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Listening Comprehension II

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Medium Level Listening

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These are short conversations. Listen carefully, maybe even 2 or 3 or more times. You then will be asked a question like “What does the man suggest the woman do?”. Choose the best answer. After you have chosen your answer you can read the script that goes along with it. It would be good if you were to listen and read along together.

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W: You know, the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely get to sleep before midnight.

M: Why don’t you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?

N: What does the man suggest the woman do?

Discuss the situation with the person in charge of the dormitory.

Ask her roommate not to make so much noise.

Go to bed after midnight.

Send a letter to the residents.

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W: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounds.M: Yes, he must be at least three feet tall already.N: What do the speakers say about the woman’s nephew?

He’ s growing very quickly.

He ‘ s the tallest of three boys.

He can jump high.

He has to leave today at three.

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Now he understands the system.

He has no use for technology.

He has to do some calculations.

He doesn’t know how to operate the computer.

W: That’s a nice computer you have.M: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it.N: What does the man imply?

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W: Debra says she’s going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.M: Wouldn’t she be better off getting a good night’s sleep so she’ll feel fresh in the morning.N: What does the man imply?

Nothing can help Debra pass the exam.

Debra doesn’t need to study at all.

Being well rested will help Debra on the exam.

Debra should get some fresh air in the morning.

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M: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?W: No, I got my roommate to do it.N: What happened to the letter?

The woman’s roommate went to get it.

It was sent to the woman’s roommate by mistake.

The woman picked it up at the post office.

The postal service delivered it to the woman’s house.

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W: Have you asked your brother to do the dishes?M: Thousands of times.N: What does the man mean?

He has to wash a thousand dishes.

He has more dishes than his brother.

His brother takes too much time washing the dishes.

He has asked his brother to wash the dishes many times.

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W: Tom and I are having a party next week. We wondered if you and Jill would be free to join us. M: Sounds great, but I’d better talk to Jill before we say yes.N: What does the man imply?

He’d like to reschedule the party.

He and Jill aren’t free next week.

He’s not sure if Jill is available on Friday.

He doesn’t know what to bring to the party.

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M: Hi, I see you’re walking. Where’s your bicycle today?W: Oh, I bent the wheel yesterday, so I had to take it to the shop.N: What does the woman mean?

The bicycle is being repaired.

The bicycle is new.

She lent the bicycle to a friend.

The bicycle is parked outside.

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M. Joe took a taxi home alone ten minutes ago.W. I wonder why he didn’t wait for me to go with him.N. What does the woman mean?

She wanted to visit Joe’s home.

She doesn’t understand why Joe left without her.

Joe should take a taxi to her house.

Joe didn’t want to take the taxi to his house.

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W: I hear your older sister is on the Olympic team and on the honors list. She must be quite a person. M: She sure is. I’ve always looked up to herN: What does the man say about his sister ?

He has always admired her.

He wishes he could spend more time with her.

She’s taller than he is.

She looks very different from him.

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There are two types of long conversations or dialogues to listen to. The first set are videos to watch and answer the questions. The second set are all listening with true or false questions.

Watch and listen and then press show script to help you if you need it.

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1. Utah Weather and Climate

1. Utah has a relatively ____________ climate.

2. There is about a _________ degree celsius range difference in temperature during the year.

3. One possible weather danger during part of the year is ______________.

Read the questions below. Listen and for the answers.

If you just want the listening portion, click on the icon below.

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1. Utah has a relatively ____________ climate. dryhumidharsh

2. There is about a _________ degree Celsius range difference in temperature during the year.

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3. One possible weather danger during part of the year is ______________.heavy rainstrong winddense snow

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Hi, I'm Randall. If you like semi-arid climates with plenty of sunshine and low humidity, Utah might be the place for you here in the United States. The summer temperatures average around 26 degrees Celsius; winter temperatures around minus 1. Uh, snow in the valleys from November until March, but there's plenty of snow skiing, and if you like summer activities, there's hiking, water skiing, but you have to be careful in the summer because there are plenty of thunderstorms that cause sometimes flash floods. But if you like great weather, Utah is the place for you.

