Kinds of listening tests for the ninth gifted students in dong son district

THANH HOA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION &TRAINING

DONG SON OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

INITIATIVE IN TEACHING EXPERIENCE

KINDS OF LISTENING TESTS FOR THE NINTH GIFTED
STUDENTS IN DONG SON DISTRICT

Written by: Nguyen Thi Huong
Dong Son Education and training Department
The initiative experience of subject: English

THANH HOA 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENT
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CONTENT

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A. BACKGROUND

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I. The season for the study

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II. Research purposes.

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II. Research subjects

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IV. Research methods
B. PROBLEM SOLVING

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I. Theoretical bases.

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II. The situation of the issue.

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III. Solution

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1. Listening tests for top 25.

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2. Listening tests for top 20.

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3. Listening tests for top 15.

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4. Listening tests for top 10.

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IV. The Tested result.
C. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
D. REFERENCES
E. A LIST OF INNOVATION INITIATIVES HAS

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BEEN RATED BY THE EVALUATION
COMMITTEE OF THE EDUCATION AND
TRAINING DEPARTMENT, THE EDUCATION
AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT AND THE
HIGHER LEVEL RANKED C OR HIGHER.

A. BACKGROUND
I. THE REASONS FOR THE STUDY
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Our country has entered the period of integration with the international
community, especially our country was officially a member of the WTO (World
Trade Organization). The decisive factor for success in the development of the
country is Vietnamese human resource which is a comprehensive development of
both quantity and quality on the basis of increasingly high knowledge standard.
Therefore, the Party and State have prioritized development education and training
of our country , considered "Education is a top national policy" as well as education
and training is also conducted changed from position education and training
standards to teaching and learning: student-centered, in order to contribute
effectively to the preparatory process of the national workforce in the coming years.
To meet the new educational goals, rather textbook program of general education has
been a positive change: focus innovation of teaching methods, implementation of
teaching and learning based on active student under the organization and proper
guidance, flexibility of teachers to develop independent thinking creatively, helping
formulate methods and self-learning needs and fostering interest in learning, build
confidence, joy learning.
Today, foreign language courses, especially English has occupied the most

important position in the foreign relations of the world. English helps us to study,
communicate with foreigners in all fields: culture, politics, education, health, etc.
People learn to be proficient and fluent in the language skills listening, speaking,
reading and writing. Especial gifted students, skill listening is very important. In
the English contests in Dong Son District as well Thanh Hoa Province, Talent
students have had listening tests so that they all are always nervous, so that I have
based on the collected experience of myself and the knowledge gained through the
references, I write this research to contribute to Kinds of listening tests for the
ninth gifted students in Dong Son District.
II. RESEACH PURPOSES.

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Implementation of the programs of teaching and learning of English in junior
high school level was compiled from the viewpoint of communication, considered
the formation and development of communication skills: Listening-Speaking Reading - Writing is the ultimate goal of the teaching process.
Nowadays, In the English contests of the ninth gifted students in Dong Son
District, There are some kinds of the listening tests and the points of them promote
about 20 % in the total points of the tests. The talent students who want to the
highest points in the tests have to reach the listening tests.
Being a an English expert of Dong Son Office of Education and Training, I
have always noticed the quality of listening skill for the ninth gifted students in
Dong Son District. As the result, Dong Son Gifted English Teams is one of the
highest teams in Thanh Hoa Province .
Therefore, at the beginning of the school year I have to plan for myself
towards the teachers in junior high school have noticed to teach listening skill for
students. That is the reason I write the subject concerned.
III. RESEACH SUBJECTS.
The ninth English gifted students in Dong Son District.

