Question

Here are some tips on listening. We hope it can help you in one way or other.

●Relax yourself

Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax. Don't get nervous or excited. This will help you with your listening.

●Listen carefully to the first sentence

The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if at the very beginning, you hear "Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it's not a good idea. Our reporter says…", you know you will hear a piece of news, not a children's story, or a science report.

●Think when you're listening

When you're listening, try to do some thinking. For example, you can think of the following questions: What happened? When, where and how? What was the result(结果) and what does the speaker want to tell us? In this way, you may understand the passage better.

●Listen for important facts

It's important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings and how the scientists got their results.

●Don't think about one or two words for too long

You may hear some words that you don't know, but don't spend too much time on them. Very often, you'll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening. But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you're answering the questions.

1.This whole passage is mainly about tips on _____.

A. thinking B. finding the facts C. listening D. remembering words

2.It's better for you to keep _____when you begin to have a listening exam.

A. excited B. relaxed C. nervous D. worried

3.The sentence "Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves…" seems to be _____.

A. the first sentence of a piece of news B. the first sentence of a children's story

C. the end of a piece of news D. the first sentence of a science report

4.When you're listening, it's important for you to remember _____.

A. every word B. every sentence C. some important facts D. the whole passage

5.The passage is the most helpful to _____.

A. news reporters B. doctors C. scientists D. foreign language learners

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