34 Transport and tourism | In listening tasks where you have to complete sentences, as well as listen for the cue words, you need to listen for paraphrases. Additionally, you need to decide which of the words the speaker uses you do NOT need to include in your answer. Your answer can be a MAXIMUM of FOUR words. Understanding cue words and paraphrase Imagine that you are going to listen to a man leaving a voice message about a holiday in the Caribbean. Look at the sentences below, and think of ways of paraphrasing them using the word/s given. 1 I must say I really like the idea of a luxury holiday in Barbados. (tempting) 2 Before I book anything though, I need to speak to you about the holiday. (to run sth. by sb.) 3 We also need to ensure that our passports are not out-of-date. (valid) Now listen to the voice message and check your answers. Were your paraphrases similar to what the speaker says? Listen to the message again, and write down exactly what the speaker says. 1 (tempting) 2 (to run sth. by sb.) 3 (valid) 1 2 73t56p 06 3 Identifying unnecessary information Listen to the voice message again and complete the sentences using exactly FOUR words. Remember that you do not need to write down everything the speaker says. 1 The speaker says that he and his partner intend to take a holiday . 2 The speaker has found a luxury resort in Barbados that offers guests . 4 Key Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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