Gateway A 2 Unit 10 Test. Listening

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    Braille is still used today.

    • True
    • False
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This quiz assesses knowledge of the Braille system, its creation, and its use by blind individuals, focusing on its development, features, and practical application.

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  • 2. 

    Charles Barbier developed a system for reading in the dark.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Charles Barbier did indeed develop a system for reading in the dark. He created a method called "night writing," which involved using raised dots on paper to allow soldiers to read messages without the need for light. This system later evolved into the Braille system, which is still used today by visually impaired individuals to read and write. Therefore, the statement "Charles Barbier developed a system for reading in the dark" is true.

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  • 3. 

    Braille was immediately successful.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Braille was immediately successful" is not true. While Braille is now widely recognized and used, it took some time for it to gain acceptance and become successful. When Louis Braille first developed the Braille system in the early 19th century, it faced resistance and was not immediately embraced. It was only after his death that Braille began to be recognized and adopted as a valuable tool for blind individuals. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 4. 

    Louis Braille was born blind.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Louis Braille was not born blind. He lost his sight at a young age due to an accident. At the age of three, he injured his eye with a stitching awl, which resulted in an infection that eventually spread to his other eye, causing him to become completely blind.

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  • 5. 

    Braille wasn’t able to go to school.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Braille wasn't able to go to school" is false. Braille, the inventor of the Braille system for the visually impaired, did attend school. He lost his sight at a young age due to a childhood accident, but he was still able to receive an education. He attended the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris, where he learned various subjects and developed the tactile writing system that would later be named after him.

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  • 6. 

     The Braille system helps blind people with writing and ……………………… .

    Correct Answer
    reading
    Explanation
    The Braille system helps blind people with writing and reading. Braille is a tactile writing system that allows blind individuals to read through touch. It consists of raised dots arranged in specific patterns that represent letters, numbers, punctuation, and even musical notes. By feeling these dots with their fingers, blind people can interpret and understand written text. Additionally, Braille can also be used for writing, as blind individuals can learn to create the raised dots themselves using a stylus or a Braille typewriter. Overall, the Braille system is a vital tool that enables blind people to access written information and communicate effectively.

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  • 7. 

     Braille was blinded after an ……………………… with his father’s tools.  

    Correct Answer
    accident
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "accident". This suggests that Braille became blind as a result of an accident involving his father's tools.

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  • 8. 

     Charles Barbier created a ……………………… for soldiers.

    Correct Answer
    code
    Explanation
    Charles Barbier created a code for soldiers.

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  • 9. 

    Blind people use their ……………………… to read Braille.

    Correct Answer
    fingers, finger
    Explanation
    Blind people use their fingers to read Braille. Braille is a writing system that uses raised dots to represent letters and numbers. Since blind people cannot see the dots, they rely on their sense of touch to feel and interpret the patterns of dots. By running their fingers over the Braille characters, blind individuals can read and understand written information. The singular form "finger" is also correct because each finger is used individually to feel the dots and distinguish the Braille characters.

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  • 10. 

     The Braille alphabet is made of ……………………… dots.

    Correct Answer
    six, raised
    Explanation
    The Braille alphabet is made up of six raised dots. Braille is a system of reading and writing for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The dots are arranged in a specific pattern, with each dot representing a different letter or symbol. By feeling the raised dots with their fingertips, individuals who are blind can read and understand written text in Braille. The raised dots provide a tactile representation of the letters and symbols, allowing for effective communication and literacy for those who are visually impaired.

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  • 11. 

    Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

  • 12. 

    Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

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