Listening

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The listening exam consists of a series of listening activities.
In the foundation exam, candidates will be asked to give short answers in the past, present and future.The foundation test lasts about 30 minutes.
In the higher exam, candidates will be asked to give short and long answers in the past, present and future. The higher test lasts about 40 minutes.
The foundation listening is worth 35 marks of the GCSE exam and the higher paper is worth 40 marks.
You have 5 minutes to read the exam before it starts!!!

Read the questions before the exam!
Answer to questions in full correct sentences
Try to get the general meaning of what you hear even if you don't understand all the words
Use the second listening to check your answers and fill any gaps
Use the visual aid that you will be given in your exam paper!
Don't panic if you miss something and concentrate on what is coming next!!!

Here there are some listening exercises:

Themes and Topics
Self, Family and Friends	Likes and Dislikes	Interests and Hobbies	Health	Daily Routine
School and Future Plans	Shopping: buying things	Shopping: buying food	Tourism	Holidays