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1 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © 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 teacher and a student talking about the latter’s application letter. 1 According to the teacher, what should Tina include in her application letter? [1] A her family background B her academic motivation C her past achievements D the ways people have influenced her 2 Why did the teacher share the story of her former student with Tina? [1] A To point out the mistakes Tina had made in her application letter. B To help Tina see that her application letter was not good enough to apply for the course she wanted. C To illustrate the point that personal stories could be insightful. D To convince Tina that she could get into the course she wanted. Extract 2 You will hear two radio hosts talking about aggression. 3 What evidence indicates that aggression is related to the region of the brain called hypothalamus? [1] A Animals behaving aggressively show increased activity in the hypothalamus. B Electrical stimulation of the hypothalamus delays animals’ reaction pattern. C Some aggressive animal species have highly developed hypothalamus. D Animals which lack hypothalamus display fewer aggressive tendencies.

2 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © korfton learning 4 According to the recording, which of the following is true? [1] A All living species struggle to keep alive due to the existence of aggressive predators. B Socio-biologists agree that aggression brings about benefits to people. C Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution explains why people behave aggressively. D Living species which possess certain genes may have a survival advantage. Extract 3 You will hear a radio presenter talking about the eating habits of herbivores. 5 What does the presenter imply by the phrase “this appearance is illusory”? [1] A These herbivores trick people into thinking that they are living on the same diet of grasses, bushes and herbs. B It is an illuminating fact that these herbivores survive well on a diet of grasses, bushes and herbs. C It is misleading to say that these herbivores are living on the same diet of grasses, bushes and herbs. D It is exceptional that 90 percent of the land mammals in Africa live on the same diet of grasses, bushes and herbs. 6 According to the recording, which of the following is not answered by Richard Bell’s research? [1] A How do the herbivores’ stomach structures differ? B Which part of a plant do wildebeests prefer to eat? C Where did the study of herbivores’ eating habits take place? D Which of the herbivores studied eat mainly fruits? [Total : 6]

3 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © korfton learning Part 2 Questions 7 – 12 You will hear six short recordings. In each recording, a speaker talks about his or her experience in volunteering. For questions 7 to 12, choose from the list (A – G) what each speaker gains from volunteering. 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 You can hone your skills and learn new things. 7 Speaker 1 ………….... B You can gain a whole new perspective. 8 Speaker 2 ….............. C It provides many opportunities to see the world. 9 Speaker 3 …............. D You become connected with people outside your social circle. 1 0 Speaker 4 …............. E It is a chance to make a real difference to people. 1 1 Speaker 5 …............. F It prepares you for your future career. 1 2 Speaker 6 …............. G It brings about many personal benefits. [Total: 6]

4 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © korfton learning Part 3 Question 13 You will hear a woman talking about her experience living in a foreign country and learning a foreign language. 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 Learning a foreign language can be a laborious process. [ ……………. ] B Learning a foreign language makes the speaker appreciate her native language more. [ ……………. ] C The speaker is still as impatient as before. [ ……………. ] D The speaker has become more focused. [ ……………. ] E The speaker does not like to read on crowded trains. [ ……………. ] F The speaker has never finished reading a book all the way through in the past. [ ……………. ] [Total: 4]

5 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © korfton learning Part 4 Questions 14 – 21 You will hear a speaker giving a presentation on the correlation between facial expressions and emotional states. As you listen, take note of the main ideas and details. Complete the graphic organiser. You will hear the recording twice. Example: Investigations have attested that expression of emotions may be universal.

6 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © korfton learning Expression of emotions  may be universal  smiling indicates friendliness and approval  (14) ________________________ hostilely is a display of anger Correlation between facial expressions and emotional states Finding 1 Finding 2  the emotions (15) ______________ by the facial expressions are recognised by people in diverse cultures  based on the facial-feedback hypothesis- From a study done:  (16)_______________________ displaying different emotions were shown  research participants include: - students from South African colleges - members of tribes from the New Guinea highlands  all had almost no contact with the Western culture  all (17) ___________________ on the emotions portrayed in the photographs From a study done:  participants were required to rate (18) ______________________  when participants smiled, - the comics were rated as humorous  when participants frowned, - the comics were deemed as (19) ___________________ Explanation:  (20) _____________________ of facial muscles heightens stimulation or arousal  increased stimulation causes strong emotional activity Conclusion Conclusion Facial expression reflects one’s emotion A person’s facial expression can influence (21) ___________________

7 GCE O Level English (1128/03) Paper 3 Listening /Vol.07 © korfton learning [8 marks] Section B Part 5 Question 22 You will hear a teacher giving a lecture about tunas and their adaptations. As you listen, complete the notes. You do not need to write in full sentences. You will hear the recording only once. Tuna - the swimming machine Fact 1: Tunas never stop swimming Reasons for adaptation :  to reduce (i) …………………………………………..……………..  to enhance …………………………………………………………… [1] Features of adaptation:  compact and sleek bodies  eyes (ii) ………..…………………………. ………… and do not protrude  eyes c