Meaning: "naturally" means in a normal or usual way.

Wrong options:

• naturaly: It leaves out the "l". The right spelling is "naturally". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
• natural: "natural" is missing the ending. The speaker says "naturally", with "ly" at the end.

Correct answer: welfarism

Explanation: Here you hear "the problem for me is that welfarism has". The word is the idea or system being talked about, a thing.

Meaning: "welfarism" means a system where the state gives people help and support.

Wrong options:

• welfare: "welfare" is a close word, but it ends in "e". The speaker says "welfarism", which ends in "ism".

Correct answer: compassionate

Explanation: The speaker says "anything compassionate, and has become". You need a describing word, not an action word or a word for a thing, person or idea.

Meaning: "compassionate" means showing care and kindness to others.

Wrong options:

• compasionate: It leaves out the "s". Check the letters: "compassionate". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
• compassion: "compassion" is missing the ending. The speaker says "compassionate", with "ate" at the end.

Correct answer: consequently

Explanation: You hear "And so consequently, we actually encourage". The word links result, so it starts with con and ends in ly.

Meaning: "consequently" means as a result of that action or idea.

Wrong options:

• consequetly: It leaves out the "n". Write "consequently". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.

Correct answer: good

Explanation: Listen for "that actually is no good for anybody". It comes after 'no', so you need a short word for the thing.

Meaning: "good" means helpful or positive in this situation.

Wrong options:

• gud: It has "u" where the word has "oo". Check the letters: "good". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.

Correct answer: demoralising / demoralizing

Explanation: On the recording you hear "interested in the demoralising impact of welfarism". The word ends in ing and shows an effect or process. You can write "demoralising" or "demoralizing". Both get the mark.

Meaning: "demoralising" means making people lose confidence or hope.

Wrong options:

• demorolising: It has "o" where the word has "a". Check the letters: "demoralising". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
• demoralized: "demoralized" is a close word, but it ends in "zed". The speaker says "demoralising", which ends in "sing".