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Activtiy 3
Activtiy 3

Task 1 (4 marks)
Task 1
You will hear some tips on protecting laptops from damage. Read the statements given
below, then listen to the tips and complete them with one or two words. You will hear the
recording twice.
First (a) ___________________ the outside of the laptop. Do not use (b) ___________________
to dry the laptop. Use a towel or an (c) ___________________ fabric to dry the laptop. Turning
it on when it is still wet can badly damage the (d) ___________________.

Task 2 (5 marks)
Task 2
You will hear a conversation between a mother and her son, Manav about the benefits of
the Tulsi plant. Read the statements given below, then listen to the conversation and find
which five of the following statements are a part of the conversation. You will hear the
recording twice.

(a) Manav has a headache and his nose is blocked.
(b) The other name of Tulsi is neem.
(c) Manav’s mother gives him the extract of Tulsi leaves.
(d) Tulsi stems are used to clean the teeth.

(e) Tulsi grows into a big tree like banyan tree.
(f) She applies the paste of Tulsi and eucalyptus leaves on his forehead.

(g) Tulsi is worshipped in Hindu households.
(h) Tulsi leaf helps us stay healthy in many ways.

Task 3 (5 marks)
Task 3
You will hear short extracts of five people talking about Indian classical dances. Read the
statements given below, then listen to the extracts and match each statement to its speaker.
There are two statements that are not a part of the extracts. You will hear the recording twice.
(a) Dance is the most enjoyable way of exercising.
(b) There are eight classical dance forms recognised by the Ministry of Culture.

(c) Most Indian classical dances are based on mythology and ancient scriptures.
(d) Kathakali dancers wear a mask.

(e) There are many Bollywood dances based on classical dance forms.
(f) The roots of classical dance forms are traced from Natya Shastra.

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