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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #41527 Short The town fair
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You will hear a recording of an event coordinator discussing the upcoming annual town fair. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
The  town  fair  this  year  promises  to  be  our  most  diverse  event  yet,  with  a  range  of  activities  and  stalls  catering  to  all  interests.  Highlights  include  a    sourced  food  court,  live  performances  from  emerging  musicians,  and  a  series  of  craft  .  Additionally,  we've  introduced  an  eco-friendly  ,  with  all  vendors  committing  to  sustainable  practices.  The  grand  finale  of  fair  will  feature  a    fireworks  display  over  the  lake,  a  tradition  that  continues  to  delight  attendees  year  after  year.  Furthermore,  a  special  children's  area  will  ensure  our  younger  guests  are    throughout  the  event.

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Correct answer: locally

Explanation: Listen for "a locally sourced food court". It comes after "a", so the word tells where and ends in ly.

Meaning: "locally" means from nearby or the local area.

Wrong options:

  • localy: It leaves out the "l". Check the letters: "locally". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • local: "local" is missing the ending. The speaker says "locally", with "ly" at the end.
Correct answer: workshops

Explanation: On the recording you hear "a series of craft workshops". After "craft" you need a thing, more than one, so do not forget s at the end.

Meaning: "workshops" means sessions where people make or learn about crafts.

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: initiative

Explanation: Listen again to "an eco-friendly initiative". It comes after "an", so you need a single word for a plan or project.

Meaning: "initiative" means a new plan or project to help the environment.

Wrong options:

  • initative: It leaves out the "i". The right spelling is "initiative". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • initiatives: "initiatives" has an extra "s" at the end. The speaker says "initiative", with no "s".
Correct answer: spectacular

Explanation: Here you hear "a spectacular fireworks display". It comes before "fireworks", so you need a strong describing word that ends in lar.

Meaning: "spectacular" means very impressive and exciting.

Wrong options:

  • spectaculor: It has "o" where the word has "a". The right spelling is "spectacular". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • spectacle: "spectacle" is a close word, but it ends in "le". The speaker says "spectacular", which ends in "ular".
Correct answer: entertained

Explanation: The speaker says "are entertained throughout the event". After "are" you need a word that shows state and ends in ed.

Meaning: "entertained" means kept happy and amused.

Wrong options:

  • entertaind: It leaves out the "e". Check the letters: "entertained". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • entertaining: "entertaining" is a close word, but it ends in "ing". The speaker says "entertained", which ends in "ed".

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