Intermediate Listening Practice

Here Is The News 2

Listen to this bulletin of world news on the radio.

For each question, put the single word that is used that matches with the definition given. The stories in question are also given.

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1. London Olympics - competition or contest

2. London Olympics - unexpected development

3. Estonia Election - got, obtained

4. Estonia Election - a formal spoken address

5. Hurricanes - most recent

6. Hurricanes - large American roads -

7. Expensive Footballer - company's room where directors meet

8. Expensive Footballer - person who translates orally

9. Panda - an at risk animal

10. Panda - state of being imprisoned/confined

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