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CBSE: Assessment of Speaking and Listening Skills (ASL)

Class IX Code IX-L-05


Time: 40 min Max Marks: 20
LISTENING TEST

Task – 1 4 marks
You will hear a weather forecast. Read the notes below, then listen to the predictions and
complete the notes with one or two words only. You will hear the recording twice.

Weather Forecast

1. Weather in the _____________ to be cold

2. Going to be _____________ in the east

3. Central part of country to have _____________ weather

4. South to remain _____________ all day

Task – 2 5 marks
You will hear two friends talking about their hobbies and interests. Listen to their
discussion and choose five of the options A–H which are correct. Write the correct letters
in the blank boxes. You will hear the recording twice.
Which five of the following statements are true?

A The boy’s hobby is a recent one.

B The girl does not appreciate stamp collection.

C The boy’s parents help him in his hobby.

D Gardening provides a sense of accomplishment for the girl.

E The girl is generous with her garden flowers on special occasions.

F The boy feels stamp collection is more satisfying than gardening.

G The girl feels flowers are more important than vegetables in a garden.
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H The boy thinks hobbies encourage people to work harder.

Task – 3 5 marks
You will hear 5 short extracts of people talking about the significance of cleanliness.Read
the statements below and then listen to the extracts and match each statement A–G to each
speaker 1–5. There are two statements that you do not need. You will hear the recording
twice.

Statements Speaker No.

A People now make lots of money out of cleanliness.

B We don’t value cleanliness as others clean up after us.

C Clean hands prevent the spread of many diseases.

D Poor personal hygiene is one reason why pollution thrives.

E We mind our manners for acceptance in the community.

F Cleanliness is a sign of spiritual purity and goodness.

G The habit of cleanliness should be learnt young.

Task – 4 6 marks

You will hear a speech by a doctor on children participating in reality shows. Read the
questions below, then listen to the talk and choose A or B or C for each question. You will
hear the recording twice.
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1. The speaker’s opening remarks indicate that he is


a. detached about reality shows.
b. disappointed by the idea of reality shows.
c. concerned about reality shows.

2. ‘Live studio audience’ refers to viewers who


a. participate through a telephone call.
b. are physically present during a performance.
c. judge a participant’s performance.

3. The speaker feels that parents whose children are in reality shows
a. are usually very broadminded and mature.
b. motivate their children to excel.
c. have their own interests at heart.

4. Young reality show performers need legal protection as


a. they need to be paid regularly.
b. their interests and well-being are important.
c. their numbers are growing.

5. The speaker feels that fame and name can be


a. very short lived.
b. help children quickly climb to the top.
c. unexpected and astonishing.

6. ‘Television ratings’ refer to


a. audience measurement systems.
b. the number of commercial sponsorships.
c. programmes that need parental guidance.

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