English Listening Practice | Topic: Soylent and dead bodies | Intermediate/Low-advanced

Max introduces a listening practice session, explaining the use of edited subtitles. He discusses the product Soylent, a meal replacement drink, highlighting its benefits and criticisms. The name's origin from a dystopian novel is explored, raising questions about its implications. Max aims to provide engaging content for intermediate to advanced learners.

What does the word 'dodgy' mean in the context of the video?

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Unreliable or potentially dangerous

• Expensive and luxurious

• Simple and easy to understand

What is the speaker's suggestion for using subtitles during the listening practice?

• Use subtitles only if you are a beginner

• Listen first without subtitles, then with them

• Never use subtitles to improve listening skills

• Always use subtitles for better understanding

Why does the speaker prefer to choose humorous topics for discussion?

• Because they are easier to understand

• To make the videos shorter

• To avoid serious and depressing topics

• Because they are more popular

What is Soylent primarily designed for?

• A beverage for athletes

• A weight loss supplement

• A meal replacement

• A dessert

Who invented Soylent and at what age?

• A chef at age 35

• A software developer at age 25

• A biologist at age 40

• A nutritionist at age 30

What environmental benefit is associated with Soylent?

• It requires less water and produces less CO2

• It needs refrigeration

• It produces more CO2 than livestock

• It uses more water than traditional food

What health concern is mentioned regarding Soylent?

• It is addictive

• There are no long-term studies on its effects

• It has no nutritional value

• It causes weight gain

What was the reason for the product recall of Soylent in 2016?

• It was not popular

• It had a bad taste

• It was too expensive

• It caused gastrointestinal issues

What is the origin of the name 'Soylent'?

• A scientific term

• A book and movie about a dystopian future

• A type of plant

• A popular food brand

What is discovered about Soylent Green in the movie?

• It is a healthy food option

• It is made from human corpses

• It is made from high energy plankton

• It is a type of fruit