Handwriting - Test 3
C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Advanced 4, Cambridge University Press
You will hear part of an interview with two writers and researchers, Anna Baldwin and Richard Simmons, on the topic of handwriting. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Part of an interview with two writers and researchers, Anna Baldwin and Richard Simmons, on the topic of handwriting.
Anna believes handwriting should be studied because
it is significant in the lives of young adolescents.
it is increasing in popularity.
it is in danger of dying out completely.
it deserves reassessment in the light of new developments.
Anna and Richard agree that writing things by hand is useful
in the teaching of some science subjects.
in helping people remember certain information.
because it is unexpectedly time-saving compared to typing.
because it serves to stimulate the imagination of authors.
Anna and Richard agree that the teaching of handwriting in primary school
ensures good literacy skills later on in life.
is suffering from a growing lack of public interest.
occupies a significant part of the current syllabus.
has little impact on a child's overall development.
How does Richard view the potential disappearance of handwriting?
He accepts that it will be a sad day for humanity.
He sees it as a natural progression.
He is confident that it won't happen soon.
He is concerned that it may impact on our sociability.
Anna refers to writing throughout history in order to illustrate
the flexibility of the medium.
the evolution of communication.
its influence on major events.
its contribution to learning.
Anna says there is evidence that the traditional focus on handwriting has resulted in
an increased desire for equal opportunities.
a preference for using the typed word at work.
some people abandoning their education.
some people's true abilities being overlooked.
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