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Warm-up
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Listening: A Demonstration in a Town
Read statements A-H carefully before the audio begins — this is essential. You will hear six speakers and need to match each one to the correct statement.
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A Demonstration in a Town — IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 4
Read statements A-H carefully before the audio begins. You will hear each speaker twice. For each speaker, choose the statement that best matches what they say. Use each letter only once. There are two extra letters you will not need.
A Demonstration in a Town — IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 4
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Vocabulary Practice
Three exercises using 12 key words from the listening task.
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A Demonstration in a Town — Vocabulary Practice
Work through all three parts. All 12 words come from the listening passage.
A Demonstration in a Town — Vocabulary Practice
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banners
Large pieces of cloth with words or pictures used to show support or protest.
casualtynoun
a person who is injured, killed, or goes missing as a result of war, disaster, or accident.
chanting
repeatedly calling out words or slogans together as a group
civicadjective
relating to the rights, responsibilities, and activities of citizens in their community and society
demonstrationnoun
A public event where people gather to show their opinion about something.
diverting
making something interesting or entertaining; changing a route to avoid something
fanatics
People who are extremely enthusiastic about something and support it very strongly.
hitchnoun
a small problem or difficulty that causes a delay
optimisticadjective
expecting good things to happen
redirecting
Changing something's direction or purpose to a different goal or location.
self-controlnoun
The ability to manage your emotions and behaviour in difficult situations.
slogans
Short, memorable phrases used to promote ideas or products, often in campaigns.
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