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Listening Practice: 2023 English Abitur

Two listening tasks from the 2023 higher-level examination are included below. Use the source players and check your answers when you are ready.

Task 2 — The Founding of Google

Listen to the BBC World Service interview with Tamara Munzner. The exam uses selected extracts from the programme.

(1:25-2:56; 3:38-4:11; 4:50-4:56; 5:54-7:39; 9:16-9:53)

Choose one answer for each question. One point per question.

Show Task 2 answer key

1 b · 2 a · 3 a · 4 c · 5 b · 6 a · 7 c · 8 b · 9 c · 10 c · 11 a

Task 3 — American Sign Language

Listen to the NPR report about the discussion around a name sign for Joe Biden. The NPR story is available through this public radio station’s page:

Answer briefly. Each item is worth one point, except question 3, which requires two aspects and is worth two points.

Show Task 3 answer key

The sign is based on a recognizable or iconic trait of the person.
A fluttering hand above the head.
Two aspects: it could be confused with the Crips gang sign; it could put signers at risk; some people would not want to use it; it could carry a negative or pejorative association.
Social media allows people to exchange information and have an open dialogue.
The lotus flower is considered because “Kamala” means lotus flower in Sanskrit.
There is no need to rush: slow down, respect the space, and let the process develop organically without forcing it.
Conversational.

Source paper and official marking guidance: IQB English examination task, 2023 (PDF). Questions above are phrased for this practice page; the answer keys follow the marking guidance.