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IELTS Listening with British Accent | English Listening Practice Learn English Through Story Improve your IELTS Listening skills with this engaging story about a Zen monk and the secret to happiness. Listen carefully and answer the questions to test your understanding. Practice Questions Section 1: Fill in the Blanks Complete the sentences using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS. 1. Master Ryokan was known for his deep ________ and unshakable happiness. 2. Hiro had achieved wealth and success but still felt ________. 3. The monk compared happiness to a ________, which floated on the river. 4. Ryokan poured tea into a ________ to explain a lesson about the mind. 5. Hiro realized that happiness comes from living in the ________. Section 2: Multiple Choice Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). 6. Why did Hiro visit Master Ryokan? A) He wanted to learn meditation. B) He was searching for happiness. C) He wanted to become a monk. 7. What did Ryokan’s overflowing teacup represent? A) A full mind that needs to be emptied. B) The importance of drinking tea. C) A symbol of success. 8. What did the rock in the river symbolize? A) A peaceful life. B) Clinging to worries. C) The path to enlightenment. 9. How did Hiro feel after learning from Ryokan? A) He practiced mindfulness and simplicity. B) He ignored the lesson. C) He argued with the monk. 10. What was the key lesson of the story? A) Happiness is found in wealth. B) Happiness comes from letting go. C) Happiness must be chased. Answer Key 1. wisdom 2. empty 3. leaf 4. cup 5. present moment 6. B - He was searching for happiness. 7. A - A full mind that needs to be emptied. 8. B - Clinging to worries. 9. A - He practiced mindfulness and simplicity. 10. B - Happiness comes from letting go. 🔔 Subscribe for the next story and practice session! Improve your English listening skills with more engaging stories and exercises. Stay tuned! #EnglishListening #LearnEnglish #EnglishStory #IELTSListening #ListeningPractice #ImproveEnglish #BritishAccent #StudyEnglish #EnglishWithStories #EnglishExercises #learnenglishthroughstory #ieltslisteningtest
