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Joy English · Level B2 · Numbersjoy-english.com

An economic report

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Hear decimals, percentages, years and billions in a news report.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

economy
The system of money, trade and industry in a country.
inflation
A general rise in prices.
exports
Goods sold to other countries.

Answer key

  1. The economy grew by 2.5 percent this year.“Two point five” is 2.5; “%” and “per cent” are also accepted.
  2. Inflation fell to 3.1 percent in September.“Three point one” is 3.1.
  3. Around 1.2 million new jobs were created.Write 1.2 million or the words.
  4. Exports rose to 480 billion dollars.Write 480 or the words; $480 billion is also accepted.
  5. Unemployment is now at its lowest level since 1999.“Nineteen ninety-nine” is 1999.

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