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Intermediate English: The Eurovision Song Contest

Anonymous — Sun, 15 May 2011 08:15:00 GMT

This week's listening lesson for Intermediate English learners is about the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest.

Watch this video clip from the Eurovision Song Contest final, and then scroll down to answer questions 1-6 to test how much you have understood.

Questions

1) Where was the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest held?

a) Azerbaijan
b) Dusseldorf
c) Italy

2)Which country won the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest?

a) Italy
b) Azerbaijan
c) Germany

3)Who won the contest last year, and handed over the title to this year's winners?

a) Jedward
b) Lena
c) Ell

4) true or false? Azerbaijan was favourite to win.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

5) Which country came second in the competition?

a) Russia
b) Ireland
c) Italy

6)What was the name of the winning song?

a) Running Free
b) Running Scared
c) Running Upstairs

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Intermediate English: The Chinese Zodiac, Part 2

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In part one of our lesson on Chinese horoscopes, we learnt about the first six animal signs of the Chinese Zodiac.

The Chinese New Year begins on February 3 this year, and 2011 is the Year of The Rabbit.

Watch this video to find out about the other six signs of the Chinese zodiac, and then scroll down to answer some questions and test how much you have understood.

Questions:

1) True or false? Tigers are courageous and passive.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

2) True or false? Horses are party animals!

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

3) True or false? Dogs are no good at keeping secrets.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

4) True or false? Rabbits are known to be very polite.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

5) True or false? Sheep can be a bit timid.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

6) True or false? Pigs are extrovert and noisy.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

Click here to see if you answered correctly, and find out what your Chinese Zodiac sign is >>

Intermediate English: The Chinese Zodiac, Part 1

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT

This week's listening lesson for Upper Intermediate English language students is about The Chinese Zodiac.

In 2011, The Chinese New Year begins on February 3.

There are twelve horoscope signs in the Chinese Zodiac, and each sign is represented by a different animal. 2011 is the Year of The Rabbit.

Watch this video to learn about the first six signs of the Chinese Zodiac, and then scroll down to answer some questions and test how much you have understood.

Questions:

1) True or false? People born in the year of the rat are said to be generous.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

2) True or false? People born in the year of the dragon are said to be a bit lazy.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

3) True or false? People born under the sign of the Monkey are perfectionists.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

4) True or false? People born under the sign of the ox are said to be very patient.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

5) True or false? People born under the sign of the snake can sometimes be a bit vain about their looks.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

6) True or false? People born under the sign of the Rooster are very conventional.

a) true
b) false
c) the video doesn't say

Click here to see if you answered correctly, and find out what your Chinese Zodiac sign is >>

We will be learning about the other six signs of the Chinese Zodiac in part two of this lesson, later in the week!

Intermediate English: Halloween

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:18:00 GMT

This week's listening lesson for Intermediate English language students is about Halloween.

Halloween is a annual holiday which is celebrated in many parts of the world on October 31.

How much do you know about Halloween?

Watch this short video about Halloween, and then scroll down the page to answer some questions.

Questions:

1) Who were the first people to celebrate Halloween?

a) The Romans
b) The Celts
c) The Vikings

2) Why did Pagans used to gather and light fires at Halloween?

a) To keep warm
b) To drive spirits back to the underworld
c) To see where they were going in the dark

3) When did Halloween begin to merge with Catholic festivals?

a) in the seventh century
b) in the twelfth century
c) in the nineteenth century

4) When is All Saints Day celebrated?

a) October 31
b) November 1
c) November 2

5) What was All Saints Day originally called?

a) Alloween
b) Hallowmas
c) All Hallows Eve

6) Which group of people introduced the holiday to the United States?

a) Mexicans
b) Italians
c) Irish People

7) What is the custom of playing pranks at Halloween called?

a) treat or trick
b) trick or treat
c) trick or trash

We will publish the answers later.

Intermediate English Lesson: Hanoi

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:38:00 GMT

This week's listening lesson for Intermediate English language students is about Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

October 1 to October 10, 2010 marks the Millennial Anniversary of Hanoi.

The Millennial Anniversary is a very important celebration for Vietnamese people, and many festivals and celebrations will be held throughout the country later this week to mark the event.

Watch this short video about Hanoi, and then scroll down the page to answer some questions.

Questions:

1) Whereabouts in Vietnam is Hanoi situated?

a) North Vietnam
b) South Vietnam
c) Central Vietnam

2) The influence of which western European country can still be seen in the city?

a) Spain
b) Great Britain
c) France

3) What is the most popular form of transport in Hanoi?

a) bus
b) car
c) motorbike

4) What is the best way to cross the road in Hanoi?

a) use a pedestrian crossing
b) step slowly into traffic
c) wait for the traffic lights to change

5) How do local people use the lake featured in the video?

a) They do tai chi there
b) They go swimming there
c) They go boating there

6) True or false: *** Chi Minh was buried in accordance with his wishes.

a) True
b) False
c) The video doesn't say

7) Where is the best place to go shopping in Hanoi?

a) The new quarter
b) The old quarter
c) The Latin Quarter

8) When does the Vietnamese New Year Festival, Tet, take place?

a) Between January and February
b) Between April and May
c) Between September and October

We will publish the answers later

English Listening Lesson: Beyonce

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:37:00 GMT

This week's listening lesson for Intermediate English language students is about the singer, Beyonce.

Watch this short biographical video about Beyonce, and then scroll down the page to answer some questions.

Questions:

1) Where was Beyonce born?

2) When was she born?

3) When was her singing ability noticed?

4) How old was she when she entered her first talent show?

5) What was the name of the group Beyonce was in before Destiny's Child?

6) Who designed the clothes for Destiny's Child?

7) What was the name of the album released by Destiny's Child in 2001?

8) Which title did Beyonce become the first African-American to win?

9) When did Beyonce release her first solo album?

10) How long did her first solo album top the charts for?

11) How many Grammy Awards did Beyonce's first solo album win?

12) Which other famous singer also featured on her first single?

13) When did Destiny's Child release their last album?

14) Which 2006 musical did Beyonce star in?

We will publish the answers later