WIB · Listening — July 28, 2026

🎯 Instructions:

Listen to the audio track(s) below.
Complete the interactive exercises on this page.

🎧 Senior Listening

Two tracks with comprehension exercises

Track 1: "Should we cycle more?"

6 min · british · standard

🎯 Gist Check Listen and choose the best answer.

1. What is the main topic of this episode?

Cycling in Britain Cycling in the Netherlands and the UAE Electric bikes The history of bicycles

✅ B. 节目的主要内容是比较荷兰和阿联酋的骑行文化，而不是仅仅讨论英国、电动自行车或自行车历史。

2. Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands, according to the episode?

It's a new trend It is deeply ingrained in Dutch culture The government forced people to cycle The weather is perfect for cycling

✅ B. 文中提到自行车在荷兰文化中根深蒂固（deeply ingrained），是一种长期存在的现象，而不是新趋势或被迫的。

3. What is a major challenge for cycling in the UAE?

Lack of bicycles High temperatures Not enough cycle tracks People prefer cars

✅ B. 阿联酋迪拜经常达到45°C的高温，这是骑行的一大挑战，文中也提到了为应对高温设立饮水站和遮荫休息区。

🔍 Detail Hunt Listen for specific information.

1. How many miles long is the cycle network in the Netherlands?

✅ 95,000 miles

2. What term describes something that is firmly established and unlikely to change?

✅ deeply ingrained

3. What event was a milestone for cycling in the Netherlands?

✅ manufacturing took off

4. What phrase means an exact copy that is moved and put somewhere else?

✅ copy and paste

5. How many kilometres of cycle tracks has Dubai already built?

✅ 600km

Track 2: "Learning English Podcast - March 23, 2025"

30 min · american · slow

🎯 Gist Check Listen and choose the best answer.

1. What is the main topic of this audio?

VOA's special English broadcast Learning English podcast Differences between English broadcasts Vocabulary and speed

✅ B. 音频主要描述的是VOA的'Learning English'节目，以前称为Special English。

2. How does this broadcast differ from other VOA broadcasts?

It uses complex vocabulary It is faster It uses limited vocabulary and is slower It is only for advanced learners

✅ C. 该广播使用有限的词汇并且语速较慢，这是它与其他VOA广播的主要区别。

3. What was the previous name of this program?

VOA News Special English Learning English English Broadcast

✅ B. 音频中提到该节目之前称为Special English。

🔍 Detail Hunt Listen for specific information.

1. What type of vocabulary does this broadcast use?

✅ limited vocabulary

2. How does the pace compare to other VOA broadcasts?

✅ slower

3. What was the previous name of this program?

✅ Special English

4. What is the current name of this program?

✅ Learning English

5. Which organization produces this broadcast?

✅ VOA

🔄 Compare & Contrast Think about both listening passages together.

Compare the two listening passages. How are they similar or different in terms of topic, purpose, and style? Use specific details from each passage.

Guiding Questions:

What is the main topic of Track 1 (cycling) and Track 2 (learning English podcast)?
What is the purpose of each audio (to inform, to teach, to persuade)?
How does the style differ (e.g., conversational vs. formal, fast vs. slow pace)?