148 EXAM PRACTICE You are going to listen to an FM4 interview with a Russian scientist about his work. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (1–6). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. LISTENING 5 28 The Noah’s Ark Project 0 The project’s name comes from A the scientist’s name. B an episode from a religious text. C its focus on human genetics. D an ancient ship-building effort. 1 The interviewer wants to know A about the purpose of the project. B how the project can be useful. C what catastrophe is expected. D when a flood is going to occur. 2 According to the scientist, it’s impossible to A bring extinct animals back to life. B save all animals from extinction. C learn from the example of Australia. D forecast all results of human activity. 3 The purpose of the project is to A store biological samples of many different organisms. B analyse the differences in genetic materials. C preserve the natural habitat of endangered species. D transport animals to safety before they go extinct. 4 Unlawful human actions can A be the cause of animals dying out. B cause problems for scientific research. C help to bring extinct animals back. D hardly be prevented. 5 The cell cultures the scientist works with A require an unusual method. B can show signs of being alive. C are always treated with respect. D raise many ethical questions. 6 You can’t use reason and logic to A observe how cells act. B explain changes in living bodies. C appreciate how special life is. D say what life is exactly. (2) The scientist talks about all of these topics, but says that only one of them is not doable. (4) Listen for synonyms of ‘unlawful’ to find the correct idea. (6) Focus on what he says can’t be done at the end of the interview. Help Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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