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Listening Comprehension#2 (B2): A digital detox  ...

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  • Amanda and her partner started their detox with a full week offline.
    False (they started with a weekend)
  • Who is the presenter of the podcast?
    Rick Walker
  • What magazine does Amanda work for?
    Sports magazine
    Travel magazine
    Science magazine
    Fashion magazine
  • 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)
  • How did Amanda describe her first weekend without screens?
    Scary at first, but rewarding.
  • What is the main topic of the podcast?
    The history of smartphones and the internet
    How social media can improve fashion magazines
    Why young people should work in digital jobs
    The benefits and challenges of doing a digital detox
  • Amanda and her partner plan to do a digital detox for a whole .......... in the summer.
    week
  • Amanda says her colleagues and friends are two completely separate groups (T/F/NG)
    False (they overlap and get mixed online)
  • The presenter says he never checks his phone while waiting at the bank.
    False (he admits he does it too)
  • What platforms does Amanda say she must use actively for work?
    Twitter and Instagram
  • How many hours a day does Amanda estimate she spends online?
    12 hours
    8 hours
    10 hours
    5 hours
  • The book Amanda read was titled ................
    Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting
  • Amanda recommends starting with just a/an ................ without screens if a weekend feels too much.
    evening
  • What advice does Amanda give to people who want to try a digital detox?
    Do it at your own pace – start with an evening, then build up to more.
  • What is a digital detox?
    A new fashion trend
    A complete break from all digital devices
    A type of exercise program
    A healthy food plan
  • Amanda realised she often looked at her phone to avoid things happening around her.
    True
  • The presenter jokes that listeners can send messages on .............
    social media
  • Amanda says removing .................. helped her focus immediately.
    notifications
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