Gateway B1 Unit 3 Listening
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Children can make up their own languages.
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About This Quiz
This quiz, titled 'Gateway B1 Unit 3 Listening', assesses understanding through listening to an interview about secret languages. It evaluates the ability to discern true and false statements related to the development and use of secret languages, enhancing comprehension skills.
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The development of secret languages is quite a new thing.
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True
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that the development of secret languages is a new phenomenon. However, this is incorrect as secret languages have been developed and used throughout history by various groups and communities for various purposes such as secrecy, exclusivity, or as a form of communication within a specific group. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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You need to be very clever to speak a secret language.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
To speak a secret language, one doesn't necessarily need to be very clever. While being clever may help in understanding and creating complex codes, anyone can speak a secret language if they have access to the code or key used to encrypt and decrypt the messages. Cleverness is not a prerequisite for speaking a secret language, making the statement false.Rate this question:
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There’s no reason for adults to have secret languages.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that adults do not need to have secret languages. However, this is not entirely accurate. Adults may have secret languages for various reasons such as maintaining privacy, creating a sense of exclusivity, or as a form of coded communication. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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Listen to part of an interview with a writer. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?The book tells people about one secret language.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The book does not tell people about one secret language.Rate this question:
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Criminals use secret languages so the police don’t……………………… them.
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understandExplanation
Criminals use secret languages to ensure that the police cannot comprehend their conversations or messages. This allows them to communicate covertly and carry out illegal activities without being easily detected or apprehended by law enforcement. By using a secret language, criminals can maintain a level of secrecy and evade police surveillance or interception, making it more difficult for the authorities to understand and gather evidence against them.Rate this question:
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Some people speak Cockney in ………………… .
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LondonExplanation
Cockney is a dialect of English that is traditionally associated with working-class Londoners, particularly those from the East End of the city. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that some people speak Cockney in London.Rate this question:
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Speakers must think ……………………… .
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quicklyExplanation
Speakers must think quickly in order to effectively respond and communicate their thoughts in a timely manner. Quick thinking allows speakers to process information rapidly, make connections, and formulate coherent responses on the spot. It helps them maintain a smooth flow of conversation and prevents delays or awkward pauses. Additionally, thinking quickly enables speakers to adapt to unexpected situations, handle challenging questions or objections, and maintain engagement with the audience. Overall, quick thinking is crucial for effective communication and ensuring that ideas are conveyed efficiently.Rate this question:
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Listen again and complete the notes with one word in each gap. ‘Tutnese’ started in the ……………………… .
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USA, AmericaExplanation
The correct answer is "USA, America" because the notes need to be completed with the place where "Tutnese" started. Since "Tutnese" is a language game that involves altering the sounds of words, it is logical to assume that it originated in the United States of America, as it is a popular country for language games and linguistic creativity. Therefore, the missing word in the notes is "USA" or "America".Rate this question:
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It’s ……………………… for adults to learn them.
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difficultExplanation
The given sentence states that it is difficult for adults to learn something. The word "difficult" is used to describe the level of challenge or hardship faced by adults when trying to learn. It implies that the process of learning is not easy for them.Rate this question:
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