LISTENING SKILL

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Listening Question 1:

 

Which sport is commonly played in the spring in the US and Canada?

 

A) Baseball

B) Soccer

C) Ice hockey

D) Football

 

Correct Answer: B) Soccer

 

Listening Question 2:

 

which sport is NOT mentioned as being played in the spring season?

 

A) Golf

B) Soccer

C) Basketball

D) Ice skating

 

Correct Answer: D) Ice skating

 

Listening Question 3:

 

 what sports are typically played in the fall season in the US and Canada?

 

A) Golf, soccer, and basketball

B) Baseball, volleyball, and swimming

C) Football, bike riding, and hiking

D) Ice hockey, ice skating, and snowboarding

 

Correct Answer: C) Football, bike riding, and hiking

 

Listening Question 4:

 

what is a winter sport in the US and Canada?

 

A) Soccer

B) Baseball

C) Ice hockey

D) Volleyball

 

Correct Answer: C) Ice hockey

 

Listening Question 5:

 

During which season do people play both basketball and soccer?

 

A) Spring

B) Summer

C) Fall

D) Winter

 

 

Listening Question 6:

 it's mentioned that people go swimming in the summer season. Why do you think swimming is a popular activity during the summer, while ice hockey is played in the winter? Provide at least two reasons to support your answer.

 

Listening Question 7:

The audio highlights that people play football in the fall season. Imagine you are a coach planning a football season. What environmental factors might influence your decision when scheduling football games during the fall? Explain how these factors could impact the sport and the athletes.

Modal Auxiliaries

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Fill in the blanks choosing the correct modal given within the brackets to suit the sentence.

1. They ……………………….. (can/might) be away for the weekend but I’m not sure.

2. You ……………………….. (may/might) leave now if you want to.

3. ……………………….. (Could/Might) you open the door a bit, please?

4. He ……………………….. (can/could) be a Bengali, judging by his accent.

5 ……………………….. (May/Can) you play the violin?

6. Listen, carefully, you (may not/might not) ……………………….. speak during this exam.

7. They ……………………….. (can’t/may not) still be out!

8. You ……………………….. (mustn’t/might not) smoke on the bus.

9. With luck, tomorrow ……………………….. (can/could) be a rainy day.

10. You (can/might) ……………………….. be right but I’m going back to check anyway.

11. I don’t know Hindi and so I ……………………….. (must/should) learn before I go to Delhi.

12. ……………………….. you stand upside down for a minute? No, I (can’t/could)

13. You ……………………….. leave small objects lying around. Children swallow it by mistake, (shouldn’t /may)

14. This is a public place. You ……………………….. (must/should) not smoke.

15. ……………………….. (May/Can) I ask a question?

16. He had been toiling for the past fifteen hours. He ……………………….. (must/should) be exhausted.

17. Drivers ……………………….. (must/should) stop the vehicle when they see the red signal.

18. According to the weather forecast, it ……………………….. (will/may) rain tomorrow.

19. Please try to reach the venue before me. I ……………………….. (will/may) be late.

20 ……………………….. (Could/Would) you mind lifting this box for me?

Story

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Once upon a time, Yuliia was at the airport, ready for her first flight.

She had her passport and boarding pass in hand and was excited about her adventure. As she was standing in line at security, she was thinking about her daily routine back home. She loved cooking, eating, and sleeping, but she was also enjoying reading and stretching to stay active.

After passing through security, Yuliia found her gate for departure. While she was waiting, she decided to order something from a nearby bakery.
The friendly waiter asked, "What can I get you?" Yuliia replied, "I can get a croissant and a coffee, please." The waiter smiled and said, "Anything else?" Yuliia shook her head and said, "Oh, no, thanks! That's it."
 

As Yuliia was enjoying her snack, she saw an announcement about a flight delay.

She thought, "Well, I have some extra time now." She decided to practice meditating to clear her mind.
She was also planning her upcoming trip, hoping to go hiking and explore new places.
 

Finally, it was time to board the flight. Yuliia settled into her seat, excited for the future adventures.

During the flight, she was stretching and reading a book she had with her.

As the plane arrived at her destination, she couldn't help but smile. She collected her luggage and headed to the baggage claim area.
 

After arriving, Yuliia decided to take a moment to make a wish. She was thinking about her goals and dreams and her wish to continue learning and practicing English.
She knew that just like taking care of a garden and collecting its fruits, her efforts in studying and practicing would give her  positive results.
 

As Yuliia went out of the terminal, she felt thankful for the journey and all the experiences she had collected on the way.

She knew that she could keep writing her adventures in her notebook and continue to grow, just like the stories she had gathered from this memorable trip.

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