Part A: Listening Comprehension

Gene editing

You will hear a radio feature about gene editing.
You now have 3 minutes to read the following tasks.
Then listen to the radio feature and do the tasks according to the information from the text.
You will hear the text twice.

Complete the sentences.

1 $\;$ Today gene editing is mainly used for research in the fields of medicine and

2 $\;$ But it is also a controversial issue because it brings up

Complete the table below.

3	two groups of people interested in gene editing course:
4	phrase used to highlight the significance of the new gene editing tool:
5	one example of what could be produced by people using the tool at home:
6	two activities that people with genetic engineering skills will do differently:
7	an issue people are worried about regarding the usage of gene editing tools:

Tick the correct answer (a, b ,c or d).

8 $\;$ How does Mr Shindel feel about the dangers of gene editing?

a		He is concerned about safety issues.
b		He thinks there is not much danger right now.
c		He does not understand the debate about risks.
d		He believes too much effort is put into understanding the risks.

(10 BE)

3	two groups of people interested in gene editing course:	professionals everyday people
4	phrase used to highlight the significance of the new gene editing tool:	the breakthrough of the year
5	one example of what could be produced by people using the tool at home:	pigments extracts
6	two activities that people with genetic engineering skills will do differently:	manufacturing learning
7	an issue people are worried about regarding the usage of gene editing tools:	intentionally harmful uses