Unit 5 Festivals & Events
Part 1 The Torch Festival
Listening Practice
Practice 1
1. What did Roger do today?
a. He celebrated the Torch Festival.
b. He went to geography class.
c. He learned some new Chinese words.
2. When does the torch Festival happen?
a. In January.
b. In June.
c. In July.
3. Why do people in China have the Torch Festival?
a. To make their homes safe.
b. To remember their loved ones.
c. To protect their crops from harm.
4. What does Mandy suggest they do?
a. Celebrate the festival at school.
b. Go to China.
c. Burn down the college.
Practice 2
1. Hey Sam, how was your date with Helen last night?
a. I’m interested in her, too.
b. We’re going to the movie theater.
c. It was really fun, actually.
2. Our math test is next Monday, isn’t it?
a. No, I think it’s on Tuesday.
b. That’s right. I passed it.
c. Yes, it takes place there.
Practice 3
1. What might the people be doing?
a. Celebrating a special festival.
b. Looking at a sign on the wall.
c. Studying the world’s geography.
2. What can we say about the boy on the right?
a. He’s lighting a torch.
b. He’s holding a ball.
c. He’s watching a game.
3. What is the man doing?
a. He’s painting on the sidewalk.
b. He’s going across a street.
c. He’s planting crops in the field
Look at the three pictures again. Then listen to a short talk. What is Roger’s best
subject at college.
Roger studies geography and art at college. His art teacher thinks he is very talented
and gives him good grades. But Roger’s grades in geography are not so great. It might
be because he spends too much time playing basketball!
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Part 2 Company Event
Practice 1
1. What has Marcy just done?
a. She has played golf with James.
b. She has invited James to an event.
c. She has printed out something for James.
2. What has changed about the golf event?
a. The number of people coming.
b. The day it takes place.
c. The place where it is.
3. What is James worried about?
a. His boss will get angry.
b. He will lose an important client.
c. He won’t get an invitation.
4. How does James feel at the end of the conversation?
a. Angry.
b. Scared.
c. Thankful.
Practice 2
1. Hello, TBC Company. Dora Maxwell speaking.
a. Sorry. She’s not in right now.
b. Hold on a second, please. I’ll go get her.
c. Hi, this is Cara Jefferson. May I speak to Edward, please?
2. I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it to the party tomorrow.
a. It’s OK. There’s nothing to be afraid of.
b. Oh, well, there’s always next time.
c. Have you mailed out all the invitation.
Practice 3
1. a. He’s a school teacher.
b. He’s a photographer.
c. He’s a party organizer.
d. He’s a baseball player.
2. a. She’s taking pictures.
b. She’s the center of attention.
c. She’s wearing a black dress.
d. She’s in a hair salon.
3. a. The man just picked up a golf ball.
b. The man just threw his golf club.
c. The man just hit a gold ball.
d. The man just completed a game of golf.
Look at the three pictures again. Then listen to a short talk. Who won the event?
B2B Corp’s golf event this year was a big success. Lots of movie stars attended, as
well as some musicians. Because there were so many famous people there, many
photographers came, too. Everyone thought that a famous golfer would win the
event but in the end a young actress did.
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