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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #42825 Short Alex Marten
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You will hear a recording of a bookshop owner discussing the setup for an upcoming author signing event. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
We're  all  set  for  a  thrilling  weekend  here  at  the  bookshop,  as  we  welcome  renowned  mystery  author,  Alex  Marten,  for  a  signing  of  his  latest  novel.  To  make  this  event  memorable,  we've  transformed  our  reading  nook  into  a  scene  straight  out  of  Marten's  book,  complete  with  props  and  a    that  fans  will  instantly  recognise.  Additionally,  we've    a  cue  and  a  session  where  fans  can  delve  deeper  into  Alex's  writing  process  and  .  It's  crucial  we  have  everything  organised,  from  the  signing  cue  to  ensuring  there  are  enough    for  everyone.  Let's  make  this  event  a  highlight  for  our  community  and  a  celebration  of  literature  that  brings  us  all  together.

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Correct answer: backdrop

Explanation: Listen again to "complete with props and a backdrop". It comes after "a", so you need a word for a thing.

Meaning: "backdrop" means a large scene or picture used behind an event.

Wrong options:

  • backdorp: Two letters are in the wrong order. The right spelling is "backdrop". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • background: This is a different word, not the exact object you heard.
Correct answer: scheduled

Explanation: Here you hear "Additionally, we've scheduled a cue". This already happened, so the word ends in ed.

Meaning: "scheduled" means arranged at a set time.

Wrong options:

  • schedueld: Two letters are in the wrong order. Write "scheduled". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
Correct answer: inspirations

Explanation: The speaker says "process and inspirations". You need more than one, so it ends in s.

Meaning: "inspirations" means things that give him ideas for writing.

Wrong options:

  • inspiraton: It leaves out the "i" and it leaves out the "s". Write "inspirations". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • inspiration: "inspiration" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "inspirations", so write the "s".
Correct answer: books

Explanation: You hear "enough books for everyone." Do not forget the s at the end for more than one.

Meaning: "books" means printed stories or copies for people to read or buy.

Wrong options:

  • boks: It leaves out the "o". Check the letters: "books". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • book: "book" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "books", so write the "s".

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