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2. Dinner Time

1. Randall's family has dinner around _______ in the evening.

3. Randall's mentions that ____________.

2. What is one food Randall did NOT talk about making for dinner in his home?

Read the questions below. Listen and for the answers.

If you just want the listening portion, click on the icon below.

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1. Randall's family has dinner around _______ in the evening.

3. Randall's mentions that ____________.

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each member of the family gets to choose the menu one day a weekthe children often bring friends over to have dinner with the familyhis family has dinner together in the evening

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Hi, I'm Randall. And I'm here in our kitchen, getting ready for dinner. Often, people think that in America (the United States), people only eat fast food; however, in our family, we usually have dinner, perhaps around 7:00 o'clock in the evening. And, uh, we have a variety of foods. Right behind me, we have some Mexican food, some fajitas, but we probably eat fish once a week. We have beef, we have pork. A lot of different things including salads. Uh, we eat together as a family; we just think that's important to build our family relationships. And so, I'm just getting ready here to enjoy dinner in a few minutes.

2. What is one food Randall did NOT talk about making for dinner in his home?

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With the next slides, listen to the news topic and then read the article. When you feel you are ready to take a quiz go to the next slide.

It may be a good idea to listen to the news topic more then one time. Listen to it many times.

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Oil-rich Gulf urged to help Africa

BNE: British Finance Minister Gordon Brown has asked rich, oil-producing countries for $20 billion. He wants the money to add to his international fund for African aid. He told the oil-rich Arab nations: “I would like to see the oil-producing states, the countries that have done well out of the rise in oil prices, being willing to make a contribution.” He said he wants the oil producers to do their part to lift Africa out of poverty. Mr. Brown has a busy week ahead trying to raise funds. He needs to drum up support for his plan to help Africa ahead of next month’s G8 summit. Mr. Brown already has $80 billion promised by the European Union. He needs $100 billion for his scheme to work. Mr. Brown said: “Globally, tackling the world’s deadliest diseases and halving world poverty will require the overall doubling of aid to Africa.” A back-up plan may be needed if George W. Bush refuses to contribute to the development fund. Mr. Bush meets with Tony Blair for crunch talks in Washington this week. Mr. Brown challenged Mr. Bush to be bold and find the money. He told Mr. Bush: “This is not a time for timidity, nor a time to fear reaching new heights.”

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

a. Mexican Gulf countries are being asked to help Africa.b. Britain’s finance minister wants $200 billion from oil-rich

nations.

c. Recent oil price rises have made oil-producing countries richer.

d. Britain’s finance minister will play the drums at the G8 summit.

e. The EU has promised $100 billion for African aid.f. Aid for Africa needs to be tripled.g. George W. Bush and Tony Blair will talk about

crunching.

h. Gordon Brown told George W. Bush to be bold and fearless.

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Survey shows Mt. Everest has shrunk

BNE: Mount Everest is 3.6 meters shorter than we thought. This is according to a team of Chinese scientists who have just finished measuring the world’s highest mountain. They say Everest stands at 8844.43 meters above sea level. This is lower than a measurement of 8,848 meters, which was taken in 1975. A Chinese spokesman Chen Bangzhu said the new height was accurate within a range of plus or minus 21 centimeters. His team used the latest technology in carrying out its survey, including GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite equipment. The Chinese team wanted to find the actual height of the rock surface and not the ice. Mr. Chen explained that the latest survey did not measure the thickness of the ice on top of the mountain. Scientists did not want to include the depth of the ice for the mountain’s height. It is uncertain whether other countries will accept the new data. A survey by American scientists in 1999 discovered the peak was 8,850 meters, five and a half meters higher than the Chinese calculation. China also has a different name for Mt. Everest. It uses the Tibetan name for the peak, Mt. Qomolangma.

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

a. Mount Everest is 40 meters shorter than previously thought.

b. Mount Everest now stands 18,844 meters above sea level.

c. The measurement is accurate to within 21 centimeters.

d. GPS satellite equipment was used to measure the mountain.

e. Mount Everest is known to the Chinese by a Tibetan name.

f. A Chinese scientist said Everest had shrunk due to global warming.

g. All countries around the world have accepted the new height.

h. China’s calculation is more than five meters different from America’s.

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Intermediate Level Listening

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These are short conversations. Listen carefully, maybe even 2 or 3 or more times. You then will be asked a question like “What does the man suggest the woman do?”. Choose the best answer. After you have chosen your answer you can read the script that goes along with it. It would be good if you were to listen and read along together.

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He wants to know which scarf the woman chose.

He wants to know want color the jacket is.

He thinks he selected a nice scarf.

He thinks any color would go well with the jacket.

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W: Thanks a lot! This scarf will be perfect with my blue jacket..M: Made a good choice, did I?N: What does the man mean?

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Bob has been married for a long time.

The woman should go to California.

He plans to go to the wedding.

He hasn’t been to California for a long time.

W: My cousin Bob is getting married in California and I can’t decide whether to go. M: It’s a long trip, but I think you’ll have a good time. N: What does the man imply?

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He wants a glass of water.

He won’t do as the woman asks.

He can’t wait any longer.

He’s looking for the waiter.

W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please?M: Sorry, but I’m not a waiter. N: What does the man mean?

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It’s just past ten o’clock.

There’s no time to talk.

She needs a little more time.

She has more than ten cents

M: Got the time?W: It’s a little after ten. N: What does the woman mean?

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She appreciates the man’s help.

Her presentation was somewhat long.

She needed more time to prepare.

She worked hard on her presentation.

M: You did an excellent job on that presentation. W: Thanks, I put a lot of time into it. N: What does the woman mean?

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He doesn’t expect to enjoy the theater.

He’s sorry he can’t go with the woman.

He thinks the theater will be too crowded.

He rarely goes to plays.

W: I really want to see the play at the outdoor theater tonight. Will you come with me. M: You know I hate battling all those mosquitoes. But… if you have your heart set on it…N: What can be inferred about the man?

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He’ll see the exhibit after June.

He visited the new student several times.

He wants to exhibit his work at the student center.

He can see the exhibit before it closes.

W: Have you visited the new exhibit?M: Not yet, but it’ll be at the student center until June. N: What does the man imply?

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Put some money in her wallet.

Buy a band-concert ticket.

Make a donation.

Lend the man some money.

M: I’m taking up a collection for the jazz band. Would you like to give?W: Just a minute while I get my wallet. N: What will the woman probably do next?

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Their friend would take them to the beach.

They wouldn’t mind taking the bus.

Someone would drive them home.

They wouldn’t be able to find a phone.

M: Your cousins just called. They’re stranded at the beach. W: So they didn’t manage to get a lift after all. N: What had the woman assumed about her cousins?

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These are much longer talks. It would be good to listen carefully and many times to be sure you understand well. The questions are all True or False.

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New mammal species found

BNE: The first new species of mammal to be discovered in more than three decades has been found in the unlikeliest of places. The Laotian rock rat, a rodent-like creature, was discovered on a skewer by conservationists at a market in Laos. It was being grilled in a food stall ready to be served as a snack. “It was for sale on a table next to some vegetables. I knew immediately it was something I had never seen before,” said the discoverer Dr Robert Timmins of the Wildlife Conservation Society. Commenting on the significance of his find, Dr Timmins said: “To find something so distinct in this day and age is just extraordinary.…This could be one of the last remaining mammal families to be discovered.”

The latest addition to the animal family tree looks like a cross between a squirrel and a rat but is in fact more closely related to the guinea pig. Regardless of looks, it is distinct enough to warrant being classed as an entirely new species of rodent. It has short, stubby legs, long whiskers and a tail covered in dense hair. It is a nocturnal herbivore and lives among limestone rocks under the cover of the forest. It gives birth to one offspring at a time, rather than a litter. The last new species to be identified was the bumblebee bat in 1974. The latest discovery is reported in the British Natural History Museum's journal Systematics and Biodiversity.

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

Listen again:

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Xa. A completely new addition to the rodent family was discovered.

b. The new rodent was discovered on a barbecue skewer.

c. A conservationist said the rat-like creature had an exquisite taste.

d. The discovery is a significant find.

e. The rodent looks like a cross between a squirrel and a rat.

f. It has long, gangly legs.

g. It gives birth to one offspring at a time.

h. The last new species to be identified was the bumblebee bat.

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Retirement age may be extended to 85

Workers may soon experience major and unwelcome shifts in the lengths of their working lives, if an American consultant is to be believed. The age at which people look forward to early retirement might be consigned to the history books. Instead, we may be hanging up our boots at 85 instead of 65. Stanford University biologist Shripad Tuljapurkar told a science convention in the USA that medical advances could increase human longevity dramatically over the coming decades, rudely reshaping our perceptions and realities of work. Tuljapurkar predicts modern economies will not be able to support their increasingly numerous retirees, greater numbers of who are opting to leave the workforce at increasingly younger ages.

Professor Tuljapurkar forecasts that most people living in today’s industrialized societies can expect to become centenarians because of advances in medicine and genetic science. He believes once geneticists unlock the key to the ageing gene, society will have to quickly undergo shifts of seismic magnitude. He predicts a rude awakening for many workers once they discover their insurance and pension companies have not catered for elongated life spans. Dreams of spending one’s golden years with a nest egg may have to be put on hold for a decade or two. “Some people believe we are on the brink of being able to extend human lifespan significantly…We have doubled human lifespan in the last century”, he said. As a result, accepted societal parameters will change considerably.

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):Listen again:

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Xa. The retirement age may soon be extended for university majors.

b. Early retirement may one day be consigned to the history books.

c. We may be hanging up our boots when we are 85 instead of 65.

d. Modern economies are well able to cope with ageing societies.

e. Many people in the developed world could well live beyond 100.

f. Geneticists will lock the key to ageing.

g. Workers dream of spending their nest years with a golden egg.

h. We have doubled human lifespan in the past century.

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International calls to release Aung San Suu Kyi

There is a new campaign in Myanmar to free Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader to the government. Police recently arrested 15 activists who were seeking the release of Suu Kyi. However, authorities let the 15 supporters go a few hours later. Experts believe Myanmar’s military government is under growing pressure to end Suu Kyi’s four-year-long house arrest. Although there is an official date of May 27 for her freedom, many believe this will be extended, unless more action is taken. Ms. Suu Kyi has spent more than 11 of the past 17 years in detention. Her party won a general election in 1990, but Myanmar’s junta refused to recognize the result. Instead, they imprisoned Suu Kyi and attacked members of her pro-democracy movement.

The group of 15 supporters was arrested at a Buddhist temple north of the capital city Yangon. Myo Min Soe, a youth member of her party, was among those freed. He told reporters: "After our prayers, we climbed down the stairs of the temple and we were roughly taken away in a car…There is no rule of law and it was a violation of our civil rights." International pressure may also help secure the release of Suu Kyi. On Monday, 59 former world leaders signed a letter that was sent to Senior General Than Shwe, the leader of Myanmar. They included American Bill Clinton, Britain’s Margaret Thatcher, and Benazir Bhutto from Pakistan. They are angry that Myanmar is keeping its people in poverty and taking away their rights. The secretive country, formerly known as Burma, is among the poorest in the world..

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):Listen again:

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Xa. Many people have telephoned Myanmar’s leader about Ms. Suu Kyi.

b. Fifty of Suu Kyi’s supporters wanting her release were arrested .

c. There is an official date for the release of Aung Sun Suu Kyi.

d. Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party won a general election in 1990.

e. Suu Kyi’s supporters were arrested in a church in northern Yangon.

f. They were taken away by the police in a very rough car.

g. Nearly 60 ex-world heads signed a letter sent to Myanmar’s leader.

h. Myanmar is near the bottom of the list of the world’s poor nations.

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These are short conversations. Listen carefully, maybe even 2 or 3 or more times. You then will be asked a question like “What does the man suggest the woman do?”. Choose the best answer. After you have chosen your answer you can read the script that goes along with it. It would be good if you were to listen and read along together.

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She disagrees with the man.

She doesn’t want to look anymore.

She’s quite disappointed.

She didn’t hear what the man said.

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M: It looks like we won’t have enough time to do all we wanted to.W: Who says won’t. Let’s get going. N: What does the woman mean?

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She wants to make an appointment for the man.

She knows of a less expensive hair salon.

She needs another haircut soon.

She thinks her hairdresser charges too much.

