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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #40835 Short Reducing waste
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You will hear a recording of a sustainability consultant discussing strategies for reducing office waste. You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Reducing  waste  in  our  office  is  a  priority  to  support  sustainability  efforts.  Implementing  a  digital  document  system  reduces  the  need  for  ,  significantly  cutting  down  waste.  Encouraging  the  use  of    paper  and  cups  can  minimize  disposable  items.  Setting  up  recycling  stations  for  ,  plastics,  and  electronics  fosters  responsible  disposal.  Moreover,  educating  staff  about  the  importance  of  waste  reduction  through    can  enhance  participation.  Lastly,  periodic  waste    help  identify  further  reduction  .

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Correct answer: paper

Explanation: The speaker says "need for paper". It comes after "for", so you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "paper" means the thin material used for printing or writing.

Wrong options:

  • papper: It adds an extra "p". Write "paper". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • papers: "papers" has an extra "s" at the end. The speaker says "paper", with no "s".
Correct answer: reusable

Explanation: You hear "use of reusable paper". You need a describing word before "paper".

Meaning: "reusable" means able to be used again many times.

Wrong options:

  • reuseable: It adds an extra "e". The right spelling is "reusable". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
Correct answer: utensils

Explanation: Listen for "for utensils, plastics". It comes after "for", so you need things and the s at the end.

Meaning: "utensils" means small tools like forks, spoons, and knives.

Wrong options:

  • utencils: It has "c" where the word has "s". The right spelling is "utensils". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • utensil: "utensil" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "utensils", so write the "s".
Correct answer: workshops

Explanation: On the recording you hear "through workshops can enhance". The sentence wants more than one short training, so it ends in s.

Meaning: "workshops" means short group training sessions or classes.

Wrong options:

  • workshps: It leaves out the "o". Write "workshops". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • workshop: "workshop" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "workshops", so write the "s".
Correct answer: audits

Explanation: Listen again to "waste audits help". The sentence needs checks of waste and ends in s.

Meaning: "audits" means inspections or checks of how much waste there is.

Wrong options:

  • audets: It has "e" where the word has "i". The right spelling is "audits". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • audit: "audit" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "audits", so write the "s".
Correct answer: opportunities

Explanation: Here you hear "reduction opportunities". You need a word for chances, so it ends in s.

Meaning: "opportunities" means chances or ways to reduce waste.

Wrong options:

  • opportunity: "opportunity" is a close word, but it ends in "y". The speaker says "opportunities", which ends in "ies".

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