Listening comprehension/Numbers

Listen to the recording of our ‘Now News’ article on pages 10-11 of English Now No 84. Then try this exercise to check your memory and comprehension. Choose the correct answers to the questions below.
Note: Some of the questions will test your comprehension of numbers.

1. Where were the first tidal fences in England?
- a. In the South East of England
- b. In Bristol city
- c. In the Bristol Channel
2. How much electricity do the scientists hope to create?
- a. 50% of the UK’s electricity
- b. 15% of the UK’s electricity
- c. 15% of England’s electricity
3. When is Easter Sunday this year?
- a. March 20th
- b. March 17th
- c. March 27th
4. How many people will go to the Toronto Beaches Easter Parade?
- a. 50,000 people
- b. 15,000 people
- c. 500,000 people
5. When did the Easter Parade begin?
- a. In 1996
- b. In 1969
- c. In 1966
6. How many roses will Americans buy for Valentine’s Day?
- a. 224 million
- b. 2.24 million
- c. 242 million
7. What is the traditional way to give a Valentine’s card?
- a. Anonymously, without writing your name
- b. With no signature and no envelope
- c. Signing your name and including a present
8. In total, how much money will Americans spend on Valentine’s Day?
- a. Between $150 and 152 million
- b. Between $8 and 9 billion
- c. Between $18 and 19 billion
9. What is the biggest danger if you are allergic to peanuts?
- a. If you eat a peanut, you can have difficulty breathing.
- b. If you eat a peanut, your body reacts slowly.
- c. If you eat a peanut, you can have difficulty seeing.
10. What do scientists think has caused the increase in peanut allergies?
- a. Changes in technology and science
- b. The way that peanuts are sold to children
- c. The way that peanuts are prepared and processed
11. How many kilometres is the Cape Rouleur cycling event?
- a . Over 600km
- b. More than 900km
- c. Less than 600km
12. Who can participate in the race?
- a . Anyone who loves cycling
- b. People who have trained a lot
- c. Professional cyclists only

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Listening comprehension/Numbers

1. Where were the first tidal fences in England?

2. How much electricity do the scientists hope to create?

3. When is Easter Sunday this year?

4. How many people will go to the Toronto Beaches Easter Parade?

5. When did the Easter Parade begin?

6. How many roses will Americans buy for Valentine’s Day?

7. What is the traditional way to give a Valentine’s card?

8. In total, how much money will Americans spend on Valentine’s Day?

9. What is the biggest danger if you are allergic to peanuts?

10. What do scientists think has caused the increase in peanut allergies?

11. How many kilometres is the Cape Rouleur cycling event?

12. Who can participate in the race?