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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #40800 Short Gothic cathedrals
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You will hear a recording of a local historian giving a lecture on the architectural evolution of the city. You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Our  city's  architecture  reflects  a  tapestry  of  historical  periods,  from  Gothic  cathedrals  to  modern  skyscrapers.  One  notable  period  was  the  19th  century,  when  the  introduction  of  steel-frame  construction  allowed  buildings  to  reach  unprecedented  heights.  This  era's  hallmark  is  the    Tower,  an  engineering  marvel  of  its  time.  However,  the  shift  towards  sustainability  has  influenced  recent  designs,    eco-friendly  materials  and  green  spaces.  The  preservation  of  historical  buildings  remains  a  priority,  ensuring  they  undergo    to  meet  safety    while  maintaining  their  original  charm.  These  efforts  showcase  our  commitment  to  honouring  our  past  while  embracing    innovation.

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Correct answer: iconic

Explanation: You hear "hallmark is the iconic Tower". You need a describing word for a famous thing.

Meaning: "iconic" means very well known and representative.

Wrong options:

  • iconik: It has "k" where the word has "c". The right spelling is "iconic". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • icon: "icon" is missing the ending. The speaker says "iconic", with "ic" at the end.
Correct answer: incorporating

Explanation: Listen for "designs, incorporating eco-friendly materials". You need an action word that ends in ing.

Meaning: "incorporating" means including as part of the design.

Wrong options:

  • incoporating: It leaves out the "r". Write "incorporating". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • include: This form does not show the ongoing action the sentence needs.
Correct answer: renovation

Explanation: On the recording you hear "undergo renovation to meet". You need a word for a process that ends in tion.

Meaning: "renovation" means work to repair and update a building.

Wrong options:

  • renavation: It has "a" where the word has "o". Check the letters: "renovation". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: standards

Explanation: Listen again to "meet safety standards while". You need more than one, so do not forget the s at the end.

Meaning: "standards" means rules or levels to keep people safe.

Wrong options:

  • standard: "standard" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "standards", so write the "s".
Correct answer: technological

Explanation: Here you hear "embracing technological innovation". You need a describing word for the kind of innovation.

Meaning: "technological" means related to new machines or systems.

Wrong options:

  • technoligical: It has "i" where the word has "o". The right spelling is "technological". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • technical: This is a different word. The sentence needs a word about technology in general.

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