Cambridge IGCSE English – First Language

3Speaking and listening

Speaking and listening in Cambridge IGCSE English – First Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.

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AO3 Speaking and Listening: the optional Component 4 test (individual talk and conversation), separately endorsed with grades 1 to 5.

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Pronunciation: word stress, silent letters and intonation
30 min
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Talks, speeches and debates
30 min
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Conversations, telephone calls and interviews
30 min
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Listening skills: gist, detail and note-taking
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Speaking and listening: sample question

Read the transcript (a written record of what was said) as if you were hearing it once, then answer.

Transcript: an announcement at a bus terminus in Bulawayo

"Attention, please. Passengers travelling to Victoria Falls on the ten o'clock coach: we apologise, but this service will now depart at eleven fifteen because of a mechanical fault. Please wait in Bay 6, not Bay 4 as shown on your ticket. Refreshment vouchers are available from the ticket office. Thank you for your patience."

What is the main purpose of the announcement?

Choose one answer

ATo tell passengers about a delay and a change of bay
BTo advertise refreshments sold at the ticket office
CTo cancel the coach service to Victoria Falls
DTo explain how to repair a mechanical fault

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