E9 - Unit 3 - Listening Practice Test 5

LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 5

English Grade 9 - Unit 3

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1 PART 1: Counselling Session Notes

Instructions: Listen to a conversation between a student, Olivia, and her school counsellor, Mr. Davis. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Student's Name: Olivia

Main Feeling: Experiencing a lot of

Primary Distraction: Spends too much time on

Advice on Health: Get at least minutes of exercise daily.

Next Meeting: On afternoon.

2 PART 2: Schoolwork Management

Instructions: Listen to a conversation between two friends, Jacob and Maria. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

6. What is Jacob's main problem with his history report?

A. The topic is too difficult for him. B. He keeps delaying the start of his work. C. He doesn't have enough time for hobbies.

7. When Maria has a lot of work to do, what is the first thing she does?

A. She makes a plan for the week. B. She does some physical exercise. C. She talks to her teacher for advice.

8. What is Maria’s advice about setting priorities?

A. To finish the quickest tasks first. B. To do schoolwork before any hobbies. C. To focus on the most important tasks.

9. According to Maria, what is a key benefit of finishing work before the due date?

A. It guarantees you will get a good grade. B. It helps to reduce your stress levels. C. It gives you more time for social media.

10. Maria believes that if Jacob plans his week, he...

A. can find time for everything he needs to do. B. will have no stress at all. C. must study during the entire weekend.

TAPESCRIPTS

Part 1 Mr. Davis: Hello, come in. You must be Olivia. Olivia: Yes, that's right. Hello, Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis: Please, have a seat. I just need to get a few details for my notes. Your first name is Olivia... What's your family name? Olivia: It's Marshall. That's M-A-R-S-H-A-L-L. Mr. Davis: Marshall. Got it. So, Olivia, what did you want to talk about today? Olivia: Well, I've been feeling overwhelmed with all my schoolwork. It's causing me a lot of anxiety, especially at night. I can't sleep because I'm worrying. Mr. Davis: I see. Anxiety from school pressure is very common. And what do you do when you take a break from studying? Olivia: That's part of the problem. My "breaks" turn into hours spent on social media. I know it's a distraction, but it's hard to stop. Mr. Davis: It is. It's designed to be that way. Let's talk about some strategies. One thing that really helps is physical health. Do you get much exercise? Maybe 15 minutes a day? Olivia: Not really, maybe 15 minutes on a good day. Mr. Davis: Okay. I would strongly advise you to try and get at least 30 minutes every day. A short walk, a bike ride... it will make a huge difference to your stress levels. Olivia: I can try that. Mr. Davis: Great. Let's meet again next week to see how you're getting on. I'm busy on Monday, but I'm free on Wednesday afternoon. How does that sound? Olivia: Wednesday is great. Thank you. Part 2 Maria: Hey Jacob. You look a bit stressed out. Is it that history report? Jacob: You know it. The due date is next Friday, and I haven't even started. I know the topic is interesting, but every time I think about starting it, I just delay and do something else. Maria: Ah, the classic delay tactic. I used to do that all the time. Jacob: So how did you stop? What do you do now when you have a lot of work? Maria: Well, the first thing I do is make a plan. On Sunday night, I look at the whole week ahead and schedule everything. Schoolwork, hobbies, even breaks. Jacob: A plan, huh? And what about when you have multiple things to do? How do you decide? Maria: That's the most important part. You have to set priorities. Don't just do the easy stuff first. Ask yourself, "What's the most important thing I need to accomplish today?" and do that. Jacob: I guess that makes sense. I just hate the feeling of the deadline getting closer and closer. Maria: Exactly! That's why you should try to finish things before the due date. It really helps reduce the stress. You feel so much better when it's done. Jacob: It's just hard to imagine having time for my guitar and my homework. Maria: It's possible! If you plan your week properly, you can find time for everything. It's all about having a well-balanced life, not giving things up. Jacob: Okay, okay, I'm convinced. I'll try making a schedule tonight. Thanks, Maria.

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