say ("20"), the name of a cousin ("Tom"), the number of games a robot knows ("seven"), and the name of a cat ("Happy"). The audio includes spelling questions to further test comprehension. The robots' capabilities are described in simple terms, focusing on everyday actions like phoning and playing games.
Part 3: Family Activities: This part uses a series of short dialogues about family members and their activities. Listeners must identify what each person is doing and where they are located. For example, the listener needs to determine that Dad is listening to the radio, Anna's sister has brown hair, Sam has a tablet in his bag, Grandpa's glasses are on the armchair, and May is drawing a polar bear. The dialogues are short and straightforward, using simple sentence structures.
Part 4: Coloring Cakes: This section involves a coloring activity guided by audio instructions. Listeners must identify cakes in a picture based on their location relative to other objects (e.g., "the cake next to the apple") and color them according to the instructions (e.g., "color it blue"). The instructions are clear and simple, using basic color names and spatial descriptions. The audio uses phrases like "Can you color...?" and "What color...?" to guide the listener.
Throughout the test, the audio uses clear and simple language appropriate for beginner English learners. The use of visual aids (pictures) supports the listening comprehension task, making it accessible and engaging for young learners. The repeated use of "Now listen again" emphasizes the importance of careful listening and attention to detail.