53 Test practice: Understanding homelessness You are going to listen to a lecturer talking about homelessness. 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 (1–7). Put a cross () in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 What is the typical life of a homeless person like? a) They sleep rough in public places. b) There are many different ways how people cope with homelessness. c) Sleeping in doorways is the typical way to spend the night. d) Living outdoors is made look normal. 1 What is the general attitude towards homelessness? a) Running into problems is the fault of society. b) People who cannot afford a home are to be supported. c) Not everybody can be supported if they run into problems. d) Everybody is responsible for themselves and if you fail, you fail. 2 Can everybody be affected by homelessness? a) Yes, because people can become homeless very easily. b) No, because you can take precautions. c) Yes, because homelessness is part of the system. d) No, because there are charities to help people in need. 3 How do friends usually react to the situation? a) They treat you like before. b) They give advice and money. c) They provide help in many different ways. d) They turn away and you lose them. 4 Which social group is especially vulnerable? a) People who are fit to work but don’t feel they should take a job. b) People who are cared for in the community and who receive free lunches. c) People who are not fit to organise their lives due to mental health problems. d) People who have no friends and family and who are single. 5 How does the housing market influence the situation? a) The government helps all people who have a housing problem. b) When house prices increase, a lot of people are driven out of their homes. c) Local authorities provide council flats for all people in need. d) The housing market regulates house prices to help homeless people. 6 What is the function of charities for the homeless? a) They step in where other parts of the system fail. b) They are highly overrated and their influence is minimal. c) They are not really necessary to fight homelessness. d) They are a business model to generate money for their investors. 7 For how many homeless people can charities provide support? a) Only for people who need the support of charities. b) For an increasing number of people compared to the overall population. c) Only for very few people in relation to the overall number of people affected. d) For most people who are affected by homelessness. 4 + 53 ✘ Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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