Elisa's family
Syllabus topic 21: Elisa's family
A short listening passage with three questions on details, meaning and the speaker's perspective. Original educational audio with synthesised voices.
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When does Elisa's mother return?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Fridays
She comes home at the end of the working week.
Who lives nearby?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: The grandparents
The grandparents are close enough for regular Sunday meals.
Why is the arrangement temporary?
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Correct answer: A work project ends in December
The mother's project has a planned end.
When does Elisa's mother return?
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Correct answer: Fridays
She comes home at the end of the working week.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: The grandparents
The grandparents are close enough for regular Sunday meals.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: A work project ends in December
The mother's project has a planned end.
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