Local news: the town that let its grass grow
A local news report on a town that stopped mowing parts of its parks: wildflowers, more butterflies, lower costs and some unhappy residents. Students listen for facts and opinions and discuss the idea.
B1Adults40 minNews report
About this lesson
A B1 listening lesson (news report). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.
- Level
- B1
- Skill
- Listening
- Type
- News report
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 40 minutes
- Topic
- Environment & nature
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- mow, council, wildlife, tidy, messy, resident
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand a news report with different opinions and pick out facts and figures
- Discuss the pros and cons of a local environmental scheme