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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #41519 Short Breathtaking
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You will hear a recording of a festival organiser outlining the plans for an upcoming cultural event. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
As  we  gear  up  for  this  year's  cultural  extravaganza,  our  team  has  been  hard  at  work  to  ensure  an  unforgettable  experience  for  all.  Our  festival  will  showcase  a  wide  array  of  activities,  starting  with  an  opening    to  kick  things  off.  Attendees  can  look  forward  to  a    of  workshops,  including  traditional  dance,  pottery  making,  and  even  an  artisanal  cooking  class.  We  are  particularly  excited  about  our  evening  concerts  featuring    who  blend  modern  and  traditional  music  styles.  A  dedicated  'Kids  Zone'  will  offer  creative  activities,  ensuring  fun  for  our  younger  visitors.  Additionally,  we  are  launching  a  sustainability  campaign,  encouraging  participants  to  use    containers  and  utensils.  Our  goal  is  to  not  only  celebrate  our  rich  cultural  heritage  but  also  to  foster  a  sense  of    within  our  community.  To  conclude  the  festival,  a  breath-taking    show  will  light  up  the  night  sky,  symbolising  unity  and  hope.

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Correct answer: parade

Explanation: The speaker says "an opening parade to". It comes after "opening", so you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "parade" means a public event with people walking in a line.

Correct answer: variety

Explanation: You hear "look forward to a variety of". You need a word that means many different kinds.

Meaning: "variety" means many different types or choices.

Wrong options:

  • varity: It leaves out the "e". Check the letters: "variety". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: artists

Explanation: Listen for "evening concerts featuring artists who". The sentence needs a word for people who perform.

Meaning: "artists" means people who create or perform art or music.

Wrong options:

  • artests: It has "e" where the word has "i". Write "artists". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
Correct answer: reusable

Explanation: On the recording you hear "use reusable containers and utensils". The word describes things you can use again.

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

Wrong options:

  • reuseable: It adds an extra "e". The right spelling is "reusable". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • recyclable: This is a different word, not the exact word you heard.
Correct answer: community

Explanation: Listen again to "foster a sense of community within". The sentence needs a word for the group of people.

Meaning: "community" means a group of people living or working together.

Wrong options:

  • comunity: It leaves out the "m". Write "community". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
Correct answer: fireworks

Explanation: Here you hear "a breath-taking fireworks show will". You need the word for the night sky display.

Meaning: "fireworks" means loud colourful lights made for celebration.

Wrong options:

  • fireworkses: It adds an extra "es". The right spelling is "fireworks". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.

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