Listening to a News Item

You will listen to a brief news report about a recent event or story. The questions test your ability to catch main points, causes, and effects.

What You Will Hear

• News broadcast or community story.
• Topics: events, public issues, or special stories.

Question Types

• Questions on main facts, causes/effects, or opinions/quotes.

Key Strategies

• Identify headline/main subject right away.
• Notice causes/effects and any stated opinions.
• Separate fact from personal viewpoints or statements.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Confusing side details with the core story.
• Missing order/timeline of events.
• Forgetting to notice direct quotes or perspectives.

Practice Approach

• Listen to radio/TV news daily and summarize the basics (who, what, when, where, why, how).
• Identify both the main story and supporting info in short notes.

Final Tips

• Focus on what's most important: main fact and impacts.
• Look for direct or quoted opinions as clues.
• Keep your answers clear and evidence-based.