IV. RESEACH METHODS.
To implement its measures effectively, I have combined the use of the following
measures:
1. Methodology argued exploiting scientific information about teaching methods
effectively through books and documents related, join classes on teaching methods,
thematic classes, special through regular refresher courses of Ministry of Education
and Training, Department of Education and Training organized home province.
2. Making directedly listening tests for the giftedstudents in Dong Son District from
choosing top 20 to top 10 (school year: 2017-2018).
3. Reference books, the teachers of English in Dong Son District as well as Thanh
Hoa Province.
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4. Methodology products: through the results of the tests for the gifted students.
B. PROBLEM SOLVING
I. THEORETICAL BASES.
Listening skill in English is very important in the process of learning and in the
English contests for the talent students. DongSon is a small district in Thanh Hoa
Province so that choosing the English Talent Team is difficult. We have to choose 8
times: from class eight to class nine; From twenty talent students to ten gifted
students.
Although there have been five parts (Pronunciation, Language focus, Reading,
Writing, Listening) in the English contests, The gifted Students who reach the
highest the result are the one to finish the best listening parts. In fact, teaching and
learning English in Dong Son District, the student do not attend listening skill a lo,
so that they have had difficulties in doing tests and communicating with everyone.
In the school year (2017-2018) Dong Son District Education and Training
Departure has paid attention to teaching in Secondary Schools in order to improve
the quality of Students’ listening skill and Listening tests are officially used in tests

for students and gifted students.
II. THE SITUATION OF THE ISSUE.
Listening skill for the ninth gifted students in Dong Son District are facing a lot
of issues, caused by the things as follows:
1. FOR THE TEACHERS.
Teachers usually have to change their methods especially teaching listening
skill. In English 9,there are many listening tasks which are very difficult for
students so that the teachers must give suitable methods to students; guide students
to listen and practice from easy activities to difficult ones.
Teachers use teaching techniques and teaching aids and cassette or CD
perfectly. Moreover, they notice the time for one activity (avoiding guiding students

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this activity too much time or that activity one less time). They give students to
listen to CD by recorded native speakers.
Teachers also need to have sweet voice to attract students and make English
atmosphere in class.
2. FOR THE TALENT STUDENTS.
Students must prepare before listening lesson by using reference books, look
up new words in the listening lessons in English 9. Students have good knowledge
about English. They practice listening in English lessons every day with their
teachers and their classmates. Moreover they must practice listening themselves at
home by listening to English songs, watching English news on television, reading
English stories, doing many kinds of exercises. Learning vocabulary and structures
by heart.
III. SOLUTION
In every listening test, I always pay attend to gifted students’ learning process
and the contents of listening conversation or texts in English 9. It not only helps gifted

students review the things they have learned but do their listening tests well and also
use their knowledge to communicate everyday. There are three listening tasks in each
listening test with twenty points so I specially noticed some different kinds such as:
Listening and fill true (T) or false (F); Listen and write no more one/ two/ three words;
Listening and choose the best answers; Listen and fill the information or answer the
short questions; And in this theme, I would like to introduce some kinds of listening
tests for the ninth gifted students in Dong Son District.
1. THE FIRST LISTENING TESTS FOR TOP 25 OF THE GIFTED
STUDENTS.
1-1. LISTENING (15 pts)
Section 1: You will hear a man telephoning a library to find out about joining. Li
sten and complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS/
OR A NUMBER for each answer . You will hear the recording TWICE.
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LIBRARY INFORMATION
For registration, must take
- two(1)_______________and
- two forms of I.D. E.g.driving licence, (2)_______________
Cost to join per year(with out current student card):
Number of items allowed: (members of public)(3)_______________
Loan times: fourweeks
Fines start at £ 50
Computers can be booked upto ten hours in advance
Library holds most national papers, al l(4)_______________, and magazines
Need(5)_______________to use photocopier
Section 2: You will hear a teacher talking to a group of students. Listen and
choose the best answer A, B, or C. You will hear the recording TWICE.
1. Why is tonight’s discospecial?

A. It’s the last week of the course.
B. It starts earlierthan usual.
C. It’s Sam birthday.
2. Where will the football match take place?
A. atHenry’s College

B. at the sports centre

C. in a park

3. After the football match, the students will________________.
A. go to apizza restaurant
B. have a party at the college
C. celebrate on the beach
4. The train to Thornton leaves at__________________.
A. 12.15

