اخبار کوتاه انگلیسی برای تقویت لیسنینگ- درس 19

Welcome to the ten o’clock news. Tonight’s top stories:

Recycling is being encouraged in a new scheme in which people are paid for their recyclable waste. Anyone who takes a bottle or newspaper for recycling will be given 5 pence per item. Some people have dismissed the idea as ‘stupid’ and a ‘waste of money’.

The economy is doing well at the moment. Stock markets have gone up with the 100 index hitting an all time high. Stocks are now 0.5% up from last week.

Three children have died in a house fire in the city center. The children’s parents tried to save them, but the smoke was too thick. Police are treating the incident as arson, as a petrol can was found nearby. Any witnesses are being urged to contact police.

Smokers are being warned to quit in an attempt to increase dental health. According to research the sooner people quit smoking, the better the chances of them not needing false teeth in later life.

Coffee has been voted as the nation’s favorite drink. People aged 10-100 were asked in a random sample between January and June this year. Water came a close second in the survey by The Drink Company, based in the city.

The weather for tomorrow looks to be cold, I’m afraid. Forecasters say to expect snow in the north and east of the country, so be careful of slippery roads. The snow is expected to settle and stay for a few days. That’s all for now. See you tomorrow.

Answer these questions about the interview.

1) According to the report, what do some people think is stupid?

1. a) Recycling
2. b) The new scheme
3. c) People who do not recycle.

2) She says that the economy is ___.

1. a) growing
2. b) declining
3. c) staying flat

3) Who are the police looking for?

1. a) The children
2. b) The arsonist
3. c) The fire fighters

4) The report says people should quit smoking in order to ___

1. a) live longer
2. b) sleep better
3. c) keep their teeth

5) The report says that coffee is ____ popular.

1. a) not
2. b) less
3. c) very

6) She recommends that people _____.

1. a) take a drive
2. b) drive carefully
3. c) do not drive for two days

Answers

• 1=b
• 2=a
• 3=b
• 4=c
• 5=c
• 6=b