The document provides listening comprehension practice questions related to a recording about Westchester Castle. It includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions that require listening to the recording and notes. Tips are provided, such as not worrying if an unfamiliar word is used and that context clues can help determine the correct answer. The questions cover information about the castle's history, features, and which areas were located underground.
The document provides listening comprehension practice questions related to a recording about Westchester Castle. It includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions that require listening to the recording and notes. Tips are provided, such as not worrying if an unfamiliar word is used and that context clues can help determine the correct answer. The questions cover information about the castle's history, features, and which areas were located underground.
The document provides listening comprehension practice questions related to a recording about Westchester Castle. It includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions that require listening to the recording and notes. Tips are provided, such as not worrying if an unfamiliar word is used and that context clues can help determine the correct answer. The questions cover information about the castle's history, features, and which areas were located underground.
The document provides listening comprehension practice questions related to a recording about Westchester Castle. It includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions that require listening to the recording and notes. Tips are provided, such as not worrying if an unfamiliar word is used and that context clues can help determine the correct answer. The questions cover information about the castle's history, features, and which areas were located underground.
Look at the places that were mentioned that are NOT the correct answer. Make notes on why they are incorrect. Spiral Staircase Exhibition Room Anteroom 8. (track 20) Listen and label rooms C and D using words from the box
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS This task gives you a series of questions and you choose from three options. Usually all the options will be mentioned in some way in the recording, but only one answers the question. Make sure you are clear on what the question is asking you. It is important to keep listening and not settle for the first option mentioned, as it may well be a distractor. 9. (track 21) Listen and match the century with the information about the castle. 1 11th century a The Westchester family became the owners. 2 12th century b The castle had its origins at this time. 3 13th century c The living quarters were added. 10. (track 21) Listen again and answer the question. In which century did Westchester Castle become a residence? A 11th B 12th C 13th 11. (track 22) Listen to how the following three words are explained. Make notes on what words the speaker uses to describe them. 1 drawbridge 2 turrets 3 moat
Tip 11: Don't worry if you don't understand some of the words in the question stem or options. Often less common vocabulary will be explained in the recording. Even if it is not, you can usually work out if the answer is correct by listening carefully to the words around the words you don't know.
12. (track 22) Listen again. Which part of the castle is still in good condition? A the drawbridge B the moat C the turrets
97 13. (track 23) Listen and write the missing words. storerooms The castle would have had 1________in the basement to store enough food for many months in case of a siege. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to enter the basement area as it's not safe, but we tunnels know that there are underground 2________used for escape and for making sorties, or attacking raids, against the enemy. This castle is unusual in that there has been no evidence found of 3________- dungeons underground prison cells. Perhaps they never took any prisoners! 14, Answer the question based on the recording you have just heard. Which were NOT located underground at Westchester? A dungeons B storerooms C tunnels
Tip 14: Make sure you read every question carefully as sometimes you might be asked to choose which option is NOT ...
EXAM SKILLS 15. (track 24) Listen and answer questions 1-10 Questions 1-6 Label the map opposite. Write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 1-6. 1 gift shop E …………. 2 beehives A …………. 3 holiday cottages G …………. 4 dairy C …………. 5 museum B …………. 6 estate office I ………….
Questions 7-10 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 7 How many unpaid helpers does the National Trust have? A about 62,000 B about 5,899 C about 4.24 million
98 8 The main aim of the National Trust is A to make money from its properties. B to preserve historical properties. C to donate money to property owners in financial difficulties. 9 A couple can join the National Trust for a year for A £64. B £108. C £114. 10 Paying membership fees by direct debit also gets you A a pair of binoculars. B a National Trust handbook. C three copies of the National Trust magazine per year.