B. 12.45

C. 1.20

5. What should the students bring to the picnic?
A. drinks

B. bread rolls

C. glasses

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Section 3: You will hear a student called Shona giving a presentation on her
research report. Listen and choose the best answer A, B, or C. You will hear the
recording TWICE.
1. In order to set up her research programme, Shona got_______________.
A. advice from personal friends in other countries
B. help from students in other countries
C. information from her tutor’s contacts in other countries
2. What types of people were included in the research?
A. young people in their first job
B. men who were working
C. women who were unemployed
3. Shona says that in her questionnaire her aim was_________________.
A. to get a wide range of data
B. to limit people's responses
C. to guide people through interviews
4. What do Shona’s initial results show about medical services in Britain?
A. Current concerns are misrepresented by the press.
B. Financial issues are critical to the government.
C. Reforms within hospitals have been unsuccessful.
5. Shona needs to do further research in order to_______________.
A. present the government with her findings
B. decide the level of extra funding needed
C. identify the preferences of the public
1-2. THE RESULT.
Quality
Top 25

Good

Fair

14-15 pts
Number
%
1
4%

12-13 pts
Number
%
3
12 %

Medium

Poor

10-11 pts
below 10 pts
Number
%
Number
%
7
28 %
14
56 %
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2. THE FIRST LISTENING TESTS FOR TOP 20 OF THE GIFTED
STUDENTS.
2-1. LISTENING (15 points)
Task 1: You will hear an interview with the television actress Donna Denton.
As you listen, choose the best answer by writing into the box below.
1. As a child, Donna started going to dancing classes because ________________.
A. her mother persuaded her to.
B. they were relatively inexpensive.
C. she wanted to be with friends.
2. What did Donna feel when she first went to dancing classes?
A. disappointed by the attitude of the teacher.
B. unconcerned about her position in the class.
C. embarrassed because she was not a good dancer.
3. What did Donna do to get a place at Knightwell Stage School?
A. She took part in a musical show.
B. She got her parents to pay in advance.
C. She gave a demonstration of her skills.
4.At stage school, Donna initially had problems because of ________________.
A. the behaviour of other pupils at the school.
B. the amount of time she spent travelling.
C. the need to follow a particular school rule.
5. What does Donna say about her first parts on television?
A. A private teacher helped her find them.
B. They were useful in developing her career.
C. It was easy enough for students to get them.
Your answers:
1. _______ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. __________
Task 2: Complete the summary about Donna Denton according to what you hear.
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Donna Denton, who has appeared in many successful television ,is not just an
actress but also a talented singer and dancer. When she was (1) __________, she
took up dancing instead of (2) ___________like other peers, which was quite
expensive. She was offered a free place at Knight well Stage school for her
beautiful performance in the school audition. She also succeeded in the singing
competition in her final year and (3) _________. This made her to set her heart on
becoming a (4) _________. Although things were hard. At the beginning, she has
managed to build up her(5) _________. Career and she is going to release her first
CD with a blues band.
Your answers:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________
Task 3. Listen to the dialogue between Tony and Karen, then choose T(True) or
F (False). (5 points)
STATEMENTS
15. Tony likes watching films.
16. Tony walks, plays football and goes surfing.
17.Tony never eats junk food.
18.Karen spends two hours watching TV every day
19. The only exercise Karen does is at school
2-2. THE RESULT.
Good
Quality
Top 20

Fair

14-15 pts
12-13 pts

Number
%
Number
%
3
15 %
5
25 %

T

Medium

F

Poor

10-11 pts
below 10 pts
Number
%
Number
%
6
30 %
6
30 %

3. THE FIRST LISTENING TESTS FOR TOP 15 OF THE GIFTED
STUDENTS.

3-1: LISTENING (15 POINTS)

Task 1. Listen to the passage, fill in with ONE WORD to what you hear. (5 pts)
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Do you like fast food? Lots of people ….(1)…..but I think a lot of it’s quite tasty – as
long as you go to one ….(2)….. the international chains like McDonalds or Kentucky. I
think in today’s world, it’s ….(3)…..to avoid eating in fast food restaurants. They are so
convenient and to be everywhere. Of course they’re not the same as real restaurants. I
wonder if they are restaurants. There aren’t waiters. Anyway, the most important thing
to remember about fast food is that it isn’t healthy. People who eat it every day
develop….(4)…..problems. I don’t understand why schools serve fast food ….(5)…..
lunch time. Schools encourage students to eat healthily. If you have time, look at a
website on food.
Task 2. Listen to the passage, choose the best answer to what you hear. (5 pts)
1. They’ve known each other for________ .
A. 25 years

B. 35 years

C. 45 years

D. 55 year

2. They became friends because they__________.
A. went to a different school

B. lived in the same city

C. went to the same school

D. lived next door to each other

13. They lost contact with each other when one of them___________.
A. moved to England

B. moved to Scotland

C. changed his school

D. changed his house

4. They've been living here in Brighton since_________.
A. 1998

B. 1990

C. 1995

D. 1999

15. They did not see each other_________.
A. in the park

B. at lunch time

C. at James’ wedding

D. in the pub

Task 3. Listen and answer the information for the following questions.(5 pts)
1. How is her health?

