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55 Listen to an Englishwoman talking about the differences between housing in England and Austria. What are the three main differences she has found? Listen to the Englishwoman again. First, study the task below. Then, while listening, complete the sentences (1–7) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After listening, take some time to check your answers. LISTENING 3 a 39 g25t2e b 0 By comparing where people live, you can . see differences in lifestyle 1 The speaker compares buying houses in England to buying . 2 Due to their jobs, people in England . 3 When Austrians see many houses for sale, they think . 4 The speaker says houses in England are built . 5 Houseowners in England spend a lot of time . (Give one answer.) 6 It’s more difficult for Austrians to . 7 The woman thinks Austrian schools are . Read the article about the ‘Dumpster Project’ in your coursebook, p. 135 again. First decide whether the statements (1–6) are true (T) or false (F) and put a cross (  ) in the correct box. Then identify the sentence in the text which supports your decision. Write the first four words of this sentence in the space provided. There may be more than one correct answer; write down only one. The first one (0) has been done for you. READING 4 Statements T F First four words 0 Jeff Wilson tested living in the dumpster home himself. Unbelievably, that is exactly 1 Wilson’s aim was to educate young people about environmental issues. 2 The dumpster house is self-contained and has all that is required for living. 3 There is no natural light in the dumpster house. 4 All the kitchen equipment is kept on shelves. 5  It stays cool naturally inside the dumpster. 6 Professor Wilson wants to use his ideas in other countries too. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv