At Least 12 Injured in Shooting Near Florida A&M Stadium

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Question formats

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How to approach this practice

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   How old was the youngest victim?

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   1. Eleven years old
   2. Twelve years old
   3. Six years old
   4. Eighteen years old
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   Answer

   Eleven years old

   The report states the youngest victim’s age directly.

   Police said the youngest victim was 11 years old.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   What could homecoming include, according to the narration?

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   1. Sports, celebrations, and community visits
   2. Only private meetings for university staff
   3. Military training and emergency drills
   4. Exams, lectures, and graduation ceremonies
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   Answer

   Sports, celebrations, and community visits

   The narration lists sports, celebrations, and visits by several groups.

   Homecoming is a traditional university event that can include sports, celebrations, and visits from former students, families, and other community members.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   Why might local residents be near the stadium?

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   1. A game or celebration may be taking place
   2. Residents are required to work for the university
   3. The stadium provides permanent housing
   4. Local residents attend every university class
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   Answer

   A game or celebration may be taking place

   The stadium can attract residents during games or celebrations.

   A stadium area can be used not only by students but also by visitors and local residents, especially when a game or celebration is taking place.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   Which three facts does the narration identify as central?

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   1. Injuries, minors involved, and location after homecoming
   2. The game’s score, attendance, and winning team
   3. The victims’ identities, careers, and medical histories
   4. The stadium’s construction date, size, and design
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   Answer

   Injuries, minors involved, and location after homecoming

   The final summary repeats the number, ages, location, and timing.

   These are the central confirmed details: at least 12 people were injured, six were minors, and the shooting happened near a football stadium in Tallahassee after Florida A&M’s homecoming game.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   What broader issue does the event illustrate?

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   1. The importance of public safety at gatherings
   2. The financial cost of university athletics
   3. The popularity of former-student reunions
   4. The history of football stadium construction
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   Answer

   The importance of public safety at gatherings

   The narration connects the incident to safety at large gatherings.

   The event also shows why public safety is a concern at large community gatherings.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

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   According to the narration, who may gather for university activities?

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   1. People of different ages
   2. Only current football players
   3. Only university administrators
   4. Only children from nearby schools
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   Answer

   People of different ages

   Universities can bring together people from different age groups.

   Universities often bring together people of different ages for sports and social activities.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

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   What does the reported presence of minors add to the event?

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   1. It increases the event’s seriousness
   2. It proves the game was canceled
   3. It identifies who organized homecoming
   4. It shows that adults were absent
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   Answer

   It increases the event’s seriousness

   The narration says their presence increases the event’s seriousness.

   The reported presence of six minors among the injured adds to the seriousness of the event.

What to review next

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Before you practise: a worked example

Listen for the final information, especially when a speaker corrects or changes an earlier statement.

Example transcript: “Let’s meet at five — actually, half past five would be better.” What is the final suggested time?

The final suggested time is 5:30. Actually signals a correction; the first time is replaced by the later suggestion.

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