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Listening for numbers in News
Part 1
Listen and fill in the blanks with the dates you hear:
- On ……, the governor announced a state of emergency due to severe flooding.
- The new healthcare bill is scheduled for a vote in the House on ………
- Since ……, the new tax law has resulted in a 3% increase in revenue.
- The special election is set for ……, and early voting begins on October 23rd.
- The treaty was signed on ……, and has been in effect for 27 years.
- The Senator’s term expires on ….., and she has not yet announced if she will seek reelection.
- The commission’s report, released on …., detailed 5 key recommendations for police reform.
- From …., the candidates will participate in a series of town hall meetings across the state.
- The law, passed on ….., aims to reduce homelessness by 25% by the end of 2026.
- The investigation into the scandal began on …., and is expected to conclude by August 31, 2025.
Part 02
Part 2
Listen and fill in the blanks with the numbers you hear:
- The latest polls show the incumbent senator with a …. approval rating, while her challenger trails at …..
- The proposed infrastructure bill allocates …. trillion to repair roads, bridges, and public transit systems.
- The unemployment rate has dropped to …., the lowest it has been in 18 months.
- The city council voted …. in favor of the new zoning regulations.
- Campaign spending reached a record …. billion in the last election cycle.
- The President’s speech was interrupted by protesters chanting for …. minutes.
- Only …. of the national budget is currently dedicated to renewable energy research.
- The new law will affect approximately … million small business owners nationwide.
- Voter turnout increased by …. compared to the previous midterm elections.
- The government has pledged to reduce carbon emissions by …. by the year 2030.
Part 03
Part 3
Listen and fill in the blanks with the numbers (measurements) you hear:
- The proposed highway expansion will cover 50 kilometers and is projected to serve a population of …. residents.
- The city, with a population of 2.3 million, is allocating …. of its budget to improve public transportation.
- The new park covers an area of 10 hectares and is expected to benefit over…. families in the district.
- The dam project aims to provide …. liters of water per day to the region, which has a population of …..
- The latest census data indicates that the state’s population has grown by 8% in the last decade, now totaling …..
- The environmental regulations require factories to reduce emissions to below 100 parts per million, affecting a population of around…. living nearby.
- The new housing development will consist of …, designed to accommodate approximately 2,000 new residents in the rapidly growing suburb.
- The district, with a population density of … people per square kilometer, is seeking federal funding for infrastructure improvements.
- The agricultural subsidy program will provide … per hectare to farmers, benefiting a rural population of approximately 400,000.
- The new school is designed to accommodate … students, addressing the needs of the growing population in the county, which has increased by 10% in five years.
Part 04
Part 4
Listen to the news extract audio file and answer True/False comprehension questions below based on the text above:
- True or False: Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. might “take over” Gaza, rebuild it, and potentially resettle its population.
- True or False: Trump’s administration has strongly supported the permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza as part of the rebuilding plan.
- True or False: According to the U.N., approximately one-third of buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed.
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Homework
Read aloud these numbers, Record your voice, and send them to your teacher for feedback:
- 23, 45, 66, 90, 18
- 104, 214, 556
- 2024, 1897, 1000 BC, 1700 AD
- 23765
- 13.4
- February 11th, 2025
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Understanding how to read and pronounce numbers, measurements, and dates is essential for effective communication in English. Knowing the correct pronunciation and format will enhance your clarity and confidence, whether you’re reading a price tag, discussing a measurement in a science class, or writing down a date.
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