Thursday February 16 irregular verbs and listening practice and H 2022 II
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Why are newspaper horoscopes so appealing?
A
They allow the reader to indulge in fantasies.
B
They seem to contain a personal message.
C
They often come true in some way or another.
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What does Peter Whitfield say about astrology in the 17th century?
A
It saw a rise and fall of its popularity.
B
It became more and more accepted.
C
It was replaced by religious practice.
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What does Peter Whitfield describe here?
A
How astrology changed from a belief to an art.
B
How horoscopes found their way into the daily newspapers.
C
Why traditional forecasting did not fit in the industrial environment.
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Why does Peter Whitfield refer to the medival poet Chaucer?
A
To illustrate how early astrologers lived and worked.
B
To demonstrate the importance of astrology in the middle ages.
C
To make clear that astrology sprang from imagination.
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What is Rob Edwards' attitude towards astrology?
A
He is a firm believer.
B
He is a definite non-believer.
C
He has his doubts about it.
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What does Rob Edwards say here about scientists?
A
To them things like feelings and beauty are trivial.
B
Their insight makes them enjoy things even more.
C
They are only interested in their own subject-matter.
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Why do people believe in horoscopes according to Sophia Dunn?
A
It makes them feel both special and part of something big.
B
It helps them deal with the insecurities of everyday life.
C
It makes them feel they don't have to take charge of their life.
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What is meant by Douglas Adams' line in this context?
A
Just enjoy the stars and the planets, stop looking for a deeper meaning.
B
Why look at the sky when there are so many pretty things to see on earth?
C
Believing in the magic of astrology makes life so much more enjoyable.
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Why does Ian Moir's story confirm Ian's worst fears about newspaper horoscopes?
A
The papers that publish them do not take responsibility for their content.
B
They are written purely for entertainment, not for any serious purpose.
C
They are written after certain rules which have nothing to do with astrology.
