Prime Time 6, Coursebook mit Audio-CD und DVD

4 Bob Geldof’s Live Aid Listening: Radio interview with Bob Geldof a) You are going to listen to a radio interview with Bob Geldof. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, complete the sentences (1–6) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 When starting the “Band Aid” project, Bob Geldof didn’t believe that more money would have … . solved Africa’s problems ✔ 1 In the ’80s, the “Band Aid“ project dealt with the symptoms of poverty, such as … . 2 Due to … Africa’s politics it was only possible to treat symptoms of poverty in the beginning, not its structures. 3 People in developing countries are more likely to die of AIDS or drought because … . 4 Geldof is sure people nowadays don’t just turn up at a charity concert for entertainment, but … the issues behind the event. 5 The financial support for agriculture that is paid for one week in the rich part of the world equals the entire food aid budget for the developing world … . 6 According to Geldof, you need … to successfully initiate political changes. b) Have a look at the list of words from the interview below and • find a definition for each word. • use each word in a sentence that relates to the interview. Definition Sentence food aid provides food and assistance to fight hunger Geldof thinks it’s not enough to provide only food aid. band-aid drought structures of poverty complexity of issues level of understanding subsidy political lobby c) In a few sentences, summarise the interview. 1 1.6 50 Making a difference Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv