Luyện đề: The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us IELTS LISTENING SECTION 4

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Questions 31-34

Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us

In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of “weak-ties” can affect the behaviour of populations in the fields of information science, politics and 31 …………………… Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough 32 ………………….. to have beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about 33 ………………….. because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak-tie networks also benefit our 34 …………………..

Questions 35-36

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which does the speaker believe are TWO real benefits of online social networking?

A. people can gain higher self-esteem

B. people can access useful medical information

C. people can form relationships more quickly

D. people can improve academic performance

E. people can be reliably informed about current affairs

Questions 37-38

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO problems related to online social networking will increase, according to the speaker?

A. criminal activity

B. poorer grades at school

C. a decline in physical fitness

D. less work done by employees

E. loss of career prospects

Questions 39-40

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO claims are made by Robin Dunbar about social networking sites?

A. They are not helpful for developing certain social skills.

B. They cannot fully reveal a person’s real character.

C. They are not a good starting point for building new relationships.

D. They do not encourage people to widen their social circle.

E. They will not retain their popularity with the young generation.

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