IELTS Listening: Traditional Versus Modern Medicine (B2)
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Part 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Natural Health Centre – Patient Notes

Example: Type of service: acupuncture

Patient Details:

– Name: Emily

– Address: not specified

– Phone: not given

– Preferred contact: phone

– Best time to call: anytime

Appointment Details:

– Doctor's name: Dr.

– Appointment schedule: every weeks

– Session length: about hour

– First session discount: percent

– Payment method: online or phone

– Price per session: £

– Discount code for new patients:

– Website: www. .co.uk

– Centre address: Riverside Drive

– Parking: car park

Part 2
Questions 11-12
Which TWO issues related to AI does the speaker mention?

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Select 2 answers
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Answer 1
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Answer 2
Questions 13-18
What does the speaker say about the following aspects of AI?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 13-18.
• A. Can be used for healthcare outcomes
• B. May displace human jobs
• C. Requires transparency in decision-making
• D. Can be applied in small businesses
• E. Is only useful for large corporations
• F. Can help predict natural disasters
• G. Raises concerns about superintelligent machines
• H. Is not relevant to law enforcement
Question A B C D E F G H
13 Improved healthcare outcomes
14 Job displacement
15 Transparency in AI decision-making
16 Application in small businesses
17 Predicting natural disasters
18 Rise of superintelligent machines
Questions 19-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
• A. Algorithmic biases are only a problem in facial recognition systems
• B. Algorithmic biases can perpetuate existing social inequalities in various AI applications
• C. Algorithmic biases are not a significant concern in AI development
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What is a potential issue with AI systems, according to the speaker?
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What is a possible consequence of AI systems making decisions based on biased data?
Part 3
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
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What percentage of the Earth's land area was covered by the British Empire by 1920?
22
What was one of the negative effects of the British Empire on its former colonies?
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What is one argument made about the impact of colonialism on development?
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What is a common narrative about the impact of colonialism on development?
25
What is one economic aspect of the colonial legacy mentioned in the discussion?
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What is another aspect of the colonial legacy that affects development?
Questions 27-30
What are the students' opinions on the following aspects of the colonial legacy?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 27-30.
• A. It had a positive impact on the economies of former colonies
• B. It led to the suppression of local identities
• C. It facilitated the spread of technology and administrative systems
• D. It resulted in the exploitation of resources and labor
• E. It disrupted the pre-colonial societies' trajectories of development
• F. It had no significant impact on the environment
Question A B C D E F
27 The impact of colonialism on local cultures
28 The role of colonialism in the spread of technology
29 The economic legacy of colonialism
30 The effect of colonialism on pre-colonial societies
Part 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Globalization Lecture Notes

* The concept of globalization refers to the increasing of the world's economies, societies, and cultures.

* One of the key drivers of globalization has been the growth of trade.

* The growth of international trade has led to the creation of new and opportunities in many countries.

* Multinational corporations have played a major role in driving the process of globalization, with companies establishing global chains.

* The production and transportation of goods are responsible for around of global greenhouse gas emissions.

* The Chinese government has implemented policies to address environmental issues, including the introduction of energy targets.

* The growth of international trade and investment has led to the spread of Western and values.

* The richest of the global population now hold over 85% of global wealth.

* Advances in information and communication technology have enabled the rapid transfer of and ideas across borders.

* The impacts of globalization are complex and

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