MUET Listening Practice

Practice 1: Batik
For question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS

1        People hesitate to try Batik craft because it is ……………………………………………………......

For Question 2, 3, and 4, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN WORDS.
In the space provided below, list the characteristics of Javanese:

2     …………………………………………………………
3      ………………………………………………………..
4      ………………………………………………………..

For Questions 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.
How are Batik used nowadays?

5      ………………………………………………………….
6      ………………………………………………………….

For Questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

7      The patterns on a piece of cloth is the result of

        A     the ‘crackling’ effect
        B     creativity of the artist                            
        C     contrast between the dyed and the undyed area of the cloth

8      The following materials are suitable for batik painting except

        A     viscose rayon
        B     synthetic fibres
        C     vegetable fibre fabrics

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Practice 2: Tapioca Chips

For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1   Junid food Industries plan to .....................................................................

    
For Questions 2,3, and 4, write your answer in  NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS. 

In the below, list how Junid's sons helped in the business.

2   .....................................................................
3   .....................................................................
4   ....................................................................

For Question 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

What are the secrets to junid's success?

5   .....................................................................
6   ....................................................................

For Question 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

7   Which of the following statement justify tapioca chips 'humble'?

     A  It is a huge industry

     B  It is eaten during Japanese Occupation
     C  It is usually regarded as snacks without any economic value

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8   Which of the following statement is true

     A  Junid Hasan started his business after his retirement

     B  Both the company and the land acquired are in the same state
     C  the tapioca chips are sold under the Junid Food Industries brand

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Practice 3: BEAT’S Focus Radio Programme

For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1.   The focus of the discussion is, personal safety when ………………………………………………………
     
For Question 2, 3 and 4, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS.

How can the public be responsible for their own safety?

2.   ……………………………………………………………..
3.   ……………………………………………………………..
4.   ……………………………………………………………..

For Question 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

List down the precautions that must be taken if one is being followed:

5.   ………………………………………………………………
6.   ………………………………………………………………

For Questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

 7.   Those who become victims of crime are often
      A   people who are not alert
      B   people who appear to be lost
      C   people who send messages

8.   Carrying a handbag close to the body may

      A   deter snatch thieves
      B    be inviting for would be robbers
      C   show would be robbers that one is alert

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Practice 4: Le Tour De Langkawi

For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1 The race route from Alor Star to Kulim can be considered

…………………………………………………………………….                                                       

For Question 2, 3 and 4 write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS.

State what these race routes offer :

Stage 1

A rather flat stage

Stage 3

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2 ………………………………………………………..

Stage 5

3 ………………………………………………………. Stage 6

A scenic route

Final Stage

4 ………………………………………………………..

For Question 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.
What can be expected of the 13 edition of Le Tour de Langkawi?
5 ……………………………………………….
6 ……………………………………………….
For Question 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.
7  How many stages will Johor host?
    A   1
    B   2
    C   3

8  Which of the following is true of the race in Stage 3?

    A   the race starts in Genting
    B   the race will end in Kuantan
    C   the race will involve 2 states

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Practice 5: A Talk about Sleep

For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1  The demands of modern living causes people to have

     ……………………………………………………

For Questions 2, 3 and 4 write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS.
State how restful sleep can be achieved:

Establishing a regular relaxing routine

 2  …………………………………………..
 
 Establishing conditions needed for sleep  
 
 3  …………………………………………  
 
                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                            

 4  …………………………………………..
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For Questions 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

Which 2 devices than can be used to prevent light disruption in the bedroom?

5  ………………………………………………………
6  ………………………………………………………

For Questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

7  Relaxation therapy is recommended for those who

    A  like to experience deep sleep

    B  are unable to overcome stress and tension
    C  like to separate sleep time from activities than can cause excitement

8  Why should one avoid competitive games before bedtime?

    A  it arouses one to go to bed

    B  it causes stress and tires the body
    C  it causes excitement and makes it difficult to sleep
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Practice 6: Job Interview Stress

For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1.    The worst stress to an interviewee happens

………………………………………………………

For Question 2, 3, and 4, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS.
In the space below, list the sequence to adopt when one start to panic in an interview:

                                                      Pause
   2.    ………………………………………………………

   3.    ……………………………………………………....