……………………………………..
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2. How many kinds of sport does she mention in the interview?
…………………………………………………………………………………
3. How often does she swim?

………………………………..

4. Is this the first time she has done this kind of job?
……………………………………………………………………………..
5. How does she take safety at the swimming pool?
3-2. THE RESULT.
Quality
Top 15

Good

Fair

14-15 pts
Number
%
8
53%

12-13 pts
Number
%
5
34%

Medium

Poor

10-11 pts
below 10 pts
Number % Number
%
2
13%
0
0

4. THE FIRST LISTENING TESTS FOR TOP 10 OF THE GIFTED
STUDENTS.
4-1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION – 15 pts
I.Listen to three conversations and then decide the sentences whether they are
TRUE or FALSE. You will listen twice. (5pts)
STATEMENTS
T
F
1. The boy revised all week for his Economics exam.
2. His mum is worried about the cost of retaking the course.

3. The girl and the dog were playing in the park
4. She took Bonzo to the vet's straight away.
5. The boy was using the phone when someone stole it
II. People are describing fears. Listen and circle the correct statement. You will
listen twice. (5pts)
1. A- She learned to fly an airplane.
B- An airplane engineer explained how planes stay in the air.
2. A – A snake tried to bite her while she was hiking.
B- A snake bit her at the zoo.
3. A- His friend hated spiders.
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B- He studied spiders in college.
4. A- He learned how to swim.
B- He went to the beach often when he was a kid.
5. A- His friend was in a car accident.
B- He was in a car accident.
III. People are talking about their jobs. Which statement is true? Listen and
circle the correct answer. You will listen twice. (5pts)
1. He ...................................
A- does all of his work on the telephone
B- spends a lot of time talking to people
C- has worked there a short time
D- is looking for a new job
2.She ...............................................
A.has a boss
B.works for a large company
C.has two big clients
D.needs more work

3. He ...........................................
A. has a new restaurant
B. is very busy on the weekends
C. has very little to do
D. often does the cooking
4. He ............................................
A. likes meeting people
B. doesn’t really like traveling
C. never has a break during a flight
D. doesn’t like the money
5.What does he do in a restaurant?
A. He eats too much
B. He eats nothing
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C. He talks to people in that restaurant.
D. He buy some food in that restaurant.
4-2. THE RESULT.
Quality
Top 10

Good

Fair

14-15 pts
Number
%
9

90%

12-13 pts
Number
%
1
10%

Medium
10-11 pts
Number %
0
0

Poor
below 10 pts
Number
%
0
0

IV. THE TESTED RESULTS
In this school year, I have been giving listening tests in choosing the gifted
students of Dong Son District. From choosing top 20 gifted students 10 top 15
gifted students and the last top 10 gifted students. As the result, the gifted student
team of Dong Son have reached a high result. All of top 10 have had 15 pts/ 15pts
of listening tests. In every test of listening, I always use three kinds of listening
tests to improve listening skill for the students. I found that these listening tests
have provided the students with the comfortable and effective way of learning
English not only in the classroom but also in anywhere. The students feel excited

and they are eager to wait for English classes. They can understand the lessons
more deeply and more naturally. They have become better and better at listening
skill and more self confident in communicating in English with each other. They
either listen English in the class or outside the school confidently. They not only
take part in listening and speaking clubs organized by the teacher but also by
themselves. They even take use of their recess to communicate in English by
listening and singing English songs. Their listening skill has improved so quickly.
Based on the results of the students’ testing listening skill, I have the results of
classification ability of listening and communicating of the gifted students in
Dong Son District (top 10) in this school year as the followings:
Quality

