B1 Listening: News and Weather Report (Intermediate English)
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B1 Listening: News and Weather Report (Intermediate English)
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Comprehension Questions
What kind of news is the recording about?
a) National news.
b) International news.
c) Local news.
When is the election?
a) In three weeks.
b) In two months.
c) In two weeks.
Travis Glenn says the mayor is involved in illegal _______________.
a) gambling
b) trading
c) car racing
What colour was the truck that was involved in the accident?
a) black
b) silver
c) blue
The pedestrian broke their _______________.
a) arm
b) leg
c) wrist
After the accident, the driver _______________.
a) helped the pedestrian
b) drove away
c) called the police
Where is the accident victim now?
a) At the hospital.
b) At home.
c) At work.
How's the weather this morning?
a) Rainy.
b) Sunny.
c) Snowy.
When is the outdoor concert at Elizabeth Park?
a) Tuesday
b) Wednesday
c) Thursday
Speaking Practice
How often do you read or listen to the news?
Do you think it's important to follow the news?
What are the most popular news sites or companies in your country?
Do you think you would be a good news reporter?
Why is it difficult to follow the news today?
Transcript
B1 English Listening: News and Weather Report
Hello. You're listening to ABC Radio. This is your local news update. I'm Henry Hastings.
Our top story today: The local election is just two weeks away. The current city mayor, Linda Ripley, is losing support after allegations of illegal activity. These allegations were made by her opponent, Travis Glenn. Glenn says that mayor Ripley is involved in illegal gambling, and he says he can prove it. This is more bad news for mayor Ripley. How will this affect the election? We will find out in two weeks.
In other news, the police are asking for help. They are looking for the owner of a silver truck. This truck was involved in a hit-and-run accident on the weekend. The accident happened on the corner of First Street and Jackson. A pedestrian was crossing the street when the truck turned and hit them. The truck broke the pedestrian's left leg then drove away. The pedestrian, who does not want to be named, said the truck driver was on his phone. The victim is recovering in the hospital. Please contact the police if you have seen a silver truck with a sticker on the back that says "I love Tina."
Finally, the weather report. It's a beautiful morning, but the sun won't last. Make sure you have your umbrella because we expect heavy rain in the middle of the afternoon. The rest of the week looks great with lots of sun and temperatures in the low twenties. These conditions are perfect for the outdoor concert at Elizabeth Park this Thursday. We hope to see you there!
This has been your local news update. For more information, go to our website, ABCRadio.com. I'm Henry Hastings. Have a wonderful day.
Vocabulary
allegations: statements that someone has done something wrong or illegal
illegal: not legal; against the law; against the rules
gambling: risking money on the result of an event (usually a sports match); betting
hit-and-run: an accident where the person responsible for the accident runs away
pedestrian: a person who is walking on the street
Answers
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Note: This resource was created by Alex, a human. It was not generated or edited by AI.