Question

name: haroun jouwa
date:
9 clb 4 listening instructor assessment tool
theme: education
task: understanding a conversation about school experiences
topic: my education experience
(source: http://ello.org/english/0201/216 - sophie - highschool.htm)
clb competency area(s): i. interacting with others iv. comprehending information
instructions: read the questions before listening. answer the questions as you listen.

1. what is this conversation between todd (the man) and sophie (the woman) about?

a) high school science
b) high school problems
c) high school memories

1. how was sophie’s experience in high school overall?
2. sophie studied biology and science in high school. t f
3. what is the meaning of “kind of similar”?

a) exactly the same
b) very different
c) some parts are the same

1. is sophie athletic (good at sports)? how do you know (what does she say about that)?
2. what is the meaning of “row”/“rowing” in this listening?

a) to put seats in a straight line in class
b) things or people in a straight line
c) to move a boat in a river or lake

1. sophie enjoyed going to parties when she was in high school. t f
2. sophie and todd have been friends since they were children in the same school. t f
3. the conversation is informal and relaxed. t f
4. was your school experience mostly positive or negative? explain.

Explanation:

1. The conversation is about high - school memories as indicated by the overall context.
2. Sophie said her high - school experience was great, with lots of fun and friends.
3. It's stated that she studied biology and science.
4. "Kind of similar" means some parts are the same.
5. She played basketball, so she is athletic.
6. In the listening context, "row"/"rowing" means to move a boat in a river or lake.
7. It can be inferred she enjoyed parties as her experience was positive.
8. There's no indication they were friends since childhood.
9. The nature of the conversation about personal high - school experiences suggests it's informal and relaxed.
10. The response indicates a mostly positive school experience due to liking talks.

Answer:

1. c) high school memories
2. She said it was great, lots of fun, lots of friends.
3. T
4. c) some parts are the same
5. Yes, she played basketball.
6. c) to move a boat in a river or lake
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. Mostly positive. I like talks with... (incomplete explanation in original but positive sentiment clear)