Spelling bees or competitions are very popular in the USA. Young people take part in local and regional tournaments to qualify for the national championship.
Listening
Fourteen year-old Anamika Veeramani defeated 249 other competitors to win the 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Listen to this interview once.
- Did Anamika win the competition at her first attempt?
- What will she do with the prize money
Listen again:
Answer these questions – Listening Worksheet
1. What is the first word you hear?
2. How much money did Anamika win?
3. Was this entirely in cash?
4. What other prize did she also win?
5. What will she do with the money?
6. What was the hardest word she has ever spelt?
7. How many people did she beat to win the competition?
8. What was her winning word?
9. What is it used for?
10. Is Anamika going to buy one of these devices?