ZIMSEC O-Level English Language

7.1Listening and observing

Listening and observing in ZIMSEC O-Level English Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.

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Overview

Skill 1 in the scope and sequence (Forms 1 to 4): listening comprehension, oral instructions, conversations and purposeful listening.

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7.1.1 Listening comprehension, instructions and messages

Lessons

Listening skills: gist, detail and note-taking
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Listening and observing: 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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