Listening and Writing

Listening Comprehension

1. Listen to the letter that Ruth has written to Judy Bennett, a children's writer, (3), and decide which facts below are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS) in it.

1. Young readers have more problems than older ones.

2. Ruth and her sister go to the same school.

3. Ruth thinks her teachers aren’t being very objective.

4. Ruth is sure her teachers compare her with her sister.

5. Ruth is not fond of pop music.

6. Ruth thinks every person has the right to listen to the kind of music they love but on a certain condition.

7. In Ruth’s opinion record shops give equal space to pop music and classical music records.

8. Ruth thinks that pop music lovers would hardly object to the permanent sound of classical music in record shops.

Writing

2. Comment on one of the following statements.

• The generation gap can never be bridged.

• Boys and girls can’t make friends.

• Families are more important than friends for teenagers.

Listening Comprehension

1. Listen to the letter that Ruth has written to Judy Bennett, a children's writer, (3), and decide which facts below are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS) in it.

1. Young readers have more problems than older ones.

2. Ruth and her sister go to the same school.

3. Ruth thinks her teachers aren’t being very objective.

4. Ruth is sure her teachers compare her with her sister.

5. Ruth is not fond of pop music.

6. Ruth thinks every person has the right to listen to the kind of music they love but on a certain condition.

7. In Ruth’s opinion record shops give equal space to pop music and classical music records.

8. Ruth thinks that pop music lovers would hardly object to the permanent sound of classical music in record shops.

Writing

2. Comment on one of the following statements.

• The generation gap can never be bridged.

• Boys and girls can’t make friends.

• Families are more important than friends for teenagers.