You are going to listen to a report about the Polish town of Katowice. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (1-9). Put a cross () in the correct box on the answer sheet. The first one (0) has been done for you.

After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers.

Coming back to Katowice0 Katowice is a town of change with

A a decline in population.B lots of building projects.C plenty of mining companies.D a poor quality of life.

1 In his childhood Gregory was

A an American citizen.B affected by pollution.C observing the town change. D in Katowice on a short visit.

2 In the past people used to stay in Katowice for

A its green areas.B educational purposes.C their occupation.D political reasons.

3 For Gregory present-day living conditions in the town are

A unexpectedly good.B somewhat poor.C as expected.D depressing.

4 Considering the changes, Gregory sees

A too much air pollution.B a lack of eco-awareness.C hardly any progress.D clear signs of improvement.

5 The GPP business park is

A praised as excellent.B a magnet for visitors. C built in the town centre.D not a green building.

6 Experts had regarded the site the GPP park was built on as

A too expensive.B quite polluted. C just the right location.D fit for steel production.

7 Measures to improve the soil were financed by the

A mine owners.B land developers.C state of Poland.D local authorities.

8 The European Union backed the GPP project by providing

A political support.B financial aid.C a team of experts.D skilled workers.

9 Preparations have been made to set up

A a metal-processing industry.B an agricultural centre.C a modern tourist resort.D a new urban quarter.

Coming back to KatowiceVon der

Lehrperson auszufüllen

0 A B X C D richtig falsch

1 A B C D

2 A B C D

3 A B C D

4 A B C D

5 A B C D

6 A B C D

7 A B C D

8 A B C D

9 A B C D

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