AUTHENTIC LISTENING PRACTICE

Part 1. You will hear a talk about how journalists find news. For questions 1-5, decide whether the
following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1. The Internet has significantly influenced the way journalists find and gather news.
2. Traditional sources such as reporters are being used today, but new tools are being developed.
3. Social media platforms are utilized to publicize each and every event that happens.
4. Journalists call in to find out what’s going on, and teams are sent to collect interviews.
5. The purpose of journalism has changed over time with more information available.
Part 2. You will hear a scientific report about robot-controlled beehives. For questions 6-10, choose the
answer (A, B or C) according to what you hear.
6. What is ONE of the main factors that contribute to the bee population decline?
A. Temperature variations.
B. Lack of technology.
C. Natural disasters.
7. What is the new solution discussed in the video to protect bee populations?
A. Newly-developed practices.
B. Regulated hives.
C. Counting algorithms.
8. What is a key benefit of the new solution mentioned?
A. Increased honey production.
B. Better protection against diseases.
C. Enhanced communication among bees.
9. Why is the new solution considered as a possible solution?
A. To make beekeeping more accessible to all individuals.
B. To promote the use of beekeeping institutions.
C. To supplement the labor-intensive nature of beekeeping.
10. What will be significantly affected by the bee population decline?
A. Environment.
B. Cultivation.
C. Food supply.
Part 3. You will hear a presentation about the net-zero strategy. For questions 11-20, complete the summary
below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each gap.
The British government has unveiled plans aimed at meeting ambitious (11) _______________ aims and
exhibiting leadership ahead of the United Nations Climate Summit COP26. The emphasis is on areas that
contribute to (12) _______________, such as investing in electric vehicles and (13) _______________. The
United Kingdom has pledged to provide clean electricity by 2035, including increased wind and solar power
and an attempt to authorize at least one more large-scale (14) _______________. The net-zero strategy
promises to create 440 000 occupations by 2030 and raises tens of billions of pounds in (15) _______________
and governmental funds for the green industrial revolution.
The Prime Minister believes that the UK policy provides an example for (16) _______________ to pursue
their own net-zero goals. However, leading Chinese government officials insist that this will not be the case.
China, the world’s greatest polluter, has already pledged to achieve (17) _______________ carbon emissions
by 2030 and net-zero by 2060. They have established a defined plan, (18) _______________, policies,
measures, and actual activities to support their (19) _______________. The UK hopes that developed countries
would back up their words with (20) _______________, paving the way for a challenging climate summit if
China continues to be a large contributor to global carbon emissions.

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1. T 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F
Part 2.
6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. B
Part 3.
11. carbon reduction 12. emissions
13. street charging points 14. nuclear power plant
15. private 16. other nations
17. peak 18. time frame
19. double targets 20. actions