LISTENING EXERCISES4
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INDEX EXERCISE1 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE2 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE3 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE4 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE5 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE6 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE7 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE8 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE9 SOLUTIONS EXERCISE10 SOLUTIONS
Watch the video about Stonehenge by clicking on the picture on your left.
Video time: 03'23''
For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer.
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Why was Stonehenge built here?
Because it is a strategic point. We don't know. Because there are rivers near the place.
5,000 years ago. 2,500 BC 2,500 years ago
How many people visit Stonehenge?
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The place where they lived. Nothing. We know a little about their rituals.
They all come from Wales. The small rocks come from far away. They all come from 25 30 Km. away. 5
How did they carry the stones?
Probaly using animals. Probably a lot men were needed. Using advanced technology for that time. 6
Which of these theories does he mention about why it was built?
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EXERCISE1
Six thousand every day of the year. One million every summer. Six thousand every summer day. 1 2
Stonehenge was built ...
What do we know about the people who built it?
What do we know about the stones?
Astronomical calendar Ritual sacrifices Religious
EXERCISE2
Watch the video about some paintings that have been found.
Video time: 03'11''
Say if the sentences below are TRUE or FALSE.
Raphael painted in three different rooms at the Vatican.
The paintings are in a room that was used by popesin the Renaissnace.
The paintings represent a man and a woman.
Raphael used the traditional fresco technique for these paintings.
These were probably the last paintings Raphael did before he died.
The existence of the two paintings was documented in a history book.
The restoration of the paintings will not finishuntil 2020.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Thomas ...
is a 15 year old billionaire. sells mobile apps. films videos for Youtube.
This summer Thomas ...
Watch the video about children who are or want to be entrepreneurs.
Video time: 02'28''
For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer.
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The main objective of the school in the video is to teach the students ...
has plans to go somewhere. wants to improve 3D printing. wants to use a 3D printer to create a new product.how to create their own business. how to advertise their a product. how to use social media.
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One of the three
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she can be an inventor. she can be on TV. she can do what she wants.
year-old children says that children can be better at creating things because
wants to be a zoologist in the future. has animals at home. likes zoos. 6
EXERCISE3
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they can be more original. they work faster. they know a lot about technology.
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What 7-year-old Kiowa Kavovit likes about being a entrepreneur is that ...
Kiowa...
Watch the video about Mars.
Video time: 03'10''
For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer.
What is similar between the Earth and Mars?
Their seasons. Their air. Their surface
Elon Musk ...
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is working with NASA to send people to Mars. will send humans to Mars within the next two decades. wants to send humans to Mars in 2024.
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Before landing on the Moon, humans...
tried to go to Mars. saw Mars as the next destination. thought going to Mars was impossible.
Humans have sent more space probes to Mars than to any other planet because ...
...
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EXERCISE4
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we were convinced we will find life. it's easier to go today. the presence of life is a possibility. 3
can only be made once every nine months. takes 26 months. can only be made when the planets are aligned.
The journay to Mars
According to the video ... at present, taking humans to Mars is too expensive. it is not possible to find life on Mars. some people will probably die trying to get to Mars.
EXERCISE5
Watch the video about Albert Einstein.
Video time: 03'58''
Say if the sentences below are TRUE or FALSE.
Albert Eintein invented lasers and satellites. He was born in Munich in 1879. After graduating, it was difficult for Einstein to find a job because of a recommendation letter. Einstein's first job was in an office. Eisntein explained relativity comparing how fast or slow time seemed to pass in different situations.
Einstein's general theory of relativity was proven in 1915. Einstein was offered to be President of Israeland didn't accept.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
EXERCISE6
Watch the video about a church built on the top of a cliff.
Video time: 03'21'
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Say if the sentences below are TRUE or FALSE.
Abuna Yemata Guh is the only church built in the rocks in the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. From the bottom of the cliff, there is only one path that leads to the church.
It was built more than 500 years ago. People say Father Yemata chose this location for the church to test the faith of the churchgoers. The church was discovered 47 years ago by the priest. Visitors must take off their shoes at the top of the cliff, before entering the church. The most dangerous point of the climb is just before the entrance to the church.
Watch the video about food and diet.
Video time: 03'43'' For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer.
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The girl who tries the burguer...
thinks it's OK. thinks it's fantastic. has some friends who would love it.
The larvae ...
The manufactures of the insects ...
use insects that come from dead animals. have recently started breeding insects. produce insects that are used by different industries.
Insect food is not very popular among Europeans. Very few people around the world eat insects. Around 2 million people in Europe eat insects every day.
employ a lot of people. learned about eating insects during a trip. earn 10,000€ a month selling insects.. 5
In Germany ...
there are a few restaurants that sell these burguers. these burguers cost between 12 and 17 euros. it's still illegal to sell them.
