IB German B Scientific Innovation Wissenschaftliche Innovation Exercises

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Question 1

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(a)

What irony regarding 'time-saving' technology does the speaker point out?

(b)

What has happened to human relationships according to the speaker?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Wir müssen lernen, auch mal _____ zu sein.

Question 2

Skill question

(a)

According to the speaker, what is a potential disadvantage of using AI in school?

(b)

True or false? The speaker's teacher believes AI should be used as a tool rather than a replacement for thinking.

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Man bekommt schnell eine _____ für einen Aufsatz.

Question 3

Skill question

(a)

What dual feeling does the speaker have about the CO2-tracking app?

(b)

True or false? The app tracks CO2 emissions from streaming videos.

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Die App weiß alles über meinen _____.

Question 4

Skill question

(a)

What benefits of Smart Home technology does the speaker mention?

(b)

What is the speaker's main concern about living in a fully automated home?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Das Licht geht per _____ an.

Question 5

Skill question

(a)

What are two tasks that the robot 'Pepper' performs in the nursing home?

(b)

What advantage does the robot have over human staff, according to the speaker?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Eine Maschine kann niemals die echte menschliche _____ ersetzen.

Question 6

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(a)

How does 'Smart Farming' help the environment?

(b)

What is the negative social impact of this agricultural innovation?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Drohnen überwachen die _____.

Question 7

Skill question

(a)

Why does the speaker find the mobile phone ban counterproductive for learning?

(b)

True or false? The speaker denies that some students use their phones for non-educational purposes like social media.

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Wir sollten lernen, _____ damit umzugehen.

Question 8

Skill question

(a)

What specific problem regarding smartphones is mentioned by the speaker?

(b)

How does the speaker describe the current recycling rate for electronics?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Jährlich werden Millionen Tonnen _____ produziert.

Question 9

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(a)

Why is the speaker hesitant to use autonomous buses?

(b)

What argument do experts use in favor of autonomous driving?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Eine Maschine folgt nur ihrem _____.

Question 10

Skill question

(a)

Why does the speaker describe scientific progress as a 'double-edged sword'?

(b)

What two solutions does the speaker propose to help workers affected by automation?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Für viele bedeutet Innovation _____.

Question 11

Skill question

(a)

What is the main concern of the podcast host regarding innovation?

(b)

Who does the speaker believe is at risk of being 'lost' if the digital divide isn't addressed?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Innovation darf kein _____ für Reiche sein.

Question 12

Skill question

(a)

What is the primary benefit of CRISPR technology mentioned in the audio?

(b)

What is the speaker's ethical concern regarding genetic engineering?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Wir dürfen nicht versuchen, den perfekten Menschen im Labor zu _____.

Question 13

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(a)

How has the perception of solar energy changed according to the speaker?

(b)

What is the ethical conflict mentioned regarding battery production?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Echte Innovation muss die _____ fair gestalten.

Question 14

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(a)

What is the speaker's central argument about the definition of 'progress'?

(b)

True or false? The speaker believes society should have a say in which innovations are implemented.

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Eine ethische Wissenschaft muss den _____ ins Zentrum stellen.

Question 15

Skill question

(a)

How has the role of private companies changed space travel according to the speaker?

(b)

What is the speaker's social critique of modern space exploration?

(c)

Listen and fill in the missing word: Raketen werden _____ und die Kosten sinken.

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IB German B Scientific Innovation Wissenschaftliche Innovation Exercises

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