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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH - PART 6 You are going to read four extracts from online articles about childhood. For questions 37-40, choose from the extracts A-D. The extracts 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]____] has a similar view to Poenbaum on how long people's instinctive relationship with nature lasts? [38]____] expresses a similar opinion to Zafaria on what the role of a parent should be regarding teenage children? [39]____] has a different view from the others on whether children are growing up too fast? [40]____] expresses a different opinion from Ondorenko on the value of planned activities for children? cont… #RAUOE #RAUOEPart6

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cont… The Changing Face of Childhood in the USA A Mary Granger Parents often complain that childhood today seems different to what it was when they were young - when a free day meant they ran care-free out the door after breakfast and played until twilight. But they are somewhat hypocritical, because many of today's better off children seem to have less time for such unstructured play as they face an unfortunate mass of parent-organised things-to-keep-kids-busy' that might include karate lessons, tutoring or ballet. Parents are increasingly unwilling to let their offspring play outside. As a result children are more protected than ever before. A generation ago children went cycling on their own, went on public transport alone, took responsibility for themselves. Some experts suggest that the whole nature of parenting was different; that it was much less hands-on and more trusting of the child. B Max Poenbaum The interaction between the child and the natural environment provides an authentic learning experience based on sensory absorption and investigation, but it disappears with the passing of childhood. Then adult cognitive reasoning gradually takes over as the world is seen in a more objective or scientific way. At the transition between childhood and adulthood, young people can feel in danger of having nothing stable to hold on to, caught between the trapeze of childhood that has been let go of and the trapeze of growing up not yet within his or her grasp. Now parents must become a safety net at a time when the young person feels naturally anxious and insecure. But these days, parents are struggling against the slow creep of an increasingly commercial and sexualised culture and behaviour. That very culture, which is so rightly blamed for preventing younger children from being children also undermines the parenting of teenagers. C John P. Ondorenko It is clear that young children have a special affinity for the great outdoors that is connected to their development and their ways of knowing and learning. This is a unique and unrepeatable ability that starts to fade during the teenage years. Even so, today's teenagers are under pressure to grow up before they are ready. Celebrity culture, adult-style clothes and music videos are all guilty of encouraging them to act older than they are. As a result they are adrift in a sea of disaffection. In particular they care less about school performance and social obedience than ever before. On the flip side, they are much more tolerant and aware of ethical issues and also more caring regarding the future of the planet. A common adolescent complaint is of ever-increasing boredom, and yet children today have no reason to be bored, partly as the number of formal, extra-curricular activities available to them is unprecedented. D Steven Zafaria Once the pre-teen years are gone, parents have a more aloof adolescent who is more reluctant to be touched, who would rather spend time with friends, who feels too old to play with parents, who is embarrassed by their public company, who is more private and less forthcoming, and who seems to court their disapproval through deliberate resistance and opposition. The pattern is a standard one and always has been, as any psychologist will tell you. Teenagers may think they are fully independent, fiercely so in fact, but parents must be there for them, taking a back seat, intervening less than before, but ready to listen and guide when called upon. But parenting is becoming increasingly complex. The increasingly commercialised and sexualised world we live in means that children are missing out on a proper childhood. The solution is clearly not to keep children wholly innocent until they are adults, but we have surely reached the point where some regulatory protection is required. Click to reveal the answers below: Part 6 - 37 C 38 B 39 A 40 A #RAUOE #RAUOEPart6

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CAE Listening Part 1 Choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. You hear part of a radio programme about books and reading. 5 - Why did the woman read the book she describes? a. It was an unexpected gift. b. She came across it by chance. c. It was recommended to her. 6 - What did the book help her to understand? a. how strange the world is b. how enjoyable stories can be c. how she could become a writer Click to reveal the answers below: 5C 6B I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #C1 #ListeningPt1

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Hey everyone! I'm just about to go live to a crossword! Coffee & Crossword Stream ☕️ Come hang out with me and help me do crosswords! Review lots of vocabulary and phrases and hopefully learn something new, too! Where to participate: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish And be sure to check out the playlist on YouTube of previous Coffee and Crossword Streams after.

