Serendipity

Unit 16, Activity 2

Index Activity 3

Listening: Comparisons

You will hear five short audio clips comparing and contrasting various things.

PLAY

Vocabulary list

job security
cash flow issues
tedious
opera
a top breed
undoubtedly
telecommuting
downside
slacking off
cuisine

1 You’ll have more job security working for a large company.

TRUE

FALSE

2 Smaller companies have more cash flow problems.

TRUE

FALSE

3 Cats are friendly and loyal.

TRUE

FALSE

4 Cats are better than dogs for children.

TRUE

FALSE

5 A tablet can do anything that a laptop can do.

TRUE

FALSE

6 A laptop is a better work device than a tablet.

TRUE

FALSE

7 Working from home can be lonely.

TRUE

FALSE

8 People who telecommute are more motivated.

TRUE

FALSE

9 Most people prefer Japanese food to Italian food.

TRUE

FALSE

10 The Colosseum is a place in Italy.

TRUE

FALSE