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Podcasts
A Friend Called Pip
Eight-year-old Katie Gregson was determined to persuade her parents to get a dog. A decade later, the devoted border collie dog is proving to be a blessing for Katie, who has diabetes. A fascinating and feel-good account of how she trained her pet to become a diabetic alert dog.
Phoebe’s Fall
This podcast follows a major investigation by the Age newspaper into the mystery and unanswered questions surrounding the death of 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk, who was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in a luxury Melbourne apartment building.
1619
A ship carrying more than 20 enslaved African arrived in the English colony of Virginia in 1619. America was not yet America, but no aspect of the country that would be formed has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed. The podcast forms part of a project by the New York Times.
Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse
P.G. Wode house, one of the most loved comic writers of the 20th century, is sure to amuse in this free audio book. After Mike Jackson’s university dream is frustrated, he takes on a job at a bank. Fortunately, his friend, Rupert Psmith, arrives to make his life lively.
HOW TO GET PODCASTS
To listen on the web: Google the website for Phoebe’s Fall, for example, and click on the play button.
To download: Download an app such as Podcatchers or iTunes on your phone or tablet and simply search by title.
1. What can we know about Phoebe’s Fall?
A It’s a mysterious garbage chute. B. It’s an abnormal death.
C. It’s a luxury apartment building. D. It’s a major newspaper.
2. In which of the following podcasts can you hear a story about history?
A. A Friend Called Pip B. Phoebe’s Fall
C. 1619 D. Psmith in the City by P.G. Wodehouse
3. How can we get access to podcasts?
A. By using mobile devices. B. By downloading any app on the web.
C. By listening to Google. D. By switching on the radio or the TV.
