INTERNATIONAL EXAMS LISTENING PREPARATION

Listening and write and Listening comprehension

1. Dictation:

Listen to the recording twice. Write down as many sentences as you can whilst you listen to the recording, then explain the exerpt with your own words.

2. Listen carefully the recording then choose the correct answers.

1.                  What is the main topic of the talk?

a) The importance of safety in cities

b) The benefits of community gardens

c) How to reduce fast food consumption

d) The history of urban gardening

2.                  According to Dr. Morris's research, what effect did community gardens have?

a) They increased the consumption of fast food

b) They improved the connection between neighbors

c) They decreased interest in gardening

d) They increased pollution levels

3.                  What unexpected result is mentioned?

a) Gardens attracted tourists

b) Gardens reduced crime rates

c) Gardens increased traffic in the city

d) Gardens generated more trash

Script

Good evening everyone, and thank you for joining us today. Our guest, Dr. Helen Morris, will share her research on how urban gardens improve community life. She discovered that people who participate in gardening projects not only eat healthier but also feel more connected to their neighbors. In fact, one of her studies showed that crime rates dropped in areas with active community gardens.