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Listen 2 TIP! When answering questions

A Listen to a TV commercial for an upcoming that focus on gist, don't focus
on details. Try to understand
TV programme. What kind of programme is it? the general meaning of what
a. a talent show b. a talk show c. a game show is being said.
B Listen again and complete the gaps with a word or short phrase.

1. The TV programme will be broadcast on in October.
2. The contestants need to be at least years old.
3. players will compete against each other each time.
4. One of the challenges is swimming in a .
5. The inal round has to be completed in .
6. The prize for the winner is .
7. Teenagers will not be able to sign up for the programme after .
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• variety of activities • atmosphere
• skills required • health issues
• safety measures • weather
• physical strength • instructor
• physically demanding • sta f
• passive form of • follow rules
entertainment • fearless
• it • fear of heights
• adrenaline rush • dizzy
• thrill • a fected by weather
indoor climbing
• balance conditions
• focused
TIP! When having a conversation with
going to theme parks someone, listen carefully. If you don’t
understand something, ask them to
repeat or clarify what they said.
Asking for clarification and repetition
• Sorry?
• Did you say…?
• Sorry, I don’t understand. What does… mean?
• What do you mean by that?
• I’m not following you.
• I’m not sure I get what you mean.
• Sorry, I didn’t get/catch that.
• Could you say/explain that (again)?
• Could you repeat that, please?

B Discuss.
• If you were planning a day out
with your friends, which of the two
with your friends, which of the two
activities would you choose? Why?
activities would you choose? Why?
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