SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN ST. THERESA

08000 SUNGAI PETANI, DARUL AMAN

PEPERIKSAAN SEMESTER PERTAMA 2014 MUET ( 800/1) LISTENING 30 MINUTES_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Instructions to candidates:This test consists of three parts: Part I, Part II and part III. Each part comprises a recording.. You will listen to each recording twice.Answer the questions as you listen. Circle or write your answers on the question paper.You are given one minute to read all the questions when the test begins._____________________________________________________________________________________

Prepared by Checked and certified by _______________________ _______________________(Miss Cheah Lay Kian) (Encik Azmi b. Mat Isa)

Part 1 (CD 2 track 18) ( 8 marks)For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN THREE WORDS.1. The receptionist gave the student a pamphlet which contains_________________________________________________________________offered anda list of some social activities.

For Questions 2,3 and 4, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS. What a New Student Does

First day at university 2.____________________________________________________ Student get to know lecturers 3._____________________________________________________ 4._____________________________________________________ Assemble in the Examination Hall

For Questions 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN THREE WORDS.Students have to sit for the placement test to determine their5._____________________________________________________________________6._____________________________________________________________________For Questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.7. The receptionist says that new students A will sit for the test before a short break B will be introduced to the teaching staff C must attend the weekly assembly in the hall D usually attend monthly assembly at the school hall

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8. What was the main reason for the question asked by the student? A to know the facilities at the university B to get to know the3 receptionist at the university C to familiarize himself or herself with the university D to get to know the many courses offered at the university

Part 2 (CD 2 track 19) (6marks) For questions 9 to 12, circle the correct answer. 9. According to the speakers, top readers A understand somewhat less than average speakers B understand almost everything they read C understand everything they read D understand only important facts

10. Average readers are slower compared to top readers because they probably A lack concentration B lack academic reading ability C lack concentration and reading efficiency D lack concentration, reading efficiency and speed

11. Speed-reading seminars will only help those who A read a book about speed-reading C seldom read B have sufficient practice D read actively

12 The speakers main intention is to A inform C lecture B lecture D persuade

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For Questions 13 and 14, complete the sentences using the letters A to F from the box below.A. lack of concentration among themB. new knowledge economyC. improved concentrationD. reading materialsE. positive atmosphereF. intense training

13 Reading is becoming vital because of the ____________________________________________________14. According to the speaker, average readers are slow because of the ______________________________________________________________________________

Part 3 (CD 1 track 20) (6marks)For Questions 15 to 20, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN FIVE WORDS15. The caller was ______________________________________________________ when he phoned in to the programme.16. The caller felt the relevant authorities are not doing enough to _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________17. New drivers are prone to accidents____________________________________________________________18. The speaker advised those who insist on drinking to get a lift from_____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________19. The speaker feels that it is important to find out why students_________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________20. Based on the interview, playing truant is an indication that students are_________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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