Listening Quiz 1 -- Part 1

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Becky, Kyle and Stan meet for the first time after coming back from travelling. Listen to their conversation adn fill in the blanks accordingly.

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1.

I stayed seven days in ______________ since I lost my passport.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Taiwan, taiwan". The word "since" indicates that the speaker stayed in Taiwan for seven days because they lost their passport. The repetition of "Taiwan" with different capitalization suggests that both "Taiwan" and "taiwan" are acceptable answers.

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2.

I might have left it in a _________________.

Explanation
The correct answer is "taxi" because the sentence suggests that the speaker may have left something in a taxi. This implies that the blank should be filled with a location where it is common to forget or lose belongings, and a taxi fits this description.

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I sought help from the Chinese Consulate. The staff were _________________ and kind.

Explanation
The staff at the Chinese Consulate were helpful and kind when I sought help from them.

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I was unlucky since I was a victim of _______________________.

Explanation
The given correct answer, pickpocketing, suggests that the person was unlucky because they fell victim to this act. Pickpocketing refers to the act of stealing someone's belongings, typically from their pockets or bags, without their knowledge or consent. Being a victim of pickpocketing can be seen as unlucky because it involves losing valuable items or personal belongings, which can cause inconvenience and financial loss.

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My __________________ was stolen while I was sight seeing at a tourist attraction.

Explanation
The person's wallet was stolen while they were sightseeing at a tourist attraction. This suggests that someone took their wallet without their knowledge or permission. It is common for thieves to target crowded tourist areas where people may be distracted or less cautious about their belongings. Losing a wallet can be a significant inconvenience as it typically contains important items such as identification cards, credit cards, and cash.

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I didn't know how to get back to the hotel. Luckily, some _________________ gave me a ride.

Explanation
The speaker was lost and didn't know how to return to the hotel. Fortunately, some policemen came to their aid and offered them a ride back to the hotel.

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7.

I spent a night at the airport in _________________ when my flight was cancelled.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Tokyo, tokyo". This is because the sentence suggests that the speaker spent a night at the airport when their flight was cancelled. Since "Tokyo" is a proper noun and the name of a city, it makes sense that the speaker is referring to spending a night at the airport in Tokyo, which is a common occurrence for travelers when flights are cancelled. The repetition of "tokyo" with a lowercase "t" is likely a typographical error and does not affect the meaning of the sentence.

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8.

It was because of a ____________________.

Explanation
A typhoon is a powerful and destructive tropical storm that can cause significant damage and disruption. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. In this context, the given correct answer suggests that the reason for a certain event or outcome was a typhoon. The typhoon could have caused various consequences such as property damage, flooding, power outages, or even loss of life depending on the specific situation.

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I ate the half-finished _________________ i had left from the day before,

Explanation
The correct answer is "rice ball" because the sentence states that the person ate something that they had left unfinished from the day before. Since "rice ball" is the only option given, it can be inferred that the person ate the half-finished rice ball.

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Iand my __________________ hurt so much the next day.

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The sentence suggests that the person's stomach hurts a lot the next day.

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Listening Quiz 1 -- Part 1

I stayed seven days in ______________ since I lost my passport.

I might have left it in a _________________.

I sought help from the Chinese Consulate. The staff were _________________ and kind.

I was unlucky since I was a victim of _______________________.

My __________________ was stolen while I was sight seeing at a tourist attraction.

I didn't know how to get back to the hotel. Luckily, some _________________ gave me a ride.

I spent a night at the airport in _________________ when my flight was cancelled.

It was because of a ____________________.

I ate the half-finished _________________ i had left from the day before,

Iand my __________________ hurt so much the next day.