CELPIP Listening Part 6 - Listening to Viewpoints Tip & Key points

 

(1) Tips

1. Practice active listening

 Pay close attention to the speakers and their viewpoints. Focus on understanding their main ideas, arguments, and the evidence they present to support their positions.

2. Identify speaker roles and viewpoints

 Differentiate between the speakers and their positions on the topic. Recognize their unique perspectives and understand the key points they raise in support of their opinions.

3. Take efficient notes

 While listening, jot down key arguments, examples, or counterarguments mentioned by the speakers. Develop a note-taking system that helps you remember the main ideas and facilitates comparisons between viewpoints.

4. Compare and contrast viewpoints

 Analyze the similarities and differences between the speakers' viewpoints. Identify areas of agreement or disagreement and understand the reasons behind these perspectives.

5. Evaluate arguments

 Assess the strength of the arguments presented by each speaker. Consider the evidence, examples, or logic they provide to support their viewpoints. Critically analyze the validity and soundness of their arguments.

6. Infer meaning and draw conclusions

 Listen for implied meaning or conclusions that can be drawn from the speakers' viewpoints. Consider the overall tone, implications, or potential outcomes of the ideas presented.

7. Use context clues

 If you encounter unfamiliar terms or vocabulary, rely on context clues to derive their meaning. Consider the speakers' explanations, the overall topic, or any supporting examples provided to understand the intended meaning.

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 To succeed in this part, it's important to develop strong listening and critical thinking skills. Regular practice of listening to viewpoints, engaging in debates, and analyzing different perspectives will enhance your listening comprehension skills and enable you to effectively understand and respond to the questions in CELPIP Listening Part 6.

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(2) Key Points

- Focus on core themes and objections. In other words, since the conflicting claims are mentioned, it is a key issue to determine whether the two sides have common or differentiating points.

- As in Part 6, the answer can be drawn from the text content.

- If possible, list sentences and write down keywords of two different views on the note

- It is necessary to derive social issues and organize related vocabulary.