Listening comprehension for English learners Save the Bay Video
Save the Bay, for Learners of English
Let's hope you like this video and listening comprehension
Click on the video link video link, watch and listen carefully, then fill in the missing words.
Please click on "Watch this thread" in order to get your corrections which I will send to you as I correct them and please do not edit your work
Many thanks to Yeser007 who made this video 
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most ,,,,,,,,, natural resoures. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to ........ this precious
natural resource and ,,,, ,,,,,,,,. Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,. Now, the bay has made a ........ In
1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people ,,,,,, ,,,,,. I have .............. 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video
from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, ,,,,, ,,,, Aquidneck Island. The ,,,,,,, closed the Bay for 2 hours.
There were 3 ...... of swimmers; those swimming ........ kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with ........ ......... This was the
first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball .... ... . ........ of colorful
balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun went off, everyone had to find their kayak
and I had .. ........... finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my
kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made......... for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to
stop and drink water to try to ........ ..... ...... (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the ..... ....... in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received
.. ..... . ..... ... . ....... and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled ........ and ,,,,,,,,,,,,. Estuaries--where ...... ...... ...... ..... ... from the sea, are among the most
diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing .......... ........... "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and .........
destructive coastal development.
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Thanks a lot for the exercise, sanlee! You have a very clear voice and you are gorgeous in the video!
I'm deeply grateful to all of you that are doing listenings, Sanlee, Goyo, Gary, Galsally, Heidi, Jen, Marianne... these help a lot!!!
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resources. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to protect this precious natural resource and its watershed Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from an industrial accident. Now, the bay has made a come back.
In 1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part. I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also known as Aquidneck Island. The closeguard closed the Bay for 2 hours. There were 3 ways of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with assisted devices.
This was the first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball buoy and a huge boocave?? of colorful balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun when off, everyone had to find their kayak and I had no difficulty finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to stop and drink water to try to prevent laycraps?? (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received the medal, a towel, and a t-shirt and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance. Estuaries--where fresh water meets salt water from the sea, are among the most diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rain pours "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and aposes destructive coastal development.
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resources. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to protect this precious
natural resource and its watershed. Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from industrial toxins. Now, the bay has made a come back In 1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part. I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video
from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also known as Aquidneck Island. The coast-guard closed the Bay for 2 hours.
There were 3 ways of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with assisted devices This was the
first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball bouy and a huge bouquet (?) of colorful balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun when off, everyone had to find their kayak
and I had no difficulty finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my
kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to
stop and drink water to try to ........ ..... ...... (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received
the medall, a towel and a t-shirt and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance Estuaries--where fresh water meets salt water from the sea, are among the most
diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rain pours "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and opposed destructive coastal development.
Thank you for this great exercise, Sanlee ! These listening comprehension are very helpful.
Thank you Sandy (and rest of the team
) for the exercise, here I go
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resoures. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to protect this precious
natural resource and its watershed. Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from industrial toxins. Now, the bay has made acomback. In
1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part. I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video
from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also known as Aquidneck Island. The coast guard closed the Bay for 2 hours.
There were 3 waves of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with a assistive devices. This was the
first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball ..?.. and a huge bouquet of colorful
balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun went off, everyone had to find their kayak
and I had no difficulty finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my
kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to
stop and drink water to try to prevent ?? (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received
a medal, a towel and a T-shirt and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance. Estuaries--where fresh water meets salt water from the sea, are among the most
diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rain ? "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and opposes
destructive coastal development.
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resources. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to proctect this precious natural resource and ,,,, ,,,,,,,,. Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from industrial …... Now, the bay has made a come back In 1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part. I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video from 2008. There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also Known as a, Aquidneck Island. The coast guard closed the Bay for 2 hours. There were 3 ways of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with ........ devices This was the first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball .... ... . ........ of colorful balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun went off, everyone had to find their kayak and I had no difficulty finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to stop and drink water to try to prevent. ..... ...... (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received the medal, a towel and a t-shirt and we had a wonderful party. Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance. Estuaries--where fresh water meets salt water from the sea, are among the most diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rain …… "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and destructive……destructive coastal development
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resoures. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to protect this precious
natural resource and watershid Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from destroyer toxicant??! Now, the bay has made a come back In
1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video
from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also known as (AKA) Aquidneck Island. The coast guard closed the Bay for 2 hours.
