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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #40809 Short GPS
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You will hear a recording of an experienced hiker giving tips for preparing for a long-distance trek. You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
If  you're  planning  a  long-distance  trek,  preparation  is  key  to  enjoying  the  journey  and  staying  safe.  First,  invest  in  a  high-quality  pair  of    boots;  your  feet  will  thank  you  later.  It's  also  vital  to  pack  a    map  and  compass,  even  if  you  plan  to  use  a  GPS  device.  Nutrition  is  another  critical  ;  ensure  you  have  enough  high-energy  snacks  to  maintain  your  energy  levels.  Additionally,  learning  basic  first  aid  skills  can  be  a  lifesaver  in  .  Don't  forget  to  check  the  weather  forecast  and  pack  appropriate    gear.  Lastly,  inform  someone  about  your    plans,  including  your  expected  return.

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Correct answer: hiking

Explanation: Listen again to "a high-quality pair of hiking boots". A word for walking long distances, ends in ing.

Meaning: "hiking" means walking long distances in nature.

Wrong options:

  • hicking: It adds an extra "c". The right spelling is "hiking". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • walking: This is a different word. The recording used a specific word ending in ing.
Correct answer: physical

Explanation: Here you hear "pack a physical map and compass". A describing word, it ends in al.

Meaning: "physical" means a real paper map, not a digital one.

Wrong options:

  • phisical: It has "i" where the word has "y". Check the letters: "physical". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: aspect

Explanation: The speaker says "Nutrition is another critical aspect". A word for a part or side.

Meaning: "aspect" means a part or side of something important.

Wrong options:

  • aspects: "aspects" has an extra "s" at the end. The speaker says "aspect", with no "s".
Correct answer: emergencies

Explanation: You hear "a lifesaver in emergencies". Needs more than one, so add s at the end.

Meaning: "emergencies" means dangerous or urgent situations that need help.

Wrong options:

  • emergencys: It has "y" where the word has "ie". Write "emergencies". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • emergency: "emergency" is a close word, but it ends in "y". The speaker says "emergencies", which ends in "ies".
Correct answer: weather

Explanation: Listen for "pack appropriate weather gear". A word for the air and conditions, not 'whether'.

Meaning: "weather" means the air conditions like rain, wind, sun.

Wrong options:

  • wether: It leaves out the "a". The right spelling is "weather". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • whether: This is a different word with a different meaning, though it sounds the same.
Correct answer: itinerary

Explanation: On the recording you hear "about your itinerary plans". A word for a travel schedule, ends in ary.

Meaning: "itinerary" means your travel plan or schedule.

Wrong options:

  • itenerary: It has "e" where the word has "i". The right spelling is "itinerary". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.

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