Listening Practice - Language of Social Studies

Listening Comprehension

Language of Social Studies

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The New Factory Policy

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The government made a new rule to attract more jobs. This is a ​

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. Because of this policy, a new car factory was built near the city. The factory will ​

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change the area's population. Many people from other towns will be​

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, and they will need homes. ​

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, the number of young adults in the city is expected to rise. The factory represents an economic benefit, but housing needs must be ​

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.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the new government rule?

• To build new roads.

• To attract more jobs.

• To raise taxes.

Multiple Choice

What kind of phrase is "geopolitical strategy"?

• A simple feeling.

• An informal word.

• Academic vocabulary.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the new factory being built?

• The number of young adults is expected to decrease.

• The number of young adults is expected to rise.

• The factory will be closed next year.

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Water Scarcity in the North

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A serious issue in the northern region is ​

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. For several years, the rain has been low. ​

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, a new water management plan was ​

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by regional leaders. This initiative is important because it controls how much water each farm can use. If the water supply is not ​

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, it could cause a large movement of people. This movement is a ​

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effect of the climate.

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What is the serious issue in the northern region?

• Too much rain.

• Lack of water.

• High pollution.

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What was developed by regional leaders?

• A new water management plan.

• A new type of crop.

• A new city.

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The movement of people is described as a demographic effect of what?

• The climate.

• A new festival.

• A new road.

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The Educational Reform

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A country’s future depends on its education system. Recently, an important reform was ​

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to make learning better. The government's ​

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is to prepare students for new technology jobs. As a ​

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, new courses in computer science are being ​ . These changes represent a ​

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strategy to improve the country’s global standing. Teachers were provided with special training to support this goal.

Multiple Choice

What is the government’s main goal (objective)?

• To build more schools.

• To prepare students for technology jobs.

• To give students longer holidays.

Multiple Choice

What are being offered as a result of the reform?

• Fewer textbooks.

• New courses in computer science.

• New sports programs.

Multiple Choice

The phrase "was implemented" is an example of what grammar structure?

• Future Tense.

• Present Tense.

• Past Tense.

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Border Security and Movement: News Report

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The government decided on a new ​

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strategy. This ​

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was taken to manage the flow of people and goods. ​

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the rules were changed, security checks at the border are slower. The ​

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on trade is being studied. However, the government argues this is necessary for national ​

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. This policy will have a direct demographic effect on the population near the border.