Share Listening Comprehension#2 (B2): A digital detox podcast
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Who is the presenter of the podcast?
Rick Walker
What is a digital detox?
A type of exercise program
A new fashion trend
A complete break from all digital devices
A healthy food plan
What magazine does Amanda work for?
Sports magazine
Travel magazine
Fashion magazine
Science magazine
How many hours a day does Amanda estimate she spends online?
8 hours
10 hours
12 hours
5 hours
What is the main topic of the podcast?
The benefits and challenges of doing a digital detox
The history of smartphones and the internet
How social media can improve fashion magazines
Why young people should work in digital jobs
Amanda says her colleagues and friends are two completely separate groups (T/F/NG)
False (they overlap and get mixed online)
Amanda got the idea of a digital detox from a book by Blake Snow.
True
Amanda kept all her notifications turned on to stay connected.
False (she turned most off, except for important contacts)
Amanda realised she often looked at her phone to avoid things happening around her.
True
The presenter says he never checks his phone while waiting at the bank.
False (he admits he does it too)
Amanda and her partner started their detox with a full week offline.
False (they started with a weekend)
The book Amanda read was titled ................
Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting
Amanda says removing .................. helped her focus immediately.
notifications
The presenter jokes that listeners can send messages on .............
social media
Amanda recommends starting with just a/an ................ without screens if a weekend feels too much.
evening
Amanda and her partner plan to do a digital detox for a whole .......... in the summer.
week
