Two Americans living in London
Syllabus topic 22: Two Americans living in London
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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What surprised the speaker?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Familiar language still caused confusion
Shared English did not remove all differences in everyday vocabulary.
What did her flatmate learn faster?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: The transport system
The flatmate adapted faster to transport.
What caution does she express?
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Correct answer: Their experience is not universal
She avoids generalising from two individuals.
What surprised the speaker?
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Correct answer: Familiar language still caused confusion
Shared English did not remove all differences in everyday vocabulary.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: The transport system
The flatmate adapted faster to transport.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Their experience is not universal
She avoids generalising from two individuals.
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