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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #42324 Short Our visions
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You will hear a recording of an urban planner discussing the development of a new eco-friendly urban area. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Our  vision  for  the  new  district  focuses  on    and  enhancing  the  quality  of  life.  We're  integrating  green  spaces  throughout  the  area  to  ensure  residents  have  access  to  nature.  These  spaces  are  not  just  for  recreation  but  also  play  a  critical  role  in  improving  air  quality.  The  introduction  of  solar-powered  street  lighting  is  a  step  towards  reducing  our  energy  .  Moreover,  the  public  transport  system  will  be  upgraded  to  include  electric  buses,  promoting  eco-friendly  .  Buildings  in  the  district  will  adhere  to  green  building  standards,  incorporating  materials  that  are  both    and  efficient  for  thermal  insulation.  Our  commitment  to  this  project  reflects  our  understanding  of  the  importance  of  creating  environments  that  are  ,  resilient,  and  sustainable  for  future  generations.

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Correct answer: sustainability

Explanation: You hear "focuses on sustainability and". It is a word for a thing about long term use.

Meaning: "sustainability" means keeping resources safe for future use.

Wrong options:

  • sustainibility: It has "i" where the word has "a". Write "sustainability". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • sustainable: "sustainable" is a close word, but it ends in "le". The speaker says "sustainability", which ends in "ility".
Correct answer: consumption

Explanation: Listen for "reducing our energy consumption". You need a word for the amount of energy used.

Meaning: "consumption" means the amount of energy used.

Wrong options:

  • consuption: It leaves out the "m". Check the letters: "consumption". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • consuming: "consuming" is a close word, but it ends in "ing". The speaker says "consumption", which ends in "ption".
Correct answer: mobility

Explanation: On the recording you hear "promoting eco-friendly mobility". It is a word for movement around the city.

Meaning: "mobility" means the ability to move easily in the area.

Wrong options:

  • mobilty: It leaves out the "i". Write "mobility". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • mobiles: "mobiles" is a close word, but it ends in "es". The speaker says "mobility", which ends in "ity".
Correct answer: sustainable

Explanation: Listen again to "materials that are both sustainable and". You need a describing word, it ends in able.

Meaning: "sustainable" means made in a way that does not harm the environment.

Wrong options:

  • sustanable: It leaves out the "i". Write "sustainable". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • sustainability: "sustainability" is a close word, but it ends in "ility". The speaker says "sustainable", which ends in "le".
Correct answer: liveable

Explanation: Here you hear "that are liveable, resilient, and". It is a describing word that ends in able.

Meaning: "liveable" means easy and good to live in.

Wrong options:

  • livable: This is a different spelling. The recording uses the form with ea.

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