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CPE C2 Listening Task Part 2 You will hear a journalist talking about the life of a famous Scottish poet. For questions 7-15 complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Thanks to his parents' advocacy, Burns dedicated himself fully to his 7 .................. and developed a love of reading. Burns found a release for his frustration at his impoverishment by turning to drink and taking a keen interest in members of 8 .................. . The fathering of children out of wedlock caused a 9 .................. for the Burns and Armour families. Burns' first book of verse enjoyed10 .................. , a factor which motivated him to remain in his homeland. In Edinburgh, Burns mingled in 11 .................. and made some very wealthy and important friends. Burns' 12 .................. became more extreme over time, and he started to use his writings as a means to express them. His 13 .................. was part of the reason for the rapid deterioration of his health, as was his early-years toil. The day he was laid to rest coincided with that of the 14 .................. of one of his sons. Burns has a considerable number of living 15 .................. , a legacy of having fathered 12 children during his lifetime. Click to reveal the answers below: 7. studies 8. the opposite sex 9. scandal 10. great/unprecedented success 11. high society 12. political views 13. wild lifestyle 14. birth 15. descendants I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #C2

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About Not Having Money 1 Be short Not having enough money to pay for something. I'm a bit short to pay for dinner... can you cover me and I'll pay you back later? 2 In the hole To be in serious debt. My car broke down and I had to repair it so I'll be in the hole for the next few months. 3 Not made of money This idiom is used to say that one doesn't have a lot of money or enough money to pay for luxuries. No, you can't have a new computer game. I'm not made of money. 4 Live Hand to Mouth to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra. When I lost my job, it was a really tough time. We were almost living hand to mouth. 5 Flat broke To have absolutely no money. I can't help you—I'm flat broke 6 Strapped for cash To have little or no money. I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment, but I'll let you know when I want to buy it. 7 Hard up To not have a lot of money and be in a financially difficult situation. We're too hard up right now so we're not going anywhere this year on vacation. #vocab #money

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Why do you think some people live hand to mouth even if they have a steady job?

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Phrases About Making a Living 2 1 Get back on your feet To return to good financial health after a devastating setback. I can't afford to buy a car until I get a job and get back on my feet. 2 Bring home the bacon To bring home a salary. I work hard to bring home the bacon for my family. 3 Live within your means To live reasonably, buying only what you can afford and not spending additional money on unnecessary purchases. Jan lives within her means and tries not to buy things she doesn't need. Maybe she doesn't live a luxurious life, but at least she doesn't have any debt. 4 Make ends meet To have enough money to pay bills and other expenses. I've had to take on a 3rd part time job just to make ends meet. #vocab #money

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Have you ever had to take on extra work to make ends meet? What was the experience like?

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Part 1 Question 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 three You hear part of an interview with a woman called Fiona who works as a zoo tour guide. 5 What does Fiona say about visitors who go on zoo tours? A They encounter some animals for the first time. B They have strong preferences about which animals to see. C They are unaware of the potential danger. 6 How did Fiona feel after the incident with the chimpanzee? A She was reluctant to work with chimpanzees again. B She realized that she needed to be more careful at work. C She was uncertain why the incident had occurred. Click to reveal the answer below: Answer: 5 C 6 B I'll share the transcript later! #listening #C1 #ListeningPt1

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Hey everyone! I think I'm finally feeling better enough to stream and do some group activities. Here's when I'll be doing crosswords this week: Coffee & Crossword Stream ☕️ Wednesday, April 2 - 13.00 UTC Friday, April 4 - 13.00 UTC Come hang out with me and help me do crosswords! Review lots of vocabulary and phrases and learn some new things, too! Where to participate: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetSpeakingEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getspeakingenglish Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/getspeakingenglish And be sure to check out the playlist on YouTube of previous Coffee and Crossword Streams after.

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Part 3 Question You will hear part of a radio interview in which a naval officer called Peter Martin is talking about his experience. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. 15 What made Peter first decide to join the navy? A He liked the idea of being able to travel. B He thought it would impress people at home. C He believed he could get promoted more quickly. D He felt he had wasted his time when he was younger. 16 What effect did Peter's upbringing have on his suitability for the navy? A He found it difficult to take orders at first. B He was often too competitive during training sessions. C He experienced few problems adapting to the lifestyle. D He was challenged by the hard physical exercise required. 17 According to Peter, how can recent school leavers do well in the navy? A by accepting that their social life is of secondary importance B by recognizing that the navy can offer a long-term career C by learning to take responsibility for themselves D by delaying entry into the navy until they are older 18 For Peter, what is the most rewarding part of a trip back to his hometown? A Receiving respect from people he went to school with. B Experiencing a sense of pride in his achievements. C Relating his experiences to younger members of the community. D Hearing that other people have followed his example. 19 According to Peter, what do the public not understand about the navy? A The range of roles that the navy undertakes. B The length of time that navy personnel spend at sea. C The dangers that navy personnel have to face. D How much money is required to run the organization properly. 20 According to Peter, what advantage does a previous naval career give job seekers? A A sense of confidence in their own ability. B The discipline for later academic study. C The determination to succeed in their work. D Experience which can be transferred to other fields. Click to reveal the answer below: Answer Key: 15 A 16 C 17 C 18 B 19 A 20 D I'll share the transcript later! #listening #C1 #ListeningPt3

