EAP Taster - Listening

Welcome to the University of Leicester EAP taster.

Are you considering coming to Leicester to do an English language course before entering the University? Try the quiz below to see what kind of academic listening skills students practise and develop on our pre-sessional courses..

Start your listening quiz:

The questions in this quiz have been designed to match IELTS 5.5 to 7.0.
Read the extract below and answer the quiz questions.
When you finish the quiz, check your answers by clicking on the link to watch the video on the ELTU website.

Listen to David Baldwin (1946- 2016) talking about the discovery of the remains of Richard III in Leicester.

To listen,click HERE

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* 1. What happened in 1986?

a. David wrote a book about Richard III.

b. David predicted where Richard III was buried.

c. David started searching for Richard III.

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* 2. How did David Baldwin feel when Richard III was discovered?

a. Unsurprised and happy.

b. Surprised and happy.

c. Surprised and disappointed.

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* 3. What do you think David Baldwin’s job was?

a. Historian and author.

b. Archaeologist and researcher.

c. Teacher and supervisor.

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* 4. What does David Baldwin say is ‘very rare’?

a. To find ancient objects in a car park.

b. To find an ancient king of England.

c. To find the answer to an ancient mystery.

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* 5. What is the main topic of the extract?

a. The discovery of Richard III in a car park in Leicester.

b. David Baldwin’s career at the University of Leicester.

c. David Baldwin’s opinion about the discovery of Richard III.

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* 6. From which country are you accessing this quiz?

You have now finished the quiz questions. Watch the video where one of the ELTU tutors will discuss the correct answers and give you more information on how studying with us can help you improve your listening skills.

Click on the link to watch the video: ELTU Listening Taster