B2 First FCE listening 4

1. Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer.

According to the speaker, how did the ancient Egyptians view dreams?

A) As random images caused by eating late at night. B) As signs of advice, warnings, and prophecies from their god. C) As symptoms of a physical illness.

2. What was ’conscious dream travel’ used for in ancient Egypt?

A) To spy on their enemies. B) To explore the afterlife and take control of dreams. C) To find hidden gold.

3. The speaker mentions that we currently interpret dreams using symbolism because:

A) Science has proven exactly what every dream means. B) It is legally required to do so. C) We still don’t have a definite, final answer as to why we dream.

4. What is a ’lucid dream’?

A) A nightmare that you cannot wake up from. B) A dream where you are completely unaware of your surroundings. C) A dream where you know or are aware that you are dreaming.

5. According to the speaker, lucid dreaming can be used to:

A) Predict the future accurately. B) Solve problems and overcome our biggest fears. C) Communicate with other people sleeping nearby.

6. In what medical context has lucid dreaming proven to be beneficial?

A) In the treatment of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). B) In treating broken bones. C) In curing the common cold.

7. How did dreaming help the speaker personally?

A) It warned her about a car accident. B) It helped her figure out her feelings and cope with a friendship ending. C) It helped her pass a difficult math exam.

8. What is one easy technique the speaker suggests for starting to lucid dream?

A) Sleep with all the lights on. B) Drink a lot of coffee before bed. C) Think about a problem you have right before you fall asleep.

9. The speaker’s general tone throughout the talk is:

A) Academic and boring. B) Fascinated and encouraging. C) Fearful and paranoid.

10. What happens when someone with PTSD enters a nightmare, according to the concept of lucid dreaming?

A) They can potentially recognize it’s a dream and change the outcome. B) They are trapped until morning. C) They wake up instantly without remembering it.

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