The Facebook Dilemma (Listening Practice) (Low-Intermediate)

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Listen to the following text and choose the correct answer.

Read the following questions and choose the correct answer:

1. What is the speaker’s primary purpose in this passage?

A) To convince the audience to delete their social media accounts.

B) To provide a balanced analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of Facebook.

C) To advertise new privacy software to computer students.

D) To explain the history of how families stay connected overseas.

2. What does the phrase "double-edged sword" imply about Facebook?

A) It is a dangerous tool that should only be used by experts.

B) It has both positive benefits and negative consequences.

C) It is an old-fashioned platform that is losing popularity.

D) It requires two people to set up an account properly.

3. Based on the script, how might a local Facebook group benefit a newcomer to Canada?

A) It can help them find a job with the Canadian government.

B) It can provide them with free international calling cards.

C) It can help them feel more integrated into their local community.

D) It can automatically translate English into their native language.

4. What can be inferred about the way Facebook is designed?

A) It is designed to be difficult to navigate for older adults.

B) The layout encourages users to spend more time on it than they intend to.

C) It was created primarily to help psychologists study human behavior.

D) The design changes completely depending on which country you are in.

5. According to the speaker, what is the hidden cost of clicking a 'like' button or an advertisement?

A) Your computer is at a higher risk of getting a virus.

B) You will be charged a small fee on your phone bill.

C) You are providing data that companies use to track your consumer habits.

D) Your friends will receive unwanted notifications.

6. How does the speaker seem to feel about highly targeted corporate advertising?

A) They believe it is completely useless to all consumers.

B) They recognize that public opinion on it is divided.

C) They think it is the best feature Facebook has to offer.

D) They are worried it will cause a major economic crisis.

7. Why does the speaker suggest that changing your settings to "Friends Only" is insufficient?

A) Because your friends can still steal your password.

B) Because modern privacy threats go beyond who can see your photos.

C) Because Facebook plans to eliminate the "Friends Only" option soon.

D) Because hackers can easily bypass that specific button.

8. What does the speaker suggest about viral online quizzes?

A) They are a great way to practice English grammar.

B) They are usually created by local neighborhood groups.

C) They look harmless but are often used to gather user data.

D) They help improve your computer's processing speed.

9. What does the word "auditing" mean in the context of "auditing your app permissions"?

A) Deleting all apps from your smartphone.

B) Paying a professional to look at your phone.

C) Regularly checking and reviewing your settings.

D) Changing your password to a stronger one.

10. What is the overall tone of the speaker regarding the future of online privacy?

A) Indifferent and bored

B) Overly optimistic and cheerful

C) Cautious and protective

D) Angry and aggressive

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