Their friends and family...
didn't think their business was a good idea. thought their idea was cool. wanted to try the burguers inmediately.
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EXERCISE7
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need a lot of water. contain 70% protein. are frozen before being sold. 3
Which sentence is true?
The founders of the company ...
She...
thinks she's addicted to having children. doesn't think she is addicted to having children. doesn't enjoy being pregnant.
Watch the video about a very large family.
Video time: 03'46''
For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer.
Christie ...
has been pregnant 23 times. has a one-year-old child. had trouble conceiving her 17th child.
Christie says that ... 4
When Christies' husband arrives home, he ...
takes care of the kids. can't help too much because he is tired. helps Christie to cook.
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They have so many children because ... of their religious beliefs.
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What does Christie think about having her 17th child?
EXERCISE8
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She's very surprised. This child wasn't in their plans. She feels calm because she is used to it. 6
they are constantly planning their expenses. they can't afford to pay for everything they need. they have too many expeses.
Christie and her husband come from veru big families. they just like it.
Watch the video about Susan Bennet the woman behind the voice of Siri.
Video time: 04'01''
For questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer.
Susan got her first job as a voice actress ...
through a friend. after an audition. by accident.
Tillie the All-Time Teller was ... 3
a character in a cartoon. the voice that Susan recorded for a bank. a popular children's song.
1 2After that first job as a voice actress...
she has perfected her accent. she has always worked as a voice actress. she has worked as a voice coach.
Susan found out that she was Siri ...
when a friend called her. through a colleague. through a friend's iPhone.
How did Susan fell when she learned that she was Siri?
it is cool to be on people's phones. being Siri has damaged her professional career. it wasn't easy to accept that she was Siri. 6
Susan says that ...
Siri has been more negative than positive. her role as Siri has made her lose many jobs. she gets a lot of work thanks to Sir.
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EXERCISE9
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She had some doubts. She was incredibly excited. She was angry. 5
For Susan ...
EXERCISE10
There are ...
12 lines of security. 6 boxes with seeds. 6 lines of security.
This vault was built 130 meters above sea level ...
for easier access. because it was easier to build. from protection from the sea.
Watch the video about a special vault built in the Arctic.
Video time: 03'05''
For questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer.
They bring seeds to this place ...
using helicopters. three times a year. in a security box.
This store ...
can preserve the seeds for thousands of years. was built using the pyramids as inspiration. has temperature controls.
These samples of seeds ...
are kept in plastic packets. are kept in glass test tubes. are brought from the Philipines.
Which sentence is true according to the video?
Industrial scale farming uses many different varieties of plants. Climate change has reduced genetic variation of plants. They need to keep many different types of plants in this place.
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SOLUTIONS
sells mobile apps. wants to improve 3D printing. how to create their own business. They can be more original. She can do what she wants. wants to be a zoologist in the future.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. saw Mars as the next destination. Their seasons. the presence of life is a possibility. wants to send humans to mars in 2024. can only be made when the planets are aligned. Some people will probably die trying to get to Mars.
1.TRUE
6.FALSE 7.TRUE 1.FALSE
3.TRUE
EXERCISE1
EXERCISE2 EXERCISE3 EXERCISE4 EXERCISE5 EXERCISE6
We don't know. Six thousand every summer day. 2,500 BC The place where they lived. The small rocks come from far away. Probably a lot of men were needed. Astronomical calendar. 2.FALSE 3.TRUE 4.TRUE 5.TRUE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1.FALSE 2.TRUE 2.TRUE
3.FALSE 4.FALSE 5.TRUE 6.TRUE 7.FALSE 4.FALSE 5.FALSE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
6.FALSE 7.TRUE
EXERCISE7
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
thinks it's OK. produce insects that are used by different industries. Insect food is not very popular among Europeans. are frozen before being sold. learned about eating insects during a trip. didn't think their business was a good idea. it's still illegal to sell them.
EXERCISE8 had trouble conceiving her 17th child. doesn't think she is addicted to having children. takes care of the kids. they are constantly planning their expenses. they just like it. She is very surprised.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
EXERCISE9 by accident she has always worked as a voice actress. the voice that Susan recorder for a bank. through a colleague She had some doubts. It wasn't easy to accept that she was Siri. She gets a lot of work thakns to Siri.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
EXERCISE10 three times a year. 6 lines of security. for protection from the sea. can preserve the seeds for thousands of years. are kept in plastic packets. They need to keep many different types of plants in this place.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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