Listen to Sophie Hannah, a British writer, being interviewed about crime and the British. Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer. Only ONE answer is correct.
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According to the recording, British crime fiction …
has recreated criminal events passionately
has produced some of the most renowned thrillers
is mainly based on real life crimes.
Sophie Hannah has published some …
top-rated suspense stories
traditional detective stories
factual stories based on criminals.
Sophie Hannah thinks that …
English life is a breeding ground for crime and detective fiction.
the British commit far less crimes than other nationalities.
crime fiction is fundamental in British life.
The British …
are seen as sophisticated criminals.
consider crime in all its forms to be an interesting topic
are looked upon as being serious and well-mannered.
According to Sophie Hannah, crimes committed by the French are seen as more …
formal.
shocking.
emotional.
According to Sophie Hannah, crimes are usually committed …
or personal purposes.
to get some kind of benefit.
with meticulous preparation.
People associate the British with … crimes.
carefully-thought-out
poison-related ..
traditional
According to Sophie Hanna, the crimes which have taken place in Britain are …
usually connected to prostitution
so imaginative that people cannot easily forget them.
easy to remember because of certain particularities.
According to Sophie Hannah, crimes can be a consequence of …
... being upfront about your everyday problems and feelings.
... repression and disappointment.
not letting negative thought processes flow more naturally.
The purpose of the recording is to …
. ... understand well-known criminals.
... promote Sophie Hanna’s latest novel. Incorrect
... explain why British thrillers are prestigious.