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1 Dictation 1 Forest Fire 150 words Forest fire or wildfire is often used to signify an uncontrolled intense fire / that breaks out in the wooded areas / due to many factors ranging from natural to manmade causes. / Wildfires can be witnessed throughout the world and they usually occur in cycles. / Mild forest fires are often considered beneficial, / as growth of many plant species depend on it. / Many plant species also depend on wildfires for reproduction. / However, the large forest fires can have serious damaging effect on the surrounding environment. / Due to the extensive size and the immense speed, / a forest fire can easily spread to a vast area. / Besides, it can also change its direction / and overcome occasional barriers like roads, rivers and fire breaks. / Forest fires break out in areas like grassland, woodland and bush. / Some important causes of it are lightning and volcanic eruptions. / Besides these, sparks from rock falls can also ignite forest fires. / Dictation 2 Job Hunting 150 words Job hunting is a stressful problem for everyone. / Whether someone getting a job right out of school / or someone seeking a better position than the one they just left, / it is not something that comes easy to most people. / However, with preparation and planning, / the difficulties can be focused on / and the situation can become less stressful. / For example, dressing correctly is an important step for any applicant. / Also, if you dress correctly, / you will feel more confident in your ability to get the job. / Men should wear a dress shirt and tie or even a suit if they possess one. / Women should wear a suit or other clothing suitable for the occasion. / It is better to dress too conservatively than not conservatively enough. / Always use honesty as some interviewers will be able to detect problems in your resume. / Good manners and correct speech are essential in impressing the interviewer. / Dictation 3 Vocational Schools 150 words schools have arisen to fil