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M: Can you believe I just had to pay thirty backs for a haircut in Centerville.W: You should try the salon where I go. It’s only fifteen, but it takes a while to get an appointment. N: What does the woman mean?

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The man will be sorry later.

The camera should be thrown away.

It’s too bad the camera didn’t work.

Sarah was quite embarrassed.

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M: Just as Sarah was opening the present. I realized the camera wasn’t working.W: What a shame.N: What does the woman mean?

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Ask someone else to help the woman.

Ask the woman for directions.

Show the woman the map.

Show the woman where the building is.

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W: Can you help me? I don’t know where I am on this map and I don’t know where the new student orientation is. M: I think it’s in Hosper’s Hall. I’m heading that way now.N: What will the woman mean?

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His grandmother will make a sweater for the woman.

He hasn’t seen the woman in a long time.

The sweater doesn’t fit him.

He isn’t sure if the sweater is attractive.

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W: That’s a great sweater. I’ve never seen anything like it before.M: You think so? My grandmother made it for me years ago, but this is the first time I’ve dared to wear it in public.N: What does the man imply?

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He’s surprised the woman was late.

He often gets up earlier than the woman.

He lives closer to campus than the woman.

He has been waiting for an hour.

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W: Do you believe I was up before eight this morning? M: Before eight? My first class starts at eight and I have an hour long commute. N: What can be inferred about the man?

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Arctic Ice May Disappear in a Decade

A new report on global warming predicts the frozen Arctic Ocean will soon be like a normal sea in the summers. There are shocking changes happening in the polar environment and its fragile eco-systems. For millions of years, the sea around the North Pole has been frozen all year round. Recent research from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Catlin Atlantic Survey show things are changing fast. They predict that within a decade, the Arctic will be largely ice-free in the summer. They base their prediction on the rate at which the sea ice is currently thinning. The lead researcher, Professor Peter Wadhams, said: "The area is now more likely to become open water each summer, bringing forward the potential date when the summer sea ice will be completely gone." An ice-free Arctic will have consequences for the whole world’s weather patterns. The Arctic sea ice is a key part of the Earth’s climate system. Experts call it Earth's “refrigerator”. They said that as it disappears, the world will become a lot warmer. Scientists are still unclear exactly what changes there will be to our weather. Forecasters predict an increase in all kinds of disasters and extreme weather events. These include massive flooding, much more dangerous hurricanes and the spread of the world’s deserts. These new findings provide an urgent call for world leaders to act. The timing of the WWF report is a reminder to those attending the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December. Rich countries will face pressure to agree to reduce their carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2020

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

Listen again:

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Xa. Scientists say all the Arctic ice will all be gone within ten years.

b. Parts of the Arctic Ocean have been frozen for millions of years.

c. There will be free ice from the Arctic for everyone in the summer.

d. Scientists based their predictions on how fast the ice is disappearing.

e. The disappearing Arctic ice will have little effect on our weather.

f. Scientists are confident they know how our weather will change.

g. Experts believe there’ll be more floods and larger deserts.

h. All countries face pressure to cut carbon emissions by 40% by 2020.

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Global Warming to Shrink Fish by 24% (1st October, 2012)

The size of fish in the oceans is shrinking. A new report from the University of British Columbia in Canada states fish may shrink by as much as a quarter in the coming decades because of global warming. The research team conducted extensive tests on the effect of rising ocean temperatures on the size and number of over 600 species of fish around the world. They concluded that most fish are likely to shrink in size by 14-24 per cent by the year 2050. The biggest changes will be seen in tropical regions. The scientists said there is less oxygen in warmer water so fish cannot grow at the rate they should. They added that many fish will migrate to cooler waters outside the tropics. Lead researcher Professor William Cheung said: "We were surprised to see such a large decrease in fish size. Marine fish are generally known to respond to climate change through changing distribution and seasonality. But the unexpectedly big effect that climate change could have on body size suggests that we may be missing a big piece of the puzzle of understanding climate change effects in the ocean." He added that human activities such as overfishing and pollution will worsen the problem: "Our work shows a very concerning future for the oceans and so it is very important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop better fish management policies to adapt to these changes," he said.

