Prima di iniziare, questo è un breve riassunto delle tematiche trattate: lo speaker mette in discussione il “dogma ufficiale” delle società occidentali, secondo cui massimizzare la libertà di scelta porta automaticamente a un maggior benessere individuale. Attraverso esempi di vita quotidiana, dall’acquisto di beni di consumo alle decisioni di vita, vengono analizzati i paradossi psicologici che emergono quando ci troviamo di fronte a un numero eccessivo di opzioni, indagando se questa abbondanza ci renda davvero più liberi o semplicemente più insoddisfatti.
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Esercizio: The paradox of choice
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Extract one
You hear a speaker talking about the values of Western industrial societies.
1. What does the speaker say about the current “official dogma”?
A. It is a concept that is frequently debated by citizens.
B. It suggests that personal well-being is directly tied to the variety of options available.
C. It emphasizes that experts should make decisions to improve our lives.
2. According to the speaker, why is individual freedom considered essential?
A. It allows people to take responsibility for their own success.
B. It ensures that no external authority has to make choices for us.
C. It is the only way to ensure society remains productive.
SOLUZIONI (Clicca per espandere)
Question 1: B.
Question 2: B.
Extract two
You hear the speaker discussing the healthcare system in the United States.
3. How does the speaker describe a typical modern doctor’s visit?
A. Patients are expected to weigh the pros and cons of different treatments.
B. Doctors now offer a single, clear recommendation to their patients.
C. Medical professionals are often too busy to explain risks to patients.
4. The speaker believes that the concept of “patient autonomy”
A. provides patients with a sense of empowerment during illness.
B. is a clever way for doctors to avoid their professional duties.
C. places a heavy mental strain on people when they are at their weakest.
SOLUZIONI (Clicca per espandere)
Question 3: A.
Question 4: C.
Extract three
You hear the speaker talking about a study on retirement savings.
5. What was the main finding regarding the mutual fund study?
A. People were more likely to invest when they had hundreds of choices.
B. Employees preferred funds that were hand-picked by their employers.
C. Providing excessive options resulted in fewer people signing up for the scheme.
6. The speaker uses the example of “eating dog food” to emphasize that
A. choosing the wrong fund can lead to total financial ruin.
B. people are failing to take advantage of free money from their employers.
C. the inability to make a decision has serious future consequences.
SOLUZIONI (Clicca per espandere)
Question 5: C.
Question 6: C.
Extract four
You hear the speaker telling a story about buying a new pair of trousers.
7. What was the speaker’s reaction to the variety of styles at the shop?
A. He was impressed by the technological progress in fashion.
B. He was overwhelmed by the complexity of the selection process.
C. He was annoyed that the shop no longer stocked his favorite brand.
8. The speaker concludes that having many options led him to feel
A. dissatisfied, despite the high quality of the product he bought.
B. relieved that he had finally found the perfect fit.
C. frustrated that his expectations were not met by the store staff.
SOLUZIONI (Clicca per espandere)
Question 7: B.
Question 8: A.
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