C1 Advanced with Get Speaking English

Hey everyone. I know recently a lot of the reading tasks have been posting out of order (the second part first followed by the first part moments later). I have no idea why it's happening - I intentionally schedule things to go out in order, but Telegram is messing everything up. To prevent this from happening, I'm going to try and manually share them from now on. (This also explains why sometimes listening tasks don't go out - I schedule them, but then they never send. It's been very frustrating ☺️)

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Reading and Use of English - Part 6 You are going to read four extracts from articles in which experts give their views on climate change. For questions 37-40, choose from the experts A-D. The experts may be chosen more than once. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Not sure how to do this exercise? Look here: https://t.me/C1_Advanced/22 Which expert [37]___] expresses a different opinion from C about the extent to which s fuels will continue to be used? [38]___] has a different view from D on the contribution of developing countries to climate change? [39]___] holds a different view from all the other experts on the reliability of climate change predictions? [40]___] has the same view as B about whether ecosystems will adjust to the consequences of climate change? cont… #RAUOE #RAUOEPart6

cont… Can We Reduce Climate Change? Four experts give their views on whether it is possible to mitigate the effects of global climate change. A The extreme weather conditions experienced in recent years are a clear indication that global warming is underway, and that future climate patterns will certainly follow the trajectory predicted unless measures are taken to lessen the impact of fossil fuel use. And yet the scenario is not as hopeless as many fear. Figures show that nations which are undergoing rapid economic growth are indeed causing a sizeable upsurge in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the present time. However, the GHG per person of these regions is currently still far below that of much of the world, and with their adoption of increasingly efficient technologies, it is unlikely that their GHG per person will ever equal that of Europe or North America. Indeed, my view is that the growing pace of scientific advancement will eventually find the means to mitigate and even reverse the consequences of climate change. B There is no doubt that increasing industrialisation has had a measurable impact on GHG emissions, with consequences for climate and the environment. As for the future, however, even the most expert calculations are no more than speculation. What is more, even if the situation were to reach the catastrophic proportions that some foresee, this will not herald the end of life on earth as we know it. There have been many great climatic variations throughout history, and life forms have always adapted and survived. I see no reason why this period of change should be any different. And in the shorter term, it seems likely that GHG emissions will soon stabilise. The technologies to harness wind, wave and solar power have been in place for many years now, and as oil and gas become ever scarcer, markets will inevitably switch to more efficient and renewable resources C Despite recommendations from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, only a handful of countries have achieved any reduction in GHG emissions in recent years, while many developing countries have massively increased their fossil fuel use and hence their GHG emissions. It also seems probable that these levels will go on rising for decades, eclipsing any potential reductions elsewhere in the world. And while some sceptics question the accuracy of climate change forecasting, one cannot ignore the fact that most models produce strikingly similar results. This, to my mind, is evidence enough that something should be done. The potential consequences of failing to heed the warning signs is another question entirely. Even if it is too late to reverse the effects of global warming, I believe that the natural environment, and all its complex relationships, may eventually modify to cope with the changes. The earth is more resilient than we think. D One only has to look at the world's GHG levels to realise that climate change is a real and urgent issue. Forecasts made in previous decades - anticipating hurricanes, floods and record temperatures - have proved correct, indicating that models of future trends are also likely to be accurate. Countries becoming newly industrialised are producing GHG emissions to such an extent as to erode all other countries' efforts to stabilise the world's temperature. This situation is likely to continue for some years yet. Thus, from melting polar caps to devastated rainforests and rising sea levels, our environment and the ecosystems they support are in grave danger. The key to averting potential catastrophe, I feel lies in human ingenuity. For example, more efficient coal power stations already generate a third less emissions than conventional ones. Man has engineered this situation, and has the capacity - and incentive - to devise inventions to confront it. Click to reveal the answers below: Part 6 37 B 38 A 39 B 40 C #RAUOE #RAUOEPart6

Hi everyone! Get Speaking about Entertainment. Discover the harsh reality behind the glamorized world of acting in the streaming era, where many stars struggle to make a living despite their fame. Advanced (B2/C1): The 1 cent paycheque - here’s the awful truth about being an actor in the golden age of streaming (The Guardian) https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jul/17/actors-strike-streaming-1-cent-paycheque ❓❓❓ QUIZ YOURSELF - ARTICLE SUMMARY Select the best word to complete a summary about the article: The article discusses the challenging financial 1. (REALITIES / REALNESS / POSSIBILITIES) faced by actors in the streaming era, particularly in light of the 2023 strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The strike, while 2. (UNSETTLING / DISRUPTIVE / DISTURBING), highlights the struggles of actors who are 3. (HARDLY / BADLY / POORLY) compensated for their work on streaming platforms. A 4. (PRINCIPLE / KEY / MAIN) issue is the lack of residual payments from streaming services like Netflix, which no longer re-air episodes, leaving actors with minimal 5. (EARNINGS / INCOME / PAYCHEQUES) from shows. For example, actors from “Orange Is the New Black” revealed that they received 6. (THIN / MEAGER / LITTLE) paychecks, with some even losing money on the project after expenses. Additionally, actors are often unable to meet the income 7. (CAPS / THRESHOLDS / NEEDS) required for union benefits like health insurance, and many work irregular and underpaid jobs. The article 8. (UNDERSCORES / UNDERPINS / UNDERLIES) the widening gap between the massive earnings of studio executives and the financial 9. (CHOICES / DIFFICULTY / HARDSHIP) of actors, making the ongoing strikes a vital action for the future of the industry. I'd be happy to discuss the answers with you during a class! ❓❓❓ LIVE ARTICLE READING Saturday, March 10, 2025 @ 13:00 UTC DISCUSS THIS WITH ME! 🔣 Get Speaking English about this topic by booking a conversation class before May 31, 2025. Book 1 class (or several) or upgrade to a lesson. I'm even having a sale right now on article-based conversation classes, so you can do it at a discounted price. Learn more about the sale here! 🔣 Email getspeakingenglish@gmail.com or message @axl_of_getspeakingenglish on Telegram for more information. 🔣 Mention ONE CENT PAYCHEQUE when you write. Thanks everyone! I hope to Get Speaking English with you about this article soon!

