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Practice Listening: Highlight Correct Summary ID: #44531 Short Old City

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You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording.

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For many centuries the Wailing Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem has been a place of prayer and pilgrimage for Jewish people. It is the only remains of a temple that was held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews, and destroyed by the Romans in AD 33. Originally the 'Western Wall', it was given the name Wailing Wall' by Europeans who witnessed the mournful prayers of religious Jews before the remains of the sacred temple. There they lament its destruction and pray for its restoration. The oldest part of the wall dates from about 200 BC, but it now forms part of a larger wall that surrounds a mosque. For this reason Jews and Arabs have long fought over its control. Today, the wall measures about 50 metres long and about 20 metres high.

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The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, a site of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries, is the only remaining part of an ancient temple destroyed by Romans in AD 33. Named by Europeans who saw Jews lamenting its destruction, the wall dates back to around 200 BC and is now part of a larger wall surrounding a mosque, causing long-standing conflicts between Jews and Arabs. Today, it is about 50 meters long and 20 meters high. The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall, has been a sacred site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries. It is the last remnant of a temple destroyed by the Romans in AD 33. Europeans named it the Wailing Wall after witnessing Jewish prayers. The wall, dating back to 200 BC, is now part of a larger structure around a mosque, leading to Jewish-Arab conflicts. It currently measures 50 meters in length and 20 meters in height. For centuries, the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem has been a place of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage, being the sole remnant of a temple destroyed by the Romans in AD 33. Europeans named it after seeing Jews mourn its destruction. The wall, dating to 200 BC, is part of a larger structure around a mosque, leading to conflicts between Jews and Arabs. Today, it is 50 meters long and 20 meters high. The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, known for centuries as a Jewish prayer site, is the only remaining part of an ancient temple destroyed by Romans in AD 33. Named by Europeans who saw Jews lamenting its loss, the wall dates to 200 BC and now forms part of a wall around a mosque, leading to long-standing Jewish-Arab conflicts. The wall is 50 meters long and 20 meters high today.

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Option 1: "The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, a site of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries, is the only remaining part of an ancient temple destroyed by Romans in AD 33. Named by Europeans who saw Jews lamenting its destruction, the wall dates back to around 200 BC and is now part of a larger wall surrounding a mosque, causing long-standing conflicts between Jews and Arabs. Today, it is about 50 meters long and 20 meters high."

Explanation: This option accurately summarizes the main ideas presented in the text. It captures the historical significance of the Wailing Wall as a site of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage, its destruction by the Romans, and the naming by Europeans. The details about its age, current dimensions, and the ongoing conflict between Jews and Arabs are also included, reflecting the logical structure of the text.

Option 2: "The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall, has been a sacred site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries. It is the last remnant of a temple destroyed by the Romans in AD 33. Europeans named it the Wailing Wall after witnessing Jewish prayers. The wall, dating back to 200 BC, is now part of a larger structure around a mosque, leading to Jewish-Arab conflicts. It currently measures 50 meters in length and 20 meters in height."

Explanation: While this option contains many accurate details, it is incorrect because it introduces the term 'Western Wall' without context, which is not emphasized in the original text. Additionally, it lacks the depth of explanation regarding the conflicts and the emotional aspect of the prayers, making it less comprehensive than the correct option.

Option 3: "For centuries, the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem has been a place of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage, being the sole remnant of a temple destroyed by the Romans in AD 33. Europeans named it after seeing Jews mourn its destruction. The wall, dating to 200 BC, is part of a larger structure around a mosque, leading to conflicts between Jews and Arabs. Today, it is 50 meters long and 20 meters high."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because, although it summarizes the text well, it lacks the detail about the wall being named by Europeans due to witnessing the 'mournful prayers' of Jews. The emotional tone and the specific phrasing from the original text are important for capturing the full meaning.

Option 4: "The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, known for centuries as a Jewish prayer site, is the only remaining part of an ancient temple destroyed by Romans in AD 33. Named by Europeans who saw Jews lamenting its loss, the wall dates to 200 BC and now forms part of a wall around a mosque, leading to long-standing Jewish-Arab conflicts. The wall is 50 meters long and 20 meters high today."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it presents the information accurately but does not fully encapsulate the essence of the text. It uses the phrase 'known for centuries as a Jewish prayer site,' which is less specific than the original text's emphasis on the wall's significance as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. The summary lacks the depth of emotional context found in the correct option.

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