Listening Practice HV2: Sports & Entertainment

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LISTENING PRACTICE HV2

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INSTRUCTIONS

Watch/listen to two videos and answer the multiple choice & true/false questions based on each video:
  • The U.S. women’s national soccer team’s heartbreaking World Cup loss
  • Influential YouTuber Nikkie de Jager Sits Down With Ellen DeGeneres

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The U.S. women’s national soccer team’s heartbreaking World Cup loss

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1. What was the result of the U.S. women's soccer team in the World Cup?
A
They won the championship
B
They reached the semifinals
C
They were knocked out in the round of 16
D
They did not participate

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2. What is Christine Brennan's role at USA Today?
A
Sports editor
B
Sports columnist
C
Reporter
D
Photographer

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3. According to Christine Brennan, what is shocking about the U.S. team's performance?
A
It was predicted they would lose
B
They had the oldest team in the tournament
C
They played with fewer players
D
They didn't reach the Final Four for the first time

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4. What did Christine Brennan say about the team's ability to score?
A
They scored many goals in each match
B
They struggled to score goals
C
They were the highest-scoring team
D
They had the best defense

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5. How many new faces were on the U.S. women's soccer team?
A
14
B
18
C
23
D
24

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6. What is one of the legacies left by the U.S. women's soccer team, according to Christine Brennan?
A
Winning the most World Cups
B
Inventing new soccer techniques
C
Having the most fans
D
Fighting for equal pay

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7. What upcoming event could allow the U.S. team to bounce back?
A
Next World Cup
B
European Championship
C
Olympic Games
D
Champions League

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True/False/Doesn't Say
8. The U.S. team missed three of the last four penalty kicks against Sweden.
A
True
B
False
C
Doesn't say

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True/False/Doesn't Say
9. Megan Rapinoe has announced her retirement from the U.S. women's soccer team.
A
True
B
False
C
Doesn't say

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10. Why is the U.S. women's team considered a "gold standard"?
A
They have never lost a match
B
They have won four World Cups and four Olympic gold medals
C
They are the oldest soccer team
D
They invented women's soccer

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Influential YouTuber Nikkie de Jager Sits Down With Ellen DeGeneres

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1. What was the reason Nikki decided to post her video?
A
She wanted to share her makeup tips.
B
She was blackmailed and forced to reveal her secret.
C
She was inspired by Ellen DeGeneres.
D
She was inspired by Ellen DeGeneres.

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2. How did Nikki describe her mother's reaction to her wanting to wear girl clothes?
A
Her mother discouraged her.
B
Her mother was indifferent.
C
Her mother was supportive.
D
Her mother was confused.

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3. What was Nikki's emotion after uploading the video?
A
She felt regretful.
B
She felt indifferent.
C
She felt angry.
D
She felt scared but hopeful.

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4. Who encouraged Nikki to post her video?
A
Ellen DeGeneres
B
Her mother
C
Her fiancé, Dylan
D
Her best friend

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5. What did Nikki hope to achieve by sharing her story?
A
To inspire other transgender people
B
To promote her makeup brand.
C
To gain more followers
D
To start a new career

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6. How did people react to Nikki's video?
A
They were mostly negative.
B
They ignored it.
C
They were supportive and positive.
D
They were confused.

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7. At what age did Nikki realize she was in the wrong body?
A
As an adult
B
As a child
C
As a young adult
D
As a teenager

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8. Why did Nikki feel grateful after coming out publicly?
A
Why did Nikki feel grateful after coming out publicly? She received a brand sponsorship.
B
She became famous overnight.
C
She won an award.
D
She was able to be true to herself.

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9. What does Nikki hope for other transgender people, even if they start their journey later in life?
A
They should be accepted and be themselves.
B
They should hide their identity.
C
They should follow her footsteps exactly.
D
They should transition early.

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10. What organization was mentioned by Ellen in support of LGBTQ+ youth?
A
The Red Cross
B
Unicef
C
The LGBTQ+ Project
D
The Trevor Project

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True/False/Doesn't say
11. Nikki regrets posting her video.
A
True
B
False
C
Doesn't say

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True/False/Doesn't say
12. Ellen made a donation in Nikki's name to the Trevor Project.
A
True
B
False
C
Doesn't say

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That's it!  Well done!

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