Listening Comprehension Activity

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The Future
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBfsAW4FvHo] [01:26-04:26]

Ricky asks Karl Pilkington to make predictions about the future. Listen to the tape once and
answer the questions.

1. Questions on the conversation.

a) Which predictions does Karl make about the future? Mention all three.
b) Why does Karl believe humans to get weaker over time?
c) How do Steve and Ricky react to Karl’s views?

Now prepare the questions beneath and reflect on them orally for a total of 5 minutes.

2. Opinion questions.

a) Do you consider Karl’s predictions realistic or not? Explain.

b) What do you think the future will bring us? Make two predictions on any domain of
life.
c) What are your plans for the future?