Explore listening: Hipsters save the world You are going to listen to a talk about a trend in the British economy. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, complete the sentences (1–8) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. 27 a3hy2h 17 0 According to Douglas McWilliams, hipsters and their industries might be the reason for . 1 The term ‘flat white economy’ comes from the hipsters’ . 2 This type of economy is characterised not so much by a particular kind of business but by the kinds of . 3 Compared to previous generations, hipsters are . 4 The workforce of the flat white economy consists of people from . 5 As a result of the influx of hipsters, real estate prices in the East End . 6 A similar trend in the economy could be witnessed in cities like . 7 This transformation of London’s East End could be viewed as a . 8 Adopting the hipsters’ lifestyle could make the world . Britain’s future (economic) prosperity Self-assessment talk about political events explain the benefits of something describe experiences of problem solving describe issues and priorities talk about dedicated people and their achievements persuade others to take action write a fundraising letter or email 56 Language skills Extras Explore 4 The world we live in Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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