What are your hobbies?
Syllabus topic 8: What are your hobbies?
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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Why does the uncle keep tickets?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: They remind him of experiences
He associates them with meaningful days.
What interests the friend about stones?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Their shapes
She likes comparing their shapes.
What does the speaker learn?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Value can be personal rather than financial
The examples show personal memories and interests matter more than price.
Why does the uncle keep tickets?
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Correct answer: They remind him of experiences
He associates them with meaningful days.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Their shapes
She likes comparing their shapes.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Value can be personal rather than financial
The examples show personal memories and interests matter more than price.
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