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Preparation: before listening, ask yourself:
- What do I already know about food trends in the U.S.? About coffee consumption in particular?
- Look at the title or topic if available: what key words or themes might appear in a discussion about this?
Predictions:
Coffee shop, Starbucks, ice cube, latte, trendy, cold, consumer, espresso, expensive, hipster, caffeine, addictive, etc.
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First listening: focus on the big picture:
- Who is speaking?
- What is the main topic?
- What is the speaker's attitude towards the topic?