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1 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.09 © 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 a mother talking to her son about his problem. 1 What is the problem faced by John, the male speaker? [1] A He is unable to concentrate during tests and examinations. B He has a hard time trying to make sense of his notes. C He could not focus well when studying for the recent test. D He is often distracted by noises while studying. 2 According to the recording, John’s mother thinks that [1] A John is giving excuses for not doing well in the Chemistry test. B creating white noise while studying is not a solution to John’s problem. C John is not being earnest in finding ways to solve his problem. D listening to music while studying will help to improve John’s concentration. Extract 2 You will hear a lecturer talking about the effects of tobacco on the body. 3 From the beginning of the recording, what can be inferred about the lecturer? [1] A He is not used to teaching students who like to argue. B He thinks the topic may be confusing to some. C He wants to avoid a controversial discussion. D He thinks there is no point in debating over smoking.

2 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.09 © korfton learning 4 Why does nicotine affect the nervous system powerfully? [1] A Nicotine crosses the blood-brain barrier rapidly. B Nicotine can produce more hormones in the body. C Blood travels directly from the lungs to the brain quickly. D The brain has a large surface area to absorb nicotine. Extract 3 You will hear two acquaintances talking about group training. 5 What is the main reason for Julie, the female speaker, to join group training? [1] A She wants to meet like-minded people. B Working out in a group can motivate her. C She is too embarrassed to exercise in a gym. D Training in a group can help her to lose weight. 6 According to the male speaker Brian, all of the following are the benefits of group training, except [1] A exercising efficiently during group training allows one to gain maximum benefits. B training in a group can increases one’s motivation to exercise. C doing the workouts can improve the different aspects of one’s fitness. D joining group training is the best way for people like Julie to lose weight fast. [Total : 6]

3 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.09 © korfton learning Part 2 Questions 7 – 12 You will hear six short recordings. In each recording, a speaker talks about his or her view on independence. For questions 7 to 12, choose from