B. Listening comprehension

Read our article about learning how to sew on pages 22-23 of English Now No 112. Then listen to this conversation and fill in the blanks with the words below.

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Conversation 2: Ivy is taking a
______
class. She’s made a mistake with her
______
and asks her teacher for help. They are both British.

  • Ivy: What’s wrong with the
    ______
    on my husband’s trousers? I did everything you
    ______
    me and they’re too
    ______
    now!
  • Bianca: Was he wearing shoes when you
    ______
    the
    ______
    ?
  • Ivy: Yes. I also checked that the
    ______
    of the trousers fell
    ______
    of the
    ______
    his
    ______
    .
  • Bianca: Did you wash the trousers before you adjusted the hems?
  • Ivy: No, I washed them
    ______
    … Oh no, they
    ______
    , didn’t they?
  • Bianca: Yes. You should always wash new cotton clothes before you hem.
  • Ivy: I can’t believe I made such a silly
    ______
    !
  • Bianca: Don’t worry, a
    ______
    can fix this. I’ll show you…

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