1st part:
Listening 1
2nd part:
Listening 2
3rd part:
Listening 3
4th part:
Listening 4
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CEFR/B1
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Just a little help for English teachers and students
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Monday, July 15, 2013
Listening: Alcoholics Anonymous (Medium)
1. What is one effect of Dave's alcoholism?
A. He is in danger of losing his job.
B. He gets his friends drunk.
C. He might lose his girlfriend.
2. Lisa thinks that Dave's friends .....
A. are buying him alcohol illegally
B. are driving while drunk
C. are getting him to attend parties
3. According to Dave's sister, a good friend is a person who .....
A. spends time with you in their free time
B. gives you money and other things you need
C. openly shares their opinions and thoughts
4. One of things that Dave can accomplish by attending Alcoholics Anonymous is to .....
A. meet people dealing with similar problems
B. undergo free drug testing to check his progress
C. get professional medical advice
5. At the end of the conversation, Dave decides to ......
A. seek professional help
B. continue his drinking habits
C. ignore his sister's advice
***Mp3***
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Listening: A Healthy Lifestyle (Medium)
***MP3 and source***
1. What does the man want to do?
A. play basketball with friends from work
B. try out for the company baseball team
C. get in shape and compete in a cycling race
2. What is the woman's main concern?
A. She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from home.
B. She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak.
C. She is concerned about her husband's health.
3. What is the woman's first suggestion to her husband?
A. He should see a doctor.
B. Her husband should start with a light workout.
C. Her husband needs to visit a fitness trainer.
4. What does the woman advise about the man's diet?
A. He should consume less salt.
B. He should eat less fatty foods.
C. He should add more protein products to his diet.
5. Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?
A. It is good for improving muscle tone.
B. It helps strengthen the heart.
C. It helps develop mental toughness.
B. try out for the company baseball team
C. get in shape and compete in a cycling race
2. What is the woman's main concern?
A. She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from home.
B. She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak.
C. She is concerned about her husband's health.
3. What is the woman's first suggestion to her husband?
A. He should see a doctor.
B. Her husband should start with a light workout.
C. Her husband needs to visit a fitness trainer.
4. What does the woman advise about the man's diet?
A. He should consume less salt.
B. He should eat less fatty foods.
C. He should add more protein products to his diet.
5. Why does the man's wife recommend cycling?
A. It is good for improving muscle tone.
B. It helps strengthen the heart.
C. It helps develop mental toughness.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Listening: 'Summer Work/Travel' Brings Many Students to US
MP3
Topic: Last year, 150,000 foreign college students took part in this J-1 visa exchange program during their summer vacations. Transcript of radio broadcast. Source: VOA
Friday, July 12, 2013
Listening: Roof Top Gardening is a Growing Trend in New York City
Video
Roof Top Gardening is a Growing Trend in New York City
Topic: New York is a city notoriously short on space, but also one whose residents are big on innovation. In the Big Apple, the latest trend is rooftop farming. Individuals and restaurants are beginning to grow some of their own food in the only space available to them - their roofs. While the practice is currently an environmental rather than a financial trend, some companies hope it can become a money-making business model, providing a cheaper alternative to store-bought produce, especially in low income neighborhoods where fresh vegetables are expensive and scarce. Source: VOA
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Listening: Schools Look to Save Money With Four-Day Week
MP3
Schools Look to Save Money With Four-Day Week
Topic: But longer days are not always a good move. Second of two reports on the effects of high fuel prices on American education. Transcript of radio broadcast. Source: VOA
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Listening: Researchers Finding Babies Smarter Than Previously Thought
Video
Topic: What babies know fascinates doctors, researchers and parents. With technology that can measure brain waves and other indicators, what researchers are finding is that babies know more than we suspect. Source: VOA
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