You’re going to hear a short talk about shoes.
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It was only one hundred and fifty years ago that people began to wear a different shoe on each foot. Shoes were straight and could be worn on either foot. In the past, it was not important if shoes were comfortable or fashionable. These early shoes were probably animal skins, which people tied around their ankles during cold weather. We still use leather today, but other materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, depending on what is in fashion.
All shoes used to be made by hand. Although there are shoemakers still using their traditional skills, most modern shoes are now machine-made in large factories. Modern machines allow the shoe industry to produce large quantities of cheaper shoes for an international market.
Now listening again with the script.
It was only one hundred and fifty years ago that people began to wear a different shoe on each foot. Shoes were straight and could be worn on either foot. In the past, it was not important if shoes were comfortable or fashionable. These early shoes were probably animal skins, which people tied around their ankles during cold weather. We still use leather today, but other materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, depending on what is in fashion.
All shoes used to be made by hand. Although there are shoemakers still using their traditional skills, most modern shoes are now machine-made in large factories. Modern machines allow the shoe industry to produce large quantities of cheaper shoes for an international market.
Now listening again with the script.
It was only one hundred and fifty years ago that people began to wear a different shoe on each foot. Shoes were straight and could be worn on either foot. In the past, it was not important if shoes were comfortable or fashionable. These early shoes were probably animal skins, which people tied around their ankles during cold weather. We still use leather today, but other materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, depending on what is in fashion.
All shoes used to be made by hand. Although there are shoemakers still using their traditional skills, most modern shoes are now machine-made in large factories. Modern machines allow the shoe industry to produce large quantities of cheaper shoes for an international market.
Now listening again with the script.
It was only one hundred and fifty years ago that people began to wear a different shoe on each foot. Shoes were straight and could be worn on either foot. In the past, it was not important if shoes were comfortable or fashionable. These early shoes were probably animal skins, which people tied around their ankles during cold weather. We still use leather today, but other materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, depending on what is in fashion.
All shoes used to be made by hand. Although there are shoemakers still using their traditional skills, most modern shoes are now machine-made in large factories. Modern machines allow the shoe industry to produce large quantities of cheaper shoes for an international market.
Now listening again with the script.
It was only one hundred and fifty years ago that people began to wear a different shoe on each foot. Shoes were straight and could be worn on either foot. In the past, it was not important if shoes were comfortable or fashionable. These early shoes were probably animal skins, which people tied around their ankles during cold weather. We still use leather today, but other materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, depending on what is in fashion.
All shoes used to be made by hand. Although there are shoemakers still using their traditional skills, most modern shoes are now machine-made in large factories. Modern machines allow the shoe industry to produce large quantities of cheaper shoes for an international market.
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1. Question
The first time you listen, you cannot make notes
After the first time, try and summarise what the speaker is generally talking about in one or two sentences.
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ANSWERANSWER: The talk is about the history of shoes (any broadly similar formulation is acceptable).
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- Question 2 of 2
2. Question
Now listen to the talk again.
This time you can make notes
In the real exam, you will have to give the examiner 6 facts about shoes, then the examiner will ask you 4 more questions. (10 facts in total)
For this simulation exam, try and record as many facts as possible.
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- ANSWERS
- People began to wear a different shoe on each foot about 150 years ago.
- shoes were straight instead of shaped
- Shoes could be worn on either foot.
- It was not important if shoes were comfortable or fashionable.
- Early foot coverings were probably animal skins.
- People tied the animal skins around their ankles during cold weather.
- We still use leather today,
- Other materials (such as silk, plastic, or cotton) are also popular
- All shoes used to be made by hand.
- There are shoemakers still using their traditional skills,
- Most shoes are now machine-made in large factories.
- Modern machines allow the shoe industry to produce large quantities of cheaper shoes for an international market.
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