17 Test practice: An expert talking about veganism You are going to listen to an expert talking about veganism. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (1–6). Put a cross () in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 What does veganism mean? a) Vegans don’t eat meat or fish, but eggs and honey. b) Vegans only eat food rich in vitamins. c) Vegans don’t consume products which come from animals. d) Vegans don’t eat processed food. 1 What are the advantages of a vegan lifestyle? a) Only the risk of heart disease is reduced. b) Type 2 diabetes is more common among vegans. c) A vegan diet does not affect weight loss. d) The overall health effect of veganism is positive. 2 What is one of the consequences of the rise in veganism? a) More vegetable dishes are only plant-based. b) People have started to experiment with plant-based recipes. c) Meat alternatives have encouraged people to cook more. d) Meat alternatives have lost their appeal. 3 What is another side-effect of a vegan diet? a) A vegan lifestyle cuts down on vitamins and minerals. b) A plant-based diet does not lead to additional health issues. c) A vegan diet contains many vital ingredients which reduce food-based health problems. d) Eating like a vegan means that you need to eat a lot of rich food. 4 What is the effect of veganism on the environment? a) A vegan lifestyle helps to improve the overall situation of the planet. b) A vegan lifestyle supports livestock farming. c) A vegan diet leads to environmental issues on a large scale. d) A vegan diet increases the pressure on the environment. 5 What are possible shortcomings of veganism? a) Vegans have to check the quality of their food regularly. b) Vegans occasionally need to balance their diet with meat products. c) Vegans need to worry about the effect of omega-3 fatty acids. d) Vegans need to supplement their food intake with essential substances. 6 What are everyday problems related to a vegan lifestyle? a) Vegan options are generally difficult to get. b) Eating out in restaurants isn’t really a problem. c) In general, successful people will find it hard to adopt a vegan lifestyle. d) Vegan principles are only sometimes difficult to follow. 6 Tip T Note taking: Lists • Note taking is best done in the form of lists. • When you get lost, leave some space and move further down on your page. This gives you the chance to see immediately where you have left a gap for things you have not properly understood. In addition, you can later add things easily to the items on your list. • Use abbreviations and symbols like + for your notes (see page 24 for more details). • Leave out as much as you can to write faster. + 17 ✘ Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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