The city where I live
Syllabus topic 15: The city where I live
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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Where does she live?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Near the university
She lives in a newer university area.
When is local traffic worst?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: When school finishes
She identifies school closing time.
How has her view changed?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: She describes places and times more specifically
Her experience varies within the city.
Where does she live?
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Correct answer: Near the university
She lives in a newer university area.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: When school finishes
She identifies school closing time.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: She describes places and times more specifically
Her experience varies within the city.
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