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1 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning Section A Part 1 Questions 1 – 6 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 to 6, tick the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. You will hear each extract twice. Extract 1 You will hear two radio presenters talking about the goodness of people. 1 What is the point the female presenter wants to make about education? [1] A Everyone needs to be educated. B A person can learn more about the parts of his soul. C Schools provide many opportunities for one to do good. D Education is essential for one to learn about morals. 2 According to Plato, what is the main characteristic of a good person? [1] A The parts of the person’s soul exist in harmony. B The person uses his intellect to control other people. C The person maintains harmonious relationship with others. D The person does not act in an emotional manner. Extract 2 You will a speaker talking about Roald Dahl, a famous British author. 3 According to the recording, which of the following false? [1] A It had been Roald Dahl’s ambition to be a doctor since he was a young boy. B Roald Dahl contributed to medicine in his own way despite the misfortunes encountered in his life. C A number of Roald Dahl’s books contain the subject of medicine. D The young Roald Dahl was keen to find out the ailments his friends had suffered from.

2 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning 4 Roald Dahl had contributed to medicine in the following ways, except [1] A convincing people that measles vaccination could improve medical heath and save lives. B inventing the vaccination for measles which hospitals are still using today. C helping stroke patients to recover with the use of his rehabilitation treatment. D devising new ways which his first wife, who had suffered a stroke, could be better cared for. Extract 3 You will hear a young speaker telling her father about a free online university. 5 According to the recording, what can you infer about the father’s initial attitude about the university? [1] A unenthusiastic B contemptuous C sceptical D pessimistic 6 Which of the following is not part of the learning for a student enrolled in the University of the People? [1] A Examination fees incurred are to be borne by him. B He learns from professors are teaching in universities. C He gets to attend lessons even when he is not in America. D There are prescribed textbooks to supplement his learning. [Total : 6]

3 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning Part 2 Questions 7 – 12 You will hear six short recordings. In each recording, a speaker talks about leadership. For questions 7 to 12, choose from the list (A – G) what each speaker thinks is the key quality of a great leader. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. DO NOT USE ANY LETTER MORE THAN ONCE. You will hear the six recordings twice. A Highly dedicated to his or her mission and in discharging responsibilities. 7 Speaker 1 ………….... B Has the ability to instil confidence in people. 8 Speaker 2 ….............. C Has good interpersonal skills and displays a genuine concern for people. 9 Speaker 3 …............. D Able to show appreciation to motivate everyone towards the common goal. 1 0 Speaker 4 …............. E Having empathy is the key to great leadership. 1 1 Speaker 5 …............. F Keeping a positive mindset to gain consensus. 1 2 Speaker 6 …............. G Takes responsibility for everyone's performance. [Total: 6]

4 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning Part 3 Question 13 You will hear a female speaker talking about the consumption of electricity among youths. For Question 13, choose from the list (A – F) four main ideas which are stated or implied in the recording. Put a tick (  ) for each main idea. No marks will be awarded if you tick more than four main ideas. You will hear the recording twice. Stated / Implied in the text A Many people are nonchalant about saving electricity. [ ……………. ] B Many youths in Singapore do not give much thought to their energy consumption as electricity is easily available. [ ……………. ] C In the U.K., the electricity wastage by young people constitutes a large portion of the annual cost. [ ……………. ] D It is projected that the electricity consumed by a teenager in his lifetime could produce about 88 tonnes of carbon dioxide. [ ……………. ] E The rising use of electricity is a problem that plagues many developed countries. [ ……………. ] F Changing people’s mindset is the only way to solve the problem of high energy consumption. [ ……………. ] [Total: 4]

5 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning Part 4 Questions 14 – 21 You will hear a teacher teaching a group of students about food waste management. As you listen, take note of the main ideas and details. Complete the graphic organiser. You will hear the recording twice. Example: In 2014, 790 000 tonnes of food waste was generated in Singapore.

6 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT How serious the problem is Singapore America Across the globe  about 790 000 tonnes of food waste was generated in 2014  60 million tonnes of food valued at 162 billion dollars was wasted annually  one-third of all the food in the world is wasted yearly  releases 3.3 billion tonnes of (14) __________________ into the atmosphere Efforts made to (15) __________________________________________ Japan Italy Singapore Enforcement of laws and regulations  the Food Recycling Law was enforced in May 2001  to (16)_____________ __________ toward recycling food resources  to encourage food- related businesses to reduce food waste Other initiatives  to convert (17) __________________ Enforcement of laws and regulations  a new law was proposed  to encourage food companies and farmers to donate food to charities  rubbish tax reduction is given to the donors as (18) _______________ Other initiatives  restaurant patrons are encouraged to use “doggy bags”  a key issue in the SGfuture discussion - to rethink ways to reduce, reuse and recycle food waste is of (19) ________________ National pilot project in hawker centres  to use food recycling machine to convert (20) _________________ and leftover food to water and compost Other initiatives  partnership between organisations and restaurants to donate excess cooked food to (21)

7 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.10 © korfton learning _______________ [8 marks] Section B Part 5 Question 22 You will hear a female speaker giving a lecture on sumo wrestling. As you listen, complete the notes. You do not need to write in full sentences. You will hear the recording only once. Sumo Wrestling National sport of Japan A unique full-contact sport where two wrestlers fight in a bid to (i) ………………………………………………………. [1] Origin of the Sumo wrestling  3rd century - originally performed as part of Shinto or religi