Listening practice for the ISE III Trinity Exam (C1 level).
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Answers:
Main point/gist: More and more people in the world are benefiting from advances in technology. Research has shown that there is a link between advances in communication technology and happiness. However the fact that it is now so easy to communicate with others can lead to problems.
Listening for details:
For:
- Novelty
- Contact with loved ones
- Help with tasks
- Access to information
- Useful for people living in remote places
- Gives employment opportunities
Why:
It improves our feeling of well-being
Against:
- Work worries
- More stress
- Frustrated when it fails
- Blurs boundary between work and home
Ultimately speaker believes it can cause happiness, but should be used sensibly.
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