Self-assessment talk about crime and surveillance comment on experiences talk about privacy write a leaflet describe spaces in cities describe how spaces are used outline problems discuss and suggest solutions write a blog comment 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. 36 37 3vb2t2 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 places 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 111 Language skills Extras Explore 8 Big brother is watching you Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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