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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #40779 Medium Smart cities
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You will hear a recording of a technology entrepreneur discussing the future of smart cities. You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Smart  cities  represent  the  next  frontier  in  urban  development,  combining  technology  and  data  to  make  our  cities  more  efficient  and  liveable.  At  the  heart  of  this    is  the  Internet  of  Things  (IoT),  which  allows  for  the  interconnectedness  of  devices,  from  streetlights  to  public  transport,  providing  real-time  data  to  improve  city  services.  For  instance,  smart  traffic  lights  can  adjust  to  traffic  conditions  to  minimise  congestion.  Furthermore,  we're  seeing  the  introduction  of  digital  platforms  that  enable  citizens  to  report  issues  directly,  enhancing  the  civil  responsiveness  of    services.  Energy  efficiency  is  another  key  area,  with  buildings  being  designed  to  utilise  natural  light  and  passive  heating,  cutting  down  on  electricity  use.  This  shift  not  only  promotes  sustainability  but  also  ensures  that  urban  living  is  more  ,  affordable,  and    for  all  residents.  Ultimately,  the  goal  is  to  create  cities  that  are  not  only  technologically    but  also  inclusive  and    to  the  needs  of  their  inhabitants.

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Correct answer: transformation

Explanation: Listen again to "At the heart of this transformation is". The sentence needs a word for a big change.

Meaning: "transformation" means a big change or major shift.

Wrong options:

  • transfromation: Two letters are in the wrong order. Write "transformation". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • transition: This is a different word. The speaker used a word meaning a major change.
Correct answer: municipal

Explanation: Here you hear "responsiveness of municipal services". It comes after "of", so you need a word for city services.

Meaning: "municipal" means relating to a city or town government.

Wrong options:

  • municpal: It leaves out the "i". Check the letters: "municipal". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: accessible

Explanation: The speaker says "urban living is more accessible, affordable". You need a describing word that fits with "living is more".

Meaning: "accessible" means easy to reach or use by many people.

Wrong options:

  • accessable: It has "a" where the word has "i". The right spelling is "accessible". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
Correct answer: affordable

Explanation: You hear "and affordable for all residents". It follows "and", so you need a word for low cost.

Meaning: "affordable" means not too expensive and within most people's budget.

Wrong options:

  • afforadable: It adds an extra "a". Check the letters: "affordable". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: advanced

Explanation: Listen for "technologically advanced but also". The sentence needs a describing word after "technologically".

Meaning: "advanced" means having the newest or most developed technology.

Wrong options:

  • advnced: It leaves out the "a". Check the letters: "advanced". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: adaptable

Explanation: On the recording you hear "inclusive and adaptable to the". You need a word that means able to change or fit needs.

Meaning: "adaptable" means able to change to suit different needs.

Wrong options:

  • adaptible: It has "i" where the word has "a". The right spelling is "adaptable". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • adjustable: That word is similar but the speaker chose a word meaning able to change to different needs.

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