way2go! 7. Practice Pack, Arbeitsheft

11 Multi-gens: multiple generations living under one roof Their homes might sometimes be crowded, but these families depend on support from one another, enabling each family member to follow their own goals and lead independent lives. Each person pitches in and does their bit so life runs smoothly. These families make use of services like cloud-based family hubs, which divide up tasks and responsibilities between all family members. In some ways they run more like an efficient business than a classic family. 0 People working in advertising A believe it’s essential to make decisions together. B want to find out what’s important to their target audience. C are trying to connect better with their customers. D traditionally only care about what individuals are thinking. 1 Only a small number of today’s families A has fewer than three children. B is properly understood by marketing companies. C will fit the definition in future. D still conforms to traditional ideas of family life. 2 Reasons why families are changing include A a greater focus on spending time together. B the current definition of marriage. C fewer job opportunities. D the increasing need for resources. 3 The aim of the text is to give readers ideas on A what families want to buy. B the kinds of families likely to exist in the future. C the environment in the year 2030. D what they must do now to prepare their customers for the future. 4 A defining feature of ‘Tandem Tribes’ is that A every person gets their own room in a shared house. B they are always part of a community sharing equipment and transport. C the adults living together are not in a relationship. D everyone shares the responsibility for raising the children. 5 Another kind of future family A wants to stay on the move. B consists of only one member. C prefers to stay at hotels. D feels at home wherever they are. 6 Families living in the countryside will A depend on modern technology. B sell certain objects they make for profit. C focus on raising many kids. D not need to buy any food. 7 Extended families of the future will A work with little contact between their members. B suffer from too little space available. C share their income equally. D organise their communication professionally. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv