Pewdiepie Lives! – B1 – TOEFL Listening Practice
March 15, 2023
Simple Present Worksheet – M-A1SP005 / ESL EFL Classroom material
March 18, 2023Transcript
Welcome to a Toony Blunt toeful practice listening test. You will hear a passage about the entrepreneur Elon Musk. After you have listened to the passage, you will answer a series of multiple choice questions. Please listen carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
Elon Musk, arguably the world’s richest man, is an entrepreneur and visionary who has made a significant impact on the technology and business world. He is the CEO and co-founder of companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company and now Twitter, all of which have revolutionized their respective industries.
Musk’s vision for a sustainable future has been a driving force behind many of his ventures. Through Tesla, he has popularized electric vehicles and helped to make them more accessible to consumers. SpaceX, on the other hand, is working towards making space travel more affordable and accessible to the public. Musk has also been vocal about his concerns regarding climate change, and has made it a mission of his companies to reduce carbon emissions and work towards a more sustainable future.
In addition to his business ventures, Musk has also been involved in various philanthropic initiatives. He has pledged to donate $100 million towards carbon capture technology, and has also donated to causes such as education and renewable energy.
Despite facing criticism and setbacks, Musk’s innovative approach to problem-solving and his unwavering determination have made him a role model for many aspiring entrepreneurs. His contributions to technology, sustainability, and philanthropy continue to inspire and impact people around the world.
1. What companies has Elon Musk co-founded?
A). Tesla
B). SpaceX
C). Neuralink
D). All of the above
2. What is one of Musk’s main goals for Tesla?
A). To popularize electric vehicles
B). To make flying cars
C). To develop underwater cities
D). To create a virtual reality headset
3. What is one of SpaceX’s main goals?
A). To make space travel more expensive
B). To make space travel more affordable and accessible to the public
C). To make space travel exclusively for astronauts
D). To explore the ocean floor
4. What is Musk’s stance on climate change?
A). He doesn’t believe in climate change
B). He is indifferent towards climate change
C). He is concerned about climate change
D). He thinks climate change is a good thing
5. What has Musk donated towards?
A). Education
B). Renewable energy
C). Carbon capture technology
D). All of the above
6. What qualities has made Elon Musk a role model for many aspiring entrepreneurs?
A). His innovative approach to problem-solving
B). His unwavering determination
C). His philanthropic initiatives
D). All of the above
Play the game MIX. Have your students gather around in a tight circle and then say , “Mix!”. Have them then weave in, out and around eachother as fast as possible and then say, “Pairs!”. When you say pairs, the students put their hands on the shoulders of whomever is closest to them. Then have them ask the below questions to eachother and then repeat. (If you have enough students you can also say, “Trios”)
Questions:
- If you had 1 billion dollars, what business would you invest in?
- What does the world need now more than ever?
