40 UNIT 05 | Live and learn Listen to the conversation between two friends and decide whether the ten statements below are true or false. 1 Amy Chua regrets that her daughters didn’t have as much freedom as other children. 2 Amy believes that her illness made her reassess the importance of excellence. 3 The parenting style Amy followed was entirely her own invention. 4 Amy’s mother did not allow sleepovers for Amy during her childhood. 5 Before her book was published, Amy was known for being non-controversial. 6 Amy’s book was well received, with not a single negative review at the time of publication. 7 Amy still thinks that the criticism she faced after her book’s release was completely unjustified. 8 Amy’s daughters now frequently ask her for advice on personal matters. 9 Amy’s daughters still depend on her financially. 10 Amy believes that her daughters’ current success is partly due to her strict parenting. Spot on form: Modal verbs Read the situations and use the words in brackets to form sentences speculating about them. 1 The doorbell rang, but I didn’t hear it. I was watching TV. (TV/be too loud) 2 The students are standing in front of the closed lecture hall. (professor/be late) 3 My study mate, who is usually sociable, walked past me without saying a word. (he/not see me) 4 Amy Chua’s little daughter studied hard and went to good schools. I don’t know where she works today. (she/have a good job) 5 Karime is having a really hard time with her law degree. (she/find a different subject more interesting) 6 I can’t find my English book anywhere. (I/leave it at home) 7 Did you hear? Robert got accepted into Cambridge! (he/do well in the interview) 8 I’ve asked Güliz to join us, but she said she couldn’t come. (she/be busy with work for school) LISTENING 6 36 True False LANGUAGE 7 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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