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Summary Completion

Definition

In these listening tasks, you will have a summary with a gap that you need to complete with a word(s) from the audio.

The Strategy

Before you listen	While you listen	After you listen
1. Read the instructions to find out how many words or numbers you can write in each gap. 2. Read summary and try to guess the missing word(s).	1. Follow the audio while you read the task. Try to listen to keywords, synonyms or paraphrases and match them with the task. 2. Write your answer quickly once you find the answer from the audio. 3. Move on to the next audio and numbers.	1. Read the sentence with your answer to check whether the meaning and the grammar are written correctly. 2. Also check your spelling.

Before you listen

While you listen

After you listen

1. Read the instructions to find out how many words or numbers you can write in each gap.

2. Read summary and try to guess the missing word(s).

1. Follow the audio while you read the task. Try to listen to keywords, synonyms or paraphrases and match them with the task.

2. Write your answer quickly once you find the answer from the audio.

3. Move on to the next audio and numbers.

1. Read the sentence with your answer to check whether the meaning and the grammar are written correctly.

2. Also check your spelling.

KeyTips

You can underline the keywords and try to match it with the audio.
Be aware that everything will be paraphrased in the audio.

Mini Practice 16

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Question 7-10

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Urban planning can be difficult for three key reasons. The first is that much of a town or city belongs to7and not the local government, taking control out of their hands. The second issue is the impact of8planning decisions, such as roads which are too narrow for today's cars. Finally, a planner has to9the needs of a future population. So, although being a planner can be10, it is also very challenging.

Mini Practice 17

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Question 1-6

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

Humans need the correct1, clothing and shelter to cope with freezing conditions. In Siberia, people live with the average winter temperatures of2degree Celsius, while still doing typical everyday activities. However, they only usually stay outside for up to3at a time.

Humans can cope with freezing temperatures without it harming them. We can survive a zero temperature, even in4. However,5can change the temperature dramatically, making it seem much colder. This can put us in a very unsafe situation within6.

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