Trivia Game Show
Trivia Game Show
Listening Exercises
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Game Show Host: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia . Today's contestant ,  Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China.
Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the questions are true or false. If false, you must make the statement true by giving the correct information. If not, you go home with our consolation prize : a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. [Oh]
Remember. When the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?
Julie: I'm ready.
Host: The first question: A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
Julie:Uh. True.
Host: You are correct! Question number two: A tuna is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
Julie: True, I mean, I mean, I mean false. A SHARK is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
Host: Correct. Only two more questions. Number three:  An elephant has the largest eyes in the world.
Julie: I know that one. False. The giant squid has the largest eyes.
Host: Super. This is the last question Julie. The national anthem of Greece has 134 verses.
Julie: False. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses.
Host: You are right!
Julie: Did I win?
Host: Yes, Julie, pack your bags , and we'll pack your wallet. [Alright!] You're off to China. Well, that's all for today's show. See you next time
Julie: Thank you, Thank you.