LISTENING: The Royal Baby

Listen to the podcast about the royal baby George Alexander Louis, The Duke and Duchess' of Cambridge son, and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F):


1. The baby's full name is George Alexander Lucy.

2. He was born 21 July 2013.

3. The queen is great-grandmother.

4 .Only the British are interested in the new baby.

5. The sex of the baby was a surprise.

6. The baby was expected 30 July so it was early.

7. The name was decided 2 days after the birth.

8. Prince William's name was decided immediately.

9. Prince Charles' name was decided 4 weeks after his birth.

10. George is a traditional name.

11. George is the king of 7 names in the past.

12. George VI was really called Albert

13. After Elizabeth II Prince Charles will be king.

14. Prince William cannot change his name to Georfe.

15. Jackie wants George to be a king one day.



Look at the photos below. Kate is holding George and Diana is holding William. What do they look like?

ANSWER KEY:

1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. T
11. T
12. F
13. F
14. T
15. T