1 8 Communication and relationships Test practice: Personal account: Why I do it You are going to listen to an interview with Rosalind, a teenager, who talks about how she communicates through the internet. 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 Which form of communication is the one most frequently used nowadays according to Rosalind? a) texting and e-mailing on any device b) using computers and smartphones c) using smartphones d) texting but not e-mailing 1 This modern tool of communication is used a) by most people. b) mainly by teenagers. c) everybody apart from adults. d) certainly not by parents and teachers. 2 What are Rosalind’s main activities when using her smartphone? a) using her smartphone instead of her computer b) using her smartphone as a navigation device c) using a social network to exchange pictures and share comments d) using her mobile to call friends and family 3 Among other things, Rosalind likes sharing pictures and comments a) because she likes discussing complex matters with her friends. b) because writing texts is very important to her. c) because she wants to stay in touch with her family. d) because she wants to present herself to her friends and her loved ones. 4 The reactions Rosalind gets are a) mixed, with an equal share of positive and negative comments. b) mostly positive with occasional negative reactions. c) positive throughout. d) mostly unfair with some exceptions. 5 When Rosalind gets negative reactions to her postings a) she is usually furious because she thinks people should not do this. b) she reacts unfairly herself. c) she starts offending people. d) she thinks these messages are harmless and do not affect her. 6 The aspect that worries Rosalind most when it comes to her use of the internet is a) that unfair reactions to her postings might be negative for her. b) that it is a trap for young girls especially. c) that some of the content she comes across is quite upsetting. d) her fear that she might overuse the net. 6 Tip T Choosing the correct answer Choosing the correct answer is sometimes difficult because the options often sound very similar. Make sure you tick the most logical, not the most obvious answer. And don’t forget to double-check your choice at the end. + 03 ✘ Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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