Listening Comprehension
I Fact or fake?
Listen to a podcast about two fake news writers. While listening, mark the correct answer (a, b or c). There is only one correct answer for each sentence. You will hear the recording twice.
1
In 2016 lots of fake news was ...
| a | spread on social media. | |
| b | distributed by politicians. | |
| c | published in newspapers. |
2
The authors Paris Wade and Ben Goldman ...
| a | do lots of research. | |
| b | produce numerous texts. | |
| c | ask other writers for feedback. |
3
Users on their fake news website ...
| a | have to log in to an account. | |
| b | might open product promotions. | |
| c | can like and comment on their articles. |
4
In less than a year the fake news writers Wade and Goldman ...
| a | made a lot of enemies. | |
| b | created a new political party. | |
| c | earned huge amounts of money. |
5
Facebook wants to ...
| a | verify information. | |
| b | hire a new manager. | |
| c | win back young users. |
5 BE
II Filter bubbles
1
According to the teacher, what does an online search often lead to?
2
What different outcomes did two friends get when they looked up Egypt?
Friend 1: Friend 2:
Friend 1: Friend 2:
3
How can people benefit from filter bubbles? (Name two.)
4
What is a disadvantage of filter bubbles? (Name one.)
6 BE
III Ways technology is changing the way we read and learn
While listening, match the statements (1 – 5) with the headings (A – G).
There are two more headings than you need. You will hear the recording once only. Headings
| A | Replacing teachers with AI |
| B | Interactive school materials |
| C | Easier access to knowledge |
| D | More sustainability at school |
| E | Modern forms of communication |
| F | Changing roles and lesson structure |
| G | Getting in touch with students worldwide |
| Statement | Heading |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 |
5 BE
IV An annual conference
| Topic of the Smart Home Summit | the future of smart homes |
| One example of regulating the home via a mobile phone | |
| An effective installation | |
| Problem of wired technology (Name one.) | |
| Must-have for a functional smart home | |
| Price for one smart room | |
| A future device |
6 BE
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1
In 2016 lots of fake news was ...
| a | spread on social media. | |
| b | distributed by politicians. | |
| c | published in newspapers. |
2
The authors Paris Wade and Ben Goldman ...
| a | do lots of research. | |
| b | produce numerous texts. | |
| c | ask other writers for feedback. |
3
Users on their fake news website ...
| a | have to log in to an account. | |
| b | might open product promotions. | |
| c | can like and comment on their articles. |
4
In less than a year the fake news writers Wade and Goldman ...
| a | made a lot of enemies. | |
| b | created a new political party. | |
| c | earned huge amounts of money. |
5
Facebook wants to ...
| a | verify information. | |
| b | hire a new manager. | |
| c | win back young users. |
II Filter bubbles
Listen to a lesson about using the internet. While listening, answer the questions below. You do not have to write complete sentences. You will hear the recording twice.
1
According to the teacher, what does an online search often lead to?
to adverds
2
What different outcomes did two friends get when they looked up Egypt?
Friend 1: results from recent events (in Egypt) Friend 2: mainly travel guides
Friend 1: results from recent events (in Egypt) Friend 2: mainly travel guides
3
How can people benefit from filter bubbles? (Name two.)
saves time for searching
connect with like-minded people
4
What is a disadvantage of filter bubbles? (Name one.)
don't have access to all information
III Ways technology is changing the way we read and learn
| Statement | Heading |
|---|---|
| 1 | E |
| 2 | C |
| 3 | B |
| 4 | D |
| 5 | F |
IV An annual conference
| Topic of the Smart Home Summit | the future of smart homes |
| One example of regulating the home via a mobile phone | control lights |
| An effective installation | security system/smart locks |
| Problem of wired technology (Name one.) | not practical |
| Must-have for a functional smart home | high-speed internet |
| Price for one smart room | $ 1,000 |
| A future device | robot kitchen arm |