There were 3 waves?? of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with assistive devices This was the
first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball buoy and a huge bouquet of colorful
balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun when off, everyone had to find their kayak
and I had no difficulty finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my
kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to
stop and drink water to try to prevent leg cramps (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received
**a middle, a towel and a T-shirt and and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance. Estuaries--where fresh water meets salt water from the sea, are among the most
diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rainforest "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and opposes
destructive coastal development.
Wow Sandy! you look wonderful in this video my friend! very nice photos and a great clear accent!
Thanks Sandy, very nice exercise!
important / protect / its watershed / industrial toxins / comeback / taking part / participated / also known as / Coast Guard / waves / without / assistive (??) devices / ball --?-- / and a huge bouquet / no difficulty in finding mine / headway / prevent leg cramps / finish line / a medal, a towel and a T-shirt / beauty and significance / fresh water meets salt water / tropical forests / opposes
Congratulations on your pro-active involvement with saving Narragansett Bay, sanlee. I'm impressed by your dedication and courage. I know the waters of the bay can be rather treacherous.
Anyone want to try this exercise?
¡Muchas gracias, Sandy! Me ha gustado mucho el ejercicio y el vídeo. Despues de escucharlo unas 100 veces, esto es lo que he entendido 
))
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resources. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to protect this precious natural resource and its watershed. Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from industrial toxins. Now, the bay has made a comeback. In 1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part. I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also known as Aquidneck Island. The costguard closed the Bay for 2 hours. There were 3 waves of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with assisted devices. This was the first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball ?? and a huge bouquet of colorful balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun went off, everyone had to find their kayak and I had no difficulty finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to stop and drink water to try to prevent leg ?? (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received the medal, a towel and a t-shirt and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance. Estuaries--where fresh water meets salt water from the sea, are among the most diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rain ?? "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and opposes destructive coastal development.
Narragansett Bay is one of Rhode Islands most important natural resoures. "Save the Bay" was founded by the community's desire to protect this precious
natural resource and its watership. Once, it was choked by raw sewage and dying a slow death from industrial toxent. Now, the bay has made a come back In
1977, the first "Save the Bay" swim was held with 100 people taking part. I have participated 5 times, my last time was in the swim depicted in this video
from 2008.
There were 450 swimmers that year. We took off from Newport, also known as Aquidneck Island. The coast guard closed the Bay for 2 hours.
There were 3 waves of swimmers; those swimming without kayakers, those swimming with kayakers, and those swimming with assistive devices.This was the
first year that I had a kayak team and I was so happy with them. My friends, Jeff and Bonnie had a double kayak with a large, red, plastic ball bui and a huge bucaef of colorful
balloons on the kayak so it would be easy for me to spot among the hundreds of other kayaks. When the starting gun went off, everyone had to find their kayak
and I had no difficult to finding mine. They led the way for my 1.7 mile swim. Although the currents were strong, I followed the course easily by following my
kayak. In previous years, I had been stuck in currents and not made headway for a long time and it added much more distance to my swim. I had to remember to
stop and drink water to try to prevent laycramps (however, I got them anyway). I made it to the finish line in about an hour and 20 minutes. I received
a medal, a towel and a t-shirt and we had a wonderful party.
Narragansett Bay is an estuary of unparalleled beauty and significance. Estuaries--where fresh water mit salt water from the sea, are among the most
diverse and biologically productive ecosystems on earth surpassing tropical rainforce "Save the Bay" strives to advocate for better laws and opposes destructive coastal development..
Ok I don't think I was that bad this time, but that's because I'm used to Sandy's voice haha, thanks Sandy, I'll wait for the corrections.**
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This video on Save the Bay sheds a light on one of my favorite organizations. Narragansett Bay is vital for RI. I hope the Spanish speaking group enjoys the video and learns a lot about where Sandy lives.
Does anyone else want to do this exercise?
This exercise is also available for Spanish learners.