   4.    ………………………………………………………

For Question 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

How one can stay calm during an interview?

    5.    …………………………………………………….

   6.    ……………………………………………………

For Question 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

7.    Visualization is a technique to ………………..

            A.    Create a mental image

            B.    Use your imagination to stay calm
            C.   Prepare mentally for a real life event

8.    The speaker touched on all of the following technique except …….

           A.    Timing
           B.    Panicking
           C.   Visualization

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Practice 7: Cycling
For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1. Cycling is considered particularly good because …………… when one cycles.

For Questions 2,3, and 4, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS. 

In the space provided below, list the benefits of cycling:

2 …………………………………………….
3 …………………………………………….
4 ……………………………………………

For Question 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

What are the basis of general fitness?

5 ……………………………………………
6 ……………………………………………

For Question 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

7.  Which of the following is an indicator of a communities livability

            A.  Cycling

            B.  Quality of life
            C.  Improved bikeways

8.  Cycling in cities and towns creates a sense that 

             A.  These place are safe

             B.  The air in these places are clean
             C.  The people in these places are active

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Practice 8: Presentation on Honey

For Question 1, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 3 WORDS.

1.     Besides honey, ……………………………….

For Question 2, 3, and 4, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS.

In the space provided below, list the benefits of honey:

2.     …………………………………
3.     …………………………………
4.     ………………………………...

For Questions 5 and 6, write your answer in NOT MORE THAN 5 WORDS.
As an anti-irritant, what is honey suitable for?

5.    …………………………………
6.    ………………………………….

For Questions 7 and 8, circle the correct answer.

7.     A person who takes honey regularly has ……….. chances of reducing heart attacks.

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              A. 10 percent
              B. 84 percent
              C. 20 percent

8     Which of the following is not mentioned in the promotion?

             A. oral care

             B. facts about honey
             C. benefits of taking honey

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Practice 9: Your Guide Langkawi Achipelago

For question 9 and 10, complete the sentences using the letters A – F from the box below.

A   a few are inhabited

B   is done to promote tourism
C   is an age old cottage industry
D   a few are millions of years old
E   only one is as large as Singapore
F   is the main source of income for fishermen

9. Out of the 104 island in Langkawi, only ……………………………………

10. Harvesting, drying and processing of sea cucumbers ………………….

For question 11, 12, 13 and 14 circle the correct answer.

11. The island population in Langkawi may probably be the following except 
           A.       farmers
   B.       fishermen
   C.        industrialists
12. If Malaysian visitors go to Langkawi Island, the best products to purchase would be
A.         cigarettes
B.         handicrafts
C.        electrical goods
13. Visitors who want to take a ride in the cable car must go to
A.         the town
B.         Burau Bay
C.        Oriental Village

14. The speaker advises against purchasing liquor 

A.         at shops in town
B.         at Oriental Village
C.        at duty free shops at the airport

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Practice 10: DIY Landscaping

For questions 9 and 10, complete the sentences using the letters A-F from the box below.
A   gather landscaping ideas
B   have the desired outcome
C   take pictures of the back yard
D   have some landscaping background
E   differentiate the front and the back yard
F   ensure that the front and back yard blend well  throughout

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9.  To start landscaping a backyard, one must ...................................

10.  The front yard must be given due consideration if one is also landscaping the backyard to
……………………………………

For question 11, 12, 13, and 14 circle the correct answer.

11. The outside of the home nowadays is considered as …………..

             A.  a perfect place for a garden

             B.  an extension of the home itself
             C.  an area to experiment one’s ideas

12.  DIY enthusiasts may embark on landscaping projects for the following reasons accepts

            A.  to save money

            B.  to spend their time wisely
            C.  an make improvements to the yards

13. Information for landscaping backyards can be obtained from ………………

            A.  books
            B.  the internet
            C.  fellow do-it yourself enthusiasts

14. Changes that are made while a landscaping project is progress indicate

            A.  lack of ideas

            B.  inexperience
            C.  poor planning 

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