Make Your Way 5, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

Becoming familiar with … Listening You are going to listen to Dr George Thomas, an expert on soap opera addiction. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, answer the questions (1–6) using a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 14 08 TIP Short-answer questions This type of task presents you with a number of questions which you have to answer by using a few words only. Your answers have to be short and concise. It is essential to pay attention to the number of words allowed. Usually, the limit is FOUR WORDS. Do not exceed this limit by including irrelevant information because this will make your answer WRONG. Proceed as follows: As in all other test-types, read the instructions (“You are going to listen to Dr George Thomas, • an expert on soap opera addiction.”) carefully to get prepared for the topic you are about to hear. Make good use of the 45-second preparation time and carefully read the questions. You may • even want to underline the keywords in each question. This will help you to listen for the words and expressions you need for your answer. For example, in question 4 of this task you could underline “how many” and “regularly”. Don’t try to write full sentences at any cost, rather use key words only. • If you can’t think of an answer during the first listening, come back to it during the second one. • Other parts of the test may give you clues to what the answer may be. After the second listening you have another 45 seconds for a final check of your answers. • 0 What makes Prof. Thomas an expert on soap opera addiction? published report about it 1 What is his personal position on “EastEnders”? 2 What is the problem with soap operas in general? 3 Why are teenagers in more danger of becoming addicted than adults? 4 According to Prof. Thomas’ report, how many teenagers watch soap operas regularly? 5 Which statistic worried Prof. Thomas most? 6 In his opinion, instead of watching soap operas teenagers should … 146 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eig ntum des Verlags öbv