Listening Section USP Bahasa Inggris 2025

Summary

This transcript is from an English listening comprehension test, divided into four parts. It includes dialogues, incomplete conversations, monologues, and a story. The dialogues cover everyday situations such as asking about hobbies, offering help, and discussing news. The monologues address historical events, safety instructions, and a traditional story. Questions following each section require listeners to choose the best response or the appropriate image based on the spoken content. The test assesses the ability to understand spoken English in varied contexts, including conversations, announcements, and narrative explanations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The listening section of the test consists of four parts, each with unique directions and question formats.
• 😀 Part 1 involves listening to dialogues and answering questions about the content, with each dialogue repeated twice.
• 😀 In Part 1, responses focus on interpreting the main idea or opinion presented in the dialogue, such as understanding a person's habits or preferences.
• 😀 Part 2 presents incomplete dialogues followed by multiple-choice responses, where the listener must choose the most appropriate reply.
• 😀 In Part 2, questions involve responses to everyday situations, such as plans to hang out after school or discussing someone's health.
• 😀 Part 3 presents monologues where listeners must identify the most suitable image that matches the description of a place or event.
• 😀 In Part 3, listeners hear descriptions of historical sites, announcements, and news stories, then match these with the correct images.
• 😀 Part 4 consists of multiple monologues, including a story about the fall of the Berlin Wall and a fable about the boy who cried wolf.
• 😀 In Part 4, listeners answer questions related to the key events and lessons from the monologues, such as dates, actions, and moral lessons.
• 😀 The script includes a variety of scenarios, such as discussing hobbies, offering help, and expressing concern for someone's well-being.
• 😀 Throughout the script, the importance of active listening and careful attention to detail is emphasized, as the dialogues and monologues are not printed in the test book.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the listening comprehension section?

The main purpose is to assess how well the test-taker understands spoken English through dialogues, monologues, and other auditory content.

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

There are four parts in the listening section.

What is the structure of Part 1 in the listening section?

Part 1 consists of dialogues followed by questions. The dialogues and questions are spoken twice, and the test-taker must choose the best answer from five possible options.

What is the correct response to the dialogue about Kathy traveling to Japan?

The correct answer is D: Kathy is a stay-at-home woman, as the man suggests Kathy would rather stay home than travel.

In Part 2, what does the woman express when offering to carry the man's books?

The woman expresses politeness and helpfulness by offering to carry the books.

What is the correct response in Part 2 when the woman asks about the man's outfit?

The correct response is D: 'It really suits you, you have great fashion sense.' This is a compliment in response to the man's outfit.

In Part 3, what is the most likely setting for the announcement about swimming safety?

The most likely setting is a swimming pool, as the announcement mentions walking in the pool area and designated diving zones.

What historical event is discussed in Part 4 regarding the Berlin Wall?

The Berlin Wall fell on November 9th, 1989, marking the end of its division between East and West Germany, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and leading to Germany's reunification.

What is the moral lesson from the story of the shepherd boy?

The moral of the story is that dishonesty leads to a loss of trust. The boy's repeated lies caused people to ignore him when a real danger arose.

What is the significance of the mayor's executive order mentioned in Part 3?

The executive order aims to tackle Los Angeles' homelessness crisis by establishing a new department and expanding programs to provide housing and services to over 69,000 homeless people in the city.