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TRUE / FALSE: Decide whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):

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Xa. A report says all fish will shrink by 24 per cent by within decades.

b. Researchers did tests on more than 600 different types of fish.

c. Scientists say fish sizes will change most will be in the polar regions.

d. The research predicts many fish will relocate outside of tropical areas.

e. The head researcher was not surprised at the figures in his research.

f. The researcher said marine fish do respond to changes in temperature.

g. He suggested human activities are not helping make things better.

h. He suggested humans needed to change the way they fish.

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Traffic Report

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This is Sky Cam from Channel 11 News, reporting to you live over the valley. For those of you heading south on I-15 on your commute home from work, expect some delays around the 215 Interchange. Road crews are making repairs on the left lane, so commuters should be prepared to shift over to the right around 7200 South. This bottleneck appears to clear up at around 9600 south. You should expect such delays at least until the end of the week.

Northbound I-15 looks good until you reach around 3300 south. A minor fender-bender, perhaps resulting from the poor visibility out there, has traffic backed up a mile or so. Also, some reports have come in on patches of black ice on roads in that area. Forecasters predict sporadic freezing rain later into the night and early morning hours. And one more note, the frigid temperatures and heavy snow in the mountains have forced a herd of elk down into Riverside Park, so extreme caution should be taken if you are travelling around that area.

And that's all from Sky Cam 11, providing you with traffic updates on the hour.

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Listen again.

1. What is causing the delays near Interstate 215?

inclement weather conditions

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road constructiona small accident

2. Where do these delays clear up?

near 9600 South

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around 7200 Southright after 3300 South

3. What caused the accident on Northbound I-15?

limited visibility

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slick icea stalled vehicle

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4. What weather conditions are predicted during the night and morning hours?

strong winds

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heavy fogperiodic sleet

5. What situation has resulted because of the extremely cold temperatures snow in the mountains?

Road closures are making travelling difficult in that area.

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A group of animals has come down into the valley.Sudden avalanches are expected around Riverside Park.

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Listen again.

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Deities are depicted in a variety of forms, but are also frequently expressed as having human form.

n. a god

n. a ludicrous and complete failure

adj. extravagantly romantic or idealistic; highly impractical

n. evenness of temper or mind

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They are both wearing masks: hers has cavernous eyeholes and a protuberant nose, while his has a long, sad nose.

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2.

n. a superficial appearance or show designed to impress one with superiority

n. one who advocates extreme basic changes

adj. profuse or generous; given to extravagance

adj. bulging or swelling out

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There is a dearth of good engineers.

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His operation can't get much bigger and still maintain its environmental and ethical integrity.

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n. scarcity

v. to punish or criticize severely

v. to cause, produce, or stir up

adj. habitually fond of associating in a company or herd

n. honesty, moral soundness correct

adj. liable to make mistakes or be deceived

adj. possessing similar interests and tastes; able to get on well with others

adj. very heavy; clumsy

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We have deleted that web page from our website.

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If the charismatic leader is a demagogue, things go terribly wrong.

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n. an increase

n. an original pattern

n. working together secretly for an evil purpose

v. to erase or cancel, take out or remove

n. departure, emigration

adj. worldly, as opposed to spiritual; existing for a time only

n. a leader who tries to stir the passions of people for his own purposes

n. prolonged duration of life

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Let's give him a chance to show his mettle.

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Certain predatory insects may help eliminate the ones that bug you.

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adj. sentimental to the point of tears

n. a persistent feeling, idea, activity, etc., which dominates a person; the state of being exclusively preoccupied by a fixed idea

v. to be sorry for

n. disposition; spirit

adj. inclined to plunder or rob; preying on, others

n. an assumption made for the sake of argument

n. confused, unintelligible, meaningless talk; special vocabulary used only by members of a group or trade

adj. outstandingly bad

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He managed to retrieve the money he had lost.

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So successful was this campaign to make heroes of the martyrs that any dissent was drowned out completely.

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n. partiality or preference for; a favorable opinion arrived at beforehand

v. to disagree; to differ in opinion

v. to banish or exile; to withdraw from one's country

n. a relation between two things shown in the resemblance not of the things themselves but of their characteristics

v. to make good; to recover

adj. sentimental to the point of tears

adj. entertaining

adj. inclined, through some whim or fancy change the mind, purpose, or actions suddenly