- You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
- Then 5 questions will appear.
- Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.
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Correct Answer: the construction of an Indigenous language school in Whitehorse.
Why this is correct: The report is about construction starting for a new Indigenous language school in Whitehorse, Yukon. The school will support the teaching and preservation of local First Nations languages.
Why the other options are wrong:
- a cultural festival along the Yukon River.: A cultural festival along the Yukon River is not what this story is about.
- a new community library opening in Whitehorse.: A library is part of the school, but the report is about the whole school project, not just a library opening.
- changes to federal education funding.: The report mentions federal funding going to the project, not changes to education funding overall.
Correct Answer: classrooms, a gathering space, and a library.
Why this is correct: The report says the school will include classrooms, a community gathering space, and a small library with digital language resources. These three features are listed together.
Why the other options are wrong:
- outdoor gardens designed for research.: Outdoor gardens for research are not mentioned in the school design.
- a large sports facility and swimming pool.: A sports facility and swimming pool are not part of the plans.
- mainly office space for government workers.: The building is a school for language learning, not office space for government workers.
Correct Answer: in the fall of twenty twenty-seven.
Why this is correct: The report says construction is scheduled to continue through next year, with the school expected to open in the fall of twenty twenty-seven.
Why the other options are wrong:
- early next spring.: Early next spring is when the next public briefing is planned, not when the school opens.
- by the end of this year.: The school will not be finished by the end of this year - construction continues through next year.
- in the summer of twenty twenty-five.: Summer of twenty twenty-five is not the opening date mentioned in the report.
Correct Answer: wanted a dedicated language space for years.
Why this is correct: Chief Doris Bill noted that many community members have been asking for a dedicated learning space for years. This shows the community has wanted this school for a long time.
Why the other options are wrong:
- preferred online classes to a physical school.: The community wanted a physical building, not online classes.
- already built similar schools in the region.: The report does not say similar schools have already been built in the region.
- shown interest in languages only recently.: The desire for a language school has been around for years, not just recently.
Correct Answer: the project has been largely welcomed by locals.
Why this is correct: The report notes that local residents have expressed strong support for the project. Chief Doris Bill welcomed it, and the community has been asking for this space. The reaction is clearly positive.
Why the other options are wrong:
- many people are worried about construction delays.: Construction delays are not mentioned as a worry among residents.
- the school has received little public attention.: The report says residents have shown strong support, so it has received plenty of attention.
- residents are divided about the school location.: The report does not describe any division about the school's location.
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