The Pearl of Love - H.G. Wells listening Exercise
Listen to a reading of 'The Pearl of Love' by H.G. Wells and answer comprehension questions about the story.
Exercise Guide
How to complete:
Listen carefully to the audio narration of 'The Pearl of Love' and answer the comprehension questions based on the content. Follow these steps:
- Play the audio from the provided YouTube link and listen to the entire segment (0 to 10 minutes).
- Use the timestamps provided for each question to focus on specific parts of the narration.
- Select the correct answer from the multiple-choice options based on what you hear.
- Replay the audio if needed to confirm details before submitting your answers.
Success tips:
- Listen attentively: Focus on the narrator's words and the context of the story.
- Take notes: Jot down key details, such as actions or descriptions, while listening.
- Use timestamps: Refer to the provided timestamps to locate relevant parts of the audio.
- Review carefully: Double-check your answers by revisiting the audio before submitting.
Knowledge:
The questions in this exercise primarily focus on understanding the narrative and key details of the story. They often require comprehension of actions described in the simple past tense (e.g., "decided," "removed," "built"), as the story recounts past events. Some questions involve identifying specific details, such as settings or character actions, which may use past simple (V2) forms of verbs. Pay attention to the sequence of events and descriptive language to answer accurately.
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Listening Exercise 1
The Pearl of Love Reading
A reading of H.G. Wells' short story about a prince's devotion to his late queen, expressed through the creation of a magnificent monument.
What is the setting of the story described in the narration?
Listen to the description of the story's location early in the video.
Listen at 1:21
How does the prince react immediately after his queen's death?
Pay attention to the prince's behavior following the queen's passing.
Listen at 2:17
What materials are used for the queen's coffin?
Listen for details about how the queen's body is preserved.
Listen at 2:42
What is the prince's main goal in building the Pearl of Love?
Focus on the prince's stated intentions when addressing his councillors.
Listen at 3:20
How does the prince's approach to decoration change over time?
Listen for descriptions of how the design of the Pearl of Love evolves.
Listen at 5:26
What does the prince do with the earlier decorations of the Pearl of Love?
Pay attention to what happens to the initial decorative elements.
Listen at 6:26
What is the significance of the great aisle in the Pearl of Love?
Listen to the description of the central feature of the monument.
Listen at 7:27
Why does the prince decide to remove the pavilion over the sarcophagus?
Focus on the prince's reasoning about the pavilion's design.
Listen at 8:52
What is the final action the prince takes regarding the sarcophagus?
Listen carefully to the prince's last decision about the sarcophagus.
Listen at 10:25
What is the emotional impact of the Pearl of Love on its visitors?
Listen for how people react when they see the monument.
Listen at 8:07
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