Life without television - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Proficiency Testbuilder, 4th Edition, Mark Harrison, Macmillan

You will hear an interview with someone whose family spent a year living without television. For questions 1–5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

One reason why the family decided not to have a television was that

the reception from the communal aerial was often poor.

they did not think the satellite technician would do the job properly.

linking up with the communal aerial was complicated.

they preferred to enjoy the beauty of their new surroundings.

One thing that Miranda enjoyed about not having a television was

telling other people about what they did instead.

returning to hobbies they had previously given up.

observing the reaction of others when they found out.

feeling more energetic during the evening.

Miranda says that one disadvantage of not having a television was

the fact that they could not follow their favourite series.

a constant desire to be more up-to-date with the news.

being unable to discuss topics they had previously discussed.

feeling out of touch with what other people talked about.

What does Miranda say about getting connected again?

She felt it would be of some benefit to the whole family.

She agreed because her attitude towards television had changed.

She initially disagreed with her husband about doing so.

She felt that they were doing so because they were lazy people.

Miranda says that since they got a television again, her children

are more able to distinguish good programmes from rubbish.

sometimes refuse to watch it when she suggests they do so.

have decided not to return to the habit of watching it.

never watch it simply because they are feeling lazy.

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