Did you know about these methods for time management? Can you think of others? Share them in the comments and let me know why you think they are effective!

Do you usually research the going rate before buying expensive items? I'd love to know what you think about this in the comments!

Reading and Use of English - Part 1 For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: O A item B article C piece D unit Answer: C Not sure how to do this exercise? Check out this post here: https://t.me/C1_Advanced/46 Changing Typefaces In what can only be described as an impressive (0) ___________ of research, a schoolboy in the USA has calculated that the state and federal governments could save getting on for $400m a year by changing the typeface they use for printed documents. Shocked by the number of printed handouts he was receiving from his teachers, the 14-yearold boy decided to investigate the cost. He established that ink (1) ___________ up to 60% of the cost of a printed page and is, gram for gram, twice as expensive as some famous perfumes. He then started looking at the different typefaces and discovered that, by (2) ___________ to one called Garamond with its thin, elegant strokes, his school district could reduce its ink (3) ___________ by 24% annually. Working on that (4) ___________ , the federal savings would be enormous. (5) ___________ , earlier studies of the (6) ___________ of font choice have shown that it can affect more than just cost. The typeface that a document uses also (7) ___________ how much of the information is (8) ___________ and whether it is worth taking seriously. 1 A represents B measures C equals D indicates 2 A varying B modifying C adapting D switching 3 A application B intake C capacity D consumption 4 A belief B basis C impression D thought 5 A Fundamentally B Seemingly C Interestingly D Unusually 6 A issue B concern C aspect D discussion 7 A guides B rules C dominates D influences 8 A preserved B retained C accumulated D gathered Click to reveal the answers below: Part 1 1A 2D 3D 4B 50 6A 7D 8B #RAUOE #RAUOEPart1

What are some unconventional ways people can earn a living today? Would you consider trying any of them?

Have you ever felt like you wanted to say "don't be a jerk"? What happened to make you feel that way? I'd love to hear about it in the comments.

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CPE Listening PART 1 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. Extract One You hear one of the owners of a tea supplier in the UK talking on the radio about his business. 1 The man mentions a few clicks of a mouse in order to emphasise that A the company's website has been designed with ease of use in mind. B the company makes no attempt to conceal its connections. C the company's critics have not carried out basic research. 2 What is he doing when he speaks? A stressing the company's lack of reliance on its backers B describing the backers' attempts to influence the company C predicting a reduced role for the backers in future Click to reveal the answer below: Answer: 1 B 2 A I'll share the transcript later! #listening #C2

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Reading and Use of English - Part 2 For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (O). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: O TO Not sure how to do this exercise? Look here: https://t.me/C1_Advanced/157 Discovering new material Vulcanised rubber, celluloid and plastic - these materials were, (0) __________ a certain degree, invented by accident. In fact, the history of materials can be described (9) __________ a history of accidents, but this is not as catastrophic as it sounds. (10) __________ the beginning of scientific investigation, scientists have stumbled across new and wonderful materials in (11) __________ course of exploring something completely different. But this chance discovery of useful materials (12) __________ undergoing a change. Scientists sitting at their desks, now turn to computers to design materials and to work out their properties long (13) __________ they need to go anywhere near a laboratory. But the element of chance is still present as the ultimate application of these new materials remains tentative. (14) __________ scientists are confident about is that each has the potential to be revolutionary. The race is now on to make these materials reality. (15) __________ the history of materials is any guide, how we eventually use them will, (16) __________ part, be discovered accidentally. Please click to reveal the answers below: Part 2 9 as 10 Since / From 11 the 12 is 13 before 14 What 15 If 16 in #RAUOE #RAUOEPart2

Part 2 For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: O OUT Not sure how to do this exercise? Look here: https://t.me/C1_Advanced/157 Solving problems while you sleep How often do we struggle to figure (0) _____________a problem and then, after a night's sleep, we wake up knowing exactly what to do? We tend to view sleep simply (9) _____________a period of recuperation, but it actually has profound implications for a lot of human tasks, including a positive effect on problem-solving. Research now suggests that (10) _____________only are we able to come up with answers to life issues while asleep, but these answers are often better than the ones we might think of once the routines of our daily lives take (11) _____________ . Sleep aids memory too, and it's believed that now information isn't processed and absorbed fully until we've had a good night's sleep. So, if you're faced (12) _____________a difficult problem, set it aside, sleep (13) _____________it and return to it the next day. But (14) _____________ made a complex decision, you (15) _____________ like to revisit it after a second night's rest on the off chance that (16) _____________could be a better solution waiting to be considered. Please click to reveal the answers below: Part 2 9 as 10 not 11 over 12 with 13 on 14 having 15 may / might 16 there #RAUOE #RAUOEPart2