Listening Comprehension: Weather and Careers

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Questions and Answers

What caused trees to crash into houses and cars in California?

Strong winds and heavy rains

What type of movie is Integrator Three?

An action movie based on a best-selling computer game

Where will the leaders of 15 of the world's largest countries meet next month?

London

What did the survey find about college students who ate a balanced diet?

<p>They got better grades and were less stressed out before exams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Adam's new job?

<p>Teaching kindergarten at Water School</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Adam say he has to do to keep his students interested?

<p>Come up with new ideas all the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Adam say makes him feel really good?

<p>Seeing children learning and making progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ellen's current job?

<p>Working as a designer for an advertising agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ellen is happy with her current job and wants to continue working at her office permanently.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Adam say about Ellen being a freelance designer?

<p>He agrees that it might be better for her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a performance?

A story, poem, or play that is performed for an audience.

Who is the audience?

The people who watch a performance.

Who is a performer?

A person who speaks or sings in a performance.

What is a spectator?

Someone who watches a performance.

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What is a plot?

The events that happen in a story.

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What is the setting?

The time and place of a story.

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Who are the protagonists?

The main characters in a story.

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Who are the antagonists?

The characters who oppose the protagonists in a story.

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What is a special effect?

A special effect used in a performance to create a particular atmosphere.

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What is delivery?

The way something is said, sung, or played, that conveys emotion or meaning.

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Who is a composer?

A person who writes music for a film, play, or other performance.

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Who is a costume designer?

A person who designs the costumes for a performance.

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Who is a set designer?

A person who designs the scenery for a performance.

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Who is a director?

Someone who directs a performance.

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Who is an acting coach?

Someone who helps the actors with their performance.

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What is a cast?

A group of people who act together in a performance.

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What is a crew?

A group of people who work behind the scenes in a performance.

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What is a musical?

A type of performance that uses music, singing, and dancing.

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What is a play?

A type of performance where actors act out a story.

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What is a film?

A type of performance that tells a story using moving images, sounds, and music.

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What is a concert?

An event where people listen to music.

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What is rehearsing?

To get ready for a performance.

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What is a premiere?

When a performance is presented to an audience for the first time.

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What is an award?

An award for a performance or achievement.

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What is auditioning?

To try out for a part in a performance.

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What is production?

The process of creating a performance from the initial idea to the final presentation.

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What is a script?

A written version of a play, film, or other performance.

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What is scoring?

To add music, sound effects, or other elements to a performance to enhance the audience's experience.

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What is the style?

The overall look and feel of a performance.

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What is body language?

The use of movement, gestures, and facial expressions to convey meaning without speaking.

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What is memorizing?

To practice the lines from a script or the movements for a dance.

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Study Notes

Listening A

  • A storm is predicted to hit much of a state with heavy snow and freezing temperatures this weekend.
  • Other parts of the country are also experiencing severe weather, including strong winds and heavy rain in California, causing tree damage and injuries.
  • Many people are leaving their homes due to the weather.

Listening B

  • Adam has a new job teaching kindergarten.
  • Ellen congratulates Adam on his new job.
  • Adam describes his job as demanding, requiring a lot of energy and constant new ideas to keep students interested.
  • Adam enjoys seeing children learning and making progress, feeling he can make the world a better place.
  • Ellen is a designer for an advertising agency, finding the work challenging due to many rules.
  • Ellen prefers to work from home as a freelance designer.

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