Comprehension Questions As you listen, decide whether according to Vukosava, the following questions aretrue or false. 1) It is easier to lead a healthy lifestyle now than in the past. 2) Good mental health is connected to healthy living. 3) Eating meat will help your brain function better. 4) People should spend a lot of time doing exercise. 5) Taking up running is a good … [Read more...] about Splendid Speaking Interview 21: Expressing & Justifying Opinions
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Splendid Speaking Interview 22: Structuring a Short Talk
Comprehension Questions Listen and decide if the following questions are true according to what Isabelle says. 1) She is interested in attaining a good work-life balance.2) She has just got a new job.3) You can’t be a top manager and have a fulfilling private life.4) PR (Public Relations) consultancy is a typical 9-5 job.5) Tele-working can be quite … [Read more...] about Splendid Speaking Interview 22: Structuring a Short Talk
Splendid Speaking Interview 23: Speculating and Hypothesising
Comprehension Questions Listen and decide if the following questions are true according to what Stefania says. 1) She often does the lottery.2) She would know exactly what to do as soon as she won.3) She would make her future secure straightaway.4) The money would help her carry out research.5) She would but a new house in a different area.6) She would be able to use the … [Read more...] about Splendid Speaking Interview 23: Speculating and Hypothesising
Splendid Speaking Interview 24: Structuring a Short Talk
Comprehension Questions As you listen, decide if the following questions are true or false according to what Ioana says. 1) The choice of film to talk about was difficult.2) Tom Cruise plays the role of a Samurai.3) She found the film misleading.4) The advice the Emperor received was possibly driven by a financial gain.5) Tom Cruise’s actions were … [Read more...] about Splendid Speaking Interview 24: Structuring a Short Talk
Splendid Speaking Interview 25: Making Your Talk Topical
Comprehension Questions As you listen, decide if the following questions are true or false according to what Otavio says. 1) Otavio believes all the countries involved in the Kyoto Protocol will sign the agreement.2) Industries are the problem as they cannot be controlled.3) Many countries have already agreed to set levels of emissions.4) Selective rubbish collection … [Read more...] about Splendid Speaking Interview 25: Making Your Talk Topical
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Splendid Speaking Interview 26: Signposting Your Talk
Comprehension Questions As you listen, decide if the following questions are true or false according to what Sylvia says. 1) There are more negative than positive points related to the emergence of supermarket shopping. 2) There isn’t enough parking space for supermarket shoppers. 3) Supermarket shopping is more stressful. 4) Silvia prefers shopping in smaller shops. … [Read more...] about Splendid Speaking Interview 26: Signposting Your Talk