Traditional Board Games - Test 3
C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press
You will hear part of an interview with two board game enthusiasts called Sarah Walters and Ed Zander about the renewed popularity of traditional board games. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
An interview with two board game enthusiasts, Sarah Walters and Ed Zander, about the renewed popularity of traditional board games.
Sarah thinks board games are becoming more popular partly
as a consequence of their basic simplicity.
as a reaction to the dominance of technology.
because they mirror already popular gaming activities.
because people are constantly searching for new hobbies.
Ed thinks board game playing will grow in this century
as a result of people having more leisure time.
as a way of enhancing personal relationships.
as a means of coping with increasingly stressful lives.
as a reflection of fundamental changes taking place in society.
In Sarah's opinion, what is the main attraction of board games?
the challenges they pose to players
the memories they evoke of the past
the environment in which they take place
the competitive element in the way they are played
When asked if board-gaming is a world-wide phenomenon, Ed
explains a trend which is likely to change.
highlights the importance of advertising and marketing.
mentions the huge variety of games available globally.
emphasises the differences that exist between parts of the world.
Sarah sees the Game of the Year award as
a useful marketing tool.
crucial as a way of providing variety.
important in keeping consumers informed.
a positive development for younger players.
When talking about their own collections of board games, Ed and Sarah agree that
some are likely to prove an investment.
many are beautifully manufactured.
collectors sometimes regret their purchases.
throwing games away isn't advisable.
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