Listening Comprehension

 

 

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

GO TO THIS LINK: https://youtu.be/pF72px2R3Hg

 

1. Choose the five true statements.

a. The speaker intends to discuss how a live a life without wasting a simple minute F

b. The speaker's idea of not producing any trash was influenced by other people.  F

c. It was the girl in the environmental study course who encouraged Lauren to stop using plastic. F

d. A zero-waste lifestyle means that you do not use any plastic products. V

e. The speaker felt happier because she was implementing what she was preaching. V

f. The speaker is in direct competition with Bea Johnson who runs a blog called 'The Zero Waste Home'. F

g. The speaker's transition into a zero lifestyle was challenging at times. V

h. You need to understand what you are throwing away to reduce your trash. V

i. The speaker's zero-waste lifestyle is completely in alignment with her values and beliefs. F

j. The speaker explains why the use of plastic is the single biggest threat to our planet. V

 

2. The reason Lauren decided to stop using plastic was that ...

a. she was encouraged by her friend.

b. she became self-aware

c. she was so mad at the girl

d. it was an easy thing to do

 

3. Which of the following is not one of the three simple steps suggested by Lauren Singer?

a. Look at your trash and understand it.

b. Pick fruit that is easily reachable.

c. Use a reusable bag.

d. Learn how to make your products yourself.

4. The tone of the speech is ...

 

a. encouraging

b. condescending

c. regretful

d. unconcerned

 

GIVE YOUR OPINION ABOUT LAURA’S SPEECH

my opinion is that laura did her challenge and her new lifestyle very well as she helps the environment and helps us to be aware of our mistakes as a person caring for the environment. Also, she had a lot of enthusiasm to never give up.