B2 First FCE Hörverstehen 4

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

According to the speaker, how did the alten Ägypter view dreams?

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

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

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 Träume using Symbolik because:

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

4. What is a ’lucid dream’?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How did dreaming help the speaker personally?

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

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

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

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

B2 First FCE Hörverstehen 4

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