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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #42832 Short Vibrant world
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You will hear a recording of a wildlife conservationist explaining the significance of biodiversity in tropical rainforests. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Today,  we're  delving  into  the  vibrant  world  of  tropical  rainforests,  Earth's  most    ecosystems.  These  rainforests  are  home  to  millions  of  species,  many  of  which  remain  .  Their  dense  canopies  and  varied  climates  create  unique    for  a  wide  range  of  flora  and  fauna.  Beyond  their  beauty,  rainforests  play  a  crucial  role  in    the  global  climate  and  producing  oxygen.  However,  they  face  significant  threats  from    and  climate  change,  jeopardising  their  existence  and  the  biodiversity  they  support.  Our  conservation  efforts  focus  on  protecting  these  vital  areas  through  sustainable  practices  and  education.

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Correct answer: diverse

Explanation: Here you hear "Earth's most diverse ecosystems." You need a describing word for variety.

Meaning: "diverse" means showing many different kinds.

Correct answer: undiscovered

Explanation: The speaker says "many of which remain undiscovered." It begins with un and means not found yet.

Meaning: "undiscovered" means not yet found or known.

Correct answer: habitats

Explanation: You hear "create unique habitats for a" You need a word for the natural home of species.

Meaning: "habitats" means the natural homes of animals and plants.

Correct answer: regulating

Explanation: Listen for "role in regulating the global climate" After 'in' you need an action word ending in ing.

Meaning: "regulating" means controlling or keeping in balance.

Correct answer: deforestation

Explanation: On the recording you hear "threats from deforestation and climate change". The word ends in tion.

Meaning: "deforestation" means large scale removal of trees and forests.

Wrong options:

  • deforestion: It leaves out the "at". The right spelling is "deforestation". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.

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