Good
14-15 pts

Fair
12-13 pts

Medium
10-11 pts

Poor
below 10 pts
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Top 10

Number
%

Number
10
100%
0

%
0

Number
0

%
0

Number
0

%
0

C. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDTIONS
Learning a language is a process that requires students’ continuous efforts
and listening skill especially creates fun learning atmosphere, enhance relaxation
and maintain their interest in learning. At the same time, they increase the
motivation, encourage the students to be active to participate in learning activities.
A student who has good listening skill will be confident in communicating
English with everyone. In modern life, English is very necessary for us (not only
for our studying, but our job and also our every day life….). For the gifted students,
Good listening skill also enriches vocabulary and develop the language elements
such as pronunciation, spelling, reading, speaking.... These factors are very

important to them before practicing communication skills. Good listening skill
provides the gifted students with the opportunities to communicate in the context of
real communication to improve their speaking skill.
One of the difficulties that most of the teachers of foreign languages in
general, and the teachers of English in particular have experienced while teaching
listening skill, It is the time taken. Usually the listening part is held in the
classroom does not take much time, which only takes 3 minutes to 5 minutes, or 7
minutes. Featuring that, classes in Vietnam are often very crowded, whether
teaching listening skill in groups or in pairs is suitable and effective for all the
students in the class to practice listeing skill is a problem. This shows that the
selection of appropriate language games is very important, which helps the students
overcome the difficulty in listening English.
In short, using listening skill in the tests for the talent students brings
efficiency in teaching and learning English. The teachers should notice listening
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skill as an indispensable part of the teaching process, constantly organize practicing
listening for the students to participate in class, create the atmosphere of English
learning fun, relaxation, enthusiasm and enjoyment. In addition, the teachers should
focus on the selection of suitable listening skill for the student levels. Teaching
listening skill will become more and more regularly. These are not beneficial for
both teachers and learners. In oder to get success in using language games in
teaching English, these are important things to both teachers and students.
1. For the teachers:
- Must have a deep understanding about the lessons.
- Must refer many kinds of books, documents.
- Must be responsible, enthusiastic for the students.
- Must prepare the means and appliances of teaching carefully.
2. For the students

- Must prepare the lesson carefully before class.
- Must meet all kinds of books for class service.
- Must obey the instructions and guidance of the teacher.
3. For the leaders
The current means and teaching aids for the English subject are not still
supplied enough. So the leaders should equip adequate equipments such as radios,
tapes, pictures, projector and especially functional rooms in order to successfully
carry out the objective of teaching and learning English in this stage.
The above is my own experience in giving kinds of listening tests for the
ninth gifted students in Dong Son District in teaching English to improve listening
skill for the gifted students in Dong Son District . But it can not be mistakes that I
would definitely present can’t help avoiding limitations. I look forward to all the
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colleagues’ constructive feedback in order to improve the efficiency of class time,
contribute to improving the quality of teaching and learning English.
I sincerely thank you!
Thanh Hoa, April 25 th, 2018
CONFIRMATION
OF THE MANAGER

I assure this is my own initiative experience. I
do not copy the other people's content.
Signature

Nguyen Thi Huong

D. REFERENCES
1. Listening tests from the tests of talent students in Dong Son District.

2. Text book in English 9.
3. CD tape script in English 9
4. Readers of Effective Listening by Mr. Hung at Hanoi Language University

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E. A LIST OF INNOVATION INITIATIVES HAS BEEN RATED BY THE
EVALUATION COMMITTEE OF THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DEPARTMENT, THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT AND
THE HIGHER LEVEL RANKED C OR HIGHER.
Teacher’s name: Nguyen Thi Huong.
School: Dong Son Department of Education & Training.

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sinh giỏi
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dụng sơ đồ tư duy

Kết quả
Cấp đánh giá
đánh giá xếp
xếp loại

loại
Cấp huyện

B

Cấp huyện

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Năm học
đánh giá xếp
loại
2007-2008
2009-2010
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Một vài biện pháp
luyện kỹ năng nói cho
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Applying games in
English teaching at
Lang Chanh Center of
continuing education

and vocational
training

Cấp huyện

A

2011-2012

Cấp huyện
Cấp tỉnh

A
C

2014-2015

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