A. Listening comprehension

Watch this video of the young Meghan Markle on an American television program and decide if the statements below are true or false. If a statement is false, think about why it is false. Check out part B to see if you were correct.

1. Meghan was only 11 when she appeared on TV.
- a. true
- b. false
2. She often appeared on TV programs.
- a. true
- b. false
3. She agreed that women should do all the work in the home.
- a. true
- b. false
4. She was particularly concerned about a commercial for washing-up liquid.
- a. true
- b. false
5. She phoned Procter & Gamble to complain.
- a. true
- b. false
6. She wanted to change the wording of the commercial to say ‘people’ instead of ‘women’.
- a. true
- b. false
7. She was successful.
- a. true
- b. false
8. The TV commentator praised her charm and intelligence.
- a. true
- b. false
9. Meghan said that she didn’t believe that children could make a difference.
- a. true
- b. false
10. Meghan recently said that at the age of 11, she stood up for equality.
- a. true
- b. false

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A. Listening comprehension

1. Meghan was only 11 when she appeared on TV.

2. She often appeared on TV programs.

3. She agreed that women should do all the work in the home.

4. She was particularly concerned about a commercial for washing-up liquid.

5. She phoned Procter & Gamble to complain.

6. She wanted to change the wording of the commercial to say ‘people’ instead of ‘women’.

7. She was successful.

8. The TV commentator praised her charm and intelligence.

9. Meghan said that she didn’t believe that children could make a difference.

10. Meghan recently said that at the age of 11, she stood up for equality.