Abitur Brandenburg Englisch 2026 · LK · New York (HV)

Task 1: Artificial intelligence

Preparation time: 45 seconds

You will hear a podcast about how different people feel about artificial intelligence.

Choose from the list (A-G) which heading best applies to which speaker (1-6). For each speaker there is only one correct answer. There is one more heading than you need.

Headings

A · Anxiety about impact on nature

B · Warning of emotional attachment

C · Challenges due to security threats

D · Need to be mindful of the individual

E · Prospect of far-reaching long-term influence

F · Concerns about quick and unchecked changes

G · Ambivalence about significance for employment

Speaker:

Task 2: Fast food

Preparation time: 1:30 minutes

You will hear a radio report about fast food in America.

While listening, tick (✓) the correct answer (a, b, or c). There is only one correct answer.

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Now think of the text as a whole:

Now listen to the recording again.

Task 3: Orphans

Preparation time: 1 minute

You will hear Hugh McShane being interviewed about Newry Workhouse, a house for the poor in Ireland in the 19th century.

While listening, answer the questions. You need not write complete sentences. Unless otherwise specified, name one aspect.

1

How did Hugh McShane come across the topic of orphans in Australia?

2

How does McShane explain the purpose of sending orphans to Australia?

(Name one aspect each.)

3

How is the journey made attractive on the poster?

(Name two aspects.)

4

What is McShane's opinion of the poster?

5

What was different between voyages to the U.S. and to Australia?

(Name one aspect each.)

6

What led to the end of the emigration program?

Now listen to the recording again.