80 B2+ | 8. Klasse | LISTENING | Science and technology Working the listening task: Four-word answers You are going to listen to a podcast by a psychologist about why our brains stop us from taking climate change more seriously. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, answer the questions (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. 7 73t56p 24 Before you listen, try to paraphrase the questions in the task. Remember that there may be a difference in the levels of formality between the language in the questions and the speaker’s language. Remember also that the ‘cue words’ may be in the same sentence as the cue, or they may come later in the same chunk of speech. Do not exceed the word count or include unnecessary details in your answer. Top tips Climate change – time to get real! 0 What is an example of something people regularly experience, but fail to act on? a dangerous road junction 1 Which metaphor does the psychologist use to describe the rate of progress being made on climate change? 2 Which factors are irrelevant when it comes to our minds convincing us to carry on as we have always done? Give one answer. 3 Which term do environmental psychologists use to describe the mental blocks people have about climate change? 4 How could consumers do their bit for the environment while doing their washing? Give one answer. 5 What kind of vehicles are often confused with hybrid vehicles? 6 According to the psychologist, what do people ignore because of ‘optimism bias’? 7 Which personal disaster is mentioned as an example of a situation we can easily visualise? 8 Which activities can people make personal choices about whether to do or not? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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