LISTENING SECTION USP BAHASA DAN SASTRA INGGRIS 2025

Summary

This transcript is a listening comprehension test featuring four sections. In Part 1, dialogues and questions test understanding of spoken English, with multiple-choice answers following each scenario. Part 2 features incomplete dialogues, requiring the selection of the best response. Part 3 presents monologues with accompanying pictures to assess listeners' comprehension of content like shopping, habits, and digestion. In Part 4, listeners hear stories, such as a fox attempting to reach grapes and the plot of the movie 'Parasite,' with questions testing deeper understanding. This test evaluates listening and interpretation skills in various real-life and narrative contexts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The listening section of the test evaluates how well you understand spoken English through dialogues and monologues.
• 😀 Each part of the listening test has different instructions, with the first part focusing on answering questions based on spoken dialogues.
• 😀 In Part 1, you listen to conversations and answer multiple-choice questions based on the dialogue's content.
• 😀 A sample question demonstrates how to choose the correct answer by listening for the main idea of a conversation (e.g., language difficulty).
• 😀 Part 2 involves choosing the most appropriate response to incomplete dialogues, where responses must be chosen based on the context provided.
• 😀 In Part 3, you listen to monologues and match them with pictures that best describe the content of the spoken text.
• 😀 The monologues in Part 3 cover topics like shopping, personal development (Atomic Habits), and digestion.
• 😀 Part 4 tests your understanding of monologues, which involve short stories or descriptions, and you answer questions related to the story’s outcome or plot.
• 😀 In the fox story (Part 4), the fox fails to reach the grapes and decides they are sour, showcasing human-like rationalization in the face of failure.
• 😀 The Parasite movie plot, discussed in Part 4, is about a poor family infiltrating a wealthy household by taking various jobs, leading to unexpected consequences.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the listening section in this test?

The main purpose of the listening section is to assess how well the test-taker understands spoken English. It includes multiple dialogues and monologues that are followed by questions.

How many parts are there in the listening section of the test?

There are four parts in the listening section of the test.

What type of content is included in Part 1 of the test?

Part 1 of the test includes dialogues and questions spoken in English. The dialogues and questions are spoken twice, and the test-taker must choose the best answer based on their understanding.

In the sample question, why does the man decide to stop learning French?

The man decides to stop learning French because he feels he cannot master it, despite trying hard.

What is the main argument presented by the man regarding food prices?

The man argues that food prices have increased due to droughts and heatwaves, which have reduced crop production and affected the food supply.

What is the best response when someone says, 'My dad has been sick for a week'?

The best response would be 'I'm sorry to hear that. How is he doing now?' as it shows empathy and asks for further information.

What suggestion does the woman make to Alex, who is overwhelmed with schoolwork?

The woman suggests that Alex should create a schedule to manage his time better, which may help alleviate stress.

What is the most appropriate response when someone asks about your plans for the school holiday?

The most appropriate response could be 'I am going to go to Bali,' as it directly answers the question about holiday plans.

In the monologue about the Modern Department Store, what is being advertised?

The monologue advertises the Modern Department Store, highlighting its opening hours (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday).

What is the key concept discussed in the monologue about 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear?

The monologue discusses the idea of breaking bad habits and forming new, automatic habits, based on the principles outlined in 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear.