Listening 1 Developing skills (Parts | and 3) Before you listen 1 Lookat the signed photo. 1 Do you recognise this person and why he is famous? 2 Why do you think some people collect autographs? i Listening for gist 2 a You are going to hear an interview with a man called Charlie Lane, who collects autographs for a living, The following topics are all discussed in the interview. Number them in the order you think they will be discussed. Ci Chanlie Lane's feelings about his job Methods Charlie Lane first used to get autographs How Charlie Lane started collecting autographs 1 How Charlie Lane's hobby developed > Listen to the recording to check your answers. 1 What helped you confirm your answers? 2 Can you remember any details related to each topic area? Identifying paraphrase 3 a (>) Read question | and the options. Then listen to the first part of the recording again and choose the correct answer A, B or C. 1 Why did Charlie begin collecting autographs? A. Because he wanted to please his father: Bd B_ Because he wanted to impress people. C Because he wanted to be like his friends. Which option above, A, B or C: 1 reflects something that was said in the interview, but doesn’t answer the question? 2 is not an accurate reflection of the text? in the interview and answers the question? paraphrases the languag Look. the extract from the eudioscript on page 205 and check your answers. Multiple-choice questions 4 a ©) Read questions 2-4 and the options. Then listen to the rest of the recording section by section and choose the correct answer. 2 How does Charlie feel now 3 Charlie’ interest in his hobby 4 What is Charlie's attitude now about his early attempts to increased when he found that towards his career? get autographs? it created a link with the past. (B® He would have preferred to be GY) disillusioned it was a way of making money. a musician, ®) pleased it helped him make new He likes the freedom it gives him. (Q embarrassed friends. © He appreciates the financial ©) proud it could be a possible career. security it provides. © He thinks it wil lead to more interesting things. b Compare and justify your answers with reference to the recording, Discussion 5 Discuss these questions. 1 What do you think are the pros and cons of Charlie Lane’s job? 2 What other unusual jobs have you heard about? fasListening 2 Multiple-choice questions > Task strategies pages 170 and 171 HELP > Question 1 Kate tells us what different people think about the issue, but she uses the phrase My own view is to indicate which is her opinion. > Question 2 Listen for what Kate says the ‘oldest child typically does. > Question 4 Listen for what Kate says the effect, is mainly due to. Task analysis Discussion (Paper 4 Part 3) 1 (1 Do the task below. Read the task strategies on pages 170 and 171 before you start and use the Help clues if necessary. Listen to the recording twice. ‘You will hear an interview in which the psychotherapist Kate Holt is talking about the influence of the family on a child's personality. For questions 1-6, choose the correct answer A, B, € or D. 1 In Kate’s opinion, what accounts for personality differences between siblings? A Every person is born with a nature which is unique. B Each child is exposed to a unique set of experiences. C Children are influenced by people from outside the family. D Parents adopt varying approaches to child-rearing over time. 2 Kate says that, compared to younger siblings, the oldest child in a family will often A be under greater pressure to do wel in life, B receive more parental love and affection. C develop a more cautious personality. D become more ambitious in later life 3. What does Kate describe as the typical traits of younger siblings? ‘A. They tend to be less successful in academic subjects. B_ They tend to be closer to their father than their mother. © Their main priority is to establish a distinctive identity. D_ Their interests often closely reflect those of their parents. 4 According to Kate, the extent to which a child is affected by the birth of a younger sibling depends on A the personality of that sibling, B how close the children are in age. € the number of children in the family. D_ how the parents deal with any problems. In Kate's view, a child will go on to develop successful adult relationships iftit A. inherits certain social skills. B is taught to control its emotions. C is cared for by a variety of people. D_ has a good model of behaviour to follow. 6 Kate thinks the most valuable contribution a psychotherapist can make is to A enable people to recognise patterns of behaviour they need to change. B help people develop a more effective range of parenting skills, € allow people to discuss why they behave in the way they do. D give advice to people who want to change their lives. 2 Compare and justify your answers. Why did you rule out the other options? Look back at Exercise 3b on page 43. 3. Read through the task again. Based on your own experience, how far do you agree with the opinions expressed?