IB English B Paper 2 (Listening): Format and Timing
This is what you'll look like in the exam.
Both SL and HL: Comprehension tasks based on audio recordings.
Tasks: Multiple choice, short answer, gap fill, matching, or true/false
Audio sources: Dialogues, interviews, podcasts, speeches, or news reports
Playback: Each recording is played twice. Once straight through, then again with pauses
Timing and marks:
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What types of tasks are included in IB English B Paper 2 (Listening)?
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The IB English B Paper 2 (Listening) exam is designed to assess your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. This exam is crucial as it tests your real-world listening skills, which are essential for effective communication.
The exam consists of comprehension tasks based on audio recordings
Tasks include multiple choice, short answer, gap fill, matching, or true/false questions
Audio sources can be dialogues, interviews, podcasts, speeches, or news reports
Analogy
Think of the Listening exam as a "language obstacle course" where each task type is a different challenge you need to overcome.
Example
You might listen to a podcast about environmental issues and answer multiple choice questions about the main ideas, followed by a gap fill exercise on specific details.