Abitur Hessen Englisch 2022 · GK · Pubs (HV)

Task 1: Science reports [6 BE]

Preparation time: 30 seconds

You will hear six news extracts presenting new developments in scientific research.

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

Headings

A · Exploring rare diseases

B · Getting rid of frozen surfaces

C · Fresh air acting as a prophylactic

D · Looking for particles from outer space

E · Small organisms boosting running skills

F · Avoiding infection through good hygiene

G · Keeping to morally acceptable standards in microbiology

News extract

Task 2: Village Pubs

Preparation time: 1:30 minutes

You will hear a radio report about a British village called South Stoke.

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

Now think of the text as a whole:

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Now listen to the recording again.

Task 3: Trade School or College? 11 BE

Preparation time: 1 minute

You will hear a report about different career paths after leaving high school. While listening, answer the questions. You need not write complete sentences. Unless otherwise specified, name one aspect.

1.

What job is Matt Dickinson training for?

2.

Why did Matt Dickinson leave university?

3.

How does Matt Dickinson feel about his job prospects? (Name two aspects.)

4.

According to Chris Cortines, what are the dangers of being pushed into pursuing an academic degree? (Name one.)

5.

Which sectors offer employment to people without a Bachelor's degree? (Name one.)

6.

According to Kat Kreamer, why do vocational programs continue to have a bad reputation? (Name two reasons.)

7.

What are the benefits of being an apprentice in Jessica Bruce's program? (Name two.)

8.

Why did Jessica Bruce decide to become an iron worker?