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CPE 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 Two You hear an academic called Carl Miller talking about playing games. 3 Carl makes a comparison between games and systems in order to suggest how games A help people to cope with the modern world. B encourage people to be more competitive. C reduce people's appreciation of true culture. 4 What is Carl doing when he talks about board games? A justifying his enjoyment of digital media B suggesting that humans are inherently social C emphasising the value of their link to the past Click to reveal the answer below: Answer: 3 A 4 B I'll share the transcript later! #listening #C2

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Hey everyone! Just a quick announcement - there will be no Coffee and Crossword this week either - I'm still pretty sick and nobody needs to hear my incessant coughing 🤧😅 Hoping to be back next week.

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CAE Listening Part 2 You will hear a guide taking a group of visitors around a museum. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or a short phrase. Museum Tour This museum houses objects collected by the (7) ________ based in the city. It has one of the country's best galleries containing (8) ________ exhibits. The museum's displays of (9) ________ are closed to visitors at present. The section called (10) ________ is popular with young people. The picture galleries contain works on various themes by (11) ________ . The museum's (12) ________ needs modernising. The guide uses the word (13) ________ to describe the Rutland Dinosaur's effect on people. Polystyrene was used to reconstruct most of the Rutland Dinosaur's (14) ________ . Click to reveal the answers below: 7. Cultural Society 8. natural science 9. butterflies and birds/ birds and butterflies 10. Let’s Interact 11. German artists 12. heating 13. intimidating 14. tail I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #C1 #ListeningPt2

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CPE C2 Listening Task Part 3 You will hear part of a discussion between two well-known business people, Sam Boland and Jimmy Glynn, and a radio current affairs show host about a recent newspaper article on the subject of jobless graduates. For questions 16-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. 16 What does Jimmy say about the qualifications graduate jobseekers have? A. they help them avoid having to take 'survival jobs' B. few graduates are sufficiently qualified for the jobs available C. few degrees teach skills relevant in the workplace D. they are not really an advantage in the present job market 17 Why is Sam wary of employing graduates in his own company? A. their superior performance can lead to workplace hostility B. they can have a damaging effect on the chemistry of their team C. he prefers to hire unskilled workers and invest in training D. they only accept positions above lesser-skilled employees 18 In what respect have things changed since the speakers were job-seeking graduates? A. jobseekers used not to lie about their qualifications B. jobseekers used to pretend they had better qualifications C. jobseekers used to be far fresher and more enthusiastic D. jobseekers used not to mind dumbing down their CVS 19 Why does Jimmy have some sympathy for graduates? A. he admires their sense of entitlement B. they were too young to understand what they voted for C. they have accumulated huge debts at college D. they are victims of other people's incompetence 20 Jimmy believes that college-goers of the future should A. not rule out the Arts and Humanities. B. work for foreign in preference to local firms. C. choose their courses of study carefully. D. be selective about where they study. Click to reveal the answers below: 16 D 17 B 18 B 19 D 20 C I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #C1 #ListeningPt3

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Hi everyone! I'm supposed to go live for a crossword in a bit, but I'm actually rather SICK! I must have picked up something while travelling. I'll start them again once I start sounding better. Thanks for understanding! (p.s. I will share the transcripts to last week's listening tasks soon)

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C1 Advanced (CAE) Part 2 You will hear a woman called Camilla Doyle introducing a science fair. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or a short phrase. Science fairs Camilla admits that she has seen rather a lot of (7) _________ at previous science fairs. Camilla was amazed that one scientist, David Nelson, tried to construct a mini nuclear fusion reactor in his (8) _________ . The scientists who created a diesel hybrid racing car are working on redeveloping its (9) _________ . Camilla claims that there may be many possible uses in industry for Joe Higson's machine that can detect certain (10) _________ . Camilla thinks there will be developments in new (11) _________ that helps spacecraft avoid hitting objects in their path. A group of students produced a (12) _________ that recorded accurate measurements of weather events. Many journalists have shown an interest in a special type of underwater vehicle that may be used to study the (13) _________ . While talking to scientists with exhibits at the science fair, Camilla was most impressed by their (14) _________ . Click to reveal the answers below: 7. robots 8. garage 9. engine 10. toxic substances 11. software 12. (weather) ballon 13. ocean/ ocean depths 14. attitude I'll share a transcript in the group later. #listening #C1 #ListeningPt2