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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #41544 Short Wildlife B
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You will hear a recording of a local farmer discussing the process of organic farming. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Organic  farming  is  more  than  just  avoiding  synthetic  pesticides;  it  is  about  fostering  a  holistic,  sustainable  ecosystem  on  the  farm.  Our  approach  involves  crop    to  naturally  enrich  the  soil,  using  compost  as  a  natural  fertiliser,  and  introducing    insects  to  control  .  This  not  only  improves  the  health  of  our  crops  but  also  supports  local  .  By  adhering  to  these  practices,  we  ensure  that  our  produce  is  not  only  safe  to  eat  but  also  contributes  to  the  health  of  our  environment.

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Correct answer: rotation

Explanation: You hear "involves crop rotation to". It comes after "crop", so the word ends in tion.

Meaning: "rotation" means changing which crops are planted over time.

Wrong options:

  • rotaion: It leaves out the "t". Check the letters: "rotation". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • rotate: "rotate" is a close word, but it ends in "e". The speaker says "rotation", which ends in "ion".
Correct answer: beneficial

Explanation: Listen for "introducing beneficial insects to". You need a describing word before "insects".

Meaning: "beneficial" means helpful or good for the farm.

Wrong options:

  • benefical: It leaves out the "i". Write "beneficial". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • benefit: "benefit" is a close word, but it ends in "t". The speaker says "beneficial", which ends in "cial".
Correct answer: pests

Explanation: On the recording you hear "to control pests". It comes after "control", so you need more than one, do not forget the s.

Meaning: "pests" means harmful insects or animals that damage crops.

Wrong options:

  • pestes: It adds an extra "e". Write "pests". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • pest: "pest" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "pests", so write the "s".
Correct answer: wildlife

Explanation: Listen again to "supports local wildlife". After "local" you need one word for animals and plants together.

Meaning: "wildlife" means wild animals and plants in the area.

Wrong options:

  • wild life: This splits the word in two. It is one word. The right spelling is "wildlife". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.

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