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One Minute English - Video #678

Nev / Canada flaf

What are some odd jobs you have had?

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How to Practice Listening Comprehension

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  • Answer the questions as you listen.
  • Check your answers when you finish.

How to Practice Vocabulary

  • Review the vocabulary from the video below.
  • Complete the blanks below with words from the lesson.
  • Check your answers. Correct any answers that are wrong!

make much sense | have meaning

just | only

some time | a little while

odd jobs | easy work

depends | based

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences below with the vocabulary words.
depends • odd jobs • just
make much sense •some time
  1. He started his homework, but he already wants to play games.
  2. I have been living in Japan for
  3. If it’s good or bad on your opinion.
  4. I can’t understand this. It doesn’t
  5. My dad does around the house, like fixing broken tables.

How to Practice Speaking

  • Play the audio and answer the questions with your own answer.
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  • There is a pause of six seconds to answer each question.





How to Practice Grammar

  • Choose the correct word for each blank.
  • Check you score at the end. Three attempts are allowed.
  • Study Tip - Play the video and choose the words as you listen.

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