LISTENINGS MODULE 7

TASK 1

 

The Italian crisis

 

You will listen to this recording three times.

 

7.         Why should Italian Prime Minister be worried about Italy's economic situation?

8.         What did a majority of lawmakers do in a recent budget vote at the Italian parliament?

9.         How big is the Italian government debt?

10.      What is the position of Italy among the world economies?

11.      Regarding the Italian economy, what is the main concern for financial officials and market watchers?

12.      Complete Dutch Finance Minister Jan Kees de Jager's opinion about the present economic situation:

Three measures are needed now: economic reforms, budget cuts and___________________

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TASK 2

 

How American Indians were treated

What do I have to be thankful for?

 

7. Finish the following sentence:

 

It would be easy to understand why American Indians don't celebrate Thanksgiving Day if we pay attention to...

 

8. What actions were done against American Indians? Mention at least one.

9. What did the American federal government expect from Indians?

10. What educational measure was taken concerning young Indians?

11. What was the purpose of that educational measure?

12. What was the result of all the actions taken regarding American Indians?

 

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TASK 3

 

Hard Times

Kenneth talks about his childhood and the reasons for his present situation.

 

7. Why does the man think his childhood was the cause of his ruin?

8. How did he spend his time at university?

9. What two things did he do after university?

10. Why were the man and his wife always very short of money?

11. When did things start to go really wrong for him and his wife?

12. Where do they live at the momento?

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