CBSE ASL “Listening Test Worksheet” (ASL) 2017 for Class 10, Listening Test Audio Script 1

Assessment of Speaking and Listening Skills
Class-X (2016-17)
Listening Test (Worksheet)

Time: 1 hour

Max Marks: 20

Task 1

You will hear 5 short extracts of people talking about the significance of sports and games in their life.

Read the statements below, then listen to the extracts and match each statement A–G to each speaker 1–5. There are two statements you do not need. You will hear the recording twice.

Now listen to 5 short extracts of people talking about the importance and significance of games and sports in their life.

A. Sports and games keep you in good health.
B. Playing sports gives you a feeling of entertainment.
C. Sports and games make you intelligent.
D. Sports are a good source of earning money.
E. Sports make you strong to face challenges.
F. Sports make you grow tall and attractive.
G. Playing sports is a good way to avoid bad company.

Task 2

You will hear an interview with a famous blogger Miss Verma on the topic of “Travelling for a fest/ Festival or mela”. Read the sentences below, then listen to the conversation and choose A, B or C for each sentence. You will hear the recording twice.

1. It is good to visit a city during a fest because
A. locals are more sociable
B. you can watch many movies
C. winters are always fun

2. Visiting music fest has the added benefit that
A. only popular bands play there
B. you get to see your favourite musicians
C. It is easy to buy tickets

3. The speaker calls the food at the fest the best and the worst food because

A. it is very cheap
B. it is sold every where
C. it tastes good after you are tired

4. Camping in a fest is enjoyable because

A. you can play with your friends
B. there is very little space in the camp
C. It is very easy to get a camp

5. It is more interesting to visit Jaisalmer during the Desert fest because

A. it is held in the winter season
B. it showcases the rich culture of the region
C. it is full of desert camels

6. It is easy to open up and socialize at fest because

A. you have to stand in queues
B. everyone is in a happy mood
C. you can make fun of anybody

Task 3

You will hear Rachna Madan, head of the literary club of your school, talking about the Importance of reading as a skill. Read the questions below, then listen to the extract and choose four of the options A–G which are correct. You will hear the recording twice.

Which FOUR of the following statements does the speaker believe to be true?

A. Reading is a guarantee for success as a student.

B. Many students like to read books and magazines these days.

C. These days there are many sources of reading to get information.

D. Reading increases focus on the message.

E. For getting jobs reading skill is not required these days.

F. Reading is required in the discovery of new things.

G. Good readers are isolated from society.

Task 4

You will listen to two students, a boy and a girl, debating on the topic ‘importance of having regular health checkups’. Read the sentences below, then listen to the conversation and complete the sentences with one or two words only.

You will hear the recording twice.

1. Advantages of regular health checkups far outweigh the money or time we ____ on it.

2. Regular health checkups can help ___________ critical illnesses early.

3. According to the girl, you can get suggestion on ________living from your doctor.

4. According to the boy, it can be quite ________ to visit a doctor.

5. We should not try to___________ ourselves through self-medication.