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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #52501 Short Barbary lions
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You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
Barbary  lions,  also  known  as  Atlas  lions,  were  a    subspecies  of  lions  once  native  to  the  North  African  region,  specifically  the  Atlas  Mountains  and  surrounding  areas.  Renowned  for  their  imposing  size,  dark  manes,  and    presence,  these  iconic  big  cats  held  cultural  significance  and  were  frequently    in  historical  accounts,  art,  and  heraldry.  Tragically,  human  activities,  including  hunting  and  habitat  loss,  led  to  their    decline,  and  the  last  known  Barbary  lion  in  the  wild  was  reported  in  the  early  1920s.  Today,  dedicated  conservation  efforts  and  genetic  research  aim  to  resurrect  the    of  the  Barbary  lion  and  protect  their  memory  for  future  generations.

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Correct answer: majestic

Explanation: Listen for "were a majestic subspecies". It comes after "were a", so a describing word fits.

Meaning: "majestic" means proud and impressive.

Correct answer: regal

Explanation: On the recording you hear "dark manes, and regal presence". The word after "and" is a word for a noble look.

Meaning: "regal" means like a king or royal.

Wrong options:

  • reagal: It adds an extra "a". Check the letters: "regal". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: featured

Explanation: Listen again to "frequently featured in historical". The sentence needs an action word showing inclusion.

Meaning: "featured" means shown or included in something.

Wrong options:

  • feautured: It adds an extra "u". Check the letters: "featured". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: gradual

Explanation: Here you hear "led to their gradual decline". The sentence shows slow change, so the word means happening slowly.

Meaning: "gradual" means happening little by little.

Wrong options:

  • gradualy: It adds an extra "y". Check the letters: "gradual". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
Correct answer: legacy

Explanation: The speaker says "resurrect the legacy of". It comes after "the", so you need a word for what is left behind.

Meaning: "legacy" means what is left behind for future people.

Wrong options:

  • legacey: It adds an extra "e". The right spelling is "legacy". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.

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