The key answer of exercise 2
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5.1 - Family secrets for the textbook Speakout Advanced - Students' Book with authors Antonia Clare and J. J. Wilson from Pearson Education
Question
- Read the radio programme listing. It says that society has become more 'confessional'. What do you think this means? Do you agree with the statement?
- Listen to the programme. How many secrets do they mention? What are they?
- Listen to the interview again and answer the questions for each section.
Answer
a)
It means that people are more open, that they are more likely to talk about their experiences, both good and bad.
b)
four secrets:
- how much her father earned
- that a girl was going out with another girl's boyfriend
- accidentally telling someone what their Christmas present was
- a romance with another man
c)
- His daughter telling people how much money he earned.
- Yes, she was.
- What her husband had bought her as a Christmas present.
- Yes, she is.
- Secrets that protect somebody or something in a way that wouldn't damage them when they ultimately find out.