Content text Listening Comprehension Guidelines .pdf
Use Natural Language Write as if explaining to another native speaker. Avoid robotic phrasing. Clip: I like to read novels before bed. Question: What does the speaker enjoy doing? Answer: The speaker enjoys reading novels at night. Pay Attention to Nuance Consider tone, register, politeness, or cultural cues. (refer to key definitions below) Clip (angry tone): Fine, do whatever you want! Question: How does the speaker feel? Answer: The speaker sounds upset and sarcastic. Inference Boundaries You may interpret intent or tone if the clip supports it, but avoid baseless guesses. Clip (tired voice): I didn’t eat breakfast today. Question: What can you tell about the speaker? Answer: The speaker skipped breakfast and sounds tired. Audio Quality Issues Some clips may have poor audio quality. If the clip is unclear, mention this in your answer. Clip (muffled): ... arriving ... 6 ... station. Question: What information is given? Answer: The audio was unclear, but it seems the train arrives at 6 at the station. Multiple Speakers Identify who is speaking and their role clearly. This is critical for accurate comprehension. Speaker A: Did you finish the report? Speaker B: Yes, I sent it this morning. Question: What did the two speakers talk about? Answer: The manager (A) asked about the report, and the employee (B) said they sent it this morning. ● Step 4: Submit ○ Review your answers for clarity and correctness.