(14/100) Whispers of the Past

Listening Questions

Answer all questions based on the audio content

What do Eliza and Margaret discuss in the marketplace?

The importance of modern technology

The impact of the Industrial Revolution on crafts

Their plans for a vacation

The latest fashion trends

What is Eliza concerned about regarding the future of handmade crafts?

The lack of available materials

The potential loss of cultural identity

The rise in prices of handmade goods

The popularity of foreign products

What solution does Margaret propose for preserving their cultural identity?

Investing in industrial innovations

Creating a fusion of old and new artistry

Leaving the past behind

Avoiding any change in their traditions

Eliza suggests starting a group for what purpose?

To organize market events

To discuss fashion design

To write about their historical era

To promote industrial crafts

What sentiment do both characters share about their artistic heritage?

It should be completely replaced with new styles

It must be preserved to prevent loss of identity

It is irrelevant to contemporary society

It is only important for older generations

What is the main theme of the dialogue?

The struggles of women in society

The conflict between tradition and progress

The significance of market economics

The influence of literature on culture

What do Eliza and Margaret believe about history?

It should only be written by politicians

Every individual has a story that contributes to it

It is a static set of events from the past

It is less important than current events

The conversation indicates that Eliza and Margaret aim to:

Encourage other young women to enter business

Highlight the novelty of technological advances

Ensure their cultural narratives are documented for posterity

Focus solely on their craft skills

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