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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #40807 Short Balcony gardening
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You will hear a recording of a community gardening workshop leader explaining how to start a balcony garden. You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Welcome  to  our  balcony  gardening  workshop!  Today,  we're  going  to  learn  how  to  transform  your  small  outdoor  space  into  a  green  oasis.  First,  choosing  the  right    for  your  plants  is  essential;  consider  the  amount  of  sunlight  your  balcony  receives.  Next,  we'll  discuss  soil  composition.  A  mix  of    and  compost  will  provide  the  nutrients  your  plants  need  to  thrive.  It's  also  crucial  to  have  a    system  in  place,  so  your  plants  don't  dry  out.  Lastly,  selecting  pest-resistant  plants  can  make  your  gardening  experience  more  rewarding,  especially  if  you're  new  to  this  hobby.  Remember,    and  regular  care  are  key  to  a  flourishing  balcony  garden.

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Correct answer: containers

Explanation: Listen for "choosing the right containers for". After "the" you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "containers" means things to hold your plants, like pots or boxes.

Wrong options:

  • containeres: It adds an extra "e". Write "containers". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • container: "container" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "containers", so write the "s".
Correct answer: peat

Explanation: On the recording you hear "mix of peat and compost". The words "mix of" show you need a soil material.

Meaning: "peat" means a soil material gardeners mix with compost.

Wrong options:

  • peet: It has "e" where the word has "a". The right spelling is "peat". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • peatmoss: "peatmoss" has an extra "moss" at the end. The speaker says "peat".
Correct answer: watering

Explanation: Listen again to "have a watering system in". It follows "a", so it ends in ing.

Meaning: "watering" means giving water to plants on a plan or system.

Wrong options:

  • waterng: It leaves out the "i". The right spelling is "watering". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
Correct answer: patience

Explanation: Here you hear "Remember, patience and regular care". It comes after "Remember," so you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "patience" means calm waiting and steady attention over time.

Wrong options:

  • paitence: Two letters are in the wrong order. The right spelling is "patience". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • patient: "patient" is a close word, but it ends in "t". The speaker says "patience", which ends in "ce".

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