Meaning: "alternatives" means other options or choices.

Wrong options:

• alternitives: It has "i" where the word has "a". The right spelling is "alternatives". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
• alternative: "alternative" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "alternatives", so write the "s".

Correct answer: perception

Explanation: Listen for "public perception and behaviour". It comes after "public", so you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "perception" means the way people see or understand something.

Wrong options:

• preception: Two letters are in the wrong order. The right spelling is "perception". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
• perceptions: "perceptions" has an extra "s" at the end. The speaker says "perception", with no "s".

Correct answer: adoption

Explanation: On the recording you hear "incentivise the adoption of". It comes after "the", so you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "adoption" means the act of starting to use something new.

Wrong options:

• adopton: It leaves out the "i". The right spelling is "adoption". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
• adopting: "adopting" is a close word, but it ends in "ng". The speaker says "adoption", which ends in "on".

Correct answer: proactive

Explanation: Listen again to "more proactive actions against". It comes before "actions", so you need a describing word.

Meaning: "proactive" means taking action early to prevent problems.

Wrong options:

• pro-active: This adds a hyphen. The word has no hyphen. The right spelling is "proactive". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
• proactivity: "proactivity" is a close word, but it ends in "ity". The speaker says "proactive", which ends in "e".

Correct answer: sustainability

Explanation: Here you hear "towards sustainability, one where". The word ends in ity, so check that ending.

Meaning: "sustainability" means lasting balance with the environment.

Wrong options:

• sustainibility: It has "i" where the word has "a". Write "sustainability". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
• sustainable: "sustainable" is a close word, but it ends in "le". The speaker says "sustainability", which ends in "ility".