Part 1: You will hear a short extract about Cambodia braces for

economic support. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each

blank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJIgHyrGiU

 Since money flowed in, largely from China – Cambodia’s (1) ____________________; buildings
sprang up rapidly. Yet China’s economy is (2) _________________to_____________, making
uncertain times for many including 200,000 Cambodians working in the construction sector.
 And there is even more uncertainty in the (3) ____________________. (4) ____________ will be
placed on some footwear and clothing imported from Cambodia by the EU, which is due to
deterioration, (5) ________________ and ___________________.
 With many Chinese suppliers shutting down, some of Cambodian factories will (6)
____________________ for as long as three months.
 Singapore’s economy could sink into a recession this year because visitors drop by as much as
30%, whereas in Thailand, the economy was already (7) _______________ and may be nearing
recession and the manufacturing sector of Vietnam relies on a (8) _________________________
from China: in January, exports decreased by more than 17%.
 Not only Cambodia, South East Asia but also the world could meet problems. Rich people may
be able to come through but the poor one could slip backwards in the case of a regional or
___________________.
 As the virus spreads in China and beyond, the ___________________ is also deteriorating.

KEY

1. Largest investor
2. Grinding to a halt
 Grind to a halt/standstill: to stop slowly
3. Garment industry
 Garment /ˈɡɑːrmənt/ (formal): a piece of clothing
4. Tariffs
5. Democracy, workers’ rights
6. Suspend operations
 Suspend (v): to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being
active, used, etc. for a time
7. Stuttering
 Stutter (v): to work or happen in a way that is not smooth or regular
8. Well-oiled supply chain
9. Global economic shock
10. Economic contagion
 Contagion (n): the situation in which feelings, ideas, or problems spread from
one place to another: