
True Stories – Homeless to Artist – C1 – TOEFL Listening Practice
January 9, 2024
Will Generative AI Change Your Life? – C2 – TOEFL Listening Practice
January 16, 20241. Where was Gangadhara Tilak Katnam born?
A) Karnataka.
B) Tamil Nadu.
C) Kerala.
D) Andhra Pradesh.
2. What was Katnam’s profession?
A) School Teacher.
B) Doctor.
C) Engineer.
D) Lawyer.
3. What did Katnam allocate a significant portion of his salary for?
A) Personal luxuries.
B) Travel expenses.
C) Funding education.
D) Real estate investments.
4. Apart from education, what else did Katnam provide aid for?
A) Medical assistance.
B) Space exploration.
C) Technology advancements.
D) Agricultural development.
5. What was unique about Katnam’s approach to philanthropy?
A) Publicity-seeking.
B) Silent and behind the scenes.
C) Social media activism.
D) Celebrity endorsements.
6. What is emphasized as the lasting impact of Katnam’s generosity?
A) Financial gains.
B) Recognition and awards.
C) Ripple effect and transformed lives.
D) Academic achievements.

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:
- Do you think formal education is important in a community?
- What would you do if you didn’t have formal education available to you?



