Information Overload - Test 2
C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press
You will hear part of an interview in which two experts called Kirsten Neet and Anton Best are discussing the idea of what's called 'information overload'. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
An interview with two experts, Kirsten Neet and Anton Best, about 'information overload'.
What aspect of modern life does Anton think Seneca anticipated?
The fact that intellectuals sometimes reject new ideas.
The fact that an interest in owning books has decreased.
The way that people get distracted by passing trends.
The way that people have become obsessed with the notion of quality.
In Kirsten's view, the volume of material available today
makes us too reliant on technology.
is far less useful than we think it might be.
is not significantly greater than in the past.
presents a problem which has always existed.
How does Anton respond to the suggestion of doing without much of today's information?
He feels it might actually lead to meaningful progress.
He says it would be betraying the past.
He thinks the solution lies in technological systems.
He would prefer to see a reduction in the quantity produced.
In discussing the problem of dealing with information overload today, the two experts agree that
it is reaching a critical point.
the methods used are ineffective.
it makes people communicate less.
the concept of convenience has been lost.
Kirsten sees the biggest work-related benefit arising from greater available information as
the rapid advances in direct feedback.
the spread of personalised advertising.
more worker participation in product development.
a marked increase in customer satisfaction.
What does Kirsten say dieting made her realise about information?
restrict your own access to it
only a small part of it is ever accurate
only bother with it when you really have to
be highly selective when faced with a lot of it
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