Question 18 of 21intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching4 marks

You will listen to four people sharing their thoughts on why they enjoy witty characters in stories. As you listen, match statements 1–6 given below to the speakers (i)–(iv). There are two statements you do not need.

Correct Answer
  1. Witty characters prove that cleverness is as powerful as strength. – Speaker (ii)
  2. Witty characters show us ways to make learning enjoyable. – Speaker (iv)
  3. Witty characters in a story keep the reader involved. – Speaker (iv)
  4. Witty characters teach me that tricky situations can be managed calmly. – Speaker (iii)
  5. Witty characters add excitement to a story by their extraordinary deeds. – Not matched (extra statement)
  6. Witty characters can deactivate tense situations with their cleverness. – Speaker (i)
Exercise: Let us listen | Q: I | (Page Page 16)
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Explanation

Based on the transcript: Speaker (i) mentions witty characters make serious situations funny and never panic, matching statement 6. Speaker (ii) says intelligence and humour are as powerful as strength, matching statement 1. Speaker (iii) says they use humour instead of fighting and teach us to stay calm, matching statement 4. Speaker (iv) mentions that their intelligence keeps readers engaged and humour makes learning fun, matching statements 2 and 3. Statements 5 is not